The Backcountry Ball returns Saturday, November 7th, 2026
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Closes 11/11 at 11:11am
The
Colorado Backcountry
Hut Experience
Summit Huts
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: Francie’s Cabin, Janet’s Cabin, Ken’s Cabin, Section House, and Sisters Cabin.
Huts Open
Winter: November - May
Francie’s and Janet’s Cabins are also open for Summer use from July to September.
Important Dates
Winter
Reservations
September 1st, 8:00am MT
All Cabins Open
For Winter Season
November 20, 2026
Early Summer
Booking For Members
April 1st, 8:00am MT
General Public
Summer Booking Opens
Now Open
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Our Cabins
Memberships
Become a Summit Huts member to participate in our Early Booking Windows which allows members to reserve a cabin before the general public for the Winter and Summer seasons.
Summit Huts
Donations
Summit Huts Association relies upon memberships and donations to maintain and operate our hut system.
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For Reservations
Amenities
- solar powered lights
- fully equipped kitchens
- wood burning stoves
- sauna*
- indoor toilets*