Search results for: “Winter”
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20 miles from the nearest plowed road
From the Tuolumne winter rangers — Wildlife: We had quite the wildlife sighting last Friday, as we got to watch a pine marten (a large member of the weasel family) try to catch a White-tailed Jackrabbit during the height of the snowstorm. The scene seemed to unfold in slow motion, as neither animal was able…
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More rockfalls and a “minor collapse”
From our friends in the green jeans: Due to a minor collapse in the pedestrian tunnel at Hetch Hetchy, the trail to Wapama and Tueealala Falls is inaccessible at this time. NPS and City of San Francisco staff will be evaluating the situation on Monday. Due to continuing rockfalls from Middle Brother, Northside Drive between…
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Falcons Checking Rangers Monday
The Fresno Falcons will be at the Curry Village Ice Rink on Monday, January 14, playing some exhibition games with the local hockey team. Fire up the Zamboni! How’s the ice, Mike? Hockey demonstrations at 5:15 and 6:15pm (weather permitting). http://www.yosemitepark.com/Activities_WinterActivities_IceSkatingRink.aspx
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What You Know Could Save Your Life
abc30.com: Rangers at Yosemite have rescued several people from the cold, wet conditions this winter. The pristine powder that now covers Yosemite’s slopes is a strong draw for skiers and snowshoers. Jeff Techau, Yosemite Visitor: ‘We came up with a group from San Luis Obispo area, we’ve been up here for two days, just having…
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And the Winner of this Year’s MacArthur Genius Award…
Theresa and I set out on Glacier Point Road for a pre-work skate ski this morning only to find a traffic jam in the middle of the cross-country ski trail! Which winner of the MacArthur Genius Award had driven his or her car out onto the ski trail, we wondered, stranding not only himself, but…
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Update on Northside Drive Closure: Yes, it’s still closed.
Here’s a more complete update regarding the road closure on Dec 18th from http://www.nationalparksgallery.com/park_news/6161 Wednesday, Dec 26, 2007 A series of winter storms brought snow and ice to the park during the week of December 18th and caused several rockslides along Northside Drive between Camp 4 and the El Capitan crossover. A large boulder was…
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us here at Yosemite Blog. Have a wonderful and safe holiday. Photo by Edie Howe-Byrne via Flickr.
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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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Tioga and Glacier Point Roads Close for Season
Well it’s that time again. Recent snow and rain have turned to ice blanketing the Sierra and that means the closure of the Tioga and Glacier Point Roads. NPS: Heavy snow and ice from the recent storm have closed the Tioga Road, the Glacier Point Road, and the Mariposa Grove for the winter season. These…
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News from Yosemite Valley
Well, it’s been a quiet week in Yosemite Valley. Winter has finally arrived with a paltry hostess gift of a dusting of snow. The mood in the valley prior to winter’s arrival has been one of anticipation, a collective holding of breaths. Will we get enough snow to open Badger Pass on time? There’s a…