I'm sure I'm missing something major in my plans to go to Yosemite in Feb.
Looking for suggestions.
It seems that Sacramento is the best place to fly into from Toronto.... any better suggestions.
Then take the Amtrak to Merced. Again open to suggestions.
Then take the YARK from Merced into the park.
I could rent a car but read you need to know how to use chains and own chains... not something I want to learn on my vacation.
-rob
They'll likely inquire at the gate about whether or not you have chains, so if you're not willing to use them you shouldn't rent a car. (It sounds as if you know this.) You can get to major Valley destinations on the bus system and you'll see a good deal more if you walk.
Did you mean YARTS? I used to use Amtrak to YARTS to get to the Valley (probably a dozen RTs back in the day) and I was always pleased with their service. It can be very liberating to not have to deal with a car when you're in Yosemite.
Not much help, am I
May I suggest you consider a pair of these for your photography footwear:
http://www.xtratufboots.com/products...es/22274g.aspx
They're great on wet rock, surprisingly comfortable for hiking, indispensable for setting up in wet and snowy areas, they dry out quickly by removing the insoles, and the insulated version are very warm; not to mention, they'll have all the ladies swarming to your table in the Mountain Bar Room.
Have a great trip!
Things differ from year to year, but one motive to rent a car is that the lower hill country below Yosemite can be emerald green in Feb and spectacular in its own right, especially some of the side roads. Sometimes wildflower shows have already begun,
though they generally peak in March. Yosemite Valley might or might not have fresh
snow, so chains might or might not be needed; generally they are not unless you're
coming up from the south entrance.
Nope ... you didn't miss anything major.
Get to the park the easiest way you can (which you've already figured out) and the rest will take care of itself.
There are easily 1000 possible possible photos within walking distance from your lodgings or from the free park shuttle stops.
Jim in Sacramento
Where will you be staying? What kind of photos are you after? Early February or late February? The mountains are unpredictable when it comes to weather. You might have snow in the valley, mud in the valley, or a delightful unseasonably early spring. The waterfalls should just starting to become active and in the foothills outside the park you'll find wildflowers. The best part about February is no crowds! Public transportation in the valley is excellent and there is even bus service to Badger Pass if you're so inclined.
Your choice of entry into the park is fine and if for some reason the all weather highway is closed you can stay on the Amtrak and take the bus in from Fresno(that isn't likely to happen but it is an alternative---just in case!)
Have a great time!
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White
Yes, I have a suggestion, Rob. Why not meet me in Death Valley instead?
I'll be there Feb. 7 - 11 and then in Joshua Tree, Palm Springs and finally in Scottsdale Feb. 17, 18. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
When I was 16 I thought my father the stupidest man in the world; when I reached 21, I was astounded by how much he had learned in just 5 years!
-appropriated from Mark Twain
Any women who would swarm me wearing those boots... I don't want to meet.
-rob
You guys are talking about sprint in Feb..... I thought it would be the dead of winter.
If you don't have winter in Feb., when is winter in Yosemite?
-rs
It's not a bad idea Rich.
-rs
Info on Yosemite in Winter:Originally Posted by Robert Skeoch
http://www.largeformatphotography.in...light=yosemite
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