Sierra Snapshots Fall/Winter 2007

Winter is making its annual comeback across the California Sierra.  In the spirit of the season, we present the second issue of Sierra Snapshots, the new round-up of news about Sequoia National Park, Yosemite National Park and Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, from Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, official concessionaire for both Parks. The first dusting of powder has brought a fresh new perspective on the many ways for visitors to explore and enjoy the southern Sierra. For more information about these news items or anything else regarding these destinations, activities or lodging establishments, journalists may contact The Fontayne Group, at 1-800-841-0850 or sierra@fontayne.com.

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite’s New Winter All-Access Pass

New for the 2007-08 season, the Yosemite Winter All-Access Pass is now available to guests of all lodging located inside Yosemite National Park – includes an all-day lift ticket at Badger Pass, an all-day rental of downhill skis, snowboard or cross-country skis, a group ski or snowboard lesson, one tubing session, one ice skating session

Bracebridge Dinners Serve Up History and Merriment

Yosemite National Park’s Bracebridge Dinner has become a true American tradition since its inception eighty years ago in the magnificent Yosemite Valley. Each December since 1927, The Ahwahnee™, Yosemite’s historic hotel takes on the air of eighteenth-century England. 

Yosemite a la Carte

As the season turns to winter, Yosemite’s culinary season kicks off with the popular Vintners’ Holidays now underway at The Ahwahnee™ and running through early December.  The Chefs' Holidays series in January at The Ahwahnee shifts the focus to food, featuring some of the nation's most innovative and acclaimed chefs. 

Yosemite by Satellite

A new way to enjoy the Lower Yosemite Fall area was inaugurated this summer with GPS-guided tours via a virtual tour guide dubbed the “Explorer.” 

Roaring Twenties Return to Yosemite

Yosemite’s Heritage Holidays were introduced in 2002 to celebrate The Ahwahnee's 75th anniversary.  The event has grown to become a three-day tradition celebrating the glamour, style, frivolity and culture of the Roaring Twenties and beyond. The 2008 edition will take place March 2-4

Read the full news round-up at www.fontayne.com/sierra

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

It’s Snowtime!

Yosemite transforms itself with winter’s first dusting of powder, offering a completely new set of fun activities and scenic vistas.

Winemaster’s Weekend

Talk about an incredible blend: Tuscany meets Yosemite when Tenaya Lodge hosts the 7th Annual Fresno State Winemaster’s Weekend on Leap Year weekend, Feb. 29-March 1, 2008.  

Snow Much Fun

This winter Tenaya is bundling its winter activity options into a new Snow Much Fun package: one night’s lodging and on-property activities for two.  

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