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LADIES WEEKEND OUT // MAMMOTH LAKES TO EDIZA LAKE
INFO & REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION for Backpacking programs OPEN JANUARY 2025!
Ladies Weekend Out is returning to Mammoth Lakes in the Eastern Sierra, the Indigenous homelands of the Nümüü (Northern Paiute), Miwok and Mono People. This time we are offering an extended weekend of backpacking adventures! We'll start our journey in Mammoth Lakes at Red's Meadow, focusing on building skills for self-sufficiency as a backpacker. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with a community of adventurous women while exploring a variety of alpine lakes, rugged mountain terrain, and breathtaking views. Join us for a memorable experience of growth, camaraderie, and natural beauty!
With the help of our good friends and partners Rab Equipment, NEMO Equipment, and Têra Kaia we’re hosting another adventurous Ladies Weekend Out event September 12th - 15th! Ten lucky ladies will have the opportunity to backpack from Mammoth Lakes to Ediza Lake, via the Pacific Crest Trail, passing through some of the most picturesque terrain in the Eastern Sierra.Our all-female guide team is thrilled to share this incredible experience of exploring alpine lakes and mountain basins with you. This adventure is a perfect opportunity to bond with like-minded women, while also learning more about becoming responsible stewards of these beautiful outdoor spaces!
Ladies Weekend Out Mammoth to Ediza Lake backpacking is 4 days and 3 nights in total and includes 3 days of guided backpacking and 3 nights camping in Mammoth Lakes, a Têra Kaia top. Scroll below to learn more and to register for this special event today!
Our Ladies Weekend Out events are quickly becoming the go-to, all female climbing and backpacking events to attend! The smaller group size sets the stage for a more intimate weekend where participants get to know one-another and receive more personalized instruction and guidance. The relationships formed from our LWO events is what makes these weekends so special and such a success! We hope to see you out there, it's going to be another memorable Ladies Weekend Out event!
LADIES WEEKEND OUT MAMMOTH LAKES TO EDIZA LAKE
COST: $725
LOCATION: MAMMOTH LAKES
TRIP DATES: 2025 Dates TBA
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COST INCLUDES
3 guided days of backpacking in Mammoth Lakes
Commercial wilderness camping permits for the above mentioned zones
***Please note, all guests must bring their own backpacking equipment. We have a limited supply of demo gear from Rab and NEMO that will be first come first serve. Ladies Weekend Out can provide a bear canister if needed. Click here to view a detailed list of all the necessary backpacking equipment that will be needed for this trip.***
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THURSDAY
Day 1 - We’ll meet in Mammoth Lakes at a campground the day before our trip begins. Upon arrival to the campground, we’ll review your backpacking gear for the trip, and go over general trip planning techniques to set the whole crew up for the adventure ahead.
FRIDAY
Day 2 - We'll wake up early, pack up camp and head out to Agnew Meadows where we will start our hike out to Ediza Lake. We’ll gain a little over 1,800’ in 6+ miles this first day. As we near camp get ready for some spectacular views of Ritter, Banner and the Minarets!
SATURDAY
Day 3 - We will spend our day leaving base camp to adventure around the terrain surrounding Ediza Lake. The options here will be decided day of, depending on the groups desires. No matter what option we choose, there will be opportunities to learn more about backpacking techniques and tips, alpine lake exploration and dips, all accompanied with awe-inspiring views of the surrounding meadows and mountain ranges.
SUNDAY
Day 4 - We’ll pack up camp at Ediza Lake and make our way back to Mammoth Lakes. We will be backtracking our day 1 hike in, with the trail mostly taking us downhill back to the start of our trip.
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Mileage - roughly 20 miles
Overall elevation gain - 2000+
National Park Service Difficulty Rating:
Moderately Strenuous
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All guests will be responsible for their own breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks each day during the trip. Guests will also be responsible for bringing their own backpacking equipment. *If you are in need of borrowing any gear for this trip, please reach out ASAP so we can best help to accommodate. We have a small selection of Demo gear from Rab and NEMO for participants to borrow.* Click here to view a detailed list of all the necessary backpacking equipment that will be needed for this trip. We can also provide a bear canister for any guest in need of this item.
This is a great trip for the beginner to intermediate backpacker looking to expand on previous, shorter trips, and gain more confidence in their backcountry skills.
If you enjoyed your trip, we encourage you to show your appreciation to our guides with a tip : )
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING OUR LWOMM EVENT PLEASE FILL OUR THE FORM BELOW AND
WE’LL GET RIGHT BACK TO YOU!
BIG THANKS TO ALL OUR PARTNERS FOR SUPPORTING THIS EVENT!
Ladies Weekend Out recognizes Mammoth Lakes as part of the native land of Payahuunadü, and is traditional homelands of the Paiute (Nüümü), Shoshone and Washoe peoples. The Mammoth Lakes area is a meeting point for these tribes due to its rich natural resources and geographic location within the Sierra Nevada. The region holds significant cultural, spiritual, and historical importance for these Indigenous peoples.
Golden State Guiding operates under permit on the Inyo National Forest.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
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