Polar Star Inn
Backcountry Hut10th Mountain Division

Polar Star Inn

Colorado

Polar Star Inn is a backcountry hut in 10th Mountain Division, the United States. Operated by 10th Mountain Division. It accommodates up to 19 guests and self-catering kitchen available. Access: 6.2 miles / 10.0 km.

Hut Specifications

TypeBackcountry Hut
System / Operator10th Mountain Division
Capacity19 guests
SeasonWinter
KitchenSelf-catering kitchen available
Dogs AllowedNo

Getting There

Distance

6.2 miles / 10.0 km

Elevation Gain

2075 feet / 632m

Access Methods

Ski, Snowshoe

About Polar Star Inn

Polar Star Inn is a privately owned backcountry lodge, booked by 10th Mountain. Polar Star Inn is a tall-standing structure with a big deck that looks west over the Colorado Plateau: a sunset watcher's paradise. There are six private bedrooms and running water (summer & winter) that makes kitchen work a snap. The Inn was built in 1987. It is located just below timberline at 11,040' on the west side of New York Mountain, in central Colorado. It offers access to excellent skiing on New York Mountain, which rises just above the hut. Right next door is the Seipel Hut, it is booked separately but often used in conjunction with the Polar Star Inn for larger parties needing additional capacity.

Location map

Colorado

Activities

Backcountry SkiingSnowshoeing

Photos

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TypeBackcountry Hut
Capacity19 guests
SeasonWinter
System10th Mountain Division
LocationColorado
Location
Colorado
Type
Backcountry Hut
Capacity
19 guests
Activities
Backcountry Skiing, Snowshoeing