Join our stunning annual trek to the Polar Star Inn overlooking the Colorado Plateau, plus a day hike to New York Peak.
About Gravity Haus Overnight Experiences
Gravity Haus creates best-in-class experiences that welcome our community to spend time in reverence of the great outdoors, where you’ll embrace your inner adventurer, disconnect from the grind of daily life, and develop relationships with your fellow Gravity Haus members as you create memories outside, together.
About This Trip
The Polar Star Inn is a privately owned hut managed by the 10th Mountain Division. Built in 1987, it is located just below timberline at 11,040′ on the west side of New York Mountain, in central Colorado. Polar Star has a big deck that looks west over the Colorado Plateau: a sunset watcher’s paradise.
After hiking nearly 6 miles to the hut on day one, kick off your hiking boots and unwind with dinner courtesy of Slope Room, before gazing at the stars from the deck overlooking the Colorado Plateau.
The next morning, enjoy breakfast and coffee before heading out on a guided day-hike to New York Mountain – we’ll lunch along the way! There will be plenty of downtime to explore or rest with a book on the deck. Dinner will again be from Slope Room.
On the final morning, after more caffeine and calories at the breakfast table, you’ll make the journey back to the trailhead, to mark the completion of your trek.
Huts are almost completely sold out for this season, so grab your spot!
Highlights
2 Weeks Prior
- Virtual pre-trip orientation meeting, where you’ll “meet” with your guides, fellow trekkers, and review all details in preparation for your trip.
August 18th
- 9 am Meet at trailhead for gear check, introductions and departure
- Guided trek to Polar Star – ~6 miles, +2,300′
- Lunch on the way to the Inn
- Downtime
- Après drinks and snacks
- Supper by Slope Room – Chef Jason and his team prepared all items in advance at Slope Room for an elevated dining experience
- Overnight at the hut (BYO sleeping bag and pillow)
August 19th
- Breakfast with Unravel coffee
- Guided hike to New York Mountain, with a stop for lunch along the way – expect 2-3 miles with 1,380′ of gain.
- Après drinks and snacks
- Supper by Slope Room – Chef Jason and his team prepared all items in advance at Slope Room for an elevated dining experience
- Take in the full moon post-dinner from the patio!
- Overnight at the hut (byo sleeping bag and pillow)
August 20th
- Breakfast with Unravel coffee
- Hike down to trailhead
- 2:30 pm – Back to vehicles
FAQ
- Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced. You will be trekking over 12 miles and 3,000+ feet over the course of this experience, much of the time with a pack.
- Group Size: 14 attendees, three Paragon Guides guides and two Gravity Haus teammates
- Included: Guided experience, 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, access to Haus Quiver for all gear needs.
- Not included: Sleeping bags, pillows, gratuity, any meals or activities not listed above.
- How heavy will my pack be? 1 guide will drive a suburban to the hut; transporting food, gear, and participant duffles (no larger than 30 liters). Participants will only need a day pack for hiking to carry their trail needs for the day.
- Should you tip your guide? Your guide works hard before, during, and after your trip to provide you with a great experience, and while not expected, gratuities are always highly appreciated. If you had a safe, educational, and fun experience, gratuities typically range from 15-20%.
