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THE CURRY
VILLAGE ICE RINK AT YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK TO OPEN THANKSGIVING DAY
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., November 26, 2010 - The Curry Village
Ice Rink at Yosemite National Park will open on Thursday, November 25
ushering in the 2010-11 winter season.
The Curry Village Ice Rink was established in 1928 when the Yosemite
Winter Club flooded an unused parking lot. Now a permanent fixture, the
rink is located in the western part of Curry Village, nestled below
Glacier Point with views of snow-capped Yosemite icons such as Half
Dome. The opening marks the beginning of Yosemite's winter activities
leading up to the opening of Badger Pass Ski Area, which is scheduled to
open December 17.
"The Curry Village Ice Rink has long been the quintessential California
location for ice skating since it first opened in 1928," said Colin
Baldock, General Manager of Recreation for Delaware North Companies
Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, the authorized concessioner. "Visiting
Yosemite's Curry Village Ice Rink has spanned generations and lasted
throughout the decades. We are proud to be a part of this tradition and
look forward to many more memorable years."
Despite its long history, the Curry Village rink boasts all the
amenities of a modern ice skating rink. A large supply of rental skates
is maintained and skaters may take advantage of a warming hut, cubbies
for shoe storage and hot drinks and snacks. For those not partaking in
ice skating, a warm fire pit adjacent to the rink is perfect for
socializing, watching the activity on the ice, sipping hot cocoa or just
reveling in the natural beauty of Yosemite in winter.
Daily skating sessions (subject to weather conditions) are offered from
3:30 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9:30 p.m. weekdays. On weekends, the rink is
open for an additional morning session from 8:30 to 11 a.m., afternoon
sessions from noon to 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m., and an evening
session from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The ice skating fees are $8.00 per adult,
per session, and $6.00 per child. Skate rentals are $3.00 per session.
Helmets are available at no additional cost.
The Curry Village Outdoor Ice Rink is operated by Delaware North
Companies Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, an authorized National Park
Service concessionaire, responsible for lodging, dining, guest
recreation and transportation in Yosemite. For more information on
winter activities and lodging in Yosemite, visit the DNC Parks & Resorts
at Yosemite web site at
www.YosemitePark.com or call 559-253-5676. For current ice rink
conditions, call 209-372-8319. For road and weather conditions, call the
automated National Park Service information line at 209-372-0200.
About Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts is a subsidiary of Delaware
North Companies, a leading hospitality provider with significant
experience in hotel, retail, food service, recreation and transportation
operations. The company�s portfolio includes historic properties in
North America, such as Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex; Yosemite,
Sequoia, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon national parks; Tenaya Lodge at
Yosemite & Cottages at Tenaya Lodge; Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa;
Niagara Falls State Park; Jones Beach; The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake;
Holiday Inn West Yellowstone; The Gideon Putnam Resort; and the Queen
Mary. To learn more about Delaware North Companies� expertise in the
hospitality industry, visit
www.dnchospitalitymgt.com
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