Hut-to-Hut Ski Trip to Estin & Gates Huts

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

Join us for a stunning ski-touring adventure that will see you overnight at two of Colorado’s most beloved high alpine huts with our partners at Paragon Guides. Ski in solitude, away from the hustle and bustle of the resorts, cuddle up by the fire, enjoy your time away from the connected world, and break bread with your fellow members and guide team in the comfort of your private cabins – the Peter Estin Hut and the Harry Gates Hut. Paragon Guides will be onsite to help you hone your backcountry skills, and share stories of the mountains you’ll call home for 3 days.

Value of This Experience

• Gravity Haus members receive a massive discount off of the public pricing. $700 for our members. Public access is $900.
• In addition, Gravity Haus will be providing elevated dinners each night from Slope Room. These specially-created menus are not available to the public.

FAQ

• What Are We Doing? There will be the option for skiing, but the majority of the trip will be spent ski-touring, advanced split-borders welcome!
• Skill Level: Recommended for Intermediate to Advanced.
• Group Size: 11 plus 3 Paragon Guides and 1 Gravity Haus Host
• Where Do I Leave My Car? At the trailhead – we will provide exact details upon booking.
• What Do I Pack? A thorough packing list will be provided after booking.
• Can My Dog Come? Not on this trip!
• Is There Any Avalanche Danger? The team at Paragon Guides scouts out the best conditions and assess avalanche danger and other potentially dangerous conditions that may not be evident to the untrained eye. You’re in great hands with them.

Itinerary

Monday, March 11

• Virtual pre-trip orientation meeting, where you’ll “meet” with your guides, fellow trekkers, and review all details in preparation for your trip.

Monday, March 18

• Meet at trailhead for introductions & gear review
• Lunch & tour up to the Peter Estin Hut
• Option for powder skiing around the hut
• Ares and dinner from Slope Room
• Cozy up and relax as you’d like – catch up on books, play games, channel your creative side with crafts, and enjoy meals with your fellow attendees.
• Take in the Milky Way at 11,200′.

Tuesday, March 18

• Breakfast, head out for some quality morning turns.
• Lunch & tour to the Harry Gates Hut – while incorporating topics like trip planning, decision making, route-finding techniques, and more.
• Cozy up and relax as you’d like – catch up on books, play games, channel your creative side with crafts, and enjoy meals with your fellow attendees.
• Take in the Milky Way at 9,700′.

Wednesday, March 20

• Breakfast
• Touring or relaxing
• Pack up the hut then return to vehicles.

Trip Package Includes

• Paragon Professional Guides (6:1 maximum guide to attendee ratio)
• Food
• Lodging
• Avalanche safety gear, if needed (beacon, shovel, probe, pack) – rent from Haus Quiver, or Paragon can provide.

Trip Package Does Not Include

• Clothing and gear - everything listed here.
• Backcountry skis or splitboards – available to rent via Haus Quiver
• Transportation to designated meeting place
• Insurance (trip or rescue)
• Gratuity