Colorado · Ridgway
Blue Lakes Hut
Operated by San Juan Huts
Elevation
10,400 ft
Sleeps
8
Approach
3 mi
Approach time
2.5 hr
Difficulty
Moderate
Activities
Ski, Hike
Season
Ski+summer
Ski quality
❄❄❄ 3/5 Solid alpine · glades
Raw price
$30 pp/night
Per person per night
$30
Booking difficulty
Moderate
Book ahead
4 months
Cell service
No
Water source
Snowmelt
Data verified 2026-04-22
Notes
Stunning Sneffels Range views. Nordic-friendly approach, one of the easier San Juan huts.
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
38.0483, -107.7800
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Booking opens on the operator's own site.