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Yosemite Outdoor AdventuresJANUARYMoonlight Snowshoe #1Saturday January 19$8z, or $7o for YA membersBadger Pass (snowshoes provided)Hiking: moderateInterpretive naturalist Pete Devine explores the mysteries of winter,the night and the moon on this afternoon/evening excursion . It is arare experience to be in a silent landscape, both dark and brightly lit,to learn about this unique time and place . We 'll supply the snowshoesand the snow ; you bring your sense of adventure.Discovering the Winter World #5Saturday February 23$82, or $7o for YA membersBadger Pass (snowshoes provided)Hiking: moderateRanger Dick Ewart is THE naturalist for the Badger area, and will leadyou on an exploration of how wildlife adapts to winter in the Sierra,the mechanics of snow crystals and the snowpack, and how to followanimal tracks for clues to the season's happenings . This is a superbnatural history experience.Winter Landscape Photography #2Thursday evening January 24-Sunday January 27$335, or $285 for VA membersYosemite ValleyHiking: easyProfessional photographer John Senser has extensive experience inthe techniques that capture Yosemite in its most spectacular season.Film and digital formats, and all levels of experience are welcomefor these days of low-angled light and clouds on snowy cliffs . Thisis a rare weekend of outdoor learning for you and your camera.FEBRUARYSnowshoe Explorations with a NaturalistSaturday February 2$82, or $7o for VA membersBadger Pass (snowshoes provided)Hiking : moderateAce interpreter Emily Jacobs will enrich your park explorations bydescribing the winter habits of park wildlife and trees against the crispbackground of the Sierra snowpack . Traveling with a seasoned naturalistwill get you deep into the season on snowshoes.Dewey Point Snowshoe Trek #4Saturday February 16$82, or $70 for YA membersBadger Pass (snowshoes provided)Hiking : somewhat difficultYosemite Association naturalist Pete Devine is your guide for thissnowshoe trip from Badger Pass to a dramatic spot on the rim ofYosemite Valley. Winter natural history, rich photographic subjects,a physical adventure, and great company will fill your day. Join us forthis fine learning trek .MARCHPeregoy Snow Survey #6Saturday March 1$82, or $70 for VA membersBadger Pass (snowshoes provided)Hiking: moderateJoin wilderness rangers Mark Fincher and Chuck Carter and learn howthe National Park Service measures the Sierra snowpack . The history,equipment, management issues and tales of the trail they will sharewill give you a new dimension on this important, but little knownpractice . Strap on snowshoes to help quantify the winter's snowfalland predict spring runoff.Dewey Point Snowshoe Trek #7Saturday March 8The same as in February, but led by Yosemite ranger naturalistKaren Amstutz.Full Moon Equinox Snowshoe #8Saturday March 22Much like the January full moon snowshoe excursion, but with theadded element of the vernal equinox, this outing with interpreterEmily Jacobs will be a delightful way to mark the turn of the seasons.Day and night, winter and spring, solitude and companionship allcome together tonight.Go to www.yosemite.org/seminars to register for these programs, and tolearn about YA's upcoming fall trip to Yosemite's sister parks in China .
ADVENTURES WITH YA'SSPRING FORUMThese Outdoor Adventure courses have been scheduled on eitherside of the Yosemite Association Spring Forum for members, whichis on Saturday March 29 . Non-members are most welcome . Eachof these courses is $75, or $64 for members of the YosemiteAssociation . The Friday course starts at 9 :30 and ends at about3:00 . The Sunday courses will finish by midafternoon to providetime for guests to travel home . Our website has more coursedetails at www.yosemite.org/seminars.On Friday, March 28A Hard Road on Gold Mountain with Yenyen Chan #9Hiking : moderateUncovering some of the park's hidden history, we celebrate theheritage of Chinese Americans in Yosemite with a walk on theold Wawona Road, which was built by Chinese laborers . Discoverthe remarkable stories of these little-known contributors topark history.On Sunday, March 30Birding Yosemite Valley with Michael Ross #10Hiking : easyMigration, song and other bird activity starts to pick up as thedays lengthen and warm . Your instructor knows the places todiscover and observe Yosemite's avian life . From beginners throughexperts, all will enjoy their encounters with our winged residentsand visitors.Discovering the Winter World with Dick Ewart #11Hiking: moderateThis is a day to explore of the winter adaptations of Sierra life,learn about the mechanics of snow crystals and the snowpack,and follow animal tracks for clues to the season's happeningsat Badger Pass . (Snowshoes provided)APRILWildflowers of the Merced Canyon #12Saturday, April 5$82, or $7o forYA membersEl PortalHiking : easy-moderateWitness the explosion of color and diversity in our lowercanyons with one of Yosemite's best naturalists, Michael Ross.Identification, natural history, ecological relationships andrich photographic opportunities await on a delightful springday afield.Leave No Trace (LNT) Trainer Course #13Friday April 11-Saturday April 12$ioo, or $85 forYA membersYosemite ValleyHiking : easy-moderate backpackFor those interested in becoming LNT Trainers teaching othershow to minimize their impacts on the backcountry, this one-nightbackpack trip with Pete Devine covers the techniques you ' ll needto know . This program is designed for outdoor educators, riverguides, camp counselors, scout leaders, and anyone who wantsto share the word about going gently in the wild.To the Top of Yosemite Falls #14Saturday April 26$82, or $7o for YA membersYosemite ValleyHiking : challengingLocal naturalist Karen Amstutz will educate you about theincredible Falls trail as you make the breathtaking ascent to therim . Pouring snowmelt, the best fellow hikers, geology, flora,fauna and remarkable scenery are your companions for this fullspring day .
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