Yosemite National Park in the Winter Wonderland (Welcome All!)
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Let's try the second time for Yosemite Winter wonderland. Last year we didn't get to see much snow. Hope we will get some snow storms and the weather warming up, so the waterfalls will be full of water. It's Winter Time, so we will enjoy the park in a different atmosphere. With a lot of snows for playing and capture photos as the below images from online, we will have a great time. Since there are limited spaces on heated cabins at Curry Village, only RSVP if you are sure to attend. To secure a space, RSVP to the waiting list and contact me for paying a deposit before moving to the list.
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Tentative schedule will be from late Friday Feb 12 to late Sun Feb 14, 2016
Night 1: Friday Feb 12 leaving OC, driving near the park
Day 2: Sat Feb 13 hiking Badger Pass to Dewey Point (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/228600962/) or Yosemite Falls and scenic hikes (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/228601685/) and sunset at El Capitan Horseshoetail Fall (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/228292851/), check in Curry Village
Day 3 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/228602317/): check out, sightseeing/hiking/snowshoeing some more trails and drive back (possible stop on the way)
For those who drive back on Monday, this is a second chance to see the Firefall at sunset (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/228602335/)
Estimate cost: $150-$200 per person
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Lodging: for 2 nights $120/$85-$115/$75-$85 per person for double/triple/quadruple occupancy (heated cabins at Curry Village)
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Transportation: carpool (gas/car rental) ~ $70-$100 per person
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Food: at your own cost.
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 10 days in advance, there will be 20% forfeit from the deposit amount ($100)
***Cancellation 9 days or less prior to the trip, no refund unless we have someone takes your space!
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