Ostrander Ski Hut

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The Ostrander Hut web site does not take reservations. You must make them through the Yosemite Association by phone or mail:

The Ostrander Lake Ski Hut is operated for the National Park Service by the Yosemite Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of Yosemite National Park through a program of visitor services, seminars, publications and membership activities. The hut is kept open and staffed during the winter to encourage ski touring and snowshoeing. Travel to the hut by overland vehicles is prohibited. The trip to the hut is approximately 10 miles. All routes to the hut require considerable stamina and cross-country skiing or snowshoeing experience. The trip is not for novices. Departures for the hut should be made by 9:00 a.m.

Pre-Season Reservations:
In early November, a drawing is held for Hut reservations. Check on the exact dates by phoning the Yosemite Association 209-379-2646. Reservations will be drawn at random from the requests received. First choice dates will be given whenever possible. In order to increase your chances in the lottery, vary your choices. As you might expect, holidays and Saturday nights are the most popular and most difficult times to reserve. It is also more difficult to accommodate large groups of people. Let us know if you would be willing to reduce the length of your stay or the number of guests. You will be notified by mail whether or not we were able to confirm your reservation.

Fees and Contacts for reservations
Weekdays (Monday - Thursday) - 30/person/night ($25 for YA Members);
Weekends (Friday - Sunday) - $45/person/night ($38 for YA Members).

Please call The Yosemite Association at 209-379-2646 Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm to request an information packet or email: eshockley@yosemite.org.

Reservations After December 1:
Telephone inquiries and reservations may be made on or after December 1. The reservation office is open from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you have any questions or wish further information on Ostrander reservations, write to: Ostrander Reservations, P.O. Box 545, Yosemite, CA 95389.

There is room at the hut for 25 people. Large groups are welcome, but the number of people in one party is limited to 15. The following are provided: bunks with mattresses, limited cookware, wood for heating and solar generated electric lights for evening (there is no other electricity at the hut). There is a small general kitchen for cooking and a general eating area. You must provide your own food, water filter, sleeping bag and personal gear. Water must be carried from the lake and purified before use. There is no water filter for public use at the hut, so at least one water filter per party is recommended.