Focus on Fahrenheit Means Tent Cabin Lodging Rates Equal Lowest Temperature
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., (January 23, 2009) - Who would have thought you could save money on lodging by watching the mercury in your thermometer retreat into its glass bulb? It’s true ~ winter temperatures are translating into lower midweek rates for unheated tent cabins in Yosemite’s historic Curry Village.
To celebrate the change in seasons, all guests who book the Temp-RATE-ture Special will receive a reduced rate in an unheated tent cabin based on the previous night’s recorded low. If the temperature is 17 degrees, you pay $17 per night. And yes, if the Fahrenheit falls below zero, we’ll pay YOU the difference to stay overnight.
“This is a really fun way to get that word out that the pristine winter season is a beautiful reason to visit 
Yosemite,” said Curry Village General Manager Brett Archer. “We’re located near Glacier Point with a spectacular view of Half Dome and easy access to all of Yosemite Valley and the Badger Pass Ski Area attractions. This time of year the mountain air is crisp, cold, clean, and feels wonderful in your lungs. It’s truly magical.”
Here’s how the fun works: guests booking the Temp-RATE-ture Special will spend the night in a classic, Curry Village unheated tent cabin. The program dates run from now through April 30, 2009. Available weekend dates (Fridays and Saturdays) may be obtained through March 22, and midweek dates (Sundays through Thursdays) may be booked from March 30 through April 30. This offer is not available on holidays and blackout dates apply.
The reservation will be held with a deposit of $39. However, the rate for an unheated tent cabin will be based on the previous night’s low, measured in degrees Fahrenheit each night, with a maximum cost of $39. Rates will be adjusted each morning.
The low temperature is determined based on the National Park Service (NPS) data collected at http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cgi-progs/queryF?YYV (once there, click on the Daily YYV Data at the lower right). In the event that the NPS website does not record the night’s low, we will determine the rate based on the most recently recorded low.
Guests may obtain more information and book tent cabins in Curry Village by calling Yosemite Central Reservations at 801-559-4949, or by visiting www.YosemitePark.com.
Curry Village is operated by DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, an affiliate of Delaware North Companies and the authorized National Park Service concessioner responsible for lodging, dining, guest recreation, retail stores, and transportation in Yosemite National Park.
