Hut Trips

Backcountry Hut Trips 2022-23

Filed in Hut Trips, Vail Winter Activities Paragon Guides by on September 30, 2022
Backcountry Hut Trips 2022-23

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 […]

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Benedict 100

Benedict 100

Ski tour Aspen to Vail  Traverse the heart of Colorado’s central Rockies on skis from Aspen to Vail. This upcoming winter, Paragon Guides leads this six ­day, 100-mile backcountry tour that connects five 10th Mountain Division Huts. The tour honors 10th Mountain Division veteran and hut system founder, Fritz Benedict. Ski from 11 to 18 […]

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Backcountry Ski FAQ

Filed in Hut Trips, Ski Day Tours, Winter Adventures by on September 15, 2022
Backcountry Ski FAQ

Backcountry Ski FAQ What is the difference between alpine, cross-country, and backcountry skis? Alpine skis are great for lift-service ski areas because of their locked down heels, wide bases and metal edges. Little to no flat terrain is encountered with this equipment.   Cross-country skis are great for moving over flat to rolling terrain because the […]

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Winter Hut Route Map

Filed in Hut Trips, Winter Adventures by on September 14, 2022
Winter Hut Route Map

Paragon Route/Winter Hut Map Click here to the 10th Hut Association’s Caltopo Maps *  not intended for navigation

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