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02/10/2025

❄️😢Not our favorite kind of news to share but looks like Mother Nature's plans for this winter weren't really synced up to all of us who wanted to have some snowy winter fun at Badger Pass Ski Area this season.

They just posted: "Dear Badger Pass Fans, We are saddened to announce that the decision has been made with the National Park Service and Yosemite Hospitality that Badger Pass Ski Area will not open for the 2024-25 season due to lack of snow early enough in the season. We also want to recognize that there is snow in the forecast this week, however this forecast is arriving too late in the season and the snow totals have been too unreliable to wait any longer to be able to open Badger for less than a month.

We share your disappointment in this news and hoped to be able to share better news. Please note we will be issuing refunds for all purchased season passes, and you can expect to see the funds refunded back to your original form of payment within 10 – 14 business days. We’re super bummed this year didn’t pan out, thanks for being loyal Badger supporters and doing your snow dances all winter anyways! Hopefully we can see you next year… on the slooooooooopes!"

02/05/2025

Update from the U.S. Forest Service - Sierra National Forest regarding Nelder Grove's status. We've very glad to see the much needed work continuing as well as seeing a near-term end date to it.

02/04/2025

Which Visitor Center Valentine’s card are you? 💌🌹

We’ve done the hiking, climbing, and exploring so you don’t have to 😉 Just pick your favorite, share it or send it to the person you love! 🏞️❤️

02/01/2025

❄️More winter weather on it's way!❄️

The US National Weather Service Hanford California is forecasting a couple of systems coming into the area with the first is this weekend. \ At anything below higher elevations we should be getting largely rain, though maybe quite a bit of it. We may get a little snow in Yosemite Valley, but most of the white fluffy stuff is expected to fall at much higher elevations. 🤞Fingers crossed that maybe it means good news for Badger Pass opening and Horsetail Fall actually occurring!

As always - especially during the winter season - if you are planning on traveling in the area, please keep up to date on the weather forecast as well as road conditions (see below):

ℹ️ Roads inside Yosemite: (209) 372-0200 (dial 1 & then 1)
ℹ️ Roads outside Yosemite - (800) 427-7623

01/28/2025

The Oakhurst Trolley will be running around town for the Valentines and Presidents Day weekend, Feb 14 - 16th!

🚊We're already getting ready for Free rides around town this summer. Regular service starts Friday, May 9th.🗓️

Before that, we will be running holiday service for Valentines Day ❤️as well as Saturday & Sunday on Presidents Day weekend (15 & 16). See you around town!

01/28/2025

Sharing the most recent update from Yosemite's Tuolumne Meadows Winter Rangers. We did get some more snow over this past weekend at the higher elevations so will be interesting to see the next update.

01/24/2025

❄️Will we see a change of view? ❄️

It's been a relatively dry winter so far this year, especially for the last few weeks. But potentially good news for any snow lovers out there: winter weather looks like it may be back into the area this weekend!!!

🤞We're keeping our fingers crossed, hope you are too! If you planning on traveling in the area this weekend, please keep up on both the weather forecast and travel conditions.

Road status numbers:
ℹ️In Yosemite - call (209) 372-0200 (dial 1 and then 1)
ℹ️ Outside Yosemite - (800) 427-7623

01/16/2025

Yosemite is initiating an opportunity for public comment on developing an Environmental Assessment (EA) for gathering plants and plant parts for traditional purposes by tribal members traditionally associated with the park.

01/07/2025

Latest conditions update from Badger Pass Ski Area.

https://www.facebook.com/badgerpassski/posts/pfbid028vHGkeXRHdXftTQCtuFZ6erQmoQqrTXuM2fFrCge3vY7334FPTB39EtR21sghgQvl

Hey Badger Pass Fans - An update for you all today, some good news, some not great news... Still not enough snow base to open Alpine. BUT we are doing some test grooming and working with Yosemite National Park Service to see if Nordic conditions are favorable to open. More to come on that front.

In the meantime, keep up those snow dances and let's hope we can get some snow over to Badger Pass so we can get open!

01/03/2025

Happy New Year! 🎊🎉Finalizing your plans for visiting Yosemite this year? 💦 🌲 Here’s info for the handful of Entry Free Days for 2025. Let’s make 2025 the year you visit Yosemite & Madera County!!

#2025

12/20/2024

❄️"All I Want For Christmas Is..."❄️

If you're wish is for a White Christmas in Yosemite you may be in luck! (that's what's on our list, especially since it looks good that the government, and thus the park, will be staying open...). US National Weather Service Hanford California is forecasting some winter weather for next week. Let's all cross those fingers🤞and hope the fluffy white stuff flies!❄️

Looking ideas when visiting Yosemite in Winter? Check out our Winter itinerary: https://www.yosemitethisyear.com/itineraries/yosemite-in-a-day-winter

12/20/2024

While conditions down at the lower elevations may not be screaming "Winter" right now, it's a sure sign that the season is really upon us when the Tuolumne Meadows Winter Rangers are back on duty!

Join in welcoming our Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers back home for another winter season. They skied into the high country on December 7 and met up with their cache containing five months’ worth of groceries and supplies which they stored during fall. Snow coverage is good, but the snowpack has some healing to do. It feels “bottomless” in many places, depending on aspect and elevation. The deepening of the snowpack this past week should help it to become more supportable. Only time will tell. Lucky for us, we’ll be getting weekly updates from Rob and Laura. Check out their first post of the season: https://www.nps.gov/yose/blogs/update-for-december-18-2024.htm

12/12/2024

Due to the forecast of possible rain on Saturday, the Coarsegold Historic Village has rescheduled their Christmas celebrations to Sunday.

12/11/2024

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There are just a few days left to apply for the North Pines Campground early access lottery for 2025. Like the past few years, reservations for North Pines will be released by one-time early access lottery for the 2025 season (April 22 through October 5). The lottery application period will be open through December 14, 2024 (9 pm PST) on Recreation.gov. Successful lottery applicants will have an opportunity to make a reservation for campsites in North Pines Campground during a less-competitive early access period. Any remaining availability will be released on the usual on-sale dates (five months in advance on the 15th of the month) beginning February 15.

Learn more (link in bio).

12/09/2024

Hey Badger Pass Fans! It looks like Mother Nature doesn't agree with our proposed opening date of December 13th.... and since we can't make our own snow at this ski area we're stuck waiting it out for the next big snow. We're all excited and eagerly awaiting when we get to open though!

So start doing your snow dances at home and stay tuned for more updates as we have 'em!

12/08/2024

12/05/2024

The ice rink at Curry Village is officially open for the season and ready for you to come skate and make memories with your loved ones this holiday season!