Travel to Glacier Point with a Skilled Guide

With this trip, a skilled and knowledgeable guide will show you the way to Glacier Point. Your trip begins at 9:00 am, departing from Badger Pass Ski Area Cross-Country Center. After skiing to the hut, we’ll enjoy dinner together as a group and a fun-filled evening in front of the roaring fire. The following morning, we'll enjoy a leisurely breakfast, pack our lunch, and head back to Badger Pass Ski Area.

We also offer a two-night trip, which includes an extra day at the Ski Hut, where you can rest, explore the area—or continue on with a guided ski tour of Glacier Point.

Rates

• Rates depend on the length of the trip and the number of people in your party, per the rate chart below. 

Rates includes your guide, sleeping at the hut, and all meals. We require a minimum of three guests for all trips. We’re happy to combine individuals to form groups. Ski rentals and gratuities are not included. Previous cross-country ski experience is required.

Trip Registration & Medical Form

We kindly ask that you fill out our Trip Registration & Medical Form (PDF) and deliver it in to the Badger Pass Ski Area Cross Country Center before your trip. This allows us to better plan for your arrival.

Where to Meet Your Guide

Meet your guide at Badger Pass Ski Area Cross Country Center at 9:00 am the morning of your ski trip.

Deposit & Cancellation Policy

Full payment is required for a reservation. Changes or cancellations more than 30 days in advance of scheduled arrival will receive a full refund, minus a $10 service charge per person. Those with 14 to 30 days notice in advance of scheduled arrival will receive a 70% refund. With less than 14 days notice in advance of scheduled arrival there will be no refund, unless the space resells less a 10% administrative fee. There will be no refunds due to weather or snow conditions.

Yosemite Mountaineering School and the National Park Service can cancel an outing at any time. If Yosemite Mountaineering School or the National Park Service cancels the outing, Yosemite Mountaineering School will refund the full deposit.

Rates are subject to change with National Park Service approval.

Travel to Glacier Point Your Way

Strong, experienced skiers are welcome to ski to Glacier Point Ski Hut without a guide and enjoy dinner, an evening in front of the fire, a bunk bed, breakfast the next morning, and lunch for the ski out. Reservations are required. Also, we require a minimum of six guests in order to provide meals and lodging. If possible, we can combine individuals to form groups. Equipment rentals and gratuities for the lodgekeeper are not included with the rate.

• Rate: $143.00 + tax per person per night (See Deposit & Cancellation Policy below)
• Call for more information: 209.372.8444

Very Important Information - Please Read

In frigid winter conditions, poor planning can lead to life-threatening situations. Plan ahead, be prepared for blizzard-like conditions, bring extra food and water, and pack more layers then you think you'll need. All guests must check-in at both the Badger Pass Ski Area Nordic Ski Center and the National Park Service A-frame before starting a trip to the Glacier Point Ski Hut. National Park Service will provide the necessary Wilderness Permit and Parking Permit.

Distances and Itinerary

It’s 10.5-miles from Badger Pass Ski Area to Glacier Point on intermediate rolling terrain. You’ll be carrying a backpack with all of your gear at over 7,000 feet in elevation where there’s less oxygen. In stormy conditions, you may have to break trail. Intermediate skiers in good condition should allow 4 to 5 hours of skiing each way in good conditions. In poor weather, it’s possible that the one-way trip could take as long as 10 hours. Days are short, and nights are cold — and you should be prepared to ski in the dark and spend the night outdoors in case of an emergency. Skiing to Glacier Point is not something that novice cross-country skiers should attempt.

Schedule your trip, and keep track of your progress while following these essential tips:

• Always keep track of your time and be aware of how much energy you have, so you make good decisions and stay safe. 
• Establish cut-off points and commit that if you're not at a specific point by a certain time, you'll turn around so you can make it to shelter before night falls.
• Dinner is served nightly from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. After 8:00 pm there will be some food available, but you'll have missed that night’s prepared meal.

The chart below will give you a sense of ski times from point to point. Always be aware of how much energy you have in reserve, as your pace will slow when you become more tired.

Emergencies and Rescues

Rescues and emergency assistance are under the jurisdiction of The National Park Service. If there’s an emergency, dial 911. The most common emergencies are unprepared or underprepared skiers. The smartest thing you can do is to always be prepared to spend the night outdoors.

The hut keeper will be waiting for you if you have a reservation for lodging or a meal, so if you decide to turn around, make sure you let us know. We don't want to start an unnecessary search and rescue mission. Cell phone service is poor in the mountains, and there’s no cell coverage at the Badger Pass Ski Area. As you get closer to Glacier Point, it’s more likely that you’ll have cell phone service. Therefore, you should contact us before you leave the Badger Pass Ski Area, using the phones in the main building. Dial 9 first and then one of the local numbers below. If you call after hours, please leave a message.

Deposit & Cancellation Policy

Full payment is required for a reservation. Changes or cancellations more than 30 days in advance of scheduled arrival will receive a full refund, minus a $10 service charge per person. Those with 14 to 30 days notice in advance of scheduled arrival will receive a 70% refund. With less than 14 days notice in advance of scheduled arrival there will be no refund, unless the space resells less a 10% administrative fee. There will be no refunds due to weather or snow conditions.

Yosemite Mountaineering School and the National Park Service can cancel an outing at any time. If Yosemite Mountaineering School or the National Park Service cancels the outing, Yosemite Mountaineering School will refund the full deposit.

Rates are subject to change with National Park Service approval.