Janet’s Cabin
A great Winter hut for more advanced beginners through seasoned hut visitors and a unique Summer experience just off of the Colorado Trail.
Est. 1990 | Elev. 11,610′
Occupancy
16 WINTER
14 SUMMER
Season
SUMMER | JULY-SEPTEMBER
WINTER | NOVEMBER – MAY
Accessibility
POPULAR WITH FAMILIES AND BEGINNERS DUE TO THE RELATIVE EASE OF ACCESS
Terrain
A VARIETY OF TERRAIN RANGING FROM LOW ANGLE TO STEEP TREE SKIING
Janet’s is a unique option in the summer as it is accessible only by foot or bike, providing a quiet and remote experience.
Built in 1990, Janet’s Cabin is the first hut in the Summit Huts system. Named for Janet Boyd Tyler, an avid skier and long-time resident of nearby Vail who died of cancer in 1988, Janet’s Cabin is located in the roadless Guller Gulch between Copper Mountain Resort and Vail Pass.
Due to it’s location, helicopters were required to to build the cabin and continue to re-supply the hut with firewood and maintenance equipment each season.
Janet’s lifetime season ski pass to Vail Mountain is buried in the foundation.
Amenities
Wood burning stove for heat, solar powered lights, indoor composting toilet, sauna, mattresses, and fully equipped kitchen. There is no cooking oven.
Full ListKitchen
Fully Stocked Kitchen
Sauna
Wood Burning Sauna
*Sauna is closed for the 2020/2021 season due to COVID-19.
Lights
Solar Powered Lights