High Country Skiing in Colorado

by Jason Hatfield

United States

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McNamara Hut high in the backcountry of Aspen under a blanket of stars and new snow. Reaching this cabin required a day of ski-touring from town along snow covered roads and trail.
McNamara Hut high in the backcountry of Aspen under a blanket of stars and new snow. Reaching this cabin required a day of ski-touring from town along snow covered roads and trail.
Skinning up a backcountry glade near McNamara Hut. Fresh snow made upward progress slow but the reward was endless runs of deep powder.
Skinning up a backcountry glade near McNamara Hut. Fresh snow made upward progress slow but the reward was endless runs of deep powder.
Sitting around the wood stove after a day of skiing at McNamara Hut. The common rooms of these public huts often serve as a place for groups to share adventures of the day and get to know one another.
Sitting around the wood stove after a day of skiing at McNamara Hut. The common rooms of these public huts often serve as a place for groups to share adventures of the day and get to know one another.
Finding turns through the glades outside McNamara Hut. Deep powder often fills the surrounding peaks but each season brings different conditions and snow.
Finding turns through the glades outside McNamara Hut. Deep powder often fills the surrounding peaks but each season brings different conditions and snow.
After a long day of skiing, simple meals like grilled cheese and steak help satisfy and refuel.
After a long day of skiing, simple meals like grilled cheese and steak help satisfy and refuel.