San Juan Haute Route

San Juan Haute Route

Route Details

These route details are a general overview of the route. Detailed maps and route research and planning are necessary for a successful San Juan Haute Route adventure.  Summer or winter weather conditions may require you to use the lower Sneffels Traverse Route. You must have the skill sets necessary to make this decision. You should also obtain route descriptions and GPS tracks for the Sneffels Traverse from San Juan Huts.



Winter San Juan Haute Route

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Route Details

Day One: Ski into Last Dollar Hut, time and conditions permitting ski some of the chutes around Last Dollar.  


Day Two: Last Dollar Hut to North Pole Hut via mount Hayden


Day Three: North Pole Hut to Blue Lakes Hut via Birdland or Little Matterhorn


Day Four: Blue Lakes Hut to Ridgway Hut via Mount Sneffels or Reconnoiter Peak

 

Day Five: Ridgway Hut to Burn Hut via White House or Corbett Peak


Day Six: Burn Hut out to either Ouray or Miller Mesa 

How to Book Huts

Contact San Juan Huts: www.sanjuanhuts.com

Summer San Juan Haute Route

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Route Details

 

Day One: Last Dollar Pass to North Pole Hut via Han Shan-Hayden ridge


Day Two: North Pole Hut to Blue Lakes Hut via Little Matterhorn


Day Three: Blue Lakes Hut to Ridgway Hut via Mount Sneffels or Blaine Basin


Day Four: Ridgway Hut to Burn Hut via White House and Corbett Peak


Day Five: Burn Hut to Ouray via Oak Creek Trail and End the day at the Ouray Hot Springs.

How to Book Huts

Contact San Juan Huts: www.sanjuanhuts.com