Yosemite Skiing: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Visit

Yosemite skiing is unique in the country. The Badger Pass Ski Area is one of the few developed ski facilities in a national park. Furthermore, cross-country skiers and snowshoers have the opportunity--restricted to the Sierra Nevada--of winding through wild groves of the world's most titanic trees, the giant sequoias. The mountain scenery's not too shabby, either. A few basic tips will make your Yosemite skiing and snowshoeing experience as rewarding and safe as it can be.

The Yosemite Guide

The go-to resource for anyone planning a Yosemite skiing or snowshoeing outing in the park, the Yosemite Guide has all the information you need to get oriented. Before anything else, read through the packet so you know where to go in the park and where to find up-to-date information on weather and road conditions.

Weather and Road Information

Between December and March, the Badger Pass Ski Area offers excellent downhill skiing -- as well as lessons and some equipment rentals -- and trailheads for fantastic cross-country treks. Call 209/372-1000 for current weather and snow conditions at Badger Pass before you head up there. In general, calling 209/372-0200 or visiting the California Department of Transportation website, www.dot.ca.gov, is your best bet for gauging road conditions in and around the park. Icy or snow-covered routes can be dangerous, so it's essential to keep tabs on your access routes. In addition to calling 209/372-0200 for weather developments in order to plan independent hikes, snowshoers hoping to explore the whitened woods can also participate in guided outings--a fine way to learn about park ecology while tasting the wilderness in a safe setting.

Make Your Yosemite Skiing Reservations Today

If you’re planning on making Yosemite skiing reservations this winter, consider making your reservations with Yosemite’s Scenic Wonders. We offer Yosemite reservations within the gates of the park. With one of our cozy cabins, condominiums, or homes, your Yosemite accommodations will be just minutes from your favorite Yosemite activities. Give us a call at 1-888-YOSEMITE ( 1-888-967-3648) to learn about our rentals and to make your Yosemite reservations today. Yosemite National Park Blog Scenic Wonders’ Yosemite blog provides the latest news related to Yosemite National Park. By reading our blog, you’ll stay up to date on activities, accommodations, and more. Image credit: jurvetson