Each year we receive roughly 3,000 lottery entries from 10th Mountain Huts members, and roughly 80% of those entrants receive a trip through the lottery.

The winter reservation lottery is completely chance-based. Once the entry window closes, all submitted entries are randomized through a certified random number generator. From there, our team manually runs through every single entry, based on the order that was determined through the randomization process.  As we review each entry, we assign hut space as available, […]

The 10th Mountain Huts winter reservation lottery is a lottery system that was created to help allocate our limited winter hut space as fairly as possible, as the demand for winter hut trips in our system continues to grow.  To enter the lottery, you must have a current 10th Mountain Division Huts Association membership. You […]

Dedicated volunteer search and rescue (SAR) teams, across Colorado, are ready to mobilize to help those stranded, lost, or injured in the Colorado backcountry. By purchasing a Colorado Outdoor Search and Rescue (CORSAR) card you are contributing to Colorado’s Search and Rescue fund, which reimburses these teams for the costs they incur to provide help. […]

GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AT SHRINE MOUNTAIN INN Special events are allowed from July 1st through October 1st. All Special Events must be approved by the owners of Shrine Mountain Inn and inquiries should be emailed to huts@huts.org. Please note that we do not guarantee vehicle access to Shrine Mountain Inn at any […]

10th Mountain Specialty License Plates are issued by the State of Colorado on behalf of the 10th Mountain Division Foundation, a veterans organization that promotes the history and legacy of the 10th Mountain Division. A donation is required. This program furthers the mission of the Foundation and – to a lesser degree – benefits other […]

Most huts that are open in summer have metal fire pits with grates (except Broome, Continental Divide/Point Breeze and Emmelyn). Colorado summers can be very dry and the US Forest Service will issue a fire ban when conditions become dangerous. It is your responsibility to find out in advance if there is a ban in […]

Water sources vary greatly by hut and by season. Make sure to familiarize yourself with water sources described here by season, and review water source information on the individual Hut Pages. Winter: Some huts have running, potable water, but at most huts in winter, melting snow is the main source of water for drinking, cooking, […]

No, firearms are not allowed at the huts or within the hut’s permitted boundary area.

Dogs are not permitted on summer or winter hut trips, nor are dogs allowed in or around huts except legitimate service animals as defined by the ADA. Emotional support, comfort dogs, or companion dogs do not qualify as service animals and are not permitted at the huts*. Dogs present a serious health hazard because winter […]