Yosemite's Winter Wonderland

Mar Silva

Yosemite's Winter Wonderland

The Snow Creek Falls Trail starts about a mile from one of Yosemite Valley’s most popular destinations, Mirror Lake. This is a very strenuous hike. Most of the climbing is in a section with the highest elevation gain in the shortest distance of any trail out of the valley. The best Season for this hike is July – Mid-October.Which is why we couldn’t make it to the top, we went in March. But did go as far as we could :)

That’s me in my warm winter jacket!
This photo is unedited. Just 100% of
Yosemite’s winter magic :~)

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Yosemite's Winter Wonderland by Mar Silva
Yosemite's Winter Wonderland by Mar Silva
  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

    breathtaking.. that looks to be trecherous that time of year too.but what a view

  • jacqi

    jacqi

    Brilliant shot – makes me dizzy! And it looks cccccccold!

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Gorgeous!

  • Curtiss Simpson

    Curtiss Simpson

    Beautiful !!!

  • shadyuk

    shadyuk

    Gorgeous Mar !

  • photosbylefty

    photosbylefty

    the photo is breathtaking, I can only imagine the real scene, wonderful capture.

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks so much John. It really was an adventure and well worth the cold and sometimes slippery hike :)

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    It reminds me of Colorado. The mountains are so beauitful, especailly when it snows. Great view.

  • Rikki  Pool

    Rikki Pool

    What a view. Would be fun to hike up i think. :D

  • CATNIPMEOW

    CATNIPMEOW

    I shall live vicariously through your adventures portrayed with such breathtaking views in your photos

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    phew! looks tricky! glad you got home safe! love your pictures of this fantastic area! :))

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    ... especially as your images give these clues to the physical challenges involved ! this one goves me a real sense of how narrrow the path with a drop below…. lovely work!

  • mlgkats

    mlgkats

    this is beautifully captured, mountains are so great , i can see it is a little rough

  • Lynn Bawden

    Lynn Bawden

    I haven’t hiked Snow Creek Falls at this time of the year. Just the siummer months. Have you heard of the famous Ledge Trail? I hiked that a lot back in the 50’s. I had one of the fastest times from Camo Curry to the Glacier Point Hotel. I love this shot of yours…XXX…Lynn

  • Mar Silva replied

    Hi Lynn, I read all about the famous Ledge Trail…. What an amzing time you were there! We looked it up initially thinking we could possibly go there if this hike didn’t work out…That is is we could have made it! The Ledge Trail MUST HAVE BEEN SO AMAZING.
    Did you bring a camera…. maybe you can scan then upload some of your adventures….. Many of my adventures were way before the digital camera age!!!! Not that that gives anyone any clue as to age!
    Lol….

  • VanSnuG

    VanSnuG

    Wow! Thanks for sharing this breathtaking view with us. :-)

  • Kimberley Davitt

    Kimberley Davitt

    wow

    what a wonderful scene, what a place to find ur selfs at. you have wonderful staminer and an adverturist spirit.

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz

    nice treatments… well done…

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Awesome shot! Great angle of capture and having the person in the shot gives it quite the perspective!

  • Lynn Bawden

    Lynn Bawden

    It’s me again, Mar. As I was saying, the Ledge Trail was the steepest trail in the park when it was open. It’s been blocked off now for years because of safeth concerns…Lynn

  • Mui-Ling Teh

    Mui-Ling Teh

    Is that you there? That red jacket stands out in this overall white and grey scenery. That must be quite hike, and a spectacular view I bet!

  • Mar Silva replied

    Hi Mui-Ling…. Yes that’s me.. In my warm winter jacket :)
    Thanks…

  • Leslie Wood

    Leslie Wood

    Stunning view!!

  • pinkyjain

    pinkyjain

    Wow, so beautiful, such a gorgeous stunning view. Fabulous Mar

  • Travis Easton

    Travis Easton

    Looks like a great spot, love your adventurous heart Mar. Going out to these places in conditions few others would gives a really unique (and uncrowded) perspective on these amazing places, thanks for sharing them with us.

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    this is amazing Maria…gorgeous view!

  • Bill Morgenstern

    Bill Morgenstern

    Boy would I love to share the view you had here. A great hike I’m sure.

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    Wondrous capture and imagery, beautiful place.

  • Stacy Rodriguez

    Stacy Rodriguez

    Beautiful place, you go girl. I love to hike but you GO FOR A HIKE. Love it. :)

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    great capture

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Beautiful capture and scenery Mar.

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Beautiful shot Mar …

  • joak

    joak

    your energy and enthusiasm is stunning as are your shots

  • John Dekker

    John Dekker

    wonderful capture Mar

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Amazing image, such beauty and character to this image!

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thank you so much!!! It was a great day :)

  • Ranald

    Ranald

    a cold seat. I would have had the coffee and be enjoying the view for a while.

  • stephfine

    stephfine

    WOW! I’m speechless … so awesome Mar!

  • Mar Silva replied

    AWWW- Thanks Steph :~)

  • Charlie

    Charlie

    Great image Mar!! You rock girl….memories of my hippy days days in Colorado come flooding back….can we go back in time? Hugs!

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks :~) Sure we could go back in time….
    I heard if you eat the snow at just the right elevation when the moon is at it’s fullest that is possible. I think it has to be yellow snow sooooo I have never tried it!!!!

  • Spiritinme

    Spiritinme

    did someone say hippie daze? hook e up Mar! lol..do you think my chair could make it there? it’s an all terrain chair…your pics make me want to go there..the things i should have done and this is one.amazing view…love you

  • Mar Silva replied

    If I could I would push your chair and carry you to whatever mountain or path you wanted to travel.
    xxx
    Love you, too.

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers

    you absolutely amaze me, mar….as dr. seuss said….’oh the places you’ll go…’ what an adventurous life you have….this view is spectacular….i cannot imagine being up there when it’s that cold…..thank you for taking us with you! :-)

  • cherokee

    cherokee

    wow thats great Mar,

  • Paul Gibbons

    Paul Gibbons

    Fabulous location and you are lucky to have such fabulous scenery. Excellent work.

  • bertspix

    bertspix

    an exquisite photograph…I particularly like the red jacket amidst the white and grey…Beutifully done….Bert

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    Mar ~ the vista(s) you present take my breath away ~ I know you’re a strong hearted woman ~ look at the heights you go and the weather you brave to get these amazing shots~!! bravo my friend and thanks for posting :) xx

  • whisperingruth

    whisperingruth

    Very cool shot Mar! A great B&W with that touch of red! Spot on! Love it!! xx

  • Irish

    Irish

    WOW your an inspiration Miss Mar :)

  • Mar Silva replied

    Why thank you so much :)

  • Michelle Hogan

    Michelle Hogan

    This is an awesome capture….

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    beautiful shot

  • Steven Joyce

    Steven Joyce

    What a beautiful place, wish I was there to share a warm cuppa with you ; )

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    Beautiful work a real stunner

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    Beautiful view, great capture

  • Charlie

    Charlie

    ”...watch out were the huskies go, and don’t you eat that yellow snow!...” Man I miss Frank Z!!

  • Michele Duncan IPA

    Michele Duncan...

    Fantastic capture and what a view that you have brought to us!

  • Steven  Sandner

    Steven Sandner

    Stunning, must have been freezing though! I love the snow, australia seems to be the wrong country for it though =(

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Oh Mar you have just taken my breath away! perfectly stunning!!

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    fantastic

  • marijkasworld

    marijkasworld

    Great photo

  • aroha

    aroha

    amazing view, i love your red jacket adding a splash of colour to the shot, and it really puts the scale into perspective

  • AlexMac

    AlexMacGreeter

    wonderful image, I have never seen snow in person before, but am going to see it in august, thankyou for allowing me to see it through your eyes :0)

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    you’re a wonderful splash of colour in this gorgeous wintry landscape! I can’t imagine how cold it was!!

  • amarica

    amarica

    Wow!!! You are much heartier than I am Hun…I would never make it this far…I got dizzy at the top of the Grand Canyon. Gorgeous capture Mar!!

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Can’t beat views like this espescially with a drop of snow or two, beautiful capture mar..

  • Laurie Puglia

    Laurie Puglia

    this is a lovely photo ;)

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    WOW! magic image and moment, Mar!!! :)))))))

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    I still love this!!

  • Carol  Lewsley

    Carol Lewsley

    Awesome capture Mar

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    WOW~breathtaking!!!

  • Braedene

    Braedene

    Stunning – love these shots of Yosemite in winter.

  • John44

    John44

    Warn me when ever you go again ..
    Oh boy what a shot. ( is your life insurence ok ?!!?? )
    Hug
    John

  • Cyril Marchand

    Cyril Marchand

    Nice jacket !! lol !
    hope to walk on these paths one day !

  • Andrew Ness

    Andrew Ness

    stunning lass!

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Fantastic image – The Photographer being photographed….all of God’s glory….incredible work Mar! :-)

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    stunning;

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