Colorado · Crested Butte/Aspen
Friends' Hut
Operated by Friends' Hut
Elevation
11,300 ft
Sleeps
8
Approach
7.5 mi
Approach time
6 hr
Difficulty
Expert
Activities
Ski, Hike
Season
Ski+summer
Ski quality
❄❄❄❄ 4/5 Excellent alpine · 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
Memorial hut linking Aspen and CB via East Maroon Pass. Committing traverse terrain, only for experienced parties.
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
39.1567, -106.8717
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Booking opens on the operator's own site.