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2007-2008 Winter Hut Trips

All trips include a Pre-Trip Orientation Ski Day on the day prior to the trip departure. Be sure to include this day into your travel plans.


3-day Rocky Mountain Venture
Uncle Bud’s HutJackal Hut10th Mtn. Div. HutFowler/Hilliard Hut Janet’s Cabin

Whether you are looking for three days of touring or an introduction to backcountry skiing, this trip provides plenty of time for both. The layover day offers some of the best backcountry skiing in Colorado and time for instruction on a variety of ski and backcountry skills.

Cost: $990.00 per person
Total Trip Mileage: 8-16+

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Jan 8-10
Jan 27-29
Feb 4-6
Feb 26-28
Mar 4-6
Mar 10-12
Mar 18-20
Mar 24-26
Apr 1-3

 

 

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4-Day Norpine Classic
Uncle Bud’s Hut10th Mtn. Div. HutEiseman HutJackal HutFowler/Hilliard Hut
Janet’s Cabin


These three night trips include hut-to-hut skiing with one or two layover days to maximize touring and skiing. Each trip offers the finest in backcountry skiing, with beautiful routes, a variety of day tours and plenty of vertical for those looking for the best the Colorado High Country can offer.

Cost $1300.00 per person
Total Trip Mileage: 20-24+

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Jan 8-11
Jan 22-25
Feb 4-7
Feb 19-22
Mar 18-21

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5-day Hut & Ski
Uncle Bud’s Hut 10th Mtn. Div. Hut Fowler/Hilliard Hut Jackal Hut Shrine Mountain Inn


An extended backcountry skiing adventure that utilizes two huts with a layover day at each. These trips combine the rigors of hut to hut travel with the opportunity to explore each area and find that powder slope or quiet trail that makes Colorado Backcountry Skiing so great. A guide favorite!

Cost: $1580.00 per person
Average Mileage: 24-30+

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Feb 5-9
Feb 11-15
Mar 10-14
Mar 17-21

GA-GA-ES-ES
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Extended Hut-to-Hut Trips
All trips require previous backcountry skiing experience.

Summit Haute Route
Jackal Hut Janet’s Cabin


For a more advanced backcountry skier, this “high route” will visit some of the highest huts on the system creating a truly alpine experience. Ridgeline traverses and fantastic skiing have made this trek a peak adventure for many. Route may be altered due to weather.

Cost: $1580.00
Average Miles: 20-30+

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Mar 24-28

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Continental Divide


Starting near Aspen this trip winds through the famous Frying Pan River Valley and climbs over the Continental Divide at Hagerman Pass. Skirting the edges of three of Colorado’s Wilderness areas, this trip offers breathtaking scenery and a high alpine experience. The trip ends near the historic mining town of Leadville.

Average Miles: 20-35+
4-6 day routes
Call for customized dates

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Vail to Aspen
Harry Gates HutDiamond J RanchMargy’s HutMcNamara Hut


Starting at Sylvan Lake south of Eagle, this original hut-to-hut ski classic covers an average of 8-9 miles per day. The trek highlights 3 huts and a layover day at Margy’s Hut for an unforgettable day of touring and powder skiing on Yeckel Mountain. The trip ends in Aspen.

Cost: $1860.00
Average Miles: 40+

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Mar 2-7

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Hut Codes:


Indicates trip routes and nights spent at the huts. Click on hut name to link to hut info.
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SM
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FH
GA
JK
DJ
VN

Polar Star Inn
Shrine Mountain Inn
Peter Estin Hut
Fowler/Hilliard Hut
Harry Gates Hut
Jackal Hut
Diamond J Ranch
Vances Hut

MR
10
MC
BU
BB
SK
EI
JC
FB
Margy’s Hut
10th Mtn. Div. Hut
McNamara Hut
Uncle Bud’s Hut
Betty Bear Hut
Skinner Hut
Eiseman Hut
Janet’s Cabin
Fritz Benedict Hut


 

Contact Paragon Guides today to join us on a backcountry adventure!
970.926.5299 or Toll-Free: 877.926.5299
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PO Box 130 Vail, Colorado 81658 Toll-Free: 877.926.5299 Phone: 970.926.5299 trips@paragonguides.com