Intermediate Snowshoe – Shrine Mountain Inn: Jay's Cabin

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Intermediate Snowshoe – Shrine Mountain Inn: Jay's Cabin

This is a three-day, two-night hut trip to Jay’s Cabin, located above Vail Pass. We have reserved the entire cabin, which includes twelve beds. Registration is limited to RMOTHG members only. Due to limited space and high demand, registration will be held via a lottery during the month of June. Please see the June RMOTHG newsletter for further details.

  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 900 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,209 ft
  • Pace: Casual

Itinerary is under development and review.  Distance and elevation encompass route to and from hut on Day 1 and Day 3.  One or more optional day hikes, snowshoeing on or off trail near the hut, will be offered on Day 2.

The trip elevation begins at 10,580' and reaches 11,209' feet at the cabin. The distance to the cabin is 2.7 miles. There are no avalanche dangers in this area. We will enjoy beautiful views during the day and moon and stargazing at night.

You can read more about Jay's Cabin here.

Participants will be notified of trip details via email in March.

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Route/Place

Shrine Mountain Inn


Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Required equipment and meal planning will be communicated via email to registered and paid participants.  Participants will also need to sign a 10th Mountain Division waiver and forward that to the trip leader to finalize the registration process.

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