Trails: In Yosemite National Park 42 km (25 miles) of trails are groomed for classic and skating cross-country skiing at the Badger Pass Cross Country Ski Center. The highlight of the area is the 17-km groomed trail to the spectacular viewpoint at Glacier Point. The Nordic Holiday Race in February, the longest running ski race in California, features a race to Glacier Point and back. There are also more than 300 miles of unplowed roads and backcountry trails throughout the park, including those among the Mariposa Grove of giant Sequoias and at Crane Flats. Trail fees:Park entry fee $20/vehicle for 7 days and trail fee (2009) Tel: Yosemite Ski School: 209-372-8444 Snow report: Badger Pass conditions are posted on their website Nearest town: Yosemite National Park, CA Web site:Yosemite National Park | Badger Pass Trail map: Maps of Badger Pass, Mariposa Grove and Crane Flats are available on the park's website. Equipment rentals: At Badger pass: XC touring, skate, backcountry and telemark ski equipment, pulks and snowshoes Ski lessons: Yosemite Ski School offers xc skiing & telemark lessons, guided tours and overnight backcountry trips Other winter activities: Alpine skiing at Badger Pass, telemarking, tubing, skating, snowshoeing Facilities: Badge Pass has a day lodge, restaurant, snack bar, meals at Glacier Point hut by reservation Lodging on site: Backcountry hut at Glacier Point sleeps 20 Lodging nearby: There are a few lodges in Yosemite Village: The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Lodge, Curry Village. Tourism info:Yosemite Concessionaire | Yosemite Sierra Tourism Weather forecast:Yosemite Park Location of trails: Yosemite is about 180 miles east of San Francisco. The Badger Pass trails are about 10 miles south of Yosemite Village on Highway 41. Cars must carry tire chains in the park during the winter. Check the Yosemite road conditions on the park's website. Highway 120 through the park is closed in winter. A shuttle operates between Yosemite Village and Badger Pass twice a day. Map of local region:Badger Pass Ski Center, Yosemite National Park
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