YA summer '01 - Yosemite Online

Framed Yosemite One Cent Stamp
by Harmony Designs. This handsome Yosemite gift features the original
Yosemite one cent stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Service in 1934. The green
stamp depicting El Capitan is set in a white mat that is printed with an Ansel
Adams’ inspirational quote that reads: “Yosemite Valley, to me, is always a sunrise,
a glitter of green and golden wonder in a vast edifice of stone and space.”
The stamp and mat have been covered with glass and framed in wood that
is reddish brown in color. The frame can be hung on the wall, and it also
includes a hinged support leg for displaying the stamp on flat surfaces. The
overall frame size is 4.5 inches by 3.75 inches. $18.00; member price $15.30
Yosemite Christmas Greetings Cards
from the Yosemite Museum collection. For the holidays, these reproductions of
a historic Christmas greeting card from the Yosemite Museum are just the
ticket. Originally appearing on a postcard, the full-color image of El Capitan
framed by poinsettia flowers has been reproduced on a sturdy note card of
recycled paper.
The striking image reads “Christmas Greetings,” but there is no message on
the inside of the card.
This set of notecards is a great way to remember your friends and Yosemite
during the holiday season. 8 cards with envelopes; 5 inches x 7 inches; copyright
1998, Yosemite Association. $7.50; member price $6.38
MSR MiniWorks EX Ceramic Water Filter
by Mountain Safety Research. MSR has improved its water filter design with an AirSpring
Accumulator that increases the speed and efficiency of the filtration process. The MiniWorks EX
utilizes a 0.3 Micron Absolute filter designed to remove bacteria, protozoa (giardia and cryptosporidia),
algae, silt, odors and fungi.
The ceramic element can be cleaned and reused repeatedly for easy field maintenance, and features a
gauge that tells you when the ceramic filter needs replacement. The filter flow rate has been upgraded (1
liter in 60 seconds) with an easy lever pump. The MiniWorks features an inlet float to keep
the intake hose off the stream bottom, and screws onto MSR hydration bags and Nalgene
bottles for direct filtering.
Compact and lightweight, the MiniWorks EX fits easily into the smallest pack making it
the perfect choice for day hiking, backpacking, trekking, and international travel. Weighs 16
oz. (456 g.) including reusable stuff sack, instructions, and scrub pad. Manufactured by Mountain
Safety Research. $79.95; member price $67.96
Yosemite Valley Jigsaw Puzzle
from a cartoon map by Jo Mora.
A favorite gift of many Yosemite lovers is this 500-piece jigsaw puzzle made using the
cartoon-style map of Yosemite Valley painted by Jo Mora in 1931. Not only does it feature
many humorous elements, it pictures many features in Yosemite Valley that are
no longer to be found. They include the Old Village, the petting zoo at the Yosemite
Museum, the Firefall, the bear feeding platform, and the Glacier Point Hotel.
For those who remember when the campgrounds had numbers instead of names,
those designations are included, too. Probably the best feature of the puzzle, however,
is that it’s not impossible to complete! Its multiple colors and lots of characters make
it relatively easy to find and match pieces. The puzzle is a gift that can be enjoyed over
and over, and it’s a great bit of Yosemite nostalgia. Copyright 2002, Yosemite
Association. $12.95; member price $11.01
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