Rev Up Your Winter at Tenaya Lodge and Yosemite National Park

Online, December 18, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Winter may bring snow and chilly weather to Yosemite National Park, but activities and specials are just starting to heat up.

Located just outside of the park gates, Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is a luxurious AAA Four Diamond rated resort that serves as a perfect base camp for any park explorer. To help guests welcome in winter weather, Tenaya is offering a number of seasonal packages with the great outdoors in mind. Starting at $199, the midweek Sierra Snowshoe Package includes accommodations and breakfast and snowshoe rentals for two; while the Skate the Sierra Package features a one-night stay, ice skate rentals and rink access, and a sweet s'mores kit from $169 starting Jan. 1.

Families can expect fun in the snow and an incredible weekday value with the lodge's midweek Winter Stay 'n' Play Pass, which offers an all-day Badger Pass lift ticket, ski or snowboard rental, a group lesson, a tubing session, as well as a Yosemite Valley outdoor ice skating session with rentals and a Yosemite Valley floor tour for just $70 per adult and $40 per child 12 and under beginning December 13, weather permitting. The pass gives visitors the opportunity to take in all of the winter adventures Yosemite has to offer in one fun experience. The brand new Stay 2, Ski Free offer, which includes a two-night midweek stay, a seven-day Yosemite National Park Pass and two FREE all-day Badger Pass lift tickets starts at just $159 per night - a savings of up to $94! To secure this offer, travelers can use promotional code SKIFREE when booking their stay. AAA members, AARP members and military servicemen and women can also receive special Tenaya discounts throughout the season. Visit TenayaLodge.com/Specials for more details on winter packages and offers.

Ski and snowboard enthusiasts will be thrilled to hit the powder at Badger Pass Ski Area. Badger Pass offers free lift tickets to seniors 65 and up Monday through Friday; free lift tickets, rentals and group lessons to active and retired military personnel all season; and 50% off lift tickets, lessons and rentals for immediate military family members.

For couples looking to snuggle up in the snow, Tenaya's Snow Time for Romance package includes a one-night stay in a Deluxe room, welcome champagne and chocolates, VIP turndown service with rose petals and Hershey Kisses, and a s'mores kit to enjoy fireside. The Snow Time for Romance Package begins at $189 and is available starting on January 1. When Valentine's Day rolls around, couples can enjoy a romantic trip with a Valentine's Getaway Package. Available only on February 14, this luxurious package features a one-night stay in a spa suite, breakfast for two, VIP turndown service with conversation hearts and rose petals, a bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries; starting at $469. Couples can enjoy the Ascent Spa120 special, which delivers up to $120 in savings and 10% off dining for a two-night stay, starting at just $139 per night.

On March 28-30, Tenaya Lodge will host the first-ever Yosemite Healthy Living Retreat. During this weekend-long experience, guests will have exclusive access to wellness education and experiences on topics ranging from fitness to nutrition, as well as special treatments in the Double Silver LEED-certified Ascent Spa with products from Kimberly Parry Organics and a hands-on culinary class and dinner with Executive Chef Frederick Clabaugh. With packages priced at $999 for double occupancy and $619 for single occupancy, the wellness retreat is a fantastic way to experience one of USA Today's top 12 wellness resorts in the world. Details will be posted to TenayaLodge.com/YosemiteHealthyLiving.

For those waiting for spring in Yosemite, the early bird gets the deal. Book by February 1 to take advantage of Tenaya's Early Bird Spring Special for an April 1 through May 13 getaway. Guests will receive breakfast for two and a FREE Yosemite Park Pass, starting from only $215. Use promotional code EARLYBIRD when booking.

To learn more about Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, visit TenayaLodge.com.