Search results for: “Winter”
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Take a Class in Yosemite
Yosemite Association seminars are a great way to learn more about Yosemite. Courses include: Art & Music Backpacks Birding Day Hikes Drawing & Painting Family & Children Geology Mind, Body & Spirit Native American Natural & Cultural History One-Day Courses Outdoor Skills Photography Spanish Language Volunteer Service Wildflowers & Botany Wildlife Winter Courses Writing Download…
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Hidden Jewel #32: Yosemite Ice Rink
Looking for something to do this winter? Head up to Yosemite and try ice skating in the grandeur of Yosemite Valley. A long time favorite with Yosemite’s winter visitors, the Curry Village ice rink, is the perfect place to spend a chilly winters day skating or sipping hot chocolate while enjoying the breath-taking view of…
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Thank God for The Highwayman
Chains are as important when traveling in the mountains in winter as the close you wear to protect you from the cold. If you’re planning on making a trip to Yosemite this winter it’s not only recommended you carry chains, it’s required by law. If you live in Southern California you’re in luck though, you’re…
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Weekly Weather Outlook Nov. 8 – Nov. 14 2004
Weekly Weather Outlook for the week of November 8, 2004 through November 14, 2004. Monday: Cloudy with showers. Chance of snow above 7,000ft. Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Expected Highs: mid 50’s. Lows: Upper 30’s. Wednesday: Rain is expected in the lower elevations with snow about 8,000 ft and down to 7,500 ft during the night. Expected…
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Snowshoe Trails of Yosemite and the High Sierra
Book Description: “Yosemite is one of the great natural wonders of the world but much of it has been relatively inaccessible when snow covers the ground. Now, author Michael C. White opens up a whole world of possibilities. For those folks willing to travel under their own power, a new playground exists. Like his best-selling…
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Weekend Weather Forecast
Friday: Partly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Expect to find snow on 120 and 41 around 5500 feet. Saturday: Partly cloudy. Sunday: Partly cloudy. Be sure to check the weather before heading out as conditions can change very quickly in the mountains during the winter months. Always carry chains.
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Road Closures
Highway 120: Highway 120 from Crane Flat to 5 miles west of Lee Vining is closed for the winter due to snow. Glacier Point Road: The road to Glacier Point is currently closed due to snow. Hetch Hetchy Road: The Hetch Hetchy Road is currently closed. Mariposa Grove Road: The Mariposa Grove Road is currently…