Hut Rental
Our yurts are available to
experienced parties of up to 8 that are proficient
in route-finding, avalanche awareness, first
aid, bivouac and evacuation skills. A First-Day
Guide is required if no one in your group has
skied to the huts previously. The guide will
familiarize you with the route, hut operations
and ski terrain, as well as current snow and
avalanche conditions. Additional guides, porters,
and cooks are also available for hire as well
as additional equipment for rent.
The huts are outfitted with sleeping bunks and pads
for 8 people. Sleeping bags at the hut may be
rented (we'll provide a clean liner). A wood
stove provides warmth and
stainless steel boxes are used for melting snow
for water on the wood stove. The kitchen is
complete with pans, skillets, griddles, cups,
bowls, plates and utensils. A filter and cone
aid in achieving the coffee buzz. Two propane lanterns provide light though you should bring headlamps. There is a private sheltered
pit toilet. We provide toilet paper, paper towels,
paper plates, bleach, soap, and scrubbies.
Everyone in your party should be in good health and physical condition. Backcountry skiing is potentially hazardous and by renting our huts you acknowledge these risks and signify that each party member is prepared to endure the rigors of the winter environment.
Everyone is required to read and sign a waiver of liability.
Yurt, Porter & Guide Rates
• Weekend and holiday rates: $350/night with exclusive use for up to 8 people
• Weekday rates: $300/night
• $25/night for each additional person
(max. 10 people)
• First-day Guide: $150
• Mountain Guide: $400/guide/day for groups up to 4 people
• Porter $85/day (per load up to 45 lbs).
Prices subject to a 3% Forest Service Fee
Reservations & Cancellations
A deposit of 50% is required to confirm your dates. The balance is due one month prior to trip departure. Deposits are non-refundable but may be used as a credit toward another trip within the calendar year (December 2008 - April 2009) less a $50 cancellation fee. If you cancel your hut reservation after January 1, 2009 and we can not re-rent your dates, your deposit will be forfeited. You are responsible to know the number of nights for which you have rented the yurt. No refunds for early departures, snow conditions, avalanche hazard, getting lost, or failure to locate the yurt. Cancellations that occur within 30 days of departure date are subject to forfeiture of all monetary transactions.
Note: RST does not guarantee the weather, snow conditions or your group's attendance, but we will strive to make the best of it all if unforeseen situations arise.
Rules & Restrictions
• Please direct all inquiries and questions about yurts and yurt reservations to our EMAIL ONLY.
• Weekends are a Friday and Saturday night and are always sold together as a two-night package.
• If no one in your group has been to our yurts in the past 3 years, a First-day Guide is required to familiarize your group with our new policies and procedures.
• Trip leader must present proof of completion of Level 1 (or more advanced) Avalanche Education at check-in.
• Unguided trips provide
their own food, drink, first aid & repair
kits, maps, sleeping bags, avalanche beacons,
shovels and climbing skins. The last 4 items
may be rented from us.
• Make sure all in your party are familiar
with the "Yurty Things to Do."
• Please don't leave your extra perishable
food at the hut
• Please, no dogs at the yurts due to sanitary reasons
• Make sure that you read the check-out
sheet and do your chores before you leave
• Chores must be completed and groups packed
up by 11 am on the last day
• Carry out all your trash, gear and trashed
gear
• Please carpool - parking is limited at
trailheads
• Skiers need to respect and consider other
forest users
Rendezvous Rental Equipment
• Sleeping bag (cached at hut) with clean liner: $5/night
• Avalanche transceivers: $12.50/day
• Shovels: $3/day