BACKCOUNTRY HUTS

San Juan Huts Backcountry Ski Hut-To-Hut

Connecting incredible ski terrain most skiers never reach.

This traverse reaches into the core of the San Juan Hut System, offering a rare opportunity to experience the region’s most remote and iconic wilderness.

Cirque Guides have unique knowledge of this terrain and can adapt to group ability and snow conditions; from mellow passes, gladed chutes, to technical descents – you can choose your own adventure!

Cirque is the only guide service that offers guided ski trips out of the San Juan Hut System; let us show you the way.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day One – TH to Blue Lakes Hut

  • Morning gear check and shuttle to the trailhead
  • Enjoy a relaxing approach day and tour deep into the San Juans
  • Settle into Blue Lakes Hut nestled amongst big pines

Day Two – Blue Lakes Hut to Ridgway Hut

  • This is one of the most scenic and rewarding touring days around
  • From the hut we tour above treeline for breath-taking views of Mt. Sneffles.
  • From the ridgeline we cherry pick our descent with one of the iconic 1400’ chutes that drop you directly to the Ridgway hut

Day Three – Ski Tour around Ridgway Hut

  • We boot up after a leisurely breakfast and spend the day finding secret powder stashes
  • You can also tackle this day head on and sink your teeth into some big alpine ski lines within close striking distance from the hut
  • Relax and enjoy a hearty meal and warm fire

Day Four – Ridgway Hut to TH

  • Brew up some coffee and head out for a morning ski tour in this amazing alpine terrain
  • Pack up our gear and enjoy a gravity fed exit to the trailhead
  • Wrap-up with celebration dinner/drinks in Ridgway

*For other itineraries, design your trip.

Backcountry ski the San Juan Hut System in Southwest Colorado

AVAILABILITY

January through mid April

PRICING

Skiers Per Person Per *DAY* Group per *DAY*
1 $1,199
2 $729 $1,458
3 $529 $1,587
4 $409 $1,636
5 $339 $1,695
6 $279 $1,674
7 $249 $1,743

*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?
Experience skiing in trees & 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 or 4 day trip.

Group Size
This is a private trip. The huts hold a maximum of 8, including guides. You must reserve the whole hut so it’s just our group.

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.

Meals/Food
You are responsible for your personal snacks during the trip. We will provide breakfast, appetizers, and dinner.

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, and 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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