Vail to Aspen Interconnect

Named a National Geographic Travel Trip of a Lifetime! A five-day llama trek that explores the wilderness surrounding two of the state’s most-loved mountain destinations. Your trekking route links three 10th Mountain Division huts and the historic Diamond J Guest Ranch  between trailheads near Vail and Aspen. By day hike with a small pack – llamas carry the rest of your personal gear and our group food. By night enjoy a relaxed camaraderie of your fellow trip participants for a meal together, a game of cribbage or a book by the fire. Experience one of Colorado’s best-kept adventure secrets, one footstep at a time.

Vail to Aspen Interconnect Details

• Daily mileage varies from 5 to 9 miles
• Huts: Peter Estin, Harry Gates, Margy’s
• Lodge: Beyul Retreat at the Diamond J
• Includes two guides, hut and lodge accommodations, all meals, sleeping bag, and of course… the llamas
• 4 person minimum (Custom/Private also available)

2026 Available Hut Schedule

The hut routes held below will be available until 6 weeks from the trip departure date.  We highly suggest to book your trip as soon as possible to secure your huts.

Trips will run with 4 or more people.  Max group size is 13.

July 1-3 – Estin Hut – 2 nights

July 6-10 – 10th – 10th – Bud’s – Bud’s – 4 nights

July 13-16 – Estin – Estin -Gates – 3 nights

July 20-24 – 10th – 10th – Bud’s – Bud’s – 4 nights

July 22-24 – Seipel -Seipel – 2 nights

July 27-30 – 10th Hut – 3 nights

August 2-4 – Uncle Bud’s – 2 nights

August 3-7 – Polar Star – Polar Star – Estin – Estin – 4 nights

August 5-8 – Shrine Mountain Inn – Fowler – Jackal – 3 nights

August 10-13 – Estin – Estin – Skinner – 3 nights

August 17-21 – Bud’s – Bud’s – 10th – 10th – 4 nights

August 26-28 – Eiseman Hut – 2 nights

September 21-25 – Polar Star – Polar Star – Estin – Estin – 4 nights