Lottery opens for Yosemite’s Ostrander Hut

Lottery registration for the winter season opened Tuesday for the restored Ostrander Ski Hut in the backcountry of Yosemite National Park. The hut is the cherished rustic stone cabin used by cross-country skiers and snowshoers who make the 10-mile journey from the park’s Badger Pass Ski Area to Ostrander Lake. Trekking to Ostrander Ski Hut offers an