A yurt is a Mongolian dwelling dating back to the times of Marco Polo.

It is round with a lattice-work wall, tension cable, compression ring, and conical roof.

The details:

Spruce Hole Yurt

When: Sunday, 1/28 until Tuesday 1/30

Cost: $80 per person for the yurt rental

The yurt is nestled at 10,600 feet is less than 2 ½ miles from the highway and with only 400 ft of elevation gain making it a perfect “first time” yurt adventure for those who are now comfortable on skis and want to expand their horizons. There is a queen, double and two single bunk beds available and the added luxury of solar powered lights, USB plug ins and a telescope for nighttime viewing.

Trujillo Meadow Yurt

Friday 3/1 until Sunday 3/3

Cost: $85 per person for the yurt rental

This yurt combines a gentle 400 ft gain over 4 miles along a forest service road. There are two sets of bunk double beds and nighttime lighting is with propane lanterns. Both yurts come with a 3-burner propane stove, kitchen utilities, a wood burning stove for heat and melting snow for our drinking water, a full set of games and an outhouse for that essential function. There will be a varied terrain with lots of opportunities for all skiing abilities.

Requirements:

You must be able to carry a sleeping bag, extra clothes, sheets for the bed, food for two days and other miscellaneous ski gear in a backpack or a pulk sled the distance to and from the yurt. You must be willing to share a small space with three other adventurers, sharing group breakfast and dinners and pitching in with the various chores. You must be willing to deal with anything nature will throw at us from clear bluebird days with perfect powder, to icy crust, windy or whiteout conditions. Most importantly, you must be willing to have fun!