Feb 26, 2008 10:47 am US/Pacific
Yosemite In Winter - 2/26/08
Brian Hackney explores Yosemite National Park in winter--when fewer people travel there! But, there's lots to do! Snow-shoeing, alpine skiing, and skating on what some say is the most scenic ice rink in the world. Plus, a cross-country ski adventure to Glacier Point, for a view of Half Dome and where you can stay overnight; at the gift shop!?
For more information on visiting Yosemite National Park, log onto:
www.nps.gov
For information on "winter sports in Yosemite," log onto:
www.nps.gov
Check out the "Yosemite Winter Club," at:
www.yosemitewinterclub.com
For information on skiing at Badger Pass Ski Area and Guided Cross Country Ski Tours - overnight stay at the
"Glacier Point Hut," log onto:
www.yosemitepark.com
All ski rentals (Badger Pass and Cross Country Ski Tours) are booked through Yosemite National Park's official concessionaire, DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite, Inc.
For information about winter hiking or overnight snow camping in Yosemite National Park, log onto:
www.nps.gov
(NOTE: 95% of Yosemite is officially designated as "wilderness." You must obtain a "wilderness permit" to camp overnight in these areas. This is for your own safety!)
Ranger Nate and Ranger Adrienne's Winter Hiking Safety Tips:
Although Yosemite National Park is beautiful, its beauty belies a certain danger. If you're not careful, it's easy to get lost—even on a short "day-hike!" The snow is deep in the "High Country" (DOZENS of feet!) And the weather can change in a hurry.
Here are a few simple tips that improve your chance of getting rescued should you get lost:
1.)
Tell someone where and when you will be hiking. You won't be missed if no one misses you! (NOTE: When staying overnight in MOST areas of the park, you will need to purchase and file a "Wilderness Permit." This will ensure the Rangers will look after you should you not return!)
2.) Wear proper clothing! Dress in warm layers. And those layers should be made of synthetic fibers—NOT cotton and NOT "cotton blends!" Your last layer, or "outer shell," should be made of synthetic fiber and should be waterproof.
Ranger Nate's "Ten Essential's" Bag: (ten household items to bring on ANY hike in Yosemite!)
1.) A lighter (preferably two lighters!)
2.) A small wad of "dryer lint" (to use as starter fuel)
3.) Tea candles (to use as starter fuel)
4.) Cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly, and stored in a small zip-lock bag or canister ( to use as starter fuel)
5.) Whistle (even a toy whistle will do!)
6.) Compass
7.) Flash light (or similar light source, such as a "head lamp")
8.) Small mirror or even a compact (music) disk (to signal for help)
9.) Pocket or utility knife
10.) Food! (Even candy bars or other high-protein, high calorie snacks)
For information on hiking in the Hetch Hetchy region, log onto:
www.nps.gov
For more information on Hetch Hetchy and its role in bringing drinking water to the Bay Area, log onto the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's website:
www.sfwater.org
Here's a place to rent a cabin in the winter in the Hetch Hetchy region:
www.evergreenlodge.com
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