Yurt Amenities & How-To Videos

Packing Lists & Yurt Amenities

  • What gear, clothing, and equipment should I bring with me to the yurt?

    Skiing/Snowboarding Gear

    • Ski, snowboard, nordic gear if skiing at the resort
    • Backcountry skis/split snowboard
    • Backcountry ski/snowboard boots
    • Ski poles
    • Climbing skins
    • Repair kit
    • Goggles
    • Helmet
    • Packs
    • Water Bottles

     

    Avalanche Safety

     

    Personal Yurt Gear

    • Cooler
    • Food and beverages
    • Medium/Large sized pack
    • Sleeping bag (0-20 degree)
    • Headlamp w/ spare batteries
    • Toiletries
    • Warm clothing (long underwear, ski pants/jacket, ski socks, gloves, hat, neck gaitor)
    • Casual comfy clothing
    • Water bottle
    • Extra sleeping pad if you would like (the mattress pads are firm, so bring your comfy sleeping pad if you like a softer bed)
    • Blanket

     

    Misc. Gear

    • First aid kit & personal medications
    • 2-way radios
    • Pocket knife or multi tool
    • Book/Magazine/Games
    • Map, compass, paper map of your planned backcountry route
    • Cell phone (cell service is extremely limited on the mountain)
    • GPS & charger (optional)
    • Camera & charger (optional)
    • Water bottle
    • Sunglasses
    • Sun screen

     

    Recommended Clothing

    • Hardshell, waterproof jacket
    • Softshell jacket
    • Hard or softshell pants
    • Down or synthetic insulated jacket
    • Synthetic/wool base layers
    • Warm, waterproof gloves or mittens
    • Warm hat
    • Comfortable change of clothes for lounging
  • What equipment is in the winter yurts?

    The Gunsight Yurt is equipped to sleep up to 5 people at a time (two bunks, one with a double on bottom). The Hoffer Yurt is equipped to sleep up to 6-8 people at a time (three bunks, two with doubles on the bottom). Each yurt will include the following:

    • Bunk beds
    • Vinyl sleeping pads
    • Outside Propane BBQ
    • Two burner propane cook stove, propane, cooking supplies, mugs, plates, utensils, cast iron skillet
    • Propane & Solar/Battery Operated Lanterns for light, flashlight
    • Cooler
    • Stock pots for melting snow for drinking water
    • Campground outhouse w/toilet paper
    • Paper and cleaning supplies (Toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, dish towels, dish and hand soap, sponges, rubber gloves, stainless scrubber for cast iron, etc.)
    • 3 Pit Dish Washing System
    • Woodstove, leather gloves, firewood, kindling, kerosene woodchips, shovel
    • Table and folding chairs
    • Fire Extinguisher, first aid kit, basic repair kit, maps of the area
    • Plastic bins for storage
    • Water cans
    • YURT PARKING MAP

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