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The History of High Camp Hut: During the early mining days the High Camp property was used as a logging camp. After mining slowed down, hunters and summer campers continued to enjoy this beautiful place. In 1985, Dave and Sherry Farny purchased the 320 acres surrounded by National Forest, with the idea of enriching their guests’ experience during their stay at the Skyline Guest Ranch. The guests spent Friday nights at this beautiful spot and affectionately named it High Camp. In 2000, Dave and Sherry, along with lots of help from friends, constructed a large two-story cabin from spruce trees on the property. In 2003, they gave the subdivision rights to Nature Conservancy, thus protecting this spot from additional development. The closest neighbor is at least 7 miles away and over the mountain! Cindy Farny bought High Camp from her parents in 2005 and has added a few more creature comforts. The cabin sleeps 14 easily; there is a wood-fired sauna, the kitchen is well equipped and easy to use. A solar panel provides lights, the beds are comfortable and the composting toilet clean and odorless. Cindy has taken care of the details so you will feel comfortable in this remote and magical place.
Elevation: 11,043 feet, close to heaven!
GPS Location: N37'46'455 and W107'54'572
Hut configuration: First Floor: Large lodge-style room with comfortable furniture, wood stove, kitchen, 3 single beds, decks on the north and south sides, entrance room, and wood fired sauna
Second Floor: 4 bedrooms and small deck on north side, Queen and single bed on north side, Queen and single bed on north side, Double and single bed on south side, Double and single bed on south side
Third Floor: A loft that can easily sleep 3 people
Heat: Pot Belly Stove
Cooking: Propane stove and oven, gas grill on deck. Completely equipped 
kitchen with silverware and mugs, pots and pans, and paper plates and bowls.
Water: A spring piped to the building in the summer and snow melt in the winter for doing dishes and washing. We haul drinking water from Telluride.
Toilet: A composting toilet next to the hut.
Power: Solar lights in the main room
Special Features: Wood-fired sauna with plunge pool/snow. Very large and comfortable living area. Private bedrooms. Books to read, and large windows to gaze at the view. Lovely candle chandeliers. Huge decks on the south and north sides. Subdivision rights have been given to Nature Conservancy and the closest neighbor is a long ways away!
Additional Services: For an extra $150.00 each way, Cindy will haul your gear to the High Camp Hut. Sheets will cost $25.00 per set and you will need to make your bed. Catering provided by prearranged, special request.