Wines & Pines: Women’s Backpacking Trip to Grandaddy Basin

About This Event in the High Uintas Wilderness

Craving high alpine lakes, starry skies, and a crew of trail-savvy women? Join us for a women’s backpacking trip to Grandaddy Basin in the High Uintas Wilderness — where wild feels like home.

This backcountry adventure is perfect for experienced backpackers ready to dive deeper into nature, community, and self-discovery. We’ll hike through pine forests, past alpine meadows, and camp near a stunning lake, all while being surrounded by the serene silence of the mountains.

No cell service. No pressure. Just fresh air, open trails, and meaningful company.

Evenings by the lake offer shared stories, wine, and that unmatched feeling of being fully present. Whether you come solo or with a friend, you’ll leave with new trail sisters and a heart full of mountain magic.

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Join Wine Hiking Society ambassadors Sam Clowers & Tori Foote for 3 days / 2 nights as we backpack to this hidden gem deep in the Uintas.

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TRAIL: Day 1: ~8 miles to base camp (approx. 900 ft of gain), Day 2: ~12-mile day hike (approx. 900 ft of net gain), Day 3: ~8 miles back to trailhead (approx. 1,200 ft of net gain)

LENGTH: ~28 miles RT (2,995 ft of gain)

CARPOOLING: Will be coordinated via a private WhatsApp chat.

TENT & GEAR SHARING: Because tent spots are limited in backcountry sites, and to save on pack weight, tent and gear sharing is STRONGLY encouraged.

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Our Grandaddy Basin Backpack Includes:

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• WHS Backpacking Checklist so you know what gear you need
• 3 days, 2 nights at a beautiful backcountry campsite near Pinto Lake
• Food menu ideas tailored to backpacking in the Uinta Wilderness
• A ratio of 1 backpacking guide to every 4 women
• All required US Forest Service permits
• 2 experienced backpacking leaders who are both certified in wilderness first-aid and CPR
• Search and Rescue insurance in the very, very rare chance of an emergency
• Emergency gear including two group first aid kits and GPS locator / SOS device
• Zoom meeting to coordinate gear and tent sharing and carpooling

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What the Trip Does NOT Include:

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• Transportation to / from the trailhead
• Alcohol, food, clothing, backpacking gear

If there is some gear you do not have, the following items are available for rent in our shop:

• Backpack
• Tent
• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping Pad
• Backpacking Stove (JetBoil Stash)
• Backpacking Chair

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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ

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Backpacking experience is required.

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Pricing is based on each attendee’s ability to be self-sufficient while backpacking. Below are requirements to attend this backpacking trip.

Basic Requirements to Attend: 

• Need little to no direction on the following:
  • How to pack you backpack
  • What gear is required
  • Clothing and footwear needed
  • Basic trail finding
  • Food / menu planning
  • Leave No Trace Principles

WHS backpacking trips of this length also have the following recommendations:

• Ability to hike 8+ miles per day with a 30+ pound backpack
• Average backpacking pace: 40-minute miles
• Have been backpacking 1 or more times when you did not rely on someone else for direction on the “Basic Requirements”

Email us at admin@winehikingsociety.com if you have questions about these requirements.

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REFUND POLICY: Cancellations prior to June 16, 2025, will be eligible for a full refund minus a $75 convenience fee. Cancellations prior to July 16, 2025, will be eligible for a 50% refund minus a $75 convenience fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after July 15, 2025. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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What to Expect after Reserving Your Spot

1. After booking, you will receive a confirmation email. Don’t see a confirmation? Check your junk folder. Not there either? E-mail us at admin@winehikingsociety.com!
2. Around 30 days before the event, you’ll receive important information, such as the full itinerary, our trip-specific packing checklist, and the link to our WhatsApp group to connect with our attendees and to communicate any changes.
3. Two weeks before the the event, we will host a Zoom meeting to coordinate carpooling and gear sharing and answer any questions.

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IMPORTANT: Be sure to read “THINGS TO NOTE” on the reservation page before signing up for this event.

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