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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!
Andrew Miller began a search for a site for a cabin, finding the Lonesome Hut property in 1995. Family and friends jumped into the foray, a mad summer of road building and remote construction – fed by an old Chevy one ton named Frankenstein – resulted in the cabin being opened (in a pretty rustic state) for Christmas. The Hut is at the end of an easily traversed trail which may be traveled by any non-motorized method. The Hut sits at 9,300 feet. Surrounding terrain will entertain back country travelers of every ability. Many High Lonesome visitors are first time hut users. The Hut is accessible to anyone in good physical condition and is an excellent playground for children. The High Lonesome Hut provides extremely comfortable lodging in the wild. The three story hut has a wood stove, firewood, running water with an indoor flush toilet, a shower, hot and cold running water, solar electricity, games, mattresses and kitchen utensils (pots, pans and settings for twelve). You provide….sleeping bags and food! The basement of the hut has a wood stove and plenty of firewood and a bunk bed. The main floor consists of a kitchen, dining area, bathroom, guitar, CD player and a small sleeping area. There are two bedrooms in the loft.
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.
What’s better than learning about avalanche education while staying at a backcountry hut?! Join us for an AIARE Avalanche Rescue course of get a group together for an avalanche refresher course covering weather and snowpack analysis, terrain management, and more!
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! Enjoy exclusive access to Duck Lake at Timberline (formerly Alpendorf on the Lake) for access to incredible backcountry skiing or Squaretop expeditions near Guanella Pass. Take an avalanche course in the cozy ambiance of Carner’s Cabin, situated on the Continental Divide near Leadville, CO. Join us for a spring mountaineering or intro to backcountry trip out of Raven’s Nest near 14ers Grays/Torreys. 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. Explore the details below!
Varies based on course and activity chosen. Contact us for more details.
Varies with each course and activity. Contact us for more details.
6 Students:1 Instructor
Grand County, Meadow Creek
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 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
