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The Yurts of Never Summer Nordic® are remote backcountry shelters. The yurts are circular tent-like canvas and wood structures built high on a wood deck, offering the backcountry enthusiast a secure, secluded private refuge from the elements in the Colorado State Forest State Park. They are available for rent throughtout the year, winter or summer.

The Montgomery Pass Yurts

The Montgomery Pass Yurts are located about halfway up the west side of Montgomery Pass, which opens up a whole new area to explore for intermediate and advanced skiers. Hikers and mountain bikers will also enjoy the access to the Medicine Bow Peaks - just 3 miles to Montgomery Pass from the yurts! The two yurts share a large clearing, but are separated by a stand of trees. Although each yurt is rented individually, it's a great site for larger groups - or a chance to meet new folks!

Lower Montgomery Pass Yurt

This yurt features breathtaking views of the Medicine Bow and the Never Summer mountain ranges from the front deck. Diamond Peak, Nokhu Crags, Mt. Richtoffen and Seven Utes form the backdrop for your skiing, mountain biking or hiking adventure.

Upper Montgomery Pass Yurt

Sunset over the Zirkels with the Medicine Bow mountains at your elbow - what a way to end the day! Clark Peak is so close you can almost touch it, and the North Park Basin stretches out far below you. There is challenging ski terrain in all directions, and the bike ride back down is a fun one!!

Winter Trips at the Montgomery Pass Yurts

Winter Access: 2.8 miles
Winter Trailhead: Jackson County Road 41 - 5 miles from the main park entrance on the right side of CR 41 at the sign for the Bockman Campground Road.
GPS Coordinates Upper Pass Yurt: 40 33'20.29"N; 105 57'00.88"W

GPS Coordinates Lower Pass Yurt: 40 33'18.81"N; 105 57'01.19"W

Elevation: 9,600'
Elevation Gain/Loss: +853'/-193'
Difficulty: Intermediate
Avalanche Danger: None

Winter Trail Use: Ski and snowshoe; The Bockman Road is a groomed snowmobile route.
Use Levels: Upper trail to yurt mainly used by yurt customers; Heavy weekend snowmobile use on the Bockman Road.

Suggested Winter Equipment List

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Summer Trips at the Montgomery Pass Yurts

Summer Access: 4WD Vehicle access or 1.1 mile hike from 2WD access
Summer Trailhead: Jackson County Road 41 - 4.5 miles from the main park entrance on right side of CR 41.
GPS Coordinates Upper Pass Yurt: 40 33'20.29"N; 105 57'00.88"W

GPS Coordinates Lower Pass Yurt: 40 33'18.81"N; 105 57'01.19"W

Elevation: 9,600'
Difficulty: Novice; The 4WD road above the yurts is very steep and difficult.

Summer Trail Use: 4WD Vehicles (high clearance), Hike, Horse, Bike
Trail Use Levels: Heavy weekend use

Suggested Summer Equipment List

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The Montgomery Pass Yurts' Furnishings

Beds	Restroom Facilities
Beds for five (1 double, 3 singles) and 2 extra pads** Pillows **-The huts are very crowded if you have folks on the floor! also-mattresses & pillows are provided, but no other bedding!	Outhouse Toilet paper No running water or electricity!
Kitchen Equipment	Miscellaneous
Propane cookstove Propane light ( IN COOKING AREA ) Propane provided Pots & pans Kitchen utensils Silverware Dishes Paper towels Dishtowels Matches Dishsoap & Dishpans Outside food storage box Table & chairs Charcoal grill	Woodstove Firewood Limited in Summer Maul & ax Variety of games, cards
	Items only provided for winter
	Stock Pot for melting snow Candles (limited!! BRING EXTRA!!)

Area Trails and Attractions

Montgomery Pass: From the yurts it is about 3.5 miles to the top of the ridge. This trail will bring you out on the ridge about a half mile north of the actual Montgomery Pass. In the summer, brave souls with 4WD or mountain bikes can get to within about a quater mile of the ridge (Bicycles are NOT permitted above treeline). Be aware that this road is extremely steep and rutted - experienced riders and drivers only!

In the winter, it is possible to loop over to the next drainage north to get in some turns and then ski down the drainage to reconnect with the Montgomery Pass Road above the yurts. There is significant avalanche danger in this area!

Hut to Hut Trips
Ruby Jewel Yurt: - It is about 3.5 miles over to the Ruby Jewel Yurt via the "Cow Trail". The Cow Trail is a scenic trail that takes off from the Montgomery Pass Trail about a quarter mile above the yurts and follows the 9600' contour line over to the Ruby Jewel Trail just below the Ruby Jewel Yurt. There are two nice meadows close to the Montgomery Pass Trail that make good practice runs for tele turns.

Grass Creek Yurt: - This is a fairly easy 3 mile trip. The connecting trail leaves the Montgomery Trail near the Bockman Campground and runs parallel to the county road over to the North Michigan Reservoir.

Upper Montgomery Pass Area Map

Lower Montgomery Pass Area Map