Colorado · Leadville
Emmelyn Hut
Operated by 10th Mountain Division
Elevation
11,150 ft
Sleeps
10
Approach
3.4 mi
Approach time
2.5 hr
Difficulty
Moderate
Activities
Ski, Hike, Bike
Season
Ski+summer
Ski quality
❄❄❄ 3/5 Solid glades · alpine
Raw price
$50 to $60 pp/night
Per person per night
$55
Booking difficulty
Very High
Book ahead
8 months
Cell service
Unknown
Water source
Stream
Data verified 2026-04-22
Notes
Built by Leadville local Cannon Shockley and dedicated to his grandmother. Connects to Sangree Froelicher via established routes for hut-to-hut traverses. Composting toilet, USB charging, cistern plus stream water. Sawatch Range views.
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
39.3327, -106.2930
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Booking opens on the operator's own site.