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Sisters Cabin

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Hut trips are the perfect Colorado adventure for all levels of mountain lovers. Whether you’re looking for a cozy cabin weekend getaway, or you’d like to use a mountain hut as your classroom, we have a hut based avalanche course, an intro to backcountry/hut trip course, and a guided ski hut trip option. If you’ve already booked a hut and need an experienced ski guide to make the most of your time, let us help!

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WHAT CAN YOU DO AT SISTERS?
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AIARE LEVEL 1

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      • Pre-Scheduled Courses: Yes
      • Private Courses Available: Yes
      • Availability: Contact Us
      • Safety Equipment: Included
      • Touring Equipment: Available
      • Guide to Client Ratio: 1 to 6
      • Duration: 3 days & 2 nights
      • Cost: From $895/person

AIARE REFRESHER

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      • Pre-Scheduled Courses: No
      • Private Courses Available: Yes
      • Availability: Contact Us
      • Safety Equipment: Available
      • Touring Equipment: Available
      • Guide to Client Ratio: 1 to 6
      • Duration: 3 days & 2 nights
      • Cost: From $795/person
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AIARE RESCUE

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      • Pre-Scheduled Courses: No
      • Private Courses Available: Yes
      • Availability: Contact Us
      • Safety Equipment: Included
      • Touring Equipment: Available
      • Guide to Client Ratio: 1 to 6
      • Duration: 3 days & 2 nights
      • Cost: From $795/person

INTRO TO THE BC

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      • Pre-Scheduled Courses: No
      • Private Courses Available: Yes
      • Availability: Contact Us
      • Safety Equipment: Available
      • Touring Equipment: Available
      • Guide to Client Ratio: 1 to 6
      • Duration: 3 days & 2 nights
      • Cost: From $795/person

SKI/SPLIT TOURING

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      • Pre-Scheduled Courses: No
      • Private Courses Available: Yes
      • Availability: Contact Us
      • Safety Equipment: Included
      • Touring Equipment: Available
      • Guide to Client Ratio: 1 to 5
      • Duration: 3 days & 2 nights
      • Cost: From $795/person

AIARE 2

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      • Pre-Scheduled Courses: No
      • Private Courses Available: Yes
      • Availability: Contact Us
      • Safety Equipment: Included
      • Touring Equipment: Available
      • Guide to Client Ratio: 1 to 6
      • Duration: 3 days & 2 nights
      • Cost: From $895/person

WILDERNESS FIRST AID

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      • Pre-Scheduled Courses: No
      • Private Courses Available: Yes
      • Availability: Contact Us
      • Safety Equipment: Available
      • Touring Equipment: Available
      • Guide to Client Ratio: 1 to 6
      • Duration: 3 days & 2 nights
      • Cost: From $895/person
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Sisters Cabin

Luxury in the backcountry

Sisters Cabin is the newest Summit Huts Division hut and currently operates as a winter-only hut from November through April. Sisters Cabin incorporates state-of-the-art design and green-building techniques to minimize environmental impact and offer guests an experience similar to those they have come to expect at Summit Huts larger flagship huts. For the this winter season we will be running AIARE L1 and Intro to Backcountry Ski/Splitboard Courses out of Sisters. Do you have the cabin booked and just looking for a guide? We can do that to! Contact us for availability!

  • Approach Distance: 3.7 miles
  • Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
  • Cabin Capacity: 14 ppl
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Hut Based Avalanche Courses

3-Day AIARE 1 and AIARE 2 Courses

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.

  • Price: $895
  • Dates: AIARE 1 on Jan 19th-21st (SOLD OUT)
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Intro to Backcountry/Hut Trip Courses

3-Day Intro to Backcountry and Hut Tripping

CAG has 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, ect.

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Guided Skiing/Riding Hut Trip

Hut-Based Backcountry Skiing/Riding Trip

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! Contact us for guide availability.

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Choose your Fancy

Operating out of 9 different huts

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!

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General Info

Course Duration

Varies based on course and activity chosen. Contact us for more details.

Price

Varies with each course and activity. Contact us for more details.

Student:Instructor Ratio

6 Students : 1 Instructor

Location

East of Breckenridge up Weber Gulch

Required Equipment

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)

Recommended Clothing

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

Rental Gear

Backcountry gear can be rented directly from Colorado Adventure Guides at our Silvethorne, CO Basecamp.

Reschedule/Cancellation Policy

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.

Prerequisites

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.

Price Includes
  • Local experienced and professional Instructors/Guides
  • Dinner and breakfasts on courses
  • Use of Ortovox beacon, shovel, probe, and pack (if needed)
  • Discounted use of demo gear (if needed)
Price Does Not Include
  • Air­fare
  • Accommodations
  • Trans­porta­tion to and from designated meeting place
  • Food for lunches and personal snacks
  • Clothing and gear (see FAQ for recommendations)
  • Guide gra­tu­ities
  • Travel insurance (we recommend World Nomads)

Frequently Asked Questions

How physically fit do I need to be for this course?

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.

What if I would like to book a private group course?

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!

When and how do I meet up with the group?

For courses your instructor/guide will contact you at least 1 weeks prior to course/activity start to discuss details.

Should I tip my instructor/guide?

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%.

UPCOMING EVENTS & COURSES

06
November 2024
Weston Backcountry HQ
Backcountry Ski/Splitboard 101 Clinic Nov. 6th, 2024
07
November 2024
Bentgate Mountaineering
ORTOVOX’s Safety Session – SAM3D Mountain Clinic
15
November 2024
RMU Breckenridge
Tour Planning and Terrain Management Clinic Nov. 15th, 2024
16
November 2024
Loveland Ski Area
7th Annual Beacon Bash
30
November 2024
Hideaway Brewery
ORTOVOX’s Safety Session – SAM3D Mountain Clinic Nov. 30th, 2024
04
December 2024
Cripple Creek Backcountry
ORTOVOX’s Safety Session – SAM3D Mountain Clinic Dec. 4th, 2024
05
December 2024
Weston Backcountry HQ
Backcountry Ski/Splitboard 101 Clinic Dec. 5th, 2024
06
December 2024
Summit County, CO
AIARE 1 Avalanche Course Dec 6th-8th, 2024
07
December 2024
Summit County, CO
AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course | Dec 7, 2024
08
December 2024
Summit County, CO
Intro to Backcountry Ski/Splitboard Course | Dec 8, 2024
Other Winter Activities & Courses
AIARE Avalanche Companion Rescue
Companion Avalanche Rescue
AIARE Rescue
AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Education Course
Avalanche Safety Course
AIARE Level 1
AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Education Course
Snow stability & avalanche hazard
AIARE Level 2
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204 Ryan Gulch Rd Silverthorne, CO 80498

(970) 893-8007

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    204 Ryan Gulch Rd Silverthorne, CO 80498

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    (970) 893-8007

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