Yosemite Valley, March 2011

First time in Yosemite Valley in winter. The valley is a different type of vibe in the winter. Hardly anyone there, no crowds, no traffic and congestion.

We hike up to Nevada Falls, but didn't get far since the snow got too deep. The next day we changed our route to Yosemite Falls and brought the snow shoes to reach the top.

Mirror Lake beneath half dome 

The way up to Yosemite Falls 

Yosemite's other valley, Hetch Hetchy