Explore incredible and limitless skiing on a guided hut trip to Frog Lake.
You’ll have all the fun of a multi-day backcountry adventure, with added comforts that will make for an unforgettable experience. Cook meals with your crew and socialize around the fireplace in the communal lodge after crushing beautiful lines all day with our ski guides.
Have your own reservation and want to hire a guide? Head to our Private Frog Lake Huts page for details!
THE HUTS
The backcountry huts that the Truckee Donner Land Trust has built at Frog Lake are a step up from most other huts in the west, with great amenities and a warm, homey feel.
Amenities will include: Hot and cold running water, flush toilets, propane heat to keep you warm in your hut, lights, outlets for charging phones, a racks for drying all of your gear. The commercial-grade kitchen will be equipped with everything that you might need- pots, pans, a dutch oven, a 6 burner stove with a griddle and large ovens. Plates, cups, bowls, and utensils will also be provided, so you can leave your camp setup at home.
The nearly 100 year old Eschenbach Stone House, where the kitchen is located, has been renovated as a lively gathering spot for guests to meet and socialize. There will be a hutmaster on site to welcome you.
THE TERRAIN
Situated on the east side of Castle Peak, Frog lake sits in a glacial cirque that has formed a beautiful hanging valley with the 1,000 foot tall Frog Lake Cliffs perched at it’s head.
You can ski all day on anything from the steep Frog Lake chutes to wide open bowls, and beautiful couloirs to epic tree skiing. There are awesome lines on all aspects, and with multiple days to explore and base out of Frog Lake’s new huts, you’re bound to find tons of great turns.
Our guides know where to find the best snow on any given day, and will make sure to put you in the right place at the right time!
ACCESS AND THE TRUCKEE-DONNER LAND TRUST
In June of 2020, our friends at the Truckee-Donner Land Trust secured nearly 3,000 acres of land, including Frog Lake, Red Mountain and Carpenter Ridge. It had been privately owned for nearly a century, and is now protected and opened up for responsible public use.
This acquisition, in combination with other lands that they have secured, will protect upland water sources and provide connected habitat for threatened and endangered species, as well as incredible terrain for us to go shred! The folks at Truckee-Donner Land Trust are true stewards of the land, and we believe in what they do.
Learn more about TDLT’s Frog Lake, Red Mountain, and Carpenter Ridge project here.
Frog Lake Ski Hut Tour
Come ski incredible and seldom accessed terrain with us on this epic 3-day, 2-night backcountry trip based at Frog Lake. You’ll stay at brand new ski huts with next-level amenities and awesome views. This trip is an open-enrollment group of up to 4 skiers and riders, but private groups are available while hut reservations last!
Private Frog Lake Hut Tour
In a private trip, the days are customizable to the fitness and technical ability of your group. Which means your team can go play as much as your want in the mountains and make the most of your time out at Frog Lakes. 3 days and 2 nights is plenty of time to get in fresh turns in some of the more remote and beautiful terrain that North Lake Tahoe has to offer.
AIARE 1 – Hut Based Avalanche Course
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to complete your AIARE I Avalanche course in this fully immersive, 3-day, 2-night backcountry experience. The Frog Lake area provides epic terrain and beautiful views, with the added bonus of top notch huts with tons of amenities. This is an amazing chance to hone your avalanche skills while enjoying the luxuries of the Frog Lake Huts.
