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Tenth Mountain Division
Reservable
Friends’ Hut
Colorado
Elevation
11,370 ft
Capacity
8 guests
Coordinates
38.9638, -106.8111
About this hut
Trips to the Braun and Friends’ Huts are a serious backcountry endeavor which demand careful planning, and the trained skills of travel and decision making in remote, avalanche terrain. These trips are not to be taken lightly even for the most experienced backcountry skier/rider. If you and your group do not have the equipment for and substantial experience with: decision making, and travel in serious avalanche terrain, and the use of navigation skills and tools in difficult conditions, choose another hut system or hire a professional guide.
Amenities
Owned By: Friends’ Hut
Open: Winter
Winter Mileage*: 10
Closest Town: Crested Butte
Hut Elevation: 11,370 '
Heat: Wood
Water: Snow Melt**
Toilet: Outhouse
Charging: None
Capacity: 8
Price: $280/night**Children 12 & Under 50% Off
CalTopo: Winter Map : Braun Huts Map
USFS: Map : White River National Forest
Total Mileage: 10
Trailhead Elevation: 9,498'
Total Mileage: 10.5
Trailhead Elevation: 8,960'
Firewood, starter paper, matches, axes
Pots, pans, potholders, dishware, cooking and eating utensils, percolator or French press, salt & pepper
Mattresses, pillows