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Winter Hut Trip: Intermediate Backcountry Adventure to Francie’s Cabin

February 17, 2023 @ 9:00 am - February 19, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Escape the resort crowds by earning your turns on this intermediate-level backcountry skiing adventure to Summit’s beloved Francie’s Cabin.

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

Are you looking for the ultimate backcountry skiing and/or riding experience? Escape the resort crowds by earning your turns on a backcountry skiing adventure in Colorado’s Summit County. Backcountry skiing provides the opportunity to extend your ski season and experience something few skiers ever will: skiing powder in solitude. Join us on one of our fully guided hut-based backcountry skiing trips at Francie’s Cabin!

For 3 days, your primary focus will be to relax at the hut and ski your face off! In the evening, chill by the fire with a cup of your favorite beverage and join your guide team as you prepare a home cooked meal all in the untamed views of the Colorado Rockies. Just like a traditional hut trip we will work together to prep and cook meals, gather water, keep the fire going, etc.

Not an expert skier? Never skied in the backcountry? No problem! If you can ski Vail’s back bowls, you can ski in our backcountry. Our experienced and professional guides will teach uphill and downhill skiing technique, risk management, and talk you through decision-making in the backcountry. Already started your backcountry journey, just farm the pow!

Value of This Trip

  • Gravity Haus members receive a large discount off of the public pricing. $650 for our members, $850 to the public.
  • In addition, Gravity Haus will be providing elevated dinners each night from the Cabin Juice kitchen. These specially-created menus are not available to the public.

FAQ

  • Skill Level: Intermediate – NOT APPROPRIATE FOR BEGINNERS
  • Group Size: 8 attendees, 1 Gravity Haus host, 2 guides from Colorado Adventure Guides (CAG) Guides
  • Pre & Post-Hike Accommodations: We encourage you to use your discount at Gravity Haus Breckenridge to stay overnight Thursday or Sunday. Simply open your app to book!
  • Where Do I Leave My Car? At Colorado Adventure Guides’ Headquarters.
  • What Do I Pack? This list has everything you’ll need to pack! Throw a suit in as well…a wood burning sauna awaits you after your long days!
  • Can My Dog Come? Not on this trip!
  • Is There Any Avalanche Danger? The team at Colorado Adventure 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

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.

Friday, February 17

  • 9AM: Introductions and gear prep at Colorado Adventure Guides
  • Transportation to the field, where we will then travel to Francie’s Cabin
  • The afternoon will be spent utilizing field and hut instruction
  • Apres and Dinner by Cabin Juice
  • Overnight at Francie’s, including access to the wood burning sauna!
  • Lunch and dinner provided

Saturday, February 18

  • Full day of skiing/riding, plus field instruction where you will practice to better hone your winter backcountry skills. We turn the hut and surroundings into a classroom and cover trip planning, decision making, route-finding techniques, and more. We will break into groups of six or so and head off to nearby terrain offering extensive options for backcountry skiing and riding for all ability levels. All of this takes place right out the door of the hut!
  • Apres and Dinner by Cabin Juice
  • Overnight at Francie’s, including access to the wood burning sauna!
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided

Sunday, February 19

  • Continued classroom and field instruction
  • Transportation back to Colorado Adventure Guides
  • Breakfast and lunch provided

Trip Package Includes

  • CAG professional ski or splitboard guide (6:1 maximum guide to student ratio)
  • Transportation from designated meeting place (Gravity Haus Winter Park) to the Trailhead
  • Food as listed above
  • Lodging as listed above

Trip Package Does Not Include

  • Avalanche Safety Gear if needed (beacon, shovel, probe, pack) – available to rent via Haus Quiver
  • Clothing and Gear (a recommended packing list will be provided upon booking)
  • Backcountry skis, splitboards or snowshoes – available to rent via Haus Quiver
  • Transportation to designated meeting place (Gravity Haus Winter Park)
  • Insurance (Trip or Rescue) – Consider adding Spot Accident Insurance onto your membership if you don’t already have it.
  • Gratuity

About Francie’s Cabin

Owned by Summit Huts Association, Francie’s Cabin was built in 1994 in memory of Frances Lockwood Bailey. Francie’s Cabin is located at 11,360 ft in the Arapaho National Forest, in central Colorado, about 5 miles southwest of the town of Breckenridge.

Cabin Facilities

Francie’s Cabin provides extremely comfortable lodging in the wild. The Hut has 20 beds, divided among 6 rooms, and is equipped with propane cooktops, wood burning heat stove, firewood, cooking/eating utensils, mattresses, solar-powered lighting, indoor composting toilets, a wood burning sauna, toilet paper, paper towels, and cleaning supplies.

Details

Start:
February 17, 2023 @ 9:00 am
End:
February 19, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
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Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-hut-trip-intermediate-backcountry-adventure-to-francies-cabin-tickets-433307463287

Venue

Meeting Location: Gravity Haus Breckenridge
Gravity Haus Breckenridge
Breckenridge, CO 80424 United States