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Hut trips are the quintessential Colorado adventure for mountain enthusiasts of all experience levels. Whether it’s a relaxing weekend in a rustic cabin or turning a mountain hut your classroom, you won’t be disappointed. We offer hut-based avalanche courses, intro to backcountry/hut trip courses, and guided skiing hut trip options. Do you already have your hut reserved and are needing a ski guide to help you maximize your time? We can help with that too!
Immerse yourself into the backcountry on your avalanche education course. Imagine spending the weekend with avalanche professionals in the backcountry, learning about snow safety while sipping tea in front of a crackling wood stove. Backcountry skiing or snowboarding right to the hut to enjoy a cold beer while debriefing the day. For the winter season we will be offering both the 3-day AIARE 1 course as well as the 3-day AIARE 2 and 1-day AIARE Rescue courses. Have you already taken these courses and would prefer just a refresher course for you and your crew? We can do that too!
Join us on this 3 day course to learn the ins and outs of backcountry travel in the winter and how to properly execute a winter hut trip. Topics to be covered in the course include gear overviews, basic skinning technique, intro to terrain management, avalanche awareness, and we will also spend time learning the proper etiquette to using a backcountry hut. Students and instructors will work together to prep and cook meals, gather water, keep the fire going, ect.
An often over-looked skillset in the backcountry is medical training. Join us to get the training you need to be best prepared while you and your crew are in the backcountry. The WFA course is a 2-day course covering all the topics you need to know how to be medically prepared while you are away from definitive care. Couple the WFA with an AIARE Rescue course for an immersive 3-day course.
Are you looking for the ultimate backcountry skiing and/or riding experience? Then join us on one of our hut-based backcountry skiing trips! For 3 days your primary focus will be to relax at the hut and ski your face off! We can also guide you and your group out of any of the huts we operate out of if you already have the hut/cabin booked! Contact us for guide availability.
Time to level up in one of our ski/splitboard mountaineering courses! What better way than to take this course via a backcountry hut! Spend 3 days learning how to travel through intermediate to advanced terrain on your skis or splitboard. Learn topics such as ice axe and crampon usage, steep skinning and bootpacking techniques, advanced terrain management, rope-works skills, and more! These courses can be run out of Ravens Nest Hut, Duck Lake Cabins, and Francie’s Cabin.
Varies based on course and hut chosen. Contact us for more details.
Varies with each course. Contact us for more details.
Varies on course or activity type
Varies by hut.
Silverthorne Basecamp:
204 Ryan Gulch Rd
Silverthorne, CO 80498
Winter Overnight/Hut Equipment List
Avalanche Beacon
Avalanche Probe
Avalanche Shovel
Overnight sized backpack (approx. 60L – 70L)
Alpine Touring Skis, Telemark Skis, or Splitboard
Climbing Skins (must be properly fitted)
Goggles
Helmet (optional)
Hard or softshell pants
Synthetic or merino wool base layer
Softshell jacket (optional)
Down or synthetic insulated jacket
Hardshell or water/wind resistant jacket
Light gloves for uphill travel
Warm gloves
Brimmed hat or visor
Sunglasses
Neck gaitor or buff
Backcountry gear can be rented directly from Colorado Adventure Guides at our Silvethorne, CO Basecamp.
Refunds will be honored for cancellations more than 14 DAYS PRIOR to a course or a camp start time. An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all cancellations.
All activities are Rain or Shine. In case of operator cancellation due to adverse or unsafe conditions prior to start time, first the operator will attempt to reschedule. If rescheduling is not possible, the client will receive a full refund. Operator, including guides in the field, reserve the right to shorten or reroute activity in the case of unmanageable hazards or inability of guest to complete the objective. Completion of objective-based routes is not guaranteed.
Rescheduling will be honored 14 days prior to course start date. An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all rescheduling. This allows us the time to contact those who have been put on the wait-list.
Our hut trips can be taken on alpine touring skis, tele or splitboard. Alpine touring skis and splitboards are available for rent from our Silverthorne, CO basecamp. Students on skis or boards must be comfortable in steep blue to black terrain at the ski resort.
Colorado Adventure Guides is priority is keeping our patrons and students safe. Our instructors are trained to recognize potentially hazardous situations in the backcountry; they plan and operate accordingly. Prior to the start of any course or backcountry trip you will be asked to complete a brief health history. The failure to disclose pertinent information on the health history form could result in serious harm, even death, to the signing participant, other guests and/or the guide. All information submitted is completely confidential; it is for the guide’s use and would only be shared in the event of an emergency with medical and/or rescue personnel directly caring for the guest. This can be a physically demanding course, and your ability to enjoy the adventure depends on your health and fitness, thus it’s recommended that you are in good physical condition.
For those who would like to select all the members of their party, you may book a private group course. If you are interested, please let us know!
For courses your instructor will contact you at least 2 weeks prior to course start to discuss details.
Your instructors work hard before, during, and after your course to provide you with a great experience and while not expected, gratuities are always highly appreciated and if you had a safe, educational, and fun experience. Gratuities typically range from 15-20%.
Please contact us to discuss details of hut trips and courses
