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Uncle Bud's Hut
CO- …Central Rockies
- Leadville
- Uncle Bud's Hut
Overview
Uncle Bud's Hut, owned by 10th Mountain has amazing views from the south window-wall that include a panorama of 14,421-foot Mount Massive and the bare pate of Bald Eagle Mountain.
The hut was built as a memorial to 10th Mountain Division veteran Bud Winter (1925-1945), who was killed in action in Italy during World War II, and was one of 33 soldiers who completed the legendary "trooper traverse" winter ski crossing from Leadville to Aspen in February of 1944. Funds for the hut were given by Bud's brother, Dr. Fred Winter. His sister Laura contributed the proceeds from her poetry book Laura's Lines.
Layout and Capacity
Upstairs: 2 private bedrooms, 1 with 6 beds, 1 with 4 beds, and a communal sleeping area with 1 double bed and 4 single beds. Capacity 16.
Nearby Skiing
There are great opportunities for all kinds of weather and conditions, right from the hut. For a big mountain climb (in good weather), tackle Galena Mountain Climb. Saint Kevin's Gulch has several lines that are generally well-protected and below treeline. And the many slopes off Point 12,313 combine an amazing summit with near-perfect ski slopes. For a mellow tour, snowshoe, or nordic ski, the Colorado Trail is nearby and can be followed for hundreds of miles!
Official Site and Reservations
Ski Lines in Uncle Bud's Hut - 6
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Difficult
Uncle Bud's Bowl: NE Aspect
0.3 mi 0.5 km • -416 ft Descent • -126.88 m Descent
Leadvil…, CO
Difficult
Point 12,313 South
0.5 mi 0.8 km • -719 ft Descent • -219.02 m Descent
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Warthog Gulch Descent
0.6 mi 0.9 km • -680 ft Descent • -207.27 m Descent
Leadvil…, CO
Intermediate
Saint Kevin's Gulch South
0.3 mi 0.4 km • -293 ft Descent • -89.41 m Descent
Leadvil…, CO
Uncle Bud's Hut Skiing
- 3 Miles 4 Kilometers of Descents
- 6 ski lines
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Intermediate Trails
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Difficult Trails
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Ascents in Uncle Bud's Hut - 3
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#1Uncle Bud's to Point 12,313
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#2Uncle Buds Hut: Ascent to NE Hill Top
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#3Return from Warthog Gulch
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