Hello there knowledgeable Yosemite folk.
I'm in the park for a couple of nights in mid Feb for the first time. Really looking forward to taking some landscape shots as I'm a fairly keen photographer.
I really want to get up out of the valley and from what I've read, unless there has been a recent snowfall this shouldn't be too difficult on the more popular trails - is this correct?
I understand you can rent showshoes fairly easily also, from badger ski area, although this seems to be in a different area than where I'm staying (camp curry).
At the moment I'm thinking upper Yosemite falls looks good. I know it's always a tough hike, but are there things I should be particularly aware of? from photos it seems like there are some patches that could be dicey if they're iced over.
If that is probably a bit ambitious for a first timer, does anyone have a recommendation for good valley views, hikes etc?
FYI I'm fairly fit, 29 yr old from NZ, keen downhill skier so feel reasonably comfortable in alpine environments, but haven't snowshoe'd before. I
Any tips or glaring omissions you'd like to give / point out would be most appreciated! Thanks very much. Matt