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kenoh

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Cheese&Apple said:
There could still be snow/ice on the roads in Yosemite. Here is a link to save driving in the park and their requirements for tire chains.

They do take the tire chain thing very seriously as there areas where there are no guard rails and steep cliff drop-offs just beyond the shoulder.

When I was there last February, we rented a four wheel drive SUV with M&S (mud and snow) rated tires. We purchased tire chains on the way to the park (about $120 USD) just in case and to be safe. We did have snow and ice but never bad enough that the vehicle we had required chains be installed. However, there was one day when there was enough ice that the park rangers stopped all cars to check for four wheel drive and M&S tires. Those without were forced to install chains. If they didn't have chains, they had a choice: have the vehicle towed out of the park or wait for the "chain jockeys" to arrive who would sell and install chains...no idea what that cost.

Also, the car rental companies in California typically stipulate that installing tire chains on their vehicles voids insurance for damage caused by the chains.
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Hmm, we shall plan for a detour for sure. I hope it isn’t going to be bad.
 
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A view to the left from the top of the bridge in yesterday's post.
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kenoh said:
Hmm, we shall plan for a detour for sure. I hope it isn’t going to be bad.
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Plan for the worst and hope for the best. It may not be bad driving at all. I was there between Christmas and New Years a couple years ago and the roads were completely clear for the four days.

Yosemite is worth the effort.
 
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kenoh said:
Hmm, we shall plan for a detour for sure. I hope it isn’t going to be bad.
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Cheese&Apple said:
Plan for the worst and hope for the best. It may not be bad driving at all. I was there between Christmas and New Years a couple years ago and the roads were completely clear for the four days.

Yosemite is worth the effort.
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I agree with Peter. Yosemite in the winter is defintiely worth it. You will need a set of tire chains in your car even if you never have to use them or you may not be able to get into the park. You can rent them at some of the nearby gas stations at a reasonable price. As Peter said it is defintiely worth the effort. Some of my best photos were from two winter trips I took there. Here's one from Tunnel View:

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fcortese said:
I agree with Peter. Yosemite in the winter is defintiely worth it. You will need a set of tire chains in your car even if you never have to use them or you may not be able to get into the park. You can rent them at some of the nearby gas stations at a reasonable price. As Peter said it is defintiely worth the effort. Some of my best photos were from two winter trips I took there. Here's one from Tunnel View:

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That is absolutely positively stunning!!!
[doublepost=1538407509][/doublepost]Stepped out for some air at lunchtime and found some smurf homes...

Testarossa - Va va shroom! by Ken OHagan, on Flickr
 
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fcortese said:
I agree with Peter. Yosemite in the winter is defintiely worth it. You will need a set of tire chains in your car even if you never have to use them or you may not be able to get into the park. You can rent them at some of the nearby gas stations at a reasonable price. As Peter said it is defintiely worth the effort. Some of my best photos were from two winter trips I took there. Here's one from Tunnel View:

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That’s stunning! Your best I’ve seen.
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kenoh said:
That is absolutely positively stunning!!!
[doublepost=1538407509][/doublepost]Stepped out for some air at lunchtime and found some smurf homes...

Testarossa - Va va shroom! by Ken OHagan, on Flickr
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Can you stand under it? And remember it’s October!
 
Cheese&Apple

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fcortese said:
I agree with Peter. Yosemite in the winter is defintiely worth it. You will need a set of tire chains in your car even if you never have to use them or you may not be able to get into the park. You can rent them at some of the nearby gas stations at a reasonable price. As Peter said it is defintiely worth the effort. Some of my best photos were from two winter trips I took there. Here's one from Tunnel View:

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Outstanding image Florian. I never tire of seeing great shots of Yosemite.
 
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