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YOSEMITE OUTDOORStart 2009 with something interesting . ..You'll find many more details on our website, www .yosemite .org/seminars.JANUARYMc vshoe 1#zSaturday January 10$82, or $7o for VA membersBadger Pass (snowshoes provided) Hiking : moderateYosemite naturalist Karen Amstutz is your guide for this snowshoetrip into the bright night of winter . Natural history, astronomy, and anunusual physical adventure will start your new year with an evening ofdiscoveries.Snowshoe Explorations with a Naturalist i #2Saturday January 17$82, or $7o for VA membersBadger Pass (snowshoes provided) Hiking : moderateYou'll be informed and delighted in your explorations of the winterhabits of park wildlife and trees, and with the fascinating background ofSierra weather and snowpack . Get deep into the season on snowshoes.Winter Natural History at Ostrander Hut #3Tuesday January 20 – Thursday January 22$270, or $230 for YA membersFrom Badger Pass (snowshoes provided) Hiking : challengingBackpack on snowshoes (or your backcountry skis) for two nights in thecozy shelter of Yosemite ' s winter backcountry cabin . From our locationin a remote glacial cirque, we'll venture out to observe the full diurnalcycle of winter natural history with Pete Devine.Winter Landscape Photography #4Thursday evening January 22–Sunday January 25$335, or $285 for VA membersYosemite Valley Hiking : easyPro photographer John Senser has extensive experience in the techniquesthat capture Yosemite in its most spectacular season . Film anddigital formats, and all levels of experience are welcome for these daysof low-angled light and clouds on snowy cliffs.Dewey Point Snowshoe Trek #5Saturday January 24$82, or $7o forYA membersBadger Pass (snowshoes provided) Hiking : somewhat difficultr World i #6Saturday January 31$82, or $7o for VA membersBadger Pass (snowshoes provided) Hiking : moderateRanger Dick Ewart is THE naturalist for the Badger area, and will lead aday of exploration of winter adaptations of Sierra life, the mechanics ofsnow crystals and the snowpack, and following animal tracks for cluesto the season's happenings.FEBRUARYMot, . wshoe 2 #7Saturday February 7$82, or $7o for YA membersBadger Pass (snowshoes provided) Hiking : moderateInterpretive naturalist Emily Jacobs explores the mysteries of winter,the night and the moon on this afternoon/evening excursion . It is arare experience to be in a silent landscape, both dark and brightly lit,to learn about this unique time and place.For the Love of Winter #8Saturday February 14$82, or $7o for VA membersBadger Pass (snowshoes provided) Hiking : moderateCelebrate Valentine's Day with the romance of a snowshoe explorationof the winter wonders of Badger Pass with Kendra Kurihara . Bring yourloved ones on a trek to learn about staying warm and cozy in winter andwhy this is, indeed a day of love and life for many creatures.Photographing the "Firefall" #9Friday February 2o-Saturday February 21$164, or $14o for VA membersYosemite Valley Hiking: easyThe elusive moment of colorful sunset light on a Yosemite waterfall hasbeen captured many times by photographer John Senser . He'll prepareyou and position you for the camera pursuit of a remarkable naturaloccurrence . Having two evenings to seek this ephemeral phenomenonprovides photographers with increased chances to observe somethingmarvelous.Yosemite naturalist Kendra Kurihara is your guide for this snowshoetrip from Badger Pass to a dramatic spot on the rim of Yosemite Valley.Winter natural history, rich photographic subjects, a physicaladventure, and great company will fill your day .Ski or snowshoe out to stay at Ostrander Hut for a full experience of winter discovery.Call (209) 372-0740 for information and reservations .