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S KI- H UTS 10th Mountain Division Hut System Backcountry Skills Frequently Asked Questions OR over 35 The 10th Mountain HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET TO A HUT? years, the 10th Division Hut System Depending on your ability, it can take two hours or A guide to 36 huts in F Mountain encompasses a variety of twelve—or you may not even make it to the hut! You Division Hut accommodations that must evaluate your own capabilities. Strap a heavy the mountains between Association has includes 35 huts, linked pack on your back and take a test run. Keep in mind provided comfortable by over 300 miles of that elevations, weather and snow conditions, and Aspen, Leadville, Vail, shelter for overnight Forest Service trails, unfamiliar territory will add considerable time to a hut backcountry with an average distance trip. enthusiasts in the of six to eight miles The welcoming sight of Sangree's Hut HISTORY COLORADO HISTORY Breckenridge, CRAIG HOFFMAN IS THE TRAIL MARKED? | Route finding may be the most as it appears out of the storm. mountains of central between huts. The Forest CRAIG HOFFMAN 10th Mountain Division soldiers on winter maneu- Map reading is a valuable skill… important skill you need for a successful trip to the Colorado. Huts— vers at Ski Cooper near Camp Hale. Service recognizes that but don't forget to bring one! Crested Butte, huts. Suggested routes are only intermittently marked located in spectacular the public trails that ARE SNOWMOBILES ALLOWED ON THE TRAILS? with blue diamonds (Non-Wilderness) and tree blazes settings, perched high on mountain ridges with access the huts generally require the use of at Most of the huts are located on National Forest land and Winter Park, (Wilderness Areas). Markers cannot be relied upon for magnificent views—provide skiers a cozy shelter least intermediate backcountry skiing skills. which is managed for a variety of uses, including continuous trail location. Map and compass skills are at the end of the day. Our backcountry hut Good physical conditioning and a knowledge of snowmobiling. Snowmobiles may be encountered Colorado. essential. 10th Mountain 1:24,000 topographic maps system also offers access to a wide variety of ski backcountry travel will enable you to enjoy your on some of the trails. However, a non-motorized are available. touring and deep powder skiing. trip. Someone in each envelope surrounds each of the huts. Snowmobiles are not allowed within these envelopes which The 10th Mountain Division Hut Association group must be proficient in the following skills: WHO USES THE 10TH MOUNTAIN HUTS? | The huts are (10th Mountain), a not-for-profit organization, avalanche awareness, medical emergency, rescue, used communally, so please show respect for the peo- restrict access ¼ to ½ mile from each hut. The hut was created in 1980 by Fritz Benedict and a bivouac, evacua- ple sharing the hut with you. If your group wants more system was created for non-motorized travel and group of volunteers and veterans. The tion, route find- privacy, reserve the entire hut or book early or late snowmobile use can detract from this unique back- association was named for the 10th Mountain ing, and map and season. country experience. Division of the U.S. Army which trained at Camp c o m p a s s r e a d i n g . 10th Mountain's Backcountry Exploration Program FOR ANSWERS TO MORE FAQS | www.huts.org Hale near Leadville during WWII. Topographic is intended to help ensure memorable hut trips for The 10th Mountain backcountry hut system is maps with hut qualified not-for-profit organizations such as schools, Emergencies and Self-Rescue permit ted under the White River and the Pike– and suggested youth and civic groups. Visit www.huts.org/community San Isabel National Forests. U.S. Forest • Communication of any kind, even in an for additional information. 10th Mountain, Alfred A. Braun, Grand, Service trail emergency, may not be possible from the Friends' and Summit Huts associations all work locations, pub- DO I NEED A GUIDE? | If you’re not an expert backcoun- huts. FREDRIK MARMSATER FREDRIK in partnership with the Forest Service to provide Everything tastes great at this altitude. lished by 10th try skier or want a catered trip, hire a guide. Along • Cell phone reception is spotty and can not be recreational and educational opportunities for Mountain, are with their knowledge of the backcountry, routes and relied upon. the public. available and highly recommended for anyone hut operations, guides provide transportation, food • Your group is responsible for self-rescue. 10th Mountain takes reservations for the skiing or snowshoeing to the huts. To access the and instruction. Listed below are the only U.S. Forest • The county sheriff should be contacted (call Alfred A. Braun Hut System near Aspen and the huts you must be prepared for all conditions in a Service-permitted guide services available for the huts. 911) in the event of an emergency. Friends’ Hut near Crested Butte. Travel to these winter wilderness environment high in the It is illegal to use other, unauthorized, outfitter/guide • Even if available, any rescue effort may be huts requires advanced backcountry skills. mountains. Your responsibility must be taken services. slow. seriously. GUIDES OUTFITTERS Volunteer search and rescue services will never cost It is necessary to use equipment designed for Hut Amenities the backcountry visitor. These organizations can seek backcountry skiing or snowshoeing. A suggested Aspen Alpine Guides | 10th Mountain and Braun reimbursement of costs incurred in your rescue Each hut sleeps approximately equipment list can be found on our website: www. Huts 970/925-6618 | www.aspenalpine.com through the Colorado Search and Rescue Fund, sixteen people. Huts are booked huts.org. Aspen Expeditions | 10th Mountain and Braun Huts which is supported by purchasing a Colorado to capacity and are often “After a hard day's skiing in the 970/925-7625 | www.aspenexpeditions.com Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue (CORSAR) occupied by more than one Card, or a valid Colorado hunt- Colorado Rockies, coming upon a group. Irwin Guides | Friends’ Hut only 970/349-5430 | ing or fishing license, or hiker's Huts include such amenities www.irwinguides.com warm hut that's buried in snow certificate. 10th Mountain as wood burning stoves for Paragon Guides (in Vail) | 10th Mountain Huts strongly encourages anyone is cause for joy.” heating and cooking, propane 970/926-5299 | www.paragonguides.com going on a hut trip to purchase burners, photo voltaic lighting, —THE NEW YORK TIMES a CORSAR Card (valid 1 or 5 cooking and eating utensils, CAN I TAKE MY DOG ON THE HUT TRIP? | No. Dogs pres- years, cost $3 and $12 respectively) from 10th kitchen supplies, mattresses, ent a health hazard at the huts because they pollute the Mountain, online, or many outdoor retailers. Costs and pillows. Skiers should bring Two wood-burning stoves snow around the hut which is collected and melted for BRIAN DAVIS may be incurred for non-volunteer air medevac or are for cooking and heat at www.huts.org | 970.925.5775 During heavy-snow years, signs like a sleeping bag, food, toiletries drinking water, and because dogs can cause severe Eiseman Hut. paramedic services, if needed, and such costs may these are often buried. kit, and emergency gear. allergic reactions to people. FREDRIK MARMSATER FREDRIK be reimbursable through personal insurance. NICK LASURENICK How to Plan Your Hut Trip Rates | Winter 2019-2020 Essential Gear from 10th Mountain MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE To order, see our store at www.huts.org or call 970/925-5775 #31 STEP 1 Study the map on the back of this brochure MAPS Junction Postage to calculate elevations, distances and locations 10TH MOUNTAIN HUTS | $33/person BEANIE PAID Colorado The official water- and Non-Profit Permit U.S. Organization to determine which huts best suit your abilities. Benedict Huts: Fritz’s (10 beds), Fabi’s (6 beds), Grand A 100% acrylic yarn blue and navy pom tear-proof 10th Moun- McNamara Hut, Margy’s Hut, Harry Gates Hut, STEP 2 Designate a group organizer who will be respon- pom beanie featuring a blue diamond and tain winter 1:24,000 Peter Estin Hut, Fowler/Hilliard Hut*, Jackal Hut*, sible for making the reservation and distribut- "10th Mtn Huts" on the band. $22.00 topographic maps 10th Mountain Division Hut, Uncle Bud’s Hut, ing all of the information to each member of the show the suggested Skinner Hut, Betty Bear Hut, Eiseman Hut, and group. Since the trip organizer may not be expe- T-SHIRTS winter routes and Sangree M. Froelicher Hut (all 16 beds) 21 A 100% cotton rienced in the backcountry, we recommend that locations of the huts. Topo map identification Association 1O TH MTN t-shirt: charcoal, your group discuss how decisions will be made ALFRED BRAUN HUTS | FRIENDS' HUT Hut System ❄ Colorado names can be found on the reverse side of this 81611 Suite Hut or classic white with the 10th • in the field and who will be the leader, particular- Barnard Hut: $250 (8 beds), Goodwin-Greene Hut: brochure. $6.00 (1-sided map, see Gore Range), ly if problems arise. $250 (10 beds), Green-Wilson Hut: $250 (8 beds), Mountain logo. S–XL. $17.00 $10.00 (2-sided map, see Mt. Yeckel North, Mt. Lindley Hut: $360 (14 beds), Markley Hut: $250 Yeckel South). Avenue STEP 3 Book well in advance to reserve dates at the hut Division Colorado CAPS (8 beds), Opa's Taylor Hut: $300 (8 beds), of your choice. Full payment by credit card is SYSTEM MAPS Ute A 100% cotton baseball cap, Tagert Hut: $250 (7 beds), due at this time.