| Frequently Asked Questions |
What is a yurt?
Yurts are portable shelters, historically used by nomads in central
Asia. The modern, western version is made of a wooden frame
with canvas covering, built on a wooden deck. When furnished
with a wood stove, they are comfortable and warm. Read more
about yurts and their history here.
What are yurt accommodations like?
All of the yurts are carpeted and insulated. Each is furnished
with a wood stove, firewood, propane cook stoves and lanterns,
counter space with a sink, and cooking and washing utensils,
plus tables, chairs, beds, cots, and foam sleeping pads. There is
a comfortable out-yurt at each location.
The Rambouillet Yurt and the Colorado Trail Friends Yurt are 20
feet in diameter and sleep up to 8 skiers. The Jon Wilson
Memorial Yurt and the Fawn Lakes Yurt are 16 feet in diameter
and sleep up to 6 skiers.
Can I arrange for a guide or for sherpa services?
The Hinsdale Haute Route provides guide services to all our
yurts. Please call us to reserve the use of these services and for
current availability.
Other local guide services are available from San Juan Mountain
Bikes, located in Lake City. They call be reached at
970-944-2274.
How safe are the routes?
Though generally free of major avalanche dangers, avalanche
safety skills are necessary. The skills and judgment of
experienced, advanced to expert back county skiers are required
for safe travel to our more remote yurts.
You should come prepared to bivouac in case of emergency
conditions. Rescue, as in all remote mountain areas, is many
hours away.
For the most current avalanche conditions visit the Colorado
Avalanche Information Center and for the current local
conditions contact Hinsdale Haute Route.
For Medical emergencies or Search and Rescue contact the
Hinsdale County Sheriff (24 hours) at 911.
Who are you?
The Hinsdale Haute Route operates in cooperation with and under
special use permits from Gunnison National Forest, Gunnison
District, and the Rio Grande National Forest, Divide District and
the BLM Montrose District. Hinsdale Haute Route is an Equal
Opportunity Provider.
Hinsdale Haute Route is a grassroots all volunteer organization
and a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation.
Yurts are portable shelters, historically used by nomads in central
Asia. The modern, western version is made of a wooden frame
with canvas covering, built on a wooden deck. When furnished
with a wood stove, they are comfortable and warm. Read more
about yurts and their history here.
What are yurt accommodations like?
All of the yurts are carpeted and insulated. Each is furnished
with a wood stove, firewood, propane cook stoves and lanterns,
counter space with a sink, and cooking and washing utensils,
plus tables, chairs, beds, cots, and foam sleeping pads. There is
a comfortable out-yurt at each location.
The Rambouillet Yurt and the Colorado Trail Friends Yurt are 20
feet in diameter and sleep up to 8 skiers. The Jon Wilson
Memorial Yurt and the Fawn Lakes Yurt are 16 feet in diameter
and sleep up to 6 skiers.
Can I arrange for a guide or for sherpa services?
The Hinsdale Haute Route provides guide services to all our
yurts. Please call us to reserve the use of these services and for
current availability.
Other local guide services are available from San Juan Mountain
Bikes, located in Lake City. They call be reached at
970-944-2274.
How safe are the routes?
Though generally free of major avalanche dangers, avalanche
safety skills are necessary. The skills and judgment of
experienced, advanced to expert back county skiers are required
for safe travel to our more remote yurts.
You should come prepared to bivouac in case of emergency
conditions. Rescue, as in all remote mountain areas, is many
hours away.
For the most current avalanche conditions visit the Colorado
Avalanche Information Center and for the current local
conditions contact Hinsdale Haute Route.
For Medical emergencies or Search and Rescue contact the
Hinsdale County Sheriff (24 hours) at 911.
Who are you?
The Hinsdale Haute Route operates in cooperation with and under
special use permits from Gunnison National Forest, Gunnison
District, and the Rio Grande National Forest, Divide District and
the BLM Montrose District. Hinsdale Haute Route is an Equal
Opportunity Provider.
Hinsdale Haute Route is a grassroots all volunteer organization
and a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation.
| Hinsdale Haute Route • PO. Box 771 Lake City, Colorado 81235 Telephone: (970) 944-2269 • e-mail us at - grayj@lakecity.net |