BACKCOUNTRY HUTS

Opus Hut Backcountry Ski Trip

An all-inclusive, European-inspired hut experience.

Ophir Pass Ultimate Ski (OPUS) Hut is a stunning, seldom-traveled gem of southwest Colorado. With 360 degrees of proud ski lines, this is an incredible playground.

You’ll be welcomed into a beautifully curated, communal lodge with home cooked meals, warm beds, a steamy sauna, and picturesque views out of every window.

Each day begins and ends in the comfort of the hut, with guided ski tours exploring the vast bowls, ridgelines, and couloirs that surround the hut.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day One – Ski Tour to the OPUS Hut

  • Begin the day with a gear check, avalanche/group orientation.
  • Cruise up a casual 4 miles on Ophir Pass to the OPUS Hut.
  • Settle in, relax in the sauna, or take an afternoon lap around the hut.

Day Two – Ski Tour around the OPUS Hut

  • Warm coffee & breakfast greet you in the morning.
  • Full day of sampling the endless skiing around the hut. Choose from lines off Crystal Lake, Paradise Basin,
  • Battleship or shots around the hut.
  • Roll back in for warm soup, sauna, and laughs around the table.

Day Three – Ski Tour and Exit

  • Morning ski tour sampling some of the best powder stashes
  • Grab our extra gear and enjoy a quick and easy exit back to the trailhead.
  • Celebration drinks and chips at the vehicles.

*For shorter itineraries, design your trip.

AVAILABILITY

Hut fills fast!
Late December through Early May
Only available Monday-Thursdays

PRICING

Skiers Per Person Per *DAY* Group per *DAY*
1 $599
2 $429 $858
3 $369 $1,107
4 $319 $1,276
5 $289 $1,445
6
7

*pricing is per day, not per night.
Porters and Shuttles are $250 each.
We can provide multiple Shuttles and Porters per trip.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Is This Trip Right For Me?
Intermediate/Advanced ski experience & Avalanche Rescue Course required.
If you’re unsure, give us a call and we’ll help tailor a custom trip for you.

Trip Length
3-4 days.

Group Size
The hut sleeps 20 people & 2 caretakers. Private and shared room options.

Departure Time
8:00 a.m.

Meeting Location
We will perform a gear check the day before the trip start date. Please check with us for the meeting location (either Red Mountain Pass or Ophir).

Meals/Food
Breakfast & Dinner included at lodge. Guests bring their own lunches.

Equipment List
We can provide Avalanche Safety Equipment (transceiver, probe, shovel)

Included in your trip cost

  • Trip lead by an AMGA Ski Guide
  • All hut fees during the trip
  • Breakfast, appetizers, & dinner during the hut trip
  • Avalanche Rescue Equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe)

 

Not included in your trip cost

    • Backcountry ski equipment (available to rent locally)
    • Meals/Personal snacks
    • Personal clothing and equipment
    • Accommodation
    • Transportation
    • Customary guide gratuity
    • Trip/Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
    • Incurred costs by leaving a program early
    • Incurred costs as a result of force majeure

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