Yosemite Badger Pass Ski area to Dewey Point (Moderate Pace: Levels 2 to 3+)
Details
THIS IS DAY 2 IN THE YOSEMITE WINTER WONDERLAND TRIP (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/228269654/). David and Nace will help our group for those who are interested to snowshoe at Badger Pass. Some of us will be there in our hiking boots and hike a little bit or snow playing only. Last year hike photos (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/25828851/442036878/)
DEPARTURE TIME
Fresno: 7 AM
Badger Pass Parking: 10 - 10:15 AM
Route: David and Nace will take those who are interested for this trek Snowshoe Hike to Yosemite's Dewey Point (http://www.dowhatyouwantweekends.com/2011/04/dewey-dewey-dewey.html) The rest of us will hike a little bit on different trails and play with snow before driving further in Yosemite Village.
DISTANCE: ~7 miles (RT)
Duration: 4-5 hours hiking time!
Essential Equipment: Micro spikes, Poles, Gaiters, snowshoes
Difficulty: Levels 2-3+ (Moderate Pace and Exploratory). Click on RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) for more about difficulty levels
GOOD TO KNOW Wear good traction hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bring plenty of water, snacks, a light lunch and Ten Essentials:link (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)
http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/0/e/9/600_433061193.jpeg
About Badger Pass and Yosemite Park Map (http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/upload/YOSEmap1.pdf) and Yosemite Valley Map (http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/upload/YOSEmap2.pdf):
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=134994
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/glacierpoint.htm
http://www.yosemitepark.com/full-moon-snowshoe-walks.aspx
http://www.yosemit (http://www.yosemitepark.com/badger-shuttle-schedule.aspx)
epark.com/badger-shuttle-schedule.aspx (http://www.yosemitepark.com/badger-shuttle-schedule.aspx)
REMINDER: By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***
> YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
> YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/1/e/c/600_442036876.jpeg