Michael Hernandez Cross-Country Skiing and SnowshoeingSeveral marked winter trails are available, generally from mid-December through March. Yosemite Valley usually doesn't have sufficient snow for skiing or snowshoeing. Brochures (including maps) for each of the areas with winter trails are available as PDF files (200-500 kb in size). In addition, the National Park Service offers ranger-led snowshoe walks from mid-December through March (conditions permitting). See Yosemite Guide for a schedule of current programs. Downhill Skiing and SnowboardingBadger Pass is home to the oldest downhill skiing area in California and offers downhill skiing and snowboarding from mid-December through March. Lessons, Equipment Rentals, and Lift TicketsYosemite Hospitality rents downhill and cross-country skis, snowboards, and snowshoes, as well as skiing and snowboarding lessons, at Badger Pass. Snow Tubing and SleddingYosemite Hospitality offers snow tubing at Badger Pass. While sledding is not allowed at the ski area, a snow play area at Crane Flat Campground is open in winter when enough snow is present. Ice SkatingAn outdoor ice skating rink in Yosemite Valley (at Curry Village) is open from mid-November to mid-March. |
Last updated: July 17, 2019