The Jon Wilson Yurt is an excellent destination for novice backcountry skiers due to its short approach along a wide and regularly groomed trail with minimal avalanche concern. The yurt has great views of Lake San Cristobal and the Lake Fork valley, Sunshine Peak and the other alpine peaks across the valley.
The Jon Wilson Yurt is a short 1.25 miles from State Highway 149 south of Lake City. It provides an excellent destination for novice back country skiers or snowshoers in the winter or a variety of summer campers. This will make an easy hike from the highway for folks without four wheel drive. 4X4\'s, ATVs etc have a parking area 200 yards of the yurt. A foot path leads from the road to the yurt. There is no motorized access to the yurt.
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