Yosemite Snow II

Because it is so amazingly beautiful, we had to go back and enjoy Yosemite in the snow before summer takes over. Our friends Shannon and Brian came along for their first snowshoe experience, and they got to see it all: snow, dark clouds, and sunshine. We did a 6 mile trip through the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, and this is us entering the Grove after 2 miles:



It really started snowing during our trek to the Grizzly Tree, the largest tree in the Park with 200 feet (63 m) in height and 29 feet (8 m) in diameter:


We passed by some beautiful scenery, made a snow angel, and the sun came out on our way back. Shannon and Brian loved it, and on we went to our hotel for the night, the magnificent Wawona in the Park.




The dinner was awesome, and with the pianist playing some old campfire songs in the lobby, we ended the night with some nice cocktails. The next day we drove into the valley; it was gorgeous as always, and we took some nice strolls to waterfalls and along meadows before heading home.