This program is well planned and very enjoyable. Shirley, our guide, is a treasure. Seeing Yosemite through her eyes and with her passion was fantastic.

Some people think the only time to visit Yosemite is during the summer months. However, that's when people come to the valley in droves, and traffic and sightseeing can be problematic. Yosemite in the winter is another experience altogether. One can see the waterfalls and their "snow cones." The sound of avalanches can be heard throughout the valley. Snow glistens off trees, spotting the tops of the granite monuments, and the winter quiet at times is pierced only by the sound of rushing water. And the crowds are virtually non-existent. There is ample opportunity to photograph (Ansel Adams himself made wonderful winter portraits of the park in winter), and with a knowledgeable instructor, the entire region can come alive with history, geology, botany, biology and humanity. Come see Yosemite in winter!