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McNamara Hut

Operated by 10th Mountain Division

McNamara Hut backcountry hut photo
Elevation
10,360 ft
Sleeps
16
Approach
5.5 mi
Approach time
4 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
Snowmelt

Data verified 2026-04-22

Notes

Original 1982 hut. Rustic, iconic, classic Aspen access. One of the two founding huts of the entire 10th Mountain system.

Features
Historic
Best for
GroupsCouples
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Location
Hut 39.2772, -106.7625
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