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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

Summer: July - September

Francie’s & Janet’s open for Summer. All 5 Cabins are also open for Winter use from November to May.

Important Dates

Winter
Reservations

Now Open

All Cabins Open
For Winter Season

November 21st, 2025

Early Summer
Booking For Members

April 1st, 2026 8:00am MT

General Public
Summer Booking Opens

April 15th, 2026 8:00am MT

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Our Cabins

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Francie’s Cabin

Elevation 11,360′
Est. 1994

Janet’s Cabin

Elevation 11,610′
Est. 1991

Sister’s Cabin – Winter Only

Elevation 11,445′
Est. 2019

Ken’s Cabin – Winter Only

Elevation 11,481′
Est. 1860’s

Section House – Winter Only

Elevation 11,481′
Est. 1882

Memberships

Become a Summit Huts member to participate in our Early Booking Window which allows members to reserve a cabin before the general public for the Winter season.

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