Colorado · Leadville
Skinner Hut
Operated by 10th Mountain Division
Elevation
11,620 ft
Sleeps
16
Approach
10.8 mi
Approach time
7 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
Very High
Book ahead
8 months
Cell service
No
Water source
Snowmelt
Data verified 2026-04-22
Notes
Longest approach in the 10th Mountain system at 10.8 miles from Turquoise Lake. Steep terrain with avalanche exposure. View of Mount Sherman's 14,036 summit from the east windows. Expert parties only in winter. Summer 4WD via Hagerman Pass.
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
39.2660, -106.4634
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Booking opens on the operator's own site.