Colorado · Basalt
Harry Gates Hut
Operated by 10th Mountain Division
Elevation
9,700 ft
Sleeps
16
Approach
6.1 mi
Approach time
4.5 hr
Difficulty
Strenuous
Activities
Ski, Hike
Season
Ski+summer
Ski quality
❄❄❄ 3/5 Solid glades · alpine
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
Stream
Data verified 2026-04-22
Notes
One of the most accessible year-round huts from Basalt side. 6.1 miles via Montgomery Flats in winter. Mountain stream water in summer, snowmelt in winter. Good staging for Burnt Mountain traverses.
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
39.3999, -106.6491
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