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Welcome to the 10th Mountain Division Huts

10th Mountain is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that manages a system of 38 backcountry huts in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, connected by 350 miles of suggested routes. We provide a unique opportunity for backcountry skiing, mountain biking, or hiking while staying in secure, comfortable shelter.

Our name honors the men of 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army, who trained during World War II at Camp Hale in central Colorado. Hut visitors share the special spirit of these individuals, especially their pursuit of excellence, self reliance, and love of the outdoors.

Recreate

Situated among some of the tallest peaks in the lower 48 and nestled in awe-inspiring meadows, valleys, and forests, the 10th Mountain Division huts are gatekeepers for unrivaled year-round recreation. Winter skiers, snowboarders, and snowshoers will discover limitless playgrounds out the front door. Summertime visitors can bike, hike, climb, and romp from sun up to sun down.  Explore the Huts

Connect

Deep in the remote alpine, connections are made. Absent the distractions of modern living, groups of people discover a renewed love for one another and the world around them when they gather around our huts’ massive dining room tables or watch the sun slip behind the horizon at dusk. Our huts also encourage an immersion in nature, which fosters a crucial connection to the environment, helps develop strong ethics and self-reliance, and creates stewards of public lands.

Honor

The famed 10th Mountain Division of the United States Army trained during World War II at Camp Hale, Colorado, to prepare for Europe’s challenging terrain. Upon his return from war, Fritz Benedict, a WWII 10th Mountain soldier, envisioned building a system of connected huts similar to those in the Alps and in 1982 the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association formed in honor of the 10th Mountain soldiers and their pursuit of excellence, self-reliance, and love of the outdoors.

News & Noteworthy

Oct 16, 2025

Hut of the Month: Margy’s Hut

A Long History, and Broad Appeal Located above the small town of Lenado outside of Aspen, Margy’s Hut sits at 11,300 feet, overlooking the Elk Range and surrounded by pine forest. Built in 1982, Margy’s is one of the original two huts in the 10th Mountain system (along with the McNamara Hut). Construction of the […]

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Sep 19, 2025

Annual 'The Cycle Effect' Hut Trip Recap, by TCE Coach Julia Walsh

Each summer, regional non-profit The Cycle Effect — an organization that uses the bike as a catalyst to mentor athletes and foster belonging, physical wellbeing, mental health, community engagement, leadership skills and fun outside — embarks on a hut trip to the Continental Divide Cabin and Point Breeze Cabin on Tennessee Pass outside of Leadville. […]

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Become a 10th Mountain Member

10th Mountain relies heavily upon donations to construct, maintain, and operate the hut system. These contributions also allow us to keep the hut fees affordable. As a member of the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association you will receive a regularly published newsletter, a gift, and the opportunity to reserve huts early for the winter season by participating in our reservations lottery.

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Our Mission

The purpose of the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association is to plan, finance, build and manage, for public use, a mountain hut system that promotes understanding and appreciation of the natural environment while developing individual self-reliance.

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