2019-Feb: Yosemite National Park Winter Wonderland/Photography/Easy Snow Hikes

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.

Estimate cost: $299+ (4 days/3 nights) or $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

Estimate cost is including lodging, transportation, entrance fee, coordinating fee, but not including food

*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.

***Advance deposit is $150 (non-refundable) and due by Nov 15, 2018. Payment after due date, 1 month 10% on deposit amount, 2 months 15% on deposit amount or depends on available spaces and booking.

• Lodging: 3 nights (Fri, Sat & Sun) double occupancy (triple and quadruple occupancy are lower rate: 15-20% lower). It will be less if leaving on Sunday.

• Transportation: carpool (gas/car rental)

• 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.

Tentative schedule will be from early Friday Feb 15 to Mon Feb 18 or late Sun Feb 17, 2019 depending on weather conditions

Day 1: Friday Feb 15 early morning leaving OC, arriving Oakhurst. Sunset at Bass Lake (hope we have a sunset view)
Special phenomenal: Firefall (Horsetail Falls at sunset) https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/258911921/

Day 2: Sat Feb 16: hiking and sightseeing Mirror Lake, Vernal Falls, Yosemite Valley, etc.
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/258909930/

Day 3: Sun Feb 17: Yosemite Snow and Ski area. More landmarks and waterfalls from Yosemite Valley (Hope Badger Pass will reopen for some hikers to hike to Dewey Point https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/258911524/
2016 photos: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/228600962/)

Day 4: Mon Feb 18: The Blossom Trail and wildflowers trail https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/258912393/

Photos from the trips:
2016: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/237482045/)(https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=26748647) (Firefall)

2017: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/237484183/ (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/237483038/)

2016: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=26744473
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=26748643

(https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/237483038/) (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/228601685/)

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)

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***