Badger Pass Yosemite: Photography, 2026 Skiing, Tubing & Travel Guides The High-Country Escape: Badger Pass Yosemite. > Located at 7,200 feet, Badger Pass is the soulful alternative to the busy Valley floor. • Current Status: The ski area is officially open for the 2026 season as of January 16. • 2026 Planning: Access the Nordic Center for cross-country skiing or enjoy the legendary sundeck. • Important Update: The Glacier Point Ski Hut will remain closed for the 2025-26 season.
Yosemite Firefall
Presidents Day weekend brought Yosemite Firefall Horsetail Fall crowds, shuttle gridlock, and a major snowstorm to Yosemite Valley. Here’s what happened — and why skipping Firefall in 2026 might be the better winter plan.
Yosemite National Park
Planning to see the 2026 Yosemite Firefall? When the Valley floor gets crowded, head 3,000 feet up to Badger Pass. From "T-shirt weather" on the sundeck to serene cross-country skiing along Glacier Point Road, discover why the high country is the ultimate February Plan B.
Yosemite National Park
Skipping Yosemite Firefall 2026? Same. Here’s my no-crowds Yosemite winter itinerary — ice skating at Curry Village, Mirror Lake walks, ranger programs, museums, The Ansel Adams Gallery, Badger Pass skiing, hot chocolate, and stargazing.