Ostrander Lake Ski Hut

Ostrander Lake Ski Hut is a historic backcountry ski hut located at Ostrander Lake in Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, California, United States. Situated at an elevation of about 8,500 feet (2,606 meters) on the edge of Ostrander Lake in the Sierra Nevada, the hut is protected within Yosemite National Park and was built in 1941 in the National Park Service rustic style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 2014. The hut is operated by Yosemite Conservancy, the park's primary philanthropic partner, which manages bookings, a seasonal lottery, and visitor services. It attracts backcountry skiers and splitboarders seeking to ski the steep slopes in the cirque above Ostrander Lake. Access requires a 10- to 12-mile one-way trip from Badger Pass or the Chinquapin trailhead, with more than 2,500 feet of elevation gain. The experience is intended for experienced skiers only; all routes require considerable stamina and cross-country skiing experience, and the trip is not recommended for novice skiers. Climbing skins are strongly recommended, and snowshoes or scaled skis without climbing skins are not recommended. The hut offers single bunks (one bed per person), a common kitchen, two toilets, solar-powered evening lights (no electricity), and a wood stove for heat. Guests must provide their own food, water filter, sleeping bag, and personal gear. The season typically runs from late December to early April, subject to change, and due to popularity a lottery is held before reservations are released to the public. A trip to the Ostrander Ski Hut is a wilderness experience; all routes are arduous and should only be attempted by experienced skiers. Winter weather may severely limit the ability to reach the hut in one day, and travelers must be prepared to camp on the way in or out if necessary. Travel to and from the hut is not tracked, and wilderness travel requires self-reliance, with no expectation of rescue. Everyone must be prepared to spend a night outside the hut in winter conditions.

Ostrander Lake Ski Hut was built in 1941 in the National Park Service rustic style, a design approach that emphasized natural materials and harmony with the landscape. It is located at an elevation of about 8,500 feet (2,606 meters) on the edge of Ostrander Lake in the Sierra Nevada, within Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County, California. The hut was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 2014, recognizing its architectural and historical significance. Today it is operated by Yosemite Conservancy, the primary philanthropic partner of Yosemite National Park. The Conservancy's roots stretch back to 1923, when the Yosemite Museum Association was established as the original nonprofit partner organization in the National Park Service, created to manage funds for the first park building constructed to serve as a museum. Over the decades the organization evolved, becoming the Yosemite Natural History Association, then the Yosemite Association in 1985, and eventually Yosemite Conservancy. As part of its visitor services and outdoor adventures, the Conservancy manages the Ostrander Lake Ski Hut, including a seasonal lottery for reservations due to its popularity. The hut continues to serve backcountry skiers and splitboarders seeking a wilderness experience in winter, requiring self-reliance and preparation for arduous travel.

• 2014

  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 2014.

• 1985

  Organization renamed Yosemite Association.

• 1941

  Ostrander Lake Ski Hut built in the National Park Service rustic style.

• 1923

  Yosemite Museum Association, predecessor of Yosemite Conservancy, established as the first nonprofit partner in the National Park System.

A historic, rustic, self-reliance-focused backcountry ski hut for experienced winter travelers in Yosemite National Park, operated by Yosemite Conservancy.

• Ostrander Lake Ski Hut overnight stays

  Single bunks, common kitchen, two toilets, solar-powered evening lights, wood stove; guests provide own food, water filter, sleeping bag, and personal gear.

• Seasonal lottery reservations

  Due to popularity, a lottery takes place before reservations are released to the public.

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