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New Unique, Off-Grid, Group Lodging Experience in the Wild Backcountry of Cameron Pass, CO

The Colorado Rockies are home to a variety of backcountry huts that access some of the state’s most pristine terrain. The Seven Utes Yurt is Colorado Mountain School’s newest adventure basecamp, mountain lodge, and outdoor education center. Related: 6 of Colorado’s Best Backcountry Huts for the Advanced Adventurer The yurt is located on Cameron Pass in Northern Colorado and was built […]

SnowBrains | February 8, 2023

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Sean Busby: Pro Snowboarder Living In Yurt, Living With Diabetes

Meet Sean Busby, snowboarder since 12 years old who competed since 14. And he also lives with type 1 diabetes. “I started snowboarding when I was 12 years old. Growing up in Southern California, beach sports should have been my thing. But for some reason, I was attracted to the mountains. A friend introduced me to the sport and I […]

Claire Weiss | December 17, 2016

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Bell Lake Yurt, Montana = -22ºF & Deep Blower Pow | Trip Report & Photo Tour

What makes a trip? A turn? A run? A day? A storm? Maybe the terrain, the snow, the company, the travel, new places, or new friends. Maybe the journey, maybe the destination. Many of us invest a lot for what sometimes seems like little or no reward. Sometimes the investment pays off big, but sometimes it doesn’t. Sometimes it’s tough […]