Yosemite Skiing Tips

Many people enjoy coming to Yosemite National Park during the winter to enjoy the great family skiing available in the Badger Pass Ski Area. Yosemite downhill skiing is geared towards families, as Yosemite is the perfect place to learn how to ski or to enjoy a skiing vacation with your children or novice to intermediate skiers. Aside from the downhill skiing available in the Badger Pass Ski Area, Yosemite is also well known for its wonderful cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Make the most of your Yosemite skiing vacation by following these simple tips: Pack Carefully You'll want to make sure that you have all of the equipment you need or that you know where to rent equipment. Bear in mind that rental rates can vary throughout the season and that the lodge at Badger Pass might not have the exact equipment that you're looking for. It's always a good idea to call ahead to learn what you can expect to pay for your skiing equipment rentals and what the lodge has on hand. Make Your Reservations Early If you're planning on taking skiing lessons at Badger Pass, it's a good idea to call ahead and learn about the details for that as well. Usually skiing lessons are available from the lodge on a daily basis. You might also want to purchase your lift tickets in advance to secure the best rate, but lift tickets can also be purchased at Badger Pass for a reasonable price. Try Something New Many people come to Badger Pass just to downhill ski or snowboard, but winter in Yosemite has much more to offer than just these two activities. Cross-country skiing is particularly well loved in Yosemite thanks to the gorgeous pass from the Badger Pass Ski Area to Glacier Point. During the winter months, cross-country skiing is one of the only ways to get to Glacier Point and take in its breathtaking view of Yosemite Valley. Snowshoeing is another fun activity that will get your heart pumping and give you a new way to enjoy the winter landscape of Yosemite. Yosemite also offers ice-skating, sledding, tubing, sleigh rides, hiking, and even winter fishing during the coldest months of the year. Reserve Your Yosemite Lodging Early Hotels and Yosemite vacation homes tend to fill up fast during prime skiing weekends. Make sure to reserve your Yosemite lodging early in order to have the best and most affordable Yosemite skiing vacation. When you make your reservations with Yosemite's Scenic Wonders, you'll love the comfort and convenience of your cabin or condo which will put you just a short car ride away from Badger Pass.  Call 1-888-YOSEMITE (1-888-967-3648) to speak with our staff about our lodging options or reserve your accommodations online now. Yosemite News Blog Our Yosemite news blog provides the latest Park news, suggestions for activities and more.  Be sure to check our blog page regularly as we provide frequent information. Photo credit: Weembles