Rendezvous Huts

If you ski Nordic style -- whether you’re an intermediate or an expert -- you owe yourself at least one trip to the Rendezvous Huts. This is a semi-backcountry experience, and even though it is a groomed trail, snow and weather conditions can change rapidly; you should be able to ski in all conditions.

Our huts are simple and cozy frame buildings that sleep up to 10 people. Each is equipped with a full Kitchen (propane cook stove/oven, coffee percolator (BYO coffee filter, lighters, matches, pots, pans, sufficient utensils), a wood stove heater and fuel, sleeping pads, propane lights, a shovel at each hut, and a sanitary outhouse). In general, the main floor has a 48” double bunk bed and a single sitting/sleeping shelf by the fire. Upstairs is additional sleeping for 5 to 6 persons. Each hut varies slightly. All huts have 5 double mattresses and can accommodate up to 10 people; it just depends on how cozy you want to be with those friends of yours. Typically, groups max out at 8 folks.

Firewood is stockpiled at the huts. Water (7 gallons) and trash removal are handled with freight hauls. Those who choose not to have freight haul may need to boil water. 7 gallons of water are provided in the spring, summer, and fall as well.

You may ski from one hut to another along the hut-and-trail system, or travel loops on interconnecting trails. There is a TRAIL PASS FEE for every day that you ski the trail system. Passes are sold at several different establishments in downtown Winthrop and around the Valley.

Dogs are welcome only at the Heifer, Rendezvous, and Grizzly huts. For details on dog-friendly ski trails in the Rendezvous area, please see the Methow Trails website.

IMPORTANT:

Beginning the winter 2024-25 season, a 20% non-refundable deposit will be charged within 24 hours of the reservation.

Freight Haul Drop-Off: Gear must be ready to go by 10 am at the Cub Creek Trailhead. You can take off skiing to the hut after that

Hut Check-out: 11 am. Gear must be packed and ready for a freight haul-out from the hut by 10:30.

If you need other arrangements, please text Ben @ (509) 429-3644. Phone calls may not be answered as we are often out of service.

Late hauls, pre-arranged or otherwise, incur a $45 charge to cover additional staff time and gas. If you arrive after 10 am for your gear haul, we will automatically charge a late fee.

The trailhead at Cub Creek has changed. It is smaller, and we’re encouraging guests to carpool. (Same goes for the Gunn Ranch Trailhead.)