About San Juan Hut Systems Telluride
San Juan Hut Systems operates one of Colorado's most unique backcountry adventure networks — a chain of six primitive huts connected by 215 miles of trail between Telluride and Moab, Utah. Established in 1987, the system provides multi-day mountain biking and skiing routes through the San Juan Mountains and canyon country, with overnight stays in fully equipped huts featuring bunks, propane stoves, and cooking supplies. It is the definitive way to experience the remote high country between two of the West's most iconic mountain towns.
For mountain bikers, the Telluride-to-Moab route is a bucket-list adventure spanning 7 days across alpine meadows, aspen forests, slickrock desert, and red rock canyons. In winter, the hut system transforms into a Nordic skiing and splitboarding network through pristine backcountry terrain. San Juan Hut Systems handles all logistics — gear transport, route planning, and hut reservations — so adventurers can focus on the experience rather than the logistics.
The organization has been a pioneer in sustainable backcountry recreation, maintaining trails and huts with minimal environmental impact while supporting the local communities along the route. For Telluride visitors seeking an extended wilderness experience that goes far beyond resort skiing, San Juan Hut Systems offers an unforgettable multi-day adventure through some of Colorado's most stunning landscapes.
