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Christmas Visitors from Back East.
Loyd forwarded an email from some folks who are visiting from Virginia for Christmas. “We will be at Yosemite on 25th, 26th and 27th of December. Travelling from Virginia! The youngest one is 16 years old- so practically all adults! Will everything be closed on Christmas day? Shuttles etc? I was wondering if you could…
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Got a Great Photo? Win a Night in Yosemite
Grab your cameras and your photo collections shutterbugs Tom over at YosemiteExplorer.com has something really cool going on, a photography contest. YosemiteExplorer.com:This New year, resolve to win the Yosemite Explorer New Year’s Photography Contest! Round up your best two Yosemite pictures and send ’em in. You could win a night at Tenaya Lodge (something like…
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Albert Tenaya
Does the above name ring a bell? This middle aged man lives in Santa Rosa, CA (north of SF) and says he is the great-great grandson of the real deal – “Old Chief Tenaya”. Yes, the same one we know and love. Albert plays a mean flute and I can refer you to his website…
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Photo of the Day: Snow on Half Dome
Today’s Photo of the Day is a really beautiful shot of Half Dome I happened to come across on the Yosemite Association webcam. This shot gives you a pretty good idea of the snow that’s been falling. More snow and rain are expected over the next few days so if you’re headed into the park…
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How To Be Safe While Driving This Winter
The California Department of Transportation has come up with some great hints and tips before you set off for the mountains this winter. Caltrans: “Make sure your brakes, windshield wipers, defroster, heater and exhaust system are in top condition. Check your antifreeze and be ready for colder temperatures. You may want to add special solvent…
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Chain Report – December 19 2007
Here’s the current chain conditions if you’re headed into Yosemite. Remember these conditions could change without notice and you may be required to chain up at any time. Highway 120 from San Francisco/Manteca – No chains required at this time. Highway 140 from Mariposa/Merced – No chains required at this time. Hiwhway 41 from Fresno/Oakhurst…
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Northside drive is closed
Northside drive is closed due to a 6′ boulder on the road past Camp 4. All traffic is being routed to southside drive until it is cleared. Several inches of wet snow have complicated matters, no doubt. Chains are required on 41.
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Badger Pass Opening Thursday, December 20!
Hot off the press! We’ve just gotten official approval from the Park Service to open our doors Thursday for the beginning of the Badger Pass winter season. I’m so excited I could … ski. Food service opens at 8am. Tickets, Ski School, Rentals, and Cross Country opens at 8:30 am. Badger Pass Sport Shop opens…
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Photo of the Day: Lembert Dome and Tuolumne Meadows
Here’s a really cool photo I found over on the NPS site from just a few days ago on December 12th of a snow covered Lembert Dome and Tuolumne Meadows. Awesome shot! Photo courtesy National Park Service. Technorati Tags: backcountry, photo of the day, photography, tuolumne meadows, yosemite
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Winter Storms Expected to Bring Snow for Christmas to Yosemite
A winter storm warning is in effect for the Sierra tonight after as a wave of storms move into Northern California bringing rain, snow and high winds. KCRA3: “A winter storm warning was issued for the Sierra in advance of a strong wave of rain and snow coming Monday evening and early Tuesday. About 0.19…