2019-Feb: Yosemite Snow and Ski area (Levels 1+ to 3: Easy Fun to Strenuous)
Details
THIS IS DAY 3 IN THE YOSEMITE WINTER WONDERLAND TRIP https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/256334354/
We will hope Badger Pass reopens to have some good views hikes on snow.
DEPARTURE TIME
Badger Pass Parking: 8:30 AM
Route: Snowshoe Hike to Yosemite's Dewey Point (http://www.dowhatyouwantweekends.com/2011/04/dewey-dewey-dewey.html) or hike a little bit on different trails and play with snow and more small hikes in Yosemite Village.
DISTANCE: ~2 to 7 miles (RT)
Duration: 4-5 hours hiking time!
Essential Equipment: Micro spikes, Poles, Gaiters, snowshoes
Difficulty: Levels 1+ to 3 (Easy Fun or Strenuous). 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)
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
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