Colorado Backcountry Winter Hut Trips - Golden Mountain Guides

Description

Did you know that there are over 60 huts in Colorado’s backcountry for users to use throughout the entire year! To access many of these huts, requires the user to hike into during the summer, or snowshoe/ski to in the winter. However the beauty of visiting a hut in the winter come from the remoteness and rustic feel, that takes you into the backcountry for solitude and quietness.

You will spend 4 days and 3 nights at one of our designated hut locations, Led by a professional AMGA ski guide to help mitigate risk for you, so you can focus on fresh powder turns and having fun! Hut trips offer the thrill of backcountry riding, right at your fingertips with the comfort of a warm fire to end the day.

Meals can be provided for an additional cost of $130, dietary restrictions can be accommodated for an additional $20. Our partners at Forward Exploration will provide meals with a variety of dehydrated foods that only require hot water. 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners are included. Examples include Pad Thai, Chicken Curry, Beef Stroganoff, Alfredo, Green Chili Mac and Cheese, and more!

This trip is designed for beginners to seasoned riders. Minimum backcountry skiing/splitboarding experience required.

Dates/Price

Course Dates	Price	Location	Course Length	Difficulty Rating
Course DatesJanuary 23 - 26, 2025	Price$1,099	LocationGuanella Pass, Tundra Hut	Course Length4 days	Difficulty Rating4/10
Course DatesFebruary 13 - 16, 2025	Price$1,099	LocationGuanella Pass, Tundra Hut	Course Length4 days	Difficulty Rating4/10
Course DatesFebruary 27 - March 2, 2025	Price$1,099	LocationGuanella Pass, Tundra Hut	Course Length4 days	Difficulty Rating4/10
Course DatesMarch 17 - 20, 2025	Price$1,099	LocationBerthoud Pass, Broome Hut	Course Length4 days	Difficulty Rating4/10

Highlights

Backcountry skiing with a certified AMGA guide
Enjoy the serenity and solitude of being far from the crowds, surrounded by untouched natural beauty.
Build community and camaraderie with your fellow riders.

Price Includes

Includes:

A professionally trained and/or certified AMGA guide or instructor
Avalanche equipment including a beacon, shovel, and probe
Professional guiding and instruction throughout the entire day
Resources to further your backcountry skiing journey

Excludes:

Transportation. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from a designated meeting area
Backcountry ski setup or splitboard (These can be rented from many local ski shops)
Gratuity
Personal items such as food, clothing, backpack, etc. (Food options available during checkout)
Entrance fees and parking fees (where necessary)

Topics Covered

Sample Interneray

Pre Trip Prep(evening):

Meet at Golden Mountain Guides office(or zoom for those traveling outside the denver metro area)
Gear check, hand out gear/food, and packing

Day 1:

8am meet-up at designated location. Ski into hut location. Skiing typically takes around 1-4 hours depending on location.
Arrive at hut, unpack and settle. Depending on time, may allow for a quick tour.

Day 2:

After a hot breakfast, ski touring around the hut the remainder of the day!

Day 3:

Ski, ski, and ski more!

Day 4:

After breakfast and hut chores, break down, and get a few laps in before heading back to the cars
Debrief

*All trips are subject to change based on group abilities or weather.

Experience the magic of Colorado’s winter wilderness on a backcountry hut trip. Discover backcountry skiing/splitboarding locations, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable adventures in the heart of the Rockies.