MARKLEY HUT

While Markley Hut is located in timber, it is surrounded by known avalanche terrain.

The Markley Hut was originally built in 1964 and since has been relocated and completely renovated in 2003.

Hut Elevation: 10,400 feet

Layout and capacity: All Braun huts have propane burners for cooking, photovoltaic lighting, mattresses and pillows, eating and cooking utensils, toilet paper, matches, and cleaning supplies. Hut users melt snow for water. Markley hut is a one-level structure with loft that sleeps a total of 8 (2 doubles, 4 singles - 2 singles can be combined to make a double upstairs). There is a minimum booking number of 4 spaces for reservations at the Markley. NO DOGS!

Hut Location: Markley Hut is located in timber at the foot of Green Mountain, in the Taylor Creek drainage above Ashcroft and north of Aspen, in central Colorado. Warning: The Alfred A. Braun Huts and Friends Hut are located in areas of known avalanche terrain with recurring avalanche cycles. Routes are not marked or maintained.[locator map]

Maps:
Official 10th Mountain, Winter: Richmond Hill [example]
USGS Maps: Aspen and Hayden Peak Quadrangles
USFS Forest Visitor's Map: White River National Forest

Dates Open: Thanksgiving through the end of May.

Owned By: Alfred A. Braun Hut System  Oven: Woodburning   Sauna: No