In the last lottery (for winter 2026-27) there were 2,488 entries and 85% of members got a trip: 87% of groups and 64% of individual entrants.

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10th Mountain hut lottery 2027: dates and how it works

Q: When is the 10th Mountain hut lottery for 2027?

10th Mountain hasn't posted 2027 dates yet. The lottery usually runs early January to mid-February; in 2026 forms were due February 13.

Q: How many trips can I win?

One entry per member, and each entry can win one trip itinerary. The itinerary can be multi-night, hut-to-hut and for multiple people.

Q: What if I don't get a trip?

Members can book remaining space starting April 1 at 8am MT (regular members up to three trips total for the season). Public booking opens June 1 at 8am MT.

Q: Which huts aren't in the lottery?

The Alfred A. Braun huts and Friends' Hut have separate open booking starting the first business day of May at 8am, with no membership needed. Summit Huts are no longer booked through 10th Mountain.

Short answer: 10th Mountain hasn't posted the 2027 lottery dates yet unverified. Based on past years, expect entries from early January to mid-February 2027 for hut trips in winter 2027-28, with trips assigned in March. [huts.org FAQ]

We'll email you the day huts.org posts the real dates.

Get notified

Expected 2027 timeline unverified

Entries Lottery entry windowEarly January - mid-February 2027 (expected). Last year forms were due Feb 13, 2026.
Jan-Feb
Draw Trip assignmentsMarch 2027 (expected). Last year Mar 2-27.
March
Members Member early bookingApril 1, 2027 8am MT (expected)
Apr 1
Public Public bookingJune 1, 2027 8am MT (expected)
Jun 1

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

Last lottery (2026) dates and results

Forms due	Feb 13, 2026 (midnight)
Assignments	Mar 2-27, 2026
Member booking	Apr 1, 2026, 8am MT
Public booking	Jun 1, 2026, 8am MT
Entries	2,488 (72% in groups)
Got a trip	85% of members · 87% of groups · 64% of solo entries
Sources	[1] [2] [3]

How the lottery works

Be a member. Membership is required; you can buy or renew it while entering.
Enter once. One entry per member. List as many trip options as you want, in order of preference.
Random draw. Entries are shuffled by a certified random number generator. Staff then go through them in order and book the first option on your list that's still open.
Get charged or get a "sorry". If a trip is booked, your card is charged and you get a confirmation email. Regular cancellation rules apply, so only list trips you can actually do.
Groups use the best number. In a group entry, the member with the lowest draw number gets the group's form processed. Everyone's list must match exactly.

From the huts.org lottery FAQ and instructions. [FAQ] [instructions]

Tips from 10th Mountain

Weekends and holidays from mid-January to mid-March go first. Add weekdays as backups.
Sunday-Tuesday trips (Sunday and Monday nights) get you some weekend and much better odds.
Huts closest to Denver and the Front Range are the most popular. Roaring Fork Valley huts are less so.
Asking for a few spaces instead of the whole hut helps a lot.
Make sure your card won't expire before the end of March.

[huts.org FAQ] [huts.org]

Braun huts and Grand Huts

Alfred A. Braun & Friends' Huts

Barnard, Goodwin-Greene, Lindley, Markley, Opa Taylor and Tagert huts, plus Friends' Hut, book outside the member lottery: on the first business day of May at 8am MT, open to members and non-members, online or at 970-925-5775. They're whole-hut bookings and you can book more than one trip. [huts.org] [huts.org]

Last opening: Fri May 1, 2026, for the 2026-27 season (Nov 25, 2026 to May 31, 2027). [huts.org]
Next opening: expected Mon May 3, 2027 (the first business day of May). Not announced yet.
Avalanche policy: these huts sit in known avalanche terrain. You can cancel on the trip day (or the next business day) if the danger is higher than your group is comfortable with, for a full hut credit. No refunds. [huts.org rates]
Rates: huts.org still shows last winter's (2025-26) Braun rates, $320 to $480 per hut per night (Friends' Hut $280). 2026-27 rates for these huts aren't posted. [huts.org rates]
Green Wilson Hut (new): reservations open on a date not announced yet. [huts.org]

10th Mountain calls these trips a serious backcountry endeavor. If your group lacks the gear and experience, pick another hut. [huts.org]

Grand Huts: Broome Hut

Broome Hut sleeps 16 and costs $50 per person for winter 2026-27 ($25 for kids 12 and under). It's booked through 10th Mountain's online system or reservation line. [Grand Huts] [huts.org rates]

10th Mountain rates

Huts owned by 10th Mountain are $40 per person per night for winter 2026-27, before tax, with kids 12 and under half off. Full payment is due when you book, including lottery trips. [huts.org rates]

Before you go

Avalanche kit

Every person in the group carries a beacon, shovel and probe, and knows how to use them. Skins get you up; a satellite communicator or personal locator beacon (PLB) gets a message out where phones don't work.

Beacon (avalanche transceiver): REI
Shovel: REI
Probe: REI
Climbing skins: REI
Satellite communicator or PLB

Plain store links: we don't earn anything from these. Gear is no substitute for an avalanche course and today's forecast.

Avalanche safety

Most hut approaches cross or sit near avalanche terrain. Before you go, read the forecast at avalanche.org and CAIC, carry a beacon, shovel and probe, and have at least one person trained in companion rescue. If you can't judge the terrain, hire a guide or pick an easier hut.

Colorado: carry a CORSAR card

A Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue (CORSAR) card is $5 for 1 year or $20 for 5 years from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The money reimburses county sheriffs and search-and-rescue teams for mission costs, and when a rescued person holds a card the county's reimbursement is processed right away. It is not insurance and doesn't pay for medical transport. Call 911 in an emergency either way. [CPW]

Rescue and evacuation coverage

Skier Stash partners with Global Rescue. A Global Rescue medical membership includes 24/7 advice from medical professionals, field rescue from the point of illness or injury, and medical evacuation to the hospital of your choice. Read the membership terms before a hut trip. See Global Rescue memberships (referral link)

What to wear on a hut trip

Clothing is not a substitute for avalanche training or a beacon, shovel and probe. Check what you already own first. A typical layering system is a breathable base layer, an adjustable midlayer, warm insulation for stops and camp, and a suitable shell.

If you need a layer, browse Patagonia base layers and Web Specials for previous-season insulation and shells. Men's snow and women's snow outerwear are also on the sale tracker.

Affiliate link: we may earn a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. Affiliate disclosure We don't earn a commission from the avalanche-kit store links above.

Where to stay the night before: Leadville

Leadville is central to many 10th Mountain trailheads; Vail and Aspen work for others. Map priced for Jan 8-10; change the dates in the map.

Affiliate disclosure: this lodging map is from Stay22. If you book through it, Skier Stash may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. How we make money

We'll send one email when the 2027 lottery dates post, and another before forms are due. Get notified

FAQ

When is the 10th Mountain hut lottery for 2027?

huts.org hasn't posted 2027 dates yet unverified. The usual window is early January to mid-February. In 2026, forms were due Feb 13. [huts.org FAQ] [huts.org]

Do I need to be a member to enter?

Yes. You need a current 10th Mountain Division Hut Association membership, and you can buy or renew it while you enter. [huts.org FAQ]

What are my odds?

Last cycle: 2,488 entries and 85% of members got a trip. Groups did better (87% of groups) than individual entries (64%). [huts.org recap]

How many trips can I win?

One entry per member and one trip itinerary per entry. That itinerary can be several nights, several huts and several people. [huts.org FAQ]

What if I don't get a trip?

Members can book from what's left starting April 1 at 8am MT (regular members up to 3 trips total). The public can book from June 1 at 8am MT. [huts.org recap]

Which huts aren't in the lottery?

The Braun huts and Friends' Hut book separately (open booking on the first business day of May at 8am, no membership needed). Summit Huts are no longer booked through 10th Mountain. [huts.org FAQ] [huts.org]