Aspen Backcountry Hut Skiing
10th Mountain or Braun Hut Tours

Overview

Details

Trip length: 4 days: 3 day, 2 night hut trip or 5 days: 4 day, 3 night hut trip
Dates: Taggert Hut: Feb. 4-7, 2008, Markley Hut: Feb. 26-29 & March 10-13, 2008, Taggert Hut to Friends Hut to Crested Butte: April 7-11, 2008
Cost: 4 day tour: $1250 pp, 5 day tour: TBD
Difficulty: Intermediate to expert alpine, AT or telemark skiier- Backcountry skiing experience is not required.
Trip Rating:
Includes: Professional AMGA certified mountain ski guide, pre-trip orientation ski training day, one day lift ticket, avalanche rescue equipment, sleeping bag, hut fees, all hut food (B,L,D), transportation to the trailhead.

Itinerary

Sample Four Day Hut Trip -

Day 1 -Ski orientation day - Introductory backcountry ski day - You'll meet your AMGA ski guide at Aspen Expeditions at 8:30 am. After being outfitted appropriately, you and your ski party will head off to the appropriate ski area for lift access to the wilderness beyond the boundaries for an untracked powder ski or riding descent. This day includes introduction to alpine touring/backcountry equipment and avalanche awareness (including use of avalanche rescue equipment provided by AE).

Day 2 - Ski to hut and overnight - This day begins with a moderate ski tour to a remote mountain hut led by an Aspen Expeditions' Professional Mountain Guide. Once at the hut, your guide will welcome you in, fire up the stove, offer hors d?oeuvres and begin preparing dinner. Meanwhile you'll settle in, claim a bunk, put on your evening attire, relax and celebrate the day with friends!

Day 3 - Skiing from hut and overnight - The following morning, you'll enjoy another hearty mountain breakfast and depart the hut with your guide, spending the day touring and skiing the backcountry.

Day 4 - Return to Aspen - This morning we will take some final turns before leaving our hut for the return ski to the trailhead and transport back to Aspen.

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