The OPUS Hut is as close to a full-service European hut experience as you'll get in the U.S. Located at treeline, visitors can find low-angle glades below and open, high-alpine objectives above.
Located between the towns of Telluride and Silverton, on top of Ophir Pass, the OPUS offers access to some the best backcountry skiing in the U.S. Perched at treeline on sunny south facing slopes, ski terrain of all aspects and ability levels and 13,000 ft. peaks surround the OPUS.
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Hut Tripper aims to be the go-to hub for backcountry hut exploration, crowd-sourced beta, and trip planning resources geared toward winter backcountry travelers. We're backcountry enthusiasts, ourselves, combining our love for alpine skiing, the wilderness, and adventure.
We exist to empower new & existing backcountry travelers to explore the mountains in a responsible and informed way, consolidating winter backcountry accommodations as far east as the Rockies and detailing each with an ever-evolving list of hut details and beta.
