News & Noteworthy

“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. […]

If there’s one tried-and-true constant about backcountry recreation, it’s that it is unpredictable. Conditions can change in an instant, plans can quickly go awry, and – most significantly – injuries and medical emergencies can happen to even the most expert backcountry travelers. That’s why preparation is so important when heading into the wilderness, and knowledge […]

As we head into the summer season, we are delighted to highlight the High Lonesome Hut as our featured ‘Hut of the Month’ for June. One of several privately-owned huts operating under the 10th Mountain Division Huts Association umbrella, the High Lonesome Hut – located outside of Winter Park/Fraser, in Grand County – offers a […]

TMDHA is excited to introduce our next Hut of the Month: the Lindley Hut.  The Lindley Hut is part of the Alfred A. Braun Hut System (aka “Braun Huts”), which is the oldest backcountry hut system in Colorado! And in fact, Lindley was the first of the system’s seven huts to be constructed, back in […]

Hut of the Month: Benedict Huts – Fritz and Fabi In our ‘Hut of the Month’ series we are spotlighting a couple of the most historic huts within our own 10th Mountain Huts system: the Benedict Huts. In this case, we have not just one, but two huts to share with you, as the Benedict […]

Here at 10th Mountain Huts, a big part of our mission is to “promote understanding and appreciation of the natural environment, while developing individual self-reliance.” In other words, we’re all about helping people get out into nature to take in the many unique sights and experiences it has to offer, all while expanding their own […]

The Second Creek parking lot at Mile Marker 240 will be at a reduced size for the 24/25 winter due to significant damage caused by spring runoff. In winter, snow berms tend to grow tall and wide during heavy snow cycles. If you’re traveling with multiple vehicles, consider shuttling from the parking lot at Berthoud […]