We are currently at the Lodge. We love it. Birch Building, a one story building facing the falls. The rooms are much larger than your average lodge rooms.
a light covering of snow coats the valley floor (with ice on well traveled trails) with more snow up past 5800. That is where we put on the snowshoes after postholing a bit. A bit of rain is currently falling and temps will drop close to freezing tonight.
enjoy - its one of our favorite places.
Consider joining the Yosemite conservancy (
http://www.yosemiteconservancy.org/ ) its a donation to a great cause and you get a coupon for 20% off your lodging, there is also a 15% off an outdoor adventure course and many other great discounts.
Sign up for the conservancy mailing list. They will send you great promotional deals like "pay the temp" at Curry Village, Yes, they do have a few heated tent cabins. They also offer a few Lodge promotions - we got our room for $70 this week, take off the 20% and we're looking at $55 a night....sweeeeeet.
We bring our own coffee maker. We heat up hot water in the morning and can make our own oatmeal, tea and coffee before the food court opens. Then we can hit the trail before the crowds.
We also bring a few nice bottles of wine or other "special" beverages. Corkage is sometimes cheaper than re-purchasing a bottle of your cherished old vint vino. If you crave a special late night nibble, bring it with you. Selections are limited in the valley.
As always - be bear aware. =)
