News & Noteworthy

  The 10th Mountain Huts 2026-27 Winter lottery is officially complete! Thanks to all of our members who participated. With nearly 2,500 entries, we are pleased to share that a full 85% of participating members received a trip from their list this year! For those who are curious how all the numbers break down, here’s […]

Located outside of Leadville, the Sangree M. Froelicher Hut is a fantastic intermediate option for hutgoers in both winter and summer seasons.    A ‘Moderate Challenge’ – and Plenty of Fun – in Winter and Summer    With a winter travel distance of 3.1 miles on our standard route from Buckeye Gulch Trailhead, it’s a […]

This current winter season may be different from those we’re used to here in the Rockies, but the unique challenges and risks of winter hut travel are still very much the same – and must remain top-of-mind when planning and taking a hut trip this year.  Continuing with our Hut Safety Series, we take a […]

As we continue with our Hut of the Month series, we’re excited to highlight two great huts this month: Polar Star Inn and Seipel Hut. Situated outside of Eagle, high in the timbers above 11,000 feet, the Polar Star Inn and Seipel Hut are two private backcountry cabins offering expansive views looking west over the Colorado Plateau, […]

Winter hut season has officially arrived, and we couldn’t be more excited! Winter hut trips are truly special, serving up quiet, peaceful days and beautiful dark evenings; playful snow-filled adventures; and close connection with friends and family in front of those cozy, warm hut fires. But winter hut trips also present unique – and serious […]

Your next adventure awaits at 11,200+ feet   Located high atop Vail Pass, at 11,200+ feet, the Shrine Mountain Inn stands nestled among pine trees, surrounded by stunning views of the surrounding Gore Range, the Ten Mile Range, and Shrine Peak. This cozy mountain retreat offers a serene and beautiful backcountry setting, with plentiful snow […]

“Why are the 10th Mountain Huts closed in the fall, and how can I take a fall hut trip?!” It’s a question we’ve received many times over the years, so we wanted to break this topic down to help users understand our seasonal hut closures, and which huts they can still visit in the fall. […]

This month’s featured BEP group is the Aspen Valley Ski Club’s Nordic Race Team. Over the summer, the team completed a multi-day volunteer session up at the Benedict Huts above Aspen, as they’ve now done for several years in a row. Alongside their coaches, the group of about 15 athletes took on numerous projects, helping […]

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 […]

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. […]