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Yosemite Valley in WinterYosemite Valley’s iconic landmarks take on an entirely new appearance when blanketed by a foot of fresh snow. Such scenes invite skiers, skaters, and other winter sports enthusiasts to explore the park in a less-crowded season. Yosemite boasts 350 miles (560 kilometers) of cross-country ski trails and California’s oldest alpine ski resort—Badger Pass. Winter visitors also enjoy tubing, snowshoeing, and, in the legendary Ahwahnee Hotel, some of America’s most inviting firesides.
Photograph by Jesse Estes, Your Shot

Pictures: Winter Landscapes

Winter's frigid temperatures may chill the bones, but snow and ice lend a magical air to almost any landscape.