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Annual Yosemite Winter wonderland. We will enjoy the park in a different atmosphere. With a lot of snows for playing and capture photos, we will have a great time for short snow hikes and photography. Please RSVP if you are sure to attend. To secure a space, RSVP to the waiting list and contact me in person, via message or email for further discussion. See below for more info.

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Estimate cost: $249+ (3 days/2 nights)

Plan your own and only join us to hike, $50 (non-refundable consulting fee). Contact the host directly for more info

Lodging cost estimate not including cost of transportation, entrance fee, coordinating fee and food

Lodging: $150+ per person (Advanced deposit)

***Advance deposit is non-refundable and due by Nov 30, 2016. Payment after due date, 1 month 10% on deposit amount, 2 months 15% on deposit amount or depends on available spaces and booking.

  • Lodging: 2 nights (Fri & Sat) double occupancy (triple and quadruple occupancy are lower rate: 15-20% lower). It will be more if staying back on Sunday.

  • Transportation: carpool (gas/car rental): $40-$100

  • Food: at your own cost ($40+)

GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: Click RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) to learn more about hike levels.

Deposit and Cancellation:

***If you need to cancel, the deposit amount is non-refundable
***Cancellation 10 days or less prior to the trip, total estimate trip cost is forfeit.

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Tentative schedule will be from early Friday Feb 10 to late Sun Feb 12, 2017

All scheduled hikes from last year 2016, we will update closer to the date.

Day 1: Friday Feb 10 early morning leaving OC, driving to the park, catch the sunset at El Capitan Horsetail Fall (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/237482045/). Some photos from 2016 sunset at El Capitan Horsetail Fall (Feb 13) (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=26748647) (Firefall)

Day 2: Sat Feb 11 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/237484183/) (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/237483038/)We will be hiking and sightseeing Mirror Lake, Vernal Falls, Yosemite Valley, etc. Some photos from 2016 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=26744473). The second day at Horsetail Falls to see firefall at sunset Feb 14 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=26748643)

Day 3: Sun Feb 12 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/237483038/) check out, sightseeing/hiking some more trails and drive back (possible stop on the way). Photos from 2016 Yosemite Falls and scenic hikes (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/228601685/) (optional Badger Pass to Dewey Point (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/228600962/))

WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR: water, snacks, food for breakfasts and lunches on the trails. Wear layers clothes, clothes don't get wet easy, hiking shoes, extra socks and clothes to change after the hike, a sleeping bag/warm blanket, hiking poles and 10 Hiking Essentials (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)

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Photo from online (Valley View)

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, mountain lions, coyote, snake bites 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***

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