THE HUTS

FRANCIE’S CABIN

EXCELLENT FOR BEGINNERS AND FAMILIES

JANET’S CABIN

A GREAT HUT FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS AND SEASONED HUT VISITORS

KEN’S CABIN

A RUSTIC, INTIMATE HUT EXPERIENCE

SECTION HOUSE

A HISTORIC CABIN, RENOVATED TO ACCOMMODATE BACKCOUNTRY USERS

SISTERS CABIN

STUNNING CONTEMPORARY DESIGN, PERFECT FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED GROUPS

ABOUT

Summit Huts Association

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Summit Huts Association is a Colorado 501(c)-3 non-profit organization dedicated to developing and maintaining a system of backcountry cabins accessed by non-motorized trails in Summit County, Colorado. Summit Huts Association manages five backcountry huts in Summit County, Colorado: Francie’s Cabin, Janet’s Cabin, Ken’s Cabin, the Section House, and Sisters Cabin.

All are open for Winter use from November to May.

Francie’s and Janet’s Cabins are also open for Summer use from July to September.

The Section House is operated by the Forest Service as a historic interpretive site open to day visitors in the Summer months.

Why Us?

GET OUTSIDE

  • Get outside of your comfort zone and explore the outdoors at one of our easily accessible huts.

THE EXPERIENCE

  • Create meaningful experiences.
  • Attainable.

 COMMUNITY

  • Bringing groups together.
  • Come as strangers, leave as friends.

 AMENITIES

  • Solar Powered Lights
  • Fully Stocked Kitchens
  • Wood Burning Stoves
  • Sauna (Francie’s + Janet’s + Sisters)
  • Indoor Toilets (Francie’s + Janet’s + Sisters)

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Get Involved

  • MEMBERSHIP

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    Become a member to reserve a cabin three months before open booking for the Winter Season. Through participation in the Hut Lottery.

    Summit Huts three months before the general public for the Winter season through participation in the Hut Lottery.

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  • DONATE



    Summit Huts Association relies heavily upon memberships and donations to maintain and operate our hut system.
  • VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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    We are a volunteer based organization and we couldn’t do it without you! Help support our unique venues for the backcountry community.

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