WHAT TO BRING
Trip Planning
Wolf Creek Backcountry provides unique backcountry lodging in our Pass Creek Yurt. Nestled at the foot of the Continental Divide, the area delivers miles of hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and snowshoeing right out the door. Everything is in place for your comfy wilderness stay, including colorful Croc hut shoes. Solar lights illuminate evening games, laughs, reading, and storytelling. Private, for your group only – the peace, serenity, and beauty soothes your soul.
Check out our seasonal planning lists below.
Packing Lists
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What to Bring
- Lightweight sleeping bag, or sheets & blanket
- Favorite pillow case, earplugs
- Clothing in layers
- Food, libation
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Bikes and hiking boots
- A Good Read
- Camera
- Good friends and family
- Well-behaved dogs
- 7.5’ Topo maps: Elwood Pass, Wolf Creek Pass
What to Leave at Home
- Hair dryers, curling irons, coffee pots and other plug-ins
- “9-to-5” stress
What’s There
- Bunk beds with pillows accommodate up to 6 people
- Two comfy dog beds
- Bathroom: Lovely, clean outhouse with a view adjacent to Yurt, toilet paper, hand sanitizer
Food
- 48 qt cooler & metal rodent-proof box
- Repackage food at home to limit garbage & weight
- Plan simple meals (see FAQS)
Water
Water from nearby creek. Purified with Katadyn water filter (provided)
Waste Water
Collect waste water in the labeled bucket, dispose of in outhouse.
Indoor Fun
Games, puzzles, decks of cards, books
Wood Stove
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What to Bring
- Warm sleeping bag
- Favorite pillow case, earplugs
- Clothing in layers
- Food, libation
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Skis, snowshoes, splitboards
- Avalanche safety gear: beacon, probe, shovel
- Pee bottle (for those midnight ‘nature’ breaks)
- A Good Read
- Camera
- Good friends and family
- 7.5’ Topo maps: Elwood Pass, Wolf Creek Pass
What to Leave at Home
- Hair dryers, curling irons, coffee pots and other plug-ins
- Pets (melted yellow snow for drinking water is undesirable)
- Daily stresses
What’s There
- Bunk beds with pillows accommodate up to 6 people
- Croc hut shoes
- Bathroom: Lovely, clean outhouse with a view adjacent to Yurt, toilet paper, hand sanitizer
Wood Stove
Matches, newspaper, pre-split firewood; and kindling (split by preceding group, thank you)
Firewood access through floor trap doorFood
- Repackage food at home to limit garbage and pack weight
- Plan simple meals (see FAQS)
Water
Snow melt for water
Pets
Dogs are NOT ALLOWED at the Pass Creek Yurt in winter.
Winter Safety
Winter backcountry travel is a hazardous activity. Be realistic. Do not overestimate your or other’s abilities. Remember your group is only as strong as its weakest member.
All group members should have an avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe – and know how to use them.
Group gear should include a first aid kit, map and compass, and an equipment repair kit.
Provided Materials & Services
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- A three-burner propane cook stove and propane
- Cooking pots, pans, skillets, griddle, colander
- Plates, bowls, mugs, cups, silverware, knives, sharpener, serving utensils
- Silverware, #6 coffee cone, cheese grater, corkscrew, bottle opener, can opener, cutting boards, hot mitts
- Salt & pepper
- Matches
- A three-burner propane cook stove and propane
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Use the shovels to keep the yurt and outhouse decks clear of snow. Use the brooms and dustpans to keep the Yurt clean.
Sponges, dishsoap, bleach, rubber gloves, dishwashing dishpails, drying rack, tea towels
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Solar-powered lights
NO OUTLETS
Bring a power pack or small solar panel to charge your electronics.
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Garbage bags provided.
Please pack out all of your garbage.
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Games, puzzles, decks of cards, and books are available in the Yurt.
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-No first aid supplies at the Pass Creek Yurt.
– Only minimal repair items/tools.
-Cell coverage is spotty and inconsisent at the Yurt.
-The Pass Creek Yurt is at 10,250′. When coming from a lower elevation, consider arriving several days early to acclimatize. -
In the event of an emergency, call 911 or contact the Mineral County Sheriff (719) 658-2600.
Leave an itinerary with someone (not Wolf Creek Backcountry) who can notify authorities should your group be overdue. Cell phone reception in the area of the Pass Creek Yurt is weak for Verizon and AT&T. No service for T-Mobile.