By: Kelly Graff
October 15, 2015
• Friends Hut: Sleeps 8ppl. Elevation 11,370’. 10.5mi from CrestedButte TH, 10mi from Aspen TH.• Opa’s Hut: Sleeps 8ppl. Elevation 11,850’. 5mi from Aspen TH,4.5mi from Friends Hut & 8.5 from Crested Butte TH.• Tagert Hut: Sleeps 7ppl. Elevation 11,280’. 5.3mi from Aspen TH.• Barnard Hut: Sleeps 8ppl. Elevation 11,480’. 9mi from Aspen TH.• Green-Wilson: Sleeps 8ppl. Elevation 11,280’. 5.3mi from Aspen TH.• Markley Hut: Sleeps 8ppl. Elevation 10,400’. 2.3mi from Aspen TH.• Lindley Hut: Sleeps 14ppl. Elevation 10,480’. 4mi from Aspen TH.• Goodwin-Green: Sleeps 10ppl. Elevation 11,680’. 6.6 from Aspen TH.
Suggested trip itinerary of 4 days/3 nights:
Day 1: Tour 5.3 miles from Ashcroft TH (9,498') near Aspen into theTaggert Hut (11,280'). Optional afternoon ski laps from the hut upon arrivalNight 1: Stay at the Tagert HutDay 2: Tour 4.5 miles from Tagert Hut to the Friends Hut (11,370').Optional afternoon ski laps from the hut upon arrivalNight 2: Stay at the Friends HutDay 3: Spend the day backcountry skiing from the Friends HutNight 3: Spend another night at the Friends HutDay 4: Tour 10.5 miles from the Friends Hut to the Brush CreekTH (8,960') near Crested Butte
• Touring set up (AT/tele skis & skins or a splitboard & skins, poles, and boots)• Basic avalanche safety gear (beacon, shovel, probe)• Backpack big enough to carry all of your gear, and group food (34 -45 liters)• Backcountry ski-appropriate clothing: o Synthetic or wool under layers (no cotton!)
o Synthetic or wool mid layers (fleece jacket, vest, soft shell jacket – no cotton!)o Down or synthetic puffy jacketo Weather proof jacket and pantso Gloves x 2 pairs (we suggest 1 pair for skinning/taking notes and one pair skiing/riding)o Beanie x 2 (nice to have an extra)o Buff, neck gaiter or balaclava o Ball cap or visor (especially for sunny days)o Goggles
• Sunglasses• Sunscreen & lip protection• Full water bottles or water bladder system (at least 1 liter)• Thermos for carrying hot beverages • Meals • Plenty of snacks for each day (pack good, high calorie food that will keep you well fueled during long hours outside in the cold)• Pen or pencil to take notes• Headlamp• Extra batteries for headlamp and beacon• Whatever toiletries your require, including medications• Lightweight sleeping bag (there are mattress pad at the hut)
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