DATES:  Friday, August 22nd at 10am - Sunday, August 24th at Noon

TOTAL COST: $495 |  $100 non-refundable deposit

Personal backpacking gear (tent, mat, chair, headlamp) available to rent for additional fee. 

Trip Details

Join us for a 3-Day backpacking trip to Ostrander Lake in Yosemite National Park. This is a stunning and serene alpine lake surrounded by thick forests and rugged terrain, offering a peaceful retreat into nature.  

This trip is ideal for women who want to experience backpacking without the hassle of logistics and permits. We handle the logistics and permits, so you can simply show up, enjoy and make new outdoorsy friends. And if you're interested in learning about leave no trace or back country skills, there will be plenty of opportunities for this too! 

Making a Difference

We're proud to donate 10% of proceeds to Venture Free Foundation, a leading outdoor focused non-profit, providing a wide range of programs that encourage children to learn, grow, and play in the great outdoors. Let's hike for a purpose!

Timing & Transportation

We'll meet at the Ostrander Lake Trailhead on Glacier Point Road at 10am on Friday August 22nd. We suggest carpooling and are happy to help coordinate. Our trip will end at our starting point by Noon on Sunday August 24th. 

Please note: campers are responsible for park entrance fees.  

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

This trip is for novice to Intermediate backpackers able to hike 6 miles with a 25-lb pack. A training plan will be shared to help you prepare!

Hikes

We’ll begin our hike at ~7000 feet, and climb ~1600 in elevation over ~6 miles to Ostrander Lake. This is a moderate to somewhat challenging hike through dense pine forests and wildflower meadows. 

Amenities

None! We’ll be filtering water and “doing our business” in the woods. If you haven’t done this before, no worries, we’ll provide all the info and supplies you’ll need and teach Leave No Trace Principles along the way. 

Payment Schedule

$100 deposit per person is required to secure your booking. Deposits are non-refundable. The final payment is due 15 days prior to the start of the trip. Each booking will be finalized once required forms and payments are received.  

Cancellation & Refund Policy

She Hikes Too reserves the right to cancel a trip if the number of sign-ups is insufficient to make it financially feasible for us to operate, or due to unforeseen circumstances (such as extreme weather, fire, smoke, road or wilderness closure). In the event She Hikes Too cancels a trip; you will receive a full refund.  She Hikes Too is not responsible for additional expenses incurred by you in preparing for the trip, e.g.  transportation costs, gear, etc.

If you cancel more than 7 days of the trip start date, all but $100 (security deposit) will be refunded.  If you cancel within 7 days of the trip start date, there is no refund.

We understand that certain circumstances such as death of a family member, change in health status, exposure to COVID-19, or loss of employment happen, and we may make exceptions to our refund policies on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you have a unique circumstance and would like to discuss your situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you're planning to register for a trip, please take a moment to review the FAQs on our website! There's a lot of helpful content there that could impact your plans, so be sure to check it out before completing your registration. Thank you!

Trip Registration

We’re excited to be partnering with WeTravel for our booking and payment system for this trip. Once you sign up, you’ll receive a confirmation email via the WeTravel platform. She Hikes Too will then reach out with detailed information about your adventure.

Led by She Hikes Too founders, we're passionate about the outdoors and women's

wellness.  Whether it's hiking, yoga, leave no trace or forest therapy, we've got  you covered. Our mission is to empower women to discover their own  adventure while ensuring your safety and fun in the outdoors.