Search results for: “Winter”
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Snowmen, etc.
I made a photo set of local snowpeople this winter. My favorites were the damaged mutants. I don’t know why, I just like ’em. Maybe you will, too. Link to slide show Photo by Brian via Flickr
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Ancient Jocks Race at Badger Pass this Saturday
Calling All Ancient Jocks! Are you over 30 and ready to do battle on the slopes of Badger Pass? Do you have what it takes to navigate the slalom course and chug a beverage of your choice half way down? Join the Yosemite Ski Team and Yosemite Winter Club for this fun annual event. The…
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Rockfall Year in Review: 2007
From the NPS rock dude geologist: ____________________________________________________________ On the whole, 2007 was a relatively quiet year in terms of rockfall in Yosemite. Although the total number of documented rockfalls in 2007 was about the same as in 2006, the total volume of rockfall in 2007 was substantially less. This is probably at least partly due…
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Got Kids? Go to Yosemite!
One of the things I love most is sharing my love for Yosemite with others especially kids. Here’s a really cool article on things to do in Yosemite with kids that’ll help them learn about the park and have a good time. RGJ.com: “Here’s the predicament. You realize Yosemite, one of America’s great natural wonders,…
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Photographing the Upcoming Lunar Eclipse
Keith writes in: “I plan to be in Yosemite on the 20th of February and am interested in photographing the lunar eclipse. Do you have any more information on where it will be in the sky? Will we be able to see it from the valley?” Well Keith, maybe. The event is set to start…
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El Portal Road Getting Emergency Repairs
A section of the El Portal Road into Yosemite Valley is finally getting the repairs it needs after it was nearly destroyed by flood 10 years ago. FresnoBee.com: “Massive digging equipment rumbles back and forth in the snow on the 11-foot-wide road, snaking through a steep canyon where the wind whistles and the sun doesn’t…
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Got Snow Shoes? Go For a Walk!
With all this new snow lots of trails are closed. So what’s one to do? The Sierra Star had a great article today for a winter snowshoeing trip that sounds like a great adventure for everyone family. Sierra Star: “What does one do with a new pair of snowshoes? First you find a buddy with…
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Beware of Trees – Their Bark is as Bad as Their Bite
The NPS put out a warning today and I think Edie will attest to this fact based on her recent first hand knowledge: NPS: Additional snow will result in additional tree failures, sometimes in developed areas. Please be aware of your surroundings during and after winter storms. Parking under that big tree may mean less…
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Where Can I Get Gas in Yosemite?
View Larger Map Mike sent in an email and asked: “My wife Trisha, our 2 year old daughter Amy and I are headed up for Valentines Day. I saw Brian’s post about gas prices. Where is there to get gas in Yosemite?” Well Mike you have 3 basic options for gas inside the park. There’s…
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Ostrander Ski Hut
There are still spaces available at the Ostrander Ski Hut this winter. The hut is near Ostrander Lake, elevation 8,500 ft – a 10 mile ski from the end of the (plowed) road at Badger Pass. Ostrander Website Photo by R. Drake, March 20, 2007