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Eiseman Hut

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Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding – Eiseman Hut

Ben Eiseman Hut, the most alpine and arguably the best skiing of any 10th Mountain Division hut.

Contacts

Pat Kelly
Pat Kelly
Primary Leader
  • Sun, Feb 2, 2025 — Mon, Feb 3, 2025
  • Denver
  • Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding
  • Adults
  • Difficult
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 6.3 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,948 ft

Trailhead parking extremely limited, so no meeting at the TH.  Carpools from Boulder, Wooly Mammoth and Vail as necessary.  Arrival at the Spraddle Creek TH 0700a.  Details provided to registered participants.

There is superlative skiing around the Eisman Hut and the plan is to arrive at the hut early on the 2nd and ski in the area that afternoon.  We will ski in the area as much as possible on the 3rd and may arrive back at our cars at/after sunset.  

All participants will actively participate in trip planning.  If you have not been to the hut, plan to review all of the information on the 10th Mountain website before contacting me so we can discuss your plan:  What time do you estimate, what terrain should we be aware of, what is the current and forecast avy and weather conditions, etc.

Potluck meals - it's just a single night, so we can carry in real food and prepare it together.

Fee - you will be responsible to pay the trip leader for your portion of the hut fees.

Route/Place

Eiseman Hut

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Helmet, beacon, probe, shovel, transceiver.  Although there are route options to avoid any terrain, much of the skiable area is in avalanche terrain.  Ideally all trip participants have this gear, if not, you will not be able to ski in some terrain areas.

YOYO repairs - you need to be able to repair all of your gear - bindings, buckles, poles, skins outer wear etc.

Community gear and food.  Be prepared to carry your portion of community food.

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