Located near timberline, the Jackal Hut resides in an area used by 10th Mountain troops during their training in the 1940s. Jackal Hut's location provides ample skiing nearby and views of several 14ers.
Located near timberline in an area used by 10th Mountain troops during their war training in the 1940s, Jackal Hut has good nearby skiing and terrific views of several stunning 14,000-foot peaks. The hut was built with money donated by Jack Schuss and Al Zesiger, two strong supporters of 10th Mountain (the name is an eponymous combo of Jack-Al).
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