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HUT RELATED WORKSHOPS, EVENTS, COURSES
10th Mountain Avalanche Safety Courses
All participants should be comfortable on backcountry touring gear and have previous hut touring experience. All classes are taught to AIARE standards. All classes begin on Thursday night with a lecture (location is in parentheses) Dates listed include the Thursday night lecture and the cost includes hut fees for two nights and group dinners. Lodging Thursday night is the student responsibility. Students in the Advanced/Practical class must have completed AIARE Level 1 course. Avalanche courses are sponsored by 10th Mountain Division Hut Association. For more information, to receive a detailed equipment list, or to register, please contact Scott Messina at 970-925-4554 (office) - 970-948-3111 (cell) or email scott@huts.org or scott.messina@comcast.net. Dates for winter 2007-2008 avalanche courses are as follows: Level 1 Avalanche Course at Peter Estin Hut (3 days, 3 nights) December 6-9, 2007 (Thursday night(Eagle)-Sunday) Price: $215 per person More Information Level 1 Avalanche Course at Sangree M. Froelicher Hut (3 days, 3 nights) December 13-16, 2007 (Thursday night(Leadville)-Sunday) Price: $215 per person More Information Level 1 Avalanche Course at Sangree M. Froelicher Hut (3 days, 3 nights) January 3-6, 2008 (Thursday night(Leadville)-Sunday) Price: $215 per person More Information Level 1 Avalanche Course at Sangree M. Froelicher Hut (3 days, 3 nights) January 24-27, 2008 (Thursday night(Leadville)-Sunday) Price: $215 per person More Information NEW Advanced/Practical Avalanche Course at Sangree M. Froelicher Hut (3 days, 3 nights) February 21-24, 2008 (Thursday night(Leadville)-Sunday) Price: $215 per person More Information Other Avalanche Courses In addition to the 10th Mountain sponsored avalanche workshops listed above, avalanche education is available through private guide services, community colleges, and other groups. Some courses are mulit-day events, often based out of a hut, while other programs are classroom based or involve a day field trip. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center offers a thorough list of avalanche education providers on the education page of the CAIC website (http://geosurvey.state.co.us/avalanche/Education.html).
Each year, 10th Mountain offers a few special events and trips in the hut system. These trips are annual adventures, full of fun and tradition, and suitable for strong to expert backcountry travelers. The two ski-through events have taken place for years and offer a special opportunity to participate in a highly challenging point-to-point, multi-hut tour. The Benedict Bike 150 is fast becoming a favorite. Each of these trips is meant to highlight the best of the hut system and our mission, by offering a challenging backcountry experience in a unique mountain environment. The names of two of the trips are in honor of 10th Mountain founder, Fritz Benedict, and all trips are meant to recognize his goal of connecting mountain communities with a system of backcountry huts for non-motorized travelers. Wilderness Medicine Institute: Wilderness First Aid & Wilderness First Responder Recertification — Sponsored by the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS and 10th Mountain Division Hut Association. Dates: June 28-29, 2008; Cost: $220 includes 2 nights lodging at the Harry Gates Hut (Sat, Sun) Contact: For more info click here or call Scott at 970-925-4554 or email scott.messina@comcast.net Completed, announcement retained for reference. Tour de’Tenth ASPEN TO VAIL MOUNTAIN BIKE TRIP September 7-12, 2008 DESCRIPTION: This challenging hut-to-hut Mountain bike trip will take us from downtown Aspen across the Continental Divide and end in Downtown Vail. This trip covers approximately 140+ miles and over 23,000’ gained and 23,000’ lost on the 10th Mountain Hut System. Days will be spent biking on jeep roads, singletrack trails and some pavement. We will spend each night in the 10th Mountain Huts. Don’t be fooled this is a tough trip at altitude, it is also an incredible journey and adventure. Get prepared for a Fantastic trip! Trip is limited to 12 participants. Space is open on a first-come-first served basis
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Hut fees, all hut dinners and hut breakfasts, support vehicle, group repair and first aid kits, and trip leaders. Return transportation from Vail back to Aspen. Pre-trip bike tour. PRE-TRIP MEETING. We will have a pre-trip meeting on Saturday 9/6/2008. This will be at the 10th Mountain’s office around 4pm-time TBD. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Transportation to Aspen, mountain bike (NO RENTALS!), helmet, bike gloves, day pack, all your own trail lunches, evening beverages (beer) and suggested clothing and equipment on the attached clothing and equipment list. Lodging in the Aspen area prior to the trip. COST: Cost is $670 per person. Registration opens May 1st, full payment is due when making a reservation and is NON-REFUNDABLE. Also the Last day to register is August 1st. Volunteer credits can be applied toward trip cost. When sending your check and completed registration and waiver forms to 10th Mountain’s office, please note that it is for the “Tour De’ Tenth” Make check payable to: 10TH Mountain Division Hut Association, and send it attention Scott Messina 1280 Ute Ave. Suite 21, Aspen, CO 81611. REFUNDS: No refunds (unless YOU re-sell your space.) QUESTIONS: Scott Messina is organizing this trip. Please contact him at with any questions. Home: (970) 948-3111, Office (970) 925-4554, email: scott.messina@comcast.net or scott@huts.org. More details: Each participant will need to fill out a waiver and registration form from 10th Mountain. WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM YOU. In fairness to yourself, other participants, and us, we ask that you are a competent mountain-biker, with previous mountain biking at altitude, in the Mountains of Colorado. You should have the ability to ascend and descend on your bike without instruction (we are glad to give tips, but this is not a guided trip). All participants should be prepared for sun, rain, mud, and/or snow, each day. You are expected to come to this trip in great biking shape, so spend this summer training, and working on your bike skills. Being prepared and comfortable to ride 30 miles a day with 4000’ elevation gain is a good goal. Likewise, when you arrive for the pre-trip tour, your bike should be in top shape and fully tuned, ready to go. Don’t wait for the pre-trip tour to determine that you bike needs a tune-up. CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR BENEDICT BIKE 150 As this trip gets quite full, please try to limit the amount of gear you bring to the list and not bring a lot of extra gear and clothing (Our sag wagon will run out of room!) Each person is allowed 1 soft Duffel bag to carry the following:
If you know of other courses or workshops that may be of interest to our hut user, please contact 10th Mountain. 10th Mountain Division and
Summit Huts Associations, Alfred A. Braun Hut System, and
Friends Hut operate under special use permits from the US
Forest Service, and are equal opportunity service providers.
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