Quality outdoor adventure since 1978
Specializing in custom itineraries, we tailor every trip to your unique needs, from your experience level to group size and mountain comfort.
Winter Hut Trips
Now Live 25/26 Custom Hut Schedule!
Paragon Guides has been guiding the 10th Mountain Hut System since its inception in 1982. Your backcountry adventure into the 10th Mountain Division Hut System can range from 2 to 6 days, touring through some of Colorado’s most breathtaking mountain terrain. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime and come discover the other side of Vail.
Availability
Dec – April
Activity
Winter Hut
Difficulty
Intermediate
Winter 2025-2026
Custom Trips Dates
- Dec 26-27 Shrine Mtn Inn
- Dec 28-31 Estin – Gates – Gates
- Jan 19-22 Uncle Buds
- Feb 3-6 Estin – Gates – Gates
- Feb 9-13 10th (2 nights)-Buds (2 nights)
- Feb 11-13 Mac- Margys
- Feb 16-21 Bene 100
- Feb 17-18 Uncle Buds
- Mar 2-6 Jackal – Fowler – Fowler-Shrine
- Mar 5-7 Buds-10th
- Mar 17-20 Betty Bear (2 nights) – Skinner
- Mar 24-27 10-Buds-Buds
- Apr 7-9 10-10 – Sold Out
Trip Options
Winter travel classic routes, hut date options for your group, or completely customized trips offer ways to explore the 10th Mountain Memorial Hut System.
what’s included
42 Years of Backcountry Experience
Our ski and splitboard guides are professionally trained in Avalanche Safety and Wilderness Medicine. 42+ years of shared backcountry ski guiding experience is engrained in the Paragon Guides Guide Mentorship Program.
Custom Planning
We will custom build your trip based on your group’s objectives, experience, and fitness levels.
Pre-Trip Orientation Meeting
A 2-hour meeting PRIOR to your trip’s departure to discuss logistics, gear, and expectations.
Trip meals
Meals included (with consideration of any dietary restrictions).
what participants are saying
We have been hunting for the freshest tracks for years on resorts and decided to try the Backcountry. Henry H. guided us up to the best views and deep fluffy stuff. He knew the area really well and also catered to our fitness level and equipment (my split board was a bit slower). Henry’s knowledge and tips were very helpful. He also shared some cool details and stories about the area. Our first time in the backcountry was perfect, thanks Henry. We will be back!!
Justin
I had a wonderful time in the Backcountry with Paragon Guides. Nick, my guide, did a wonderful job teaching, entertaining, and skiing/guiding to my level. This was my first trip into the backcountry to ski, and after this experience, I look forward to many more! If you’re looking for a great company and want to get out of the lift lines and ski untouched snow….look no further!!
Scott Fuller
