8 Things to do in Yosemite Valley in the Winter

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  • Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
  • Yosemite Valley is one of the top destinations in California and easily one of the most beautiful places in the state. While most people choose to visit in the summer, it is incredibly busy, and a winter visit to the valley is one of the best ways to experience the park. Here are some of my favorite winter stops in the Yosemite Valley.
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  • @deannahedrick1691
    @deannahedrick1691 5 років тому +9

    Thank you. My late father was a native Californian and told us how as a kid he could see Half Dome from the family yard. He was so very proud of that & being a native Californian.

  • @itsdavis6656
    @itsdavis6656 4 роки тому +8

    Just went there this summer, makes me want to go to Yosemite this upcoming winter!

  • @laurelj.5975
    @laurelj.5975 4 роки тому +3

    I was in Yosemite Valley in May and wow what an amazing difference!! Not a snow person myself but the Valley has a unique beauty in winter. Thanks for an awesome video!!

  • @yourluck3101
    @yourluck3101 5 років тому +3

    We went to Yosemite last month and the views are so breathtaking. We didn’t get to the glacier point because of closure but hope to come back to see Yosemite summer view someday.

  • @davidcarter2720
    @davidcarter2720 4 роки тому +3

    Very well done, FWIW. I've been ten times (over the span of 50 years), but never in the winter. That'll be next, thanks to your video. I was there with my son in early November back in the late 1990's, and there already was snow up high - but we were still able to hike to Vernal and Nevada Falls (Yosemite Falls trail was closed then) - although it was very slippery at the top. ... probably days/hours from shutting it down too.
    Yosemite is easily my family's favorite national park - and we live within two hours of Mt. Rainier N.P. (which is a GREAT N.P. - but nothing matches Yosemite in our books).

  • @jimmyb1559
    @jimmyb1559 2 роки тому

    Great video. Our son introduced us to Yosemite a couple years back and we love it. We were just there in August 2021 and are looking forward to our next visit. The only problem is we hate leaving! Thank you for the video. Great job.

  • @HeyStevie100
    @HeyStevie100 5 років тому +3

    Yosemite is amazing especially in late winter when there are less crowds.

  • @TravelSmallLiveBig
    @TravelSmallLiveBig 5 років тому +1

    I don’t think you left anything off! Looks like an amazing list! Gorgeous and as always, fantastic video 👍

  • @TheRedwoodsInYosemiteWawona
    @TheRedwoodsInYosemiteWawona 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the great tips, footage and hints! Have a happy new year!

  • @jimjoetennessee7750
    @jimjoetennessee7750 5 років тому +1

    Really gorgeous picture-perfect views of the park in winter. Discovered that pausing the video and immersing myself in the scene is a great way to de-stress and chill. Enjoy all your vlogs, but this one is very special -- thanks much for sharing.

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  5 років тому

      Thanks for the comment and I am glad the scenes provided a nice escape :) I agree, I could just sit and watch clips of Yosemite all day as well.

  • @daniell.hirsch4091
    @daniell.hirsch4091 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your time making this video. Super useful!

  • @dtbrad1
    @dtbrad1 4 роки тому

    A terrific video with superb views and great narration.
    Fabulous job. Thank You.

  • @tinabryant3051
    @tinabryant3051 2 роки тому +1

    I just went early December and was amazed at this place how beautiful! I’d love to go in the winter, maybe again one day soon

    • @karinaloja1009
      @karinaloja1009 2 роки тому

      Did you made reservations? Because I’m going on April . Thanks

  • @Fernaandhhhuuuu
    @Fernaandhhhuuuu 4 роки тому

    Visiting in two weeks and this made me more excited!!

  • @kyles6634
    @kyles6634 5 років тому

    Beautiful!

  • @paultucker1272
    @paultucker1272 5 років тому +5

    Oh man....that brings back some wonderful memories of our first California holiday (hey, I'm English, so it wasn't a vacation ;) ). Yosemite was just stunning. One day we'll return :)

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  5 років тому

      haha holiday is a way better name then vacation for sure! Glad it brought back good memories.

  • @vsandoval4900
    @vsandoval4900 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much!! We just back from Yosemite THANKS TO YOU INSTRUCTIONS!! Butttttt it’s so scary the drive from Tenaya Lodge to valley omggggg but we so the firefall so so so beautiful thank you!!

  • @Miko_the_First
    @Miko_the_First 5 років тому +1

    Awesome! Thank you for great video.

  • @ms.sonshine8878
    @ms.sonshine8878 5 років тому

    The is my favorite place. Many years ago my youngest daughter and I took our horses and rode part of the John Muir Trail. It was amazing. And on the same trip we rode part of the John Muir Trail in the Mammoth area. Sad, many of the trees were dying in the mammoth area due to the volcanic gases.

  • @luanneoconnor8424
    @luanneoconnor8424 5 років тому +2

    You are so good at this love you videos

  • @ElCidVargas
    @ElCidVargas 4 місяці тому

    great concise video with beautiful highlights. Thank you using this for my trip after 2024 sierras blizzard!

  • @wandererwanderess
    @wandererwanderess 5 років тому +1

    Great video! I just went to Yosemite this winter, I wish I got to hit up all of these spots! Only had time to do a couple 😅

  • @Jacksirrom
    @Jacksirrom 3 роки тому +1

    I've been boondocking all across the west avoiding people during quarantine. Trying to decide if it's wise driving my prius out there for a couple weeks.

  • @jorel4477
    @jorel4477 5 років тому

    Great vid, loved it.

  • @jacoje
    @jacoje 5 років тому +1

    Nice!

  • @hadlee189
    @hadlee189 5 років тому +1

    Thank You!

  • @wandersonscroll2382
    @wandersonscroll2382 5 років тому +7

    Thank you for you video.

  • @galensinkey
    @galensinkey 3 роки тому

    Going to tag this for future trips!

  • @solomonadams1942
    @solomonadams1942 5 років тому

    Great vid!! Was just there a couple days ago. It was gorgeous even though there was only a little bit of snow and a lot on the peaks

  • @cutproductions
    @cutproductions 5 років тому

    Definitely want to try that Dewey Point hike!

  • @rindahlestari5103
    @rindahlestari5103 2 роки тому

    Always love your recommendations, but for Winter in Yosemite, would have loved to see recommendations for cross country skiing and ice skating with views.

  • @SOS-ct9mv
    @SOS-ct9mv 4 роки тому

    I'll be there tomorrow and it snowed last night. Yay!

  • @jbportz2297
    @jbportz2297 5 років тому +2

    Thank you for the video, i just visited the park last weekend and as you mention you always lose your breath with the view from the tunnel

  • @ironsurvival7011
    @ironsurvival7011 3 роки тому

    Great video thank you!

  • @quapcousteau9824
    @quapcousteau9824 5 років тому

    i live in yosemite, you nailed it

  • @tempcookie
    @tempcookie 5 років тому

    You have awesome content 👍

  • @lillyavila9228
    @lillyavila9228 4 роки тому

    The tunnel was so cool

  • @stopsontheway
    @stopsontheway 3 роки тому

    Thank you! Very useful 👌

  • @sandiegoeve1
    @sandiegoeve1 5 років тому

    So nice . I need to find a cabin getaway up there .

  • @karufranco9494
    @karufranco9494 5 років тому +1

    REALLY GORGEOUS VIDEO, i'M ARGENTINE AND ENJOY ALL YOUR VLOGS...... THANK YOU!!!!

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  5 років тому

      Thanks for the comment, appreciate it!

    • @karufranco9494
      @karufranco9494 5 років тому

      @@californiathroughmylens you're welcome, I will wait for the next video....regards

  • @mrsmixmusic4925
    @mrsmixmusic4925 4 роки тому

    Unfortunately, lots were closed this year. Horsetail Fall in February is awesome because of the sun, making it look like lava. Couldn't get near it at all in 2019, darn it.

  • @kennethandrew3709
    @kennethandrew3709 5 років тому +14

    Yosemite is a 2 hour drive from me and I've never been. I need to make this trip!

  • @dianelweaver
    @dianelweaver 5 років тому

    My favorite time in Yosemite is the winter....since there is no one there! If you go in Feb the last two weeks you can see “fire falls” (if conditions are right)!

  • @kevinjack5184
    @kevinjack5184 3 роки тому

    I'm going to in January. I haven't been there in 30 years. I'll have an infant and 2.5 year old so I don't know how much I can do, but I can't wait

  • @sierraseb3311
    @sierraseb3311 2 роки тому +1

    I would love for you to add maps to your videos, tracing your itinerary has you proceed to the next stop. This would help orient viewers. Love your videos Thanks.

  • @md.nazibulislam1271
    @md.nazibulislam1271 3 роки тому

    Hi we will be visiting the park on first week of January. Unfortunately we will only have half a day to explore. Can please suggest which of the spots we can cover in half day.
    Thank you

  • @maosap2852
    @maosap2852 4 роки тому

    Going in yosemite by first week in january, will there be chance of snow like in your video by that time.

  • @hesdypartodimedjo864
    @hesdypartodimedjo864 4 роки тому +1

    ai whats dear for mond ago .yosimite.grand canyer.🇸🇷👍

  • @TruthOrClaire
    @TruthOrClaire 4 роки тому

    Beautiful video! When was it filmed? My fiancé is convinced that we’re in the footage at 1:39 at the chapel when we were there last February to watch the Firefall. 😆

  • @yahoo0593
    @yahoo0593 4 роки тому

    Hi :) planning on visiting end of feb. is it possible to see all these?

  • @danielflorez4944
    @danielflorez4944 2 роки тому

    Hello, I'm planning to visite Yosemite in January, since I hadn't drove with chains on the tires never, I'm wondering how can I do this things using Yarts from Mariposa o Fresno. This could be easy to do only using Yarts and walking? Or I definitely need a car?

  • @docbilal345
    @docbilal345 4 роки тому

    I am visiting San Francisco in the first week of Feb and thinking to visit Yosemite Park for the first time. Would it be better to use public transport and go to the park and use their shuttle system? or If I am driving, do I need tire chains for it?

  • @harleyquinn5774
    @harleyquinn5774 4 роки тому

    My parents always visit Yosemite National Park in the winter.

  • @sugar-maple
    @sugar-maple 4 роки тому +1

    When does it typically begin to get snowy in Yosemite?

  • @Whocares.........
    @Whocares......... 5 років тому +1

    I never seen it in the winter, it looks so cold!

  • @kellyjohnson3617
    @kellyjohnson3617 5 років тому +1

    Go when there’s the frazzle ice floe in Yosemite creek

  • @benwebstar8304
    @benwebstar8304 2 роки тому

    Great vdo what month in this vdo?

  • @nothinginhead
    @nothinginhead 4 роки тому +8

    Which month was record this video? Regards from Chile 👋🏼

    • @WestShoreMan
      @WestShoreMan 4 роки тому

      It usually starts snowing in November every year through April.

  • @mattncrys7742
    @mattncrys7742 4 роки тому +1

    What month exactly did you visit the valley?

  • @Chelseazhou
    @Chelseazhou 5 років тому

    What month Yosemite start snowing?

  • @af4503
    @af4503 5 років тому +1

    Great as always 😎 What’s the brand of your cap at the end of the vid? 🤔

    • @californiathroughmylens
      @californiathroughmylens  5 років тому +1

      Thanks! You can find the hat here www.rei.com/product/894178/columbia-mesh-ball-cap

  • @TeamKape
    @TeamKape 4 роки тому

    What month is this? planning to go in November?

  • @lillyavila9228
    @lillyavila9228 4 роки тому

    I just went to Yosemite 2days ago

    • @Zories97
      @Zories97 4 роки тому

      Lilliana C Avila how was the falls? I went during September and they were dry 😭

    • @docbilal345
      @docbilal345 4 роки тому

      Do you need tire chains if you are driving inside the park?

  • @californiahiker9616
    @californiahiker9616 3 роки тому

    A nice place to stop is Devil’s Elbow near El Capitan. While you’re in the area, take a short hike to the nose of El Cap. Nice views!

  • @mikeangulo7766
    @mikeangulo7766 3 роки тому +1

    Hows the roads during early march?

    • @onesabez
      @onesabez 3 роки тому

      I plan on visiting mid March. I'm not sure if I need snow chains.

    • @mikeangulo7766
      @mikeangulo7766 3 роки тому +1

      @@onesabez yeah im planning on going early march im not really sure either

    • @mikeangulo7766
      @mikeangulo7766 3 роки тому +1

      @@onesabez I guess we might have to call park service's

  • @bigfootswingman
    @bigfootswingman 4 роки тому

    You can go ice-skating in the winter! Get some hot chocolate enjoy Christmas music

  • @SF_Curious
    @SF_Curious 4 роки тому +1

    411 Missing

  • @dilippatel3268
    @dilippatel3268 4 роки тому

    great video, summer months the Europeans have taken over

  • @oliversch7271
    @oliversch7271 5 років тому

    Hello Josh I was just on Instagram and there something going on in Joshua tree August 2 through the fifth maybe you and your wife would like to check it out

    • @vijaylaxmimalannavar6221
      @vijaylaxmimalannavar6221 5 років тому

      Hi! Your videos are pretty good and were really helpful to me in exploring California, I see all your videos , very informative and beautiful, you have covered most of the spots in Yosemite very good video.

    • @oliversch7271
      @oliversch7271 5 років тому

      Vijaylaxmi Malannavar I’m sorry do you but that’s not my video the video you’re looking at is from a couple called California through my lens check them out the really good

  • @lillyavila9228
    @lillyavila9228 4 роки тому

    And I went ice skating

  • @Foxyfreedom
    @Foxyfreedom 3 роки тому

    Tallest in North America besides Hawaii ;) lol

  • @largesizejellyfish3014
    @largesizejellyfish3014 3 роки тому

    If I die before I see Yosemite I want a refund.

  • @dragonpaw5267
    @dragonpaw5267 3 роки тому

    They left out the names of the many people that have gone missing. Keep your eyes on your friends and your kids. You will be hunted.