Colorado · Basalt/Aspen
Betty Bear Hut
Operated by 10th Mountain Division
Elevation
11,100 ft
Sleeps
16
Approach
6 mi
Approach time
4.5 hr
Difficulty
Strenuous
Activities
Ski, Hike
Season
Ski+summer
Ski quality
❄❄❄❄ 4/5 Excellent alpine · glades · ski-mountaineering
Raw price
$40 to $45 pp/night
Per person per night
$42
Booking difficulty
High
Book ahead
8 months
Cell service
No
Water source
Snowmelt
Data verified 2026-04-22
Notes
Access to Hagerman Pass tours. Hut-to-hut options toward Skinner and Sawatch peaks. Some avalanche exposure on approach.
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
39.2717, -106.6067
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Booking opens on the operator's own site.