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Silverthorne, Colorado
(970) 893-8007
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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!
Francie’s Cabin is one of the most popular huts in Colorado, and for a reason. Owned By Summit Huts the cabin was built in 1994, and is situated near 11,300ft in the popular Crystal Lakes drainage of the Ten-Mile Range. The cabin is equipped with firewood, propane cook tops, cooking and eating utensils (pots/pans/plates/flatware/mugs/glasses), toilet paper, paper towels, and cleaning supplies. As with most winter huts, snowmelt is used for a water supply. Join us this winter season for courses out of Francie’s Cabin including Intro To Backcountry Skiing Course and AIARE 1. Do you have the cabin booked and just looking for a guide or private course? We can do that to! Contact us for availability!
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. Join us on a public course offering or inquiry for private courses!
Dates: AIARE 1 on March 25th-27th, 2024
Price: $895
We have partnered with the Summit Huts Association to offer backcountry ski/splitboard and hut trip education! 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, etc. Public and private course options may be available.
Are you looking for the ultimate backcountry skiing and/or riding experience? We can guide you and your group out of any of the huts we operate out of if you already have the hut/cabin booked!
Here at Colorado Adventure Guides we are honored to have access to some of the best alpine cabins in the Colorado high-country. If Francie’s cabin doesn’t have what your looking for then check out one of the 8 other huts or cabins that we operate out of! Take an avalanche course in the cozy ambiance of Carner’s Cabin, situated on the Continental Divide near Leadville, CO. Partake on an avalanche course near Winter Park at the Broome Hut. Or, as the proud Guide Partner of the Summit Huts Association, we provide a variety backcountry courses and guiding services at Sisters Hut, Janets, and Francie’s Cabin.
Varies based on course and activity chosen. Contact us for more details.
6 Students:1 Instructor
5 miles South of Breckenridge
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.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 30 days before your hut trip to receive a refund, minus a 10% admin fee.
Cancellations within 30 days are non-refundable.
Rescheduling Policy
You can reschedule at least 30 days before your hut trip for a 10% admin fee.
Within 30 days, rescheduling is not available.
Additional Info
All trips operate rain or shine. No shows will be charged the full price.
If the operator cancels due to unsafe conditions before the start time, we will first attempt to reschedule. If that’s not possible, you’ll receive a full refund.
Guides and operators reserve the right to shorten or reroute trips due to hazards or guest ability. Completion of the planned route is not guaranteed.
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.
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Many outfitters advertise a base rate and add booking fees, processing fees, or other charges at checkout. We don’t.
What you see is the total you’ll pay- clear, transparent, and all-in from the start.
s it’s recommended that you are in good physical condition.
Colorado Adventure Guides is priority is keeping our patrons and students safe. Our guides and 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/guide will contact you at least 1 weeks prior to course/activity start to discuss details.
Your guides and 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
