Colorado · Aspen
Barnard Hut
Operated by Alfred A. Braun
Elevation
11,480 ft
Sleeps
8
Approach
7.2 mi
Approach time
5 hr
Difficulty
Expert
Activities
Ski
Season
Winter only
Ski quality
❄❄❄❄ 4/5 Excellent alpine · couloirs · ski-mountaineering
Raw price
$40 to $45 pp/night
Per person per night
$40
Booking difficulty
Very High
Book ahead
8 months
Cell service
No
Water source
Snowmelt
Data verified 2026-04-22
Notes
Classic Braun hut on Richmond Ridge, 7.2 miles from Aspen Mountain Sundeck. Serious avalanche terrain with recurring cycles. Routes unmarked. Experienced parties only.
Avalanche forecast
Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC)
Read the forecast →Our read of the relevant forecast center. Check the bulletin before every winter tour. ATES-style terrain calls on this site are opinions, not formal assessments.
Location
Hut
39.0732, -106.7709
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