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Yurt Basics
The James Peak Yurt is located several miles north of Black Hawk, Colorado at 10,600 feet. The distance to the hut from the trailhead is about 2 miles. The yurt sleeps 6 people on comfortable, new, bunks. It is located near the new James Peak Wilderness area with spectacular views of James Peak (See Photo Gallery).

The yurt provides excellent shelter in both summer and winter. It is equipped with a woodburning stove, firewood, a propane cooking stove, all necessary cooking equipment (pots, pans, silverware, plates, etc.), outhouse, basic furniture, and lights for the evening.

In the winter, you will melt snow for water, and in the summer, there is a spring. It is recommended that you boil or purify all drinking water for your safety.

More detailed information is contained in the Group Leader's Form.

Pets
Pets of any kind are not allowed. Because you are boiling snow for water, animals present a serious health hazard if they are allowed near the yurt. In addition to this concern, there are concerns with animal waste and the harrassment of wildlife.

Getting to the Yurt
The time it takes to get to the yurt could vary significantly from party to party depending on weather, skill, and physical ability. It is important to leave yourself plenty of time to get there safely. Remember, you will be carrying a full pack, so it may take you longer to get there than you think.

While the trail has some markers, it is important that you carry a map and compass and know how to use them. A GPS is also an extremely helpful tool. Please see Getting There for more specific information on maps. It is recommended that EACH member of your group should have a copy of the map in case you get separated.

Making a Reservation
When you reserve the hut, you reserve the entire hut. The rates are $120/night for weekends and holidays, and $100/night for weeknights. It is recommended that you reserve the yurt for more than one night to truly enjoy a relaxing backcountry experience. See Rates & Availability for more information.

There are no refunds for the yurt. You may make a change or cancellation with 30-days advance notice. If you need to cancel your reservation, and you are doing so more than 30 days in advance, you will receive an 80% credit toward a future yurt reservation. Credits must be taken within one year of your original booking or they will expire. Cancellations made less than 30 days prior to your reservation will result in forgeiture of your payment.

Responsibilities
If you are the group leader, you are responsible for the following:

• sending in the payment
• sending in the Group Leader Form
• sending in signed waiver forms for each member of your party
• providing each member of your party with basic information including:
  • information contained in the Group Leader Form
  • a waiver for their signature
  • a What to Bring list
  • copy of the map provided to you

If you are not the group leader, but a member of a group going to the James Peak Yurt, you should

• sign a waiver and make sure that it is returned either directly by you or by your group leader
• read the information contained in the Group Leader Form
• familiarize yourself with the map. For more map information, see Getting There

What to bring
A comprehensive list of what you should bring along is included here: What to Bring

If you have any more questions regarding the yurt that are not already answered, please see Contact Us for contact information.

Forms mentioned above include:

What to Bring
Waiver
Group Leader Information

Please note that you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to access some of the forms mentioned above. For your free download of Acrobat Reader, please go here.

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