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SUMMARY:Rosé All Day at Red Castle Lake: A Women-Only Backpack
DESCRIPTION:About This WOMEN-ONLY backpack in the High Uintas Wilderness\nCraving alpine lakes\, starry skies\, and time with a crew of trail-savvy women? Join us for a women-only backpacking adventure to Red Castle Lake in the High Uintas Wilderness\, one of the most iconic (and unforgettable) routes in the Uinta range. \nThis trip is designed for experienced backpackers ready to go a little farther and settle a little deeper into the backcountry. We’ll trek through pine forests and open meadows\, following a scenic trail to a stunning high-alpine lake tucked beneath the dramatic cliffs of Red Castle. \nNo cell service. No distractions. Just fresh air\, open trails\, and meaningful connection. \nEvenings bring shared stories\, a little wine\, and that unmatched feeling of being fully present in the mountains. Whether you come solo or with a friend\, you’ll leave with new trail sisters and a heart full of wilderness magic. \n— \n——— \n— \nWhat to Expect\nON TRAIL \nDay 1: ~10 miles to base camp (~1\,398 ft gain)Day 2: ~4-mile day hike (~574 ft gain)Day 3: ~10 miles back to the trailhead (~75 ft gain) \nTOTAL DISTANCE \n~23 miles round trip (~2\,047 ft of gain) \n— \nTENT & GEAR SHARING \nTent and gear sharing is strongly encouraged to help reduce pack weight and because tent space is limited at backcountry sites. \n— \nTRIP COORDINATION \n~30 days before the trip: You’ll receive a full itinerary\, packing checklist\, and an invitation to a private WhatsApp chat for attendees. \n~2 weeks before the trip: We’ll hold a Zoom meeting to help attendees coordinate carpooling\, gear sharing\, and answer questions. \n— \n—– – —  \n— \nOur Red Castle Lake Backpack Includes:\n12 \n\n1 night at a hotel in/near Lyman\, WY\, the night before we hit the trail\nWHS Backpacking Checklist so you know what gear you need\n3 days\, 2 nights at a beautiful backcountry campsite near Lower Red Castle Lake\nFood menu ideas tailored to backpacking in the Uinta Wilderness\nA ratio of 1 backpacking guide to every 5 women\nAll required US Forest Service permits\n2 experienced backpacking guides who are both certified in wilderness first-aid and CPR\nSearch and Rescue insurance in the very\, very rare chance of an emergency\nEmergency gear including two group first aid kits and GPS locator / SOS device\nZoom meeting to coordinate gear and tent sharing and carpooling\n\n— \nWhat the Trip Does NOT Include:\n— \n\nTransportation to / from the trailhead\nAlcohol\nFood\nClothing\nBackpacking gear\n\n— \nNeed gear? Gear rental is also available through the WHS Shop OR during checkout\, attendees may add a complete backpacking gear package rental that includes: \n\n70L Gregory Backpack\nMarmot 2-Person Tent\nBig Agnes 20° Sleeping Bag\nBig Agnes Sleeping Pad\nBearVault BV500 Food Storage Container\nJetBoil Stash Backpacking Stove\nBackpacking Chair\n\nThis gear package is designed to provide the core equipment needed for a comfortable backpacking experience. \n—– \nIMPORTANT: PLEASE READ\n12 \nBackpacking experience is required.\n12 \nOur pricing is based on each attendee’s ability to be self-sufficient while backpacking. Please carefully review the requirements below before signing up. \n— \nBasic Requirements to Attend\nBackpacking Skill Level Required for This Trip: ADVANCED \nThis means you should need no guidance with: \n\nPacking your backpack\nUnderstanding required gear\nChoosing appropriate clothing and footwear\nBasic trail navigation\nFood and menu planning\nLeave No Trace principles\n\nWHS backpacking trips of this difficulty and length also have the following requirements: \n\nAbility to hike 10+ miles per day with a 30+ lb pack\nMaintain an average pace of ~30-minute miles\nBeen backpacking two (2) or more times and did not rely on someone else for direction on the “Basic” requirements\n\nIf you have any questions about whether this trip is a good fit\, please reach out to us at admin@winehikingsociety.com\, we’re happy to help! \n— \nMeet Your Guides\nWine Hiking Society co-founder / backpacking guide Cindy Vance and backpacking guide Tori Foote will be leading you on an unforgettable 3-day\, 2-night backpacking adventure along the breathtaking East Fork Smiths trail. \n— \n———————- ——————–—— \n— \nRefund Policy\n— \n\nReservations are non-transferable\nCancellations on or before June 15\, 2026: Full refund minus a $50 convenience fee\nCancellations between June 16 and July 15\, 2026: 50% refund minus a $50 convenience fee\nCancellations after July 15\, 2026: No refunds\nThe Women’s Wine Hiking Society reserves the right to change the location of this backpacking trip due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances (such as wildfires). Refunds cannot be issued due to location changes\, but we will do our best to select an alternative that does not significantly impact travel time.\n\nUnfortunately\, we cannot make exceptions to our refund policy.  \n— \nAfter Reserving Your Spot\n— \nOnce you’ve booked\, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a backpacking experience questionnaire. As noted above\, participation is based on your ability to meet the requirements listed above. \n\nIf you don’t receive your confirmation within 48 hours\, please check your junk folder. If it’s not there\, email us at admin@winehikingsociety.com.\nIf\, after reviewing your questionnaire\, we determine that the trip isn’t the right fit for your current experience level\, you can choose to register for our Backpacking 101 class or receive a full refund minus the $50 convenience fee.\n\nIf you have any doubts about your experience level\, we strongly encourage you to reach out before booking. \n—
URL:https://winehikingsociety.com/event/rose-all-day-at-red-castle-lake-women-only-backpack/
LOCATION:High Uintas Wilderness\, UT\, United States
CATEGORIES:01 Epic Adventures,02 Backpacking,Ambassador - Tori Foote,Area - Northern,Co-Founder, Cindy Vance,Difficulty - Moderate,Dog-friendly,Lake,UT - Summit County,Utah
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ORGANIZER;CN="WHS Co-Founder Cindy Vance":MAILTO:admin@winehikingsociety.com
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