BACKCOUNTRY EXPLORATION PROGRAM

First aid class at Harry Gates hut.

To encourage use of the hut system by non-profit educational groups, the Backcountry Exploration Program has recently been developed. The goal of the program is to promote a better understanding and appreciation of the natural mountain environment, while developing individual self-reliance among hut users. To accomplish this, BEP assists non-profits financially, and offers guidance in the planning and facilitation of educational hut trips. Schools, churches, youth organizations, and senior citizen groups are just a few of the organizations that can participate. Read the following information to determine if a hut trip would be a fun, rewarding, and productive experience for your group. Next, complete and return the Discovery Questionnaire.

10th Mountain is also pleased to offer the Alpine Resource Center at the Sangree M. Froelicher Hut for non-profit educational groups. The Alpine Resource Center is a unique 600 square foot area with its own heat stove, additional sleeping for 10, and a comfortable reading, study, and seminar area on the lower level of the hut. The Center will provide non-profit groups a unique educational setting. There are over 300 books and various other educational resources provided, encouraging the exploration of topics including mountain ecology, mining history, astronomy, land stewardship, and history of the 10th Mountain troops. For more information on the Resource Center and our BEP Program call us at 970-925-5775.

Introductory Letter
Reservation Policies
Orientations & Work Projects
Leadership Guidelines
Ideas for Education
Leave No Trace Principles

Trip Leaders Questionnaire, download as PDF (requires Acrobat Reader)
Total BEP packet of all documents above, download as PDF (requires Acrobat Reader)