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I gave myself a personal assignment to chase a storm heading toward Yosemite Valley. Leading up to the trip, the weather was changing daily and I wasn’t sure if I was going to score. The night before we left, a high weather advisory was rolled out for snow up to 13 inches. The roads slowly becam...

Tucked into the eastern corner of Yosemite Valley, the Majestic Yosemite Hotel (formerly known as the Ahwahnee Hotel) offers a chance for you to explore some of the most beautiful scenery in the world and experience all the comforts that come with a stay in a luxury hotel.  Known for its stunnin...

“Our deepest fears are like dragons guarding our deepest treasures.” - Rainer Maria Rilke Finally, I am a figure of those Ansel Adams’ Yosemite pictures that I obsessed over as a kid. Finally, I’m on a Yosemite peak... ...But the sides of the mountain drop hundreds of feet on either side. Normal...

In Yosemite, you can see some of America’s most impressive scenery without stepping foot out of your car. That said, you’ll be sharing the view with thousands of other people and the line of cars ahead doesn’t exactly satisfy the need for wide open space and fresh mountain air. Of course, there i...

Yosemite is one of the most well-known national parks in the world. Granite domes, alpine lakes, climbing routes, waterfalls, acres of backcountry, and maybe even moonbows come to mind. Well, those and Alex Honnold free-soloing El Capitan in an insanely short amount of time. In addition to many ...

I consider Yosemite National Park a formidable backdrop to my personal growth. I’ve conquered many fears within its 1,169 square miles, from climbing Half Dome by myself to comfortably skinny dipping with friends for the first time in the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne to hiking more miles in a day...

It's hard not to love Yosemite National Park. It is one of those places that breeds awe in adventurers and casual travelers alike. Families love it, solo explorers love it, and everyone in-between loves it, too. With all this admiration, it's easy to see why Yosemite is such a popular destination...

Wildlife in Yosemite Valley is vastly different according to seasons. Bears will be in hibernation, antlers will have been shed for the season, but there are a few stars to keep your eyes peeled for. Most notably, the hunting coyotes.  Coyotes spend most of their time avoiding humans (we have tha...

This past week, Starbucks opened a Yosemite Valley location, much to the dismay of the 25,000 people who signed a petition protesting it. It's located at what is now the remodeled Base Camp Eatery at Yosemite Lodge. The location is LEED certified (the first retail location in Yosemite to achieve ...

I've spent hours watching climbers make their way up El Cap from the Meadow, but from thousands of feet below, you can just barely make out the climbers heading up the wall. They basically look like ants. That is unless you've got a nice pair of binoculars. Enter the Maven C.1. The general cons...

I get it. This story is not necessarily very new, innovative or sexy. But to my credit, I've had so many friends asking me for a simple 101 on how to "do" Yosemite, and there really isn't anything that nails this purpose online, so the practical value of this is in my view indisputable. So forgiv...

Presented by Danner. I took the Danner Mountain Light boot for a spin through Yosemite National Park with my family, and I can confidently say their legendary reputation is more than justified! First thoughts out of the box Photo by Jason Sibley-Liddle. These USA-made boots are an instant...

If you’re just getting into backpacking or even looking for your very first experience in the backcountry, you couldn’t ask for a more beautiful place to start than Yosemite National Park. While backpacking solo is an amazing experience, for a beginner we would recommend you go with friends or te...

Sponsored by TINCUP® Whiskey. If you're considering camping in Yosemite National Park, you're in for a treat. From items you definitely don't want to forget to bring (like the new TINCUP Adventure Pack) to practical campsite wisdom (clean! up!), here are 10 tips to have the best trip ever that...

One of the most famous natural sites in the world, Yosemite National Park draws casual travelers and veteran adventurers alike. My fiancée and I are currently living in California and simultaneously endeavoring to visit all National Parks, so it wasn’t going to be long before we visited Yosemite....

Yosemite is one of the best places in the country for virtually every outdoor adventure. Backpacking, camping, hiking, photography and so many other activities in the park are about as good as it gets, so it's no surprise that Yosemite's stargazing also happens to be world-class.  We've picked a ...