Yosemite, CA: 2/25 - 29 2016

Headed out to Yosemite California for a little backcountry skiing.   Thanks to Harv who lent me his gear for the trip. Scarpa T2s and K2 World Piste!

We arrived in Yosemite Valley to a panoramic sunset. All excited for the start of some winter magic.



Many waterfalls provided evidence of the abundant snow condition above them, many needed feet of snow for California. We anticipated our early rise heading into the mountains.



Perfect weather for the endeavor. Half way up the five mile trail perfect time to stop under the trees for lunch.



The final march was up Heartattack Hill to the Ostrander Hut beyond.



Arriving at the but before sunset short of breath and with sore feet, we were greeted by one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.



As the sun was setting we tried our hand at ice fishing for local trout. To our amazement we landed four beauties.





The next morning our excitement about freeheeled carving had us pushing our way past the exposure on our ascent up Horse Ridge.





After miles of carving on Horse Ridge, we end up back at the hut to relive our adventure.



Had a spectacular night under the stars.





Sharing breakfast with fellow skiers and snowshoers we bid our farewells to each other and Ostrander Hut.

BC skiing and ice fishing and with an Internet celebrities gear... Priceless!  Really though, looks like a life chancing/life reminding adventure.   Thank for sharing the photos and story n

Very cool report and wonderful images. Where is your next trip?

My hat's off to you, sir.

Chris wrote

BC skiing and ice fishing and with an Internet celebrities gear... Priceless!  Really though, looks like a life chancing/life reminding adventure.   Thank for sharing the photos and story n

This ^^^^

Thanks for sharing

Very cool.  Never been in to Ostrander Hut.  Yosemite is a beautiful place, can't wait to get back there.

Some sweet looking photos Stewbiedoo, thanks for posting.  Looks like a great time all around.

I guess my old school gear was legit for the corn you found.

Never did any ice fishing. Those trout don't look like cutthroats.

Get that video edited down to something manageable and post it!

Harvey wrote

Never did any ice fishing. Those trout don't look like cutthroats.

I might be mistaken but I don't think there are cutthroats in the Sierras.  I'd guess those are brookies.