Our secret little hut system offers the finest in winter back country self-reliance. Ski or snowshoe with your friends to any of the four cozy yurts in this system.Each yurt is carpeted, insulated and furnished with wood stoves and firewood, plus propane cook stoves and lanterns, counter space with a sink, and cooking and washing utensils. They are equipped with tables, chairs, beds, cots, and foam sleeping pads.

Meet the Yurts:

Jon Wilson Memorial Yurt.  Elevation 10,661'
Superb views of Lake City, Lake San Cristobal, Sunshine, Grassy, and Red Mountains. 1.25 miles from highway 149. Sleeps up to 6. Rated beginner to intermediate.

Rambouillet Yurt. Elevation 11,640'
Routes vary from 3.5 to 5 miles from Highway 149. Sleeps up to 8. Rated beginner to intermediate.

Colorado Trail Friends Yurt. Elevation 11,800'
High on the divide. Three routes vary in difficulty. One is 6 miles from CR 30, and the other two are 4 and 5 miles from the Rambouillet Yurt.  Sleeps up to 8. Rated intermediate to advanced.

Fawn Lakes Yurt. Elevation 12,080'
The highest and most remote hut in the system.  This yurt is 4 miles from the Colorado Trail Friends Yurt or 6 miles from Pearl Lakes. Sleeps up to 6.  Rated advanced.

The Hinsdale Haute Route is a non-profit, volunteer-operated organization. For more information about lodging rates, or to make reservations, call Jerry Gray at 970-944-2269, email him at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit their website.

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