EISEMAN HUT

The rugged peaks of Colorado's Gore Range backdrop the Eiseman Hut, 10th Mountain's most alpine hostel. Indeed, terrain rules this amazing location: out of the hut door is arguably the best sking of any 10th hut, and farther afield, tall Colorado alps entice with glistening faces and snow filled couloirs. On top of that, the hut boasts a stunning and unique view of the Vail resort ski slopes.

Built in summer of 1996, Eiseman Hut was funded by Dr. Ben Eiseman and a number of charitable foundations.

Hut Elevation: 11,180'

Layout and capacity: 2 private bedrooms with double beds, and 12 single beds in a communal sleeping area. Capacity 16.

Hut Location: Eiesman Hut is north of Interstate Highway 70, about 7 miles north of Vail resort. [locator map]

Maps:
Official 10th Mountain, Winter: Gore Range [example]
Official 10th Mountain, Summer: Gore Range
USGS Maps: Vail West and Vail East Quadrangles
USFS Forest Visitor's Map: Arapaho National Forest

Dates Open: Summer, 1 July through 30 September. Winter, Thanksgiving through 30 April

Owned By:10th Mountain Division Hut Association  Oven:Woodburning   Sauna: No

Eiseman Hut at night.

• Trailhead: Red Sandstone Creek, elevation 8,620' Route: F.S. road 700, F.S. road 786, F.S. road 719 to the hut, Total Mileage 7.9

Summer Trail Access         [click here for summer water source information]

• Trailhead: Red Sandstone Creek, elevation 8,620' Route: F.S. road 700, F.S. road 786, F.S. road 719 to the hut, Total Mileage 9.6

• Trailhead: Eiseman Hut, elevation 11,180' Downhill Biking or Hiking Route: F.S. road 719, F.S. road 786, F.S. road 700, F.S. road 734, F.S. road 787 to Buffehr Creek Trailhead, elevation 8,220', Total Mileage 15.7

(For trailhead details, please see left-hand menu at top of page.)