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Fritz Hut

Operated by 10th Mountain Division

Fritz Hut backcountry hut photo
Elevation
11,370 ft
Sleeps
10
Approach
5.9 mi
Approach time
4.5 hr
Difficulty
Strenuous
Activities
Ski
Season
Winter only
Ski quality
❄❄❄ 3/5 Solid alpine · glades
Raw price
$40 to $45 pp/night
Per person per night
$42
Booking difficulty
Very High
Book ahead
8 months
Cell service
No
Water source
Snowmelt

Data verified 2026-04-22

Notes

Larger of the Benedict pair at 10 sleepers and 11,370 feet. Wooded hilltop site in Hunter-Frying Pan Wilderness. Reserve with Fabi next door for a group of 16. Winter only.

Features
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Location
Hut 39.1790, -106.7555
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