Janet's Cabin Information

Summit Huts Association

JANET'S CABIN

Detailed Trailhead Information

• Hut Elevation: 11,610 feet
  

• GPS: GPS 39 27.844’ N, 106 13.777’  W
  

• General Location: Between Copper Mountain and Vail Pass
  

• Map: USGS 7.5 min. Quad: Copper Mtn. Or 10t Mtn. Map: Resolution Mountain
  

Miles from Trailhead:

• Trailhead: Union Creek, elevation 9,820’, Total Mileage: 5.5
  

• Trailhead: Vail Pass, elevation 10,580’, Total Mileage: 5.4 (more difficult route)
  

• Date Built: 1990 in Memory of Janet Boyd Tyler
  

• Owned By: Summit Hut Association
  

• Dates Open: Thanksgiving through 1st week of May
  

• Capacity: 20
  

• Cost per night: $28/person (2004/2005 season) Advanced reservations only.
  

• Ski Terrain: A variety of terrain ranging from low angle to steep tree skiing.
  

• Hut Layout: Beds are all upstairs, bunk style in four different rooms: 1 room with 1 single bunk and 2 single beds, 2 rooms with 2 single beds, and 1 room with 2 double bunks (no double beds).
  

• Amenities: Wood burning stove for heat, solar powered lights, indoor composting toilets, beds and pillows, fully equipped kitchen with propane cook tops, sauna and hut masters quarters.
  

• Water: Snow is melted and boiled for water.
  

• Oven:      No
  

• Sauna:    Yes
  

• Handicap Accessible:No
  

• Day Use: No
  

• Pets:  No
  

Check Hut Availability

(choose 10th Mountain Division Hut System)