Arrival time is 2 pm and departure time is 11 am. Please adhere to these times out of respect for field staff and other hut groups.

What are the chances my cell phone will work at the hut? Cell phone service is never guaranteed in the backcountry, and at this time we do not offer specific information about service providers. Hut users have reported the following information, listed below by hut: Confidence rating of getting service at the hut or nearby […]

While very few acts of vandalism and theft have been reported over the years at hut trailheads, it’s always good to be cautious. Don’t leave valuables in your car and try to park inconspicuously. Consider parking in a populated area and use a shuttle service or have someone drop you off at the trailhead. Also, […]

Self-rescue is the responsibility of your group. If a member of your group is injured on the trail or at the hut, you cannot rely on outside help. Your group must be prepared and equipped for a bivouac, rescue, evacuation, equipment repair, and any other unexpected mishap. Every group should have complete first aid and […]

10th Mountain welcomes horseback riders and the use of pack animals. In the interest of keeping the areas around the huts as pristine as possible, we ask that you read this information carefully. Guidelines for Hut Trips with Horses/Pack Animals Since the hut system was originally designed with backcountry skiers in mind, some huts and […]

Janet’s Cabin, Continental Divide and Point Breeze Cabins, and Uncle Bud’s Hut are directly accessible via the Colorado Trail. The 10th Mountain Division Hut is near the trail but requires an additional 2.5 mile hike (one way) up Slide Lake Road to reach the hut.

During the summer, Betty Bear Hut, Fowler-Hilliard Hut, Francie’s Cabin, and Skinner Hut are all handicap accessible. For more details, call us at 970-925-5775.

10th Mountain strongly discourages using motorized vehicles to reach the huts, except as support for hikers or bikers. The hut system was created for non-motorized travel and we encourage guests to reach the hut under their own power. If you use a support vehicle, note that each hut is surrounded by a Forest Service-enforced, non-motorized […]

Winter routes to the huts often contain sections of cross-country travel where there are no underlying trails or roads, whereas summer routes follow established roads and trails. Winter snowpack makes off-road, off-trail travel more feasible. Obstacles such as water and dense vegetation can make winter routes impassable during the summer. Summer routes are not marked, […]

Several guide services offer trips to the huts under special use permits from the US Forest Service. Hiring a guide can enhance your hut experience, especially for first-timers or those seeking more adventurous routes and challenging hut-to-hut itineraries. These services can also manage logistics such as car shuttles and meals. Note that it’s illegal to […]