Who can provide transportation for me?
San Juan Huts offers custom winter shuttles. Must be booked at least 30 days in advance. TelluRides is another option: www.TelluRides.com [email protected] 970.626.5121
Where can I find lodging?
Ridgway Chipeta Sun Lodge (970) 626-3737 Ridgway Lodge and Suites (970) 626-5444 Orvis Hotsprings (970) 626-5324 Telluride Visit the Telluride Chamber of Commerce Visit the Telluride Visitor Center
Where can I rent ski equipment?
Ridgway Adventre Sports | https://www.ridgwayadventuresports.com/ (970) 626-8500 (Skis, boots, poles, climbing skins, shovel, beacons) Boot Doctors | www.bootdoctors.com (970) 728-4581 (Skis, boots, poles, climbing skins, shovel, beacons) Peak Mountain Guides | www.peakguides.com (970) 325-7342 (Skis, boots)
What kind of skis should I use?
Light to medium weight gear works getting to and between the huts. Except for Spring Creek and Blue Lakes, skis with climbing skins are recommended. Above the huts, full “backcountry” gear is recommended. Is there any other information you can provide to help us prepare for the trip? Get out in the snow before you…
What about avalanche conditions above the huts?
Above most huts a variety of non-avalanche as well as potential avalanche terrain exists. Skiers should have at a minimum some working knowledge of avalanche ‘mechanics’ while venturing above the huts. Proper avalanche equipment (shovel, beacon, probe, and a brain) is also recommended.
What are avalanche conditions like between huts?
Between most huts avalanche danger is very minimal with one exception. Between Last Dollar and North Pole Huts there are eight points of potential avalanche danger, and two of the eight points require real avy-savvy to negotiate.
What are avalanche conditions like while accessing the huts?
Avalanches can always exist where you least expect them. However, on the trails to the huts they are rare. A working knowledge of avalanche mechanics and the proper equipment is always recommended. To the Burn Hut avalanche is un-likely. To the Blue Lakes Hut avalanche is minimal. To the Ridgway Hut avalanche is minimal. To…
What are the trails like between the huts?
Be prepared for varying terrain and conditions for hut to hut travel. Route-finding skills are important and the tracks may be obscured by fresh snow. It takes approximately three to eight hours between huts.
How hard is it to get into the huts?
It takes approximately two to three hours to ski in to Last Dollar, Burn, and Blue Lakes huts. Ridgway hut and the North Pole hut take approximately four to six hours.
What are the local bike shops in case I need service or a rental bike?
Recommended Bike Stores are listed in Travel Resources