Backcountry Hut Trips 2020/21
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.
Margy’s Hut 3/8/2019 (Interconnect)
2020/21 Scheduled Hut Trips:
Note: If you do not see dates available that fit your needs, please contact us. We can check with the 10th Mountain Association for availability on your desired dates.
| Trip Dates | # of Days | # of Nights | Hut(s) Occupied | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2-4, 2020 | 3 | 2 | Shrine Mountain Inn: Jay's Cabin, Chuck Cabin (Up & Down) | Available |
| Dec 29-31, 2020 | 3 | 2 | Jackal Hut | Sold |
| Dec 22-24, 2020 | 3 | 2 | 10th Memorial Hut | Sold |
| Jan 12-15, 2021 | 4 | 3 | Peter Estin | Available |
| Jan 26-29, 2021 | 4 | 3 | 10th Memorial Hut (1 Night)-Uncle Bud's (2 Nights) | Available |
| Jan 31-Feb 1, 2021 | 2 | 1 | Peter Estin | Available |
| Feb 1-5, 2021 | 5 | 4 | Vail to Aspen Interconnect: Peter Estin-Harry Gates-Diamond J Guest Ranch-Margy's | Available |
| Feb 8-12, 2021 | 5 | 4 | McNamara-Margy's-Margy's Diamond J Guest Ranch | Sold |
| Feb 9-11, 2021 | 3 | 2 | Janet's Cabin | Sold |
| Feb 15-16, 2021 | 2 | 1 | Shrine Mountain Inn: Jay's Cabin | Available |
| Feb 22-27, 2021 | 6 | 5 | Colorado Haute Route: Jackal-Jackal-Janet's-Fowler-Hilliard-Shrine Mountain Inn | Sold |
| Mar 1-4, 2021 | 4 | 3 | Margy's Hut | Available |
| Mar 1-4, 2021 | 4 | 3 | Fowler Hilliard | Sold |
| Mar 6-11, 2021 | 6 | 5 | Benedict 100: Aspen to Vail, Margy's-Betty Bear-Uncle Bud's-Jackal-Shrine Mountain Inn | Available |
| April 5-8, 2021 | 4 | 3 | Ski the Gore: Ben Eiseman Hut | Sold |
Skiing around the Eiseman Hut
Pricing per person:
Note: The pricing below does not include hut fees (approximately $360/night for a maximum of 10 participants). Additional transportation costs may apply due to COVID vehicle policies. Current 10th Mountain Hut Association COVID-19 Booking Policies
- 1 participant: $720.00/person/day
- 2 participants: $545.00/person/ day
- 3-7 participants: $395.00/person/day
- 8+ participants: $345.00/person/day
What You Get:
- 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 2-4 hour meeting PRIOR to your trip’s departure to discuss logistics, gear, and expectations.
- For those new to touring or those planning to rent equipment, we suggest a Gear Tour or Private Day Tour prior to your trip departure. 10% Discount.
- Trip meals: Quality food prepared by your guides.
- Reduced pack weight: Sleeping bags, dry goods, beer, and wine are already cached at the hut(s).
Contact us at trips@paragonguides.com to start planning your trip today, or call 970-926-5299.
