Located nextdoor to the Seipel Hut, the Polar Star Inn is a tall-standing structure with a big deck that looks west over the Colorado Plateau. With a capacity of 19 and additional overflow at Seipel Hut, the Polar Star Inn serves as a great option for larger touring groups.
Polar Star Inn is a privately owned backcountry lodge, booked by 10th Mountain. Polar Star Inn is a tall-standing structure with a big deck that looks west over the Colorado Plateau: a sunset watcher's paradise. There are six private bedrooms and running water (summer & winter) that makes kitchen work a snap. The Inn was built in 1987. It is located just below timberline at 11,040' on the west side of New York Mountain, in central Colorado. It offers access to excellent skiing on New York Mountain, which rises just above the hut. Right next door is the Seipel Hut, it is booked separately but often used in conjunction with the Polar Star Inn for larger parties needing additional capacity.
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