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THIS IS DAY 3 IN 2017 YOSEMITE WINTER WONDERLAND TRIP (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/235435477/). We will be hiking and sightseeing Yosemite Valley waterfalls, all the famous view points in Yosemite Valley and on the way back. 2016 in the Valley Photos (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=26748929) and 2016 on the road Photos (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=26688866).

There is an option to hike the strenuous hike to Dewey Point at Badger Pass (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/228600962/) if you are interested.

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DEPARTURE TIME

Half Dome Village: 8 AM

DISTANCE: ~2-7 miles (RT)

Duration: 4-5 hours hiking time!

Essential Equipment: the following snow gear is optional - micro spikes, Poles, Gaiters, snowshoes

Difficulty: Level 1+/2, taking time for photography (Easy/Moderate Pace). 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)

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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.yosemitepark.com/full-moon-snowshoe-walks.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

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