If you ever get a chance it is well worth it to make the trek out to Dewey Point. This rib of rock juts out over Yosemite Valley above Bridalveil Falls and offer a amazing view of Yosemite Valley and the Yosemite high country. The 3 mile trek from Badger Pass can be made on skis or snowshoes.

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Yosemite Nordic Holiday Race

This event usually happens mid to late February Badger Pass celebrates cross-country skiing each year with their fabulous Nordic Holiday Race. The two day event includes an 18K classic, downhill telemark and 38K free-style events. 

Whether you're a competitive XC skier, or just someone who'd like to meet other XC skiers, stop by and join in the fun. Registration: $40 registration fee for all three races includes 1/2-day lift ticket and evening awards party Saturday Classic Race - a fun friendly 18K classic race, open to everyone, with a prize for best costume.

Race Registration: 8:30am - 10am Race Starts: 10:30am Telemark Race - Telemark through the gates for time. It's all down hill on this race, and the real goal is to have fun. Register ahead of time with the Race Organizers.

Race starts: in the afternoon on the NASTAR course. Sunday Glacier Point and Back "Freestyle" Race - 38km skate race to spectacular Glacier Point and back! Race Registration: 8 - 8:30am Race Starts: 9:00am

When we got here this morning it was snowing and hasn't stopped yet. We have received 2"-3" throughout the day and more forecasted for tonight. We have an 80% chance of snow for Monday 2-23-09!! Thank you, and I will see you on the slopes!! (S. Costello - 2/22/09)
Badger Pass - Daily Snow Conditions: Date: February 23, 2009
Downhill Operations
Base Depth: 48” to 84”
New Snow:   Forecast 3"-7"
Snow Conditions:  Packed powder, powder
Forecast: 80% chance of snow
Temperature:      High 41 Low 26