Guided & Catered Hut Trips

Simply put, a fully guided hut trip to the Williams Peak yurts is as good as it gets.

The terrain at the Williams Peak Hut is recognized as some of the best in the country. Now imagine backcountry skiing from the hut with a professional guide intimately familiar with all the hidden nooks and crannies. After an incredible day of skiing powder glades, high alpine tours, or heart-stopping couloirs, it’s time to kick back at the hut, enjoy a glass of wine, and savor a delicious dinner. In the morning, eat a hearty breakfast then you’re out the door to do it all over again!

Leave the hard work to us. We’ll haul the food in for you, and with sleeping bags already stocked at the hut, you’ll have the luxury of carrying a light pack into the hut. Once at the hut, everything is taken care of and all you have do is ski, smile, and sleep!

The terrain surrounding the hut will keep everyone entertained, whether you’re a hardened steep skiing junkie, or you’re content skiing open powder shots beneath the rugged Sawtooth summits.

The Williams Peak Hut is incredibly popular and books fast. Please take a look at our Availability Calendar – any open dates or “Available for Guided Hut Skiing” blocks can be reserved.

Available Dates:

January 20-23, 2025
January 23-26, 2026
February 12-16, 2026
March 8-11, 2026
March 20-22, 2026

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Details

Difficulty: No backcountry experience necessary; intermediate to advanced downhill ski ability and good fitness required. It’s a 5 mile ski into the hut with a vertical gain of 1600 feet. The route follows a summer hiking trail. Once at the hut, there are ski slopes right out the door!

Duration: Recommended minimum of 3 days

Meeting Time: Generally 9am

Meeting Location: Sawtooth Mountain Guides Headquarters in Stanley

What We Provide:

Highly-trained professional ski guide. AMGA-trained and/or Professional Members of the American Avalanche Association
Avalanche rescue equipment (avalanche beacon, shovel, probe)
Comfortable, warm and cozy accommodations at the Williams Peak Hut
Sleeping bags and pads are stocked at hut
Sleeping bag liner
Delicious, hearty meals
Groups of 3 or more include a cook/hut assistant
Portering of food to hut

What You Need:

Alpine touring ski equipment (can be rented at Backwoods in Ketchum, or at McU’s in Boise) or splitboard setup (can be rented at the Board Bin in Ketchum).
Adult beverages if desired. Additional porters can be arranged if necessary
Suitable backpack and outdoor ski clothing
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Rates

Ratio: 4:1

Rates:

1-3 people	Call for prices
4-6 people	$650/person/day
7-8 people	$550/person/day

TRIP ADVISOR Reviews for this trip

John K

So I'm the 80-year old (actually 79) cancer patient referred to by RxnJxn. And the patience, help, and consideration shown to me by the SMG guys and gals were extraordinary. During the 5-mile skin in, I thought I wouldn't make it, but the guides took my pack and hauled it for me; on the way out, they shared the stuff in my pack to lighten my load. The skiing was great (acres of untracked), but the comraderie and care was truly outstanding. Food was really good, too.

RxnJxn

Our trip to Williams Peak Hut looks rough on paper: 80 year old cancer patient with his two portly sons, one of whom had never used climbing skins, and the boys packed in enough cheap wine to compress vertebrae and eliminate brain cells. If not for the courage of a fearless crew, and support from all over the SMG organization, we would have turned back 1/3 of the way to the yurt. For sure, when I broke a binding beyond repair in the last 1/4 mile of the skin in, I started planning my walk out the next day.

But Everett and Jaime patched me up and turned a disaster into an awesome ski trip by literally carrying it on their shoulders. Everett skied out my old busted stuff and loaned me his supercharged skis and boots...so far beyond the call of duty. Both of these guides are seasoned pros, I can only hope we added some laughs to the stories they tell around a fire later on.

I was wrecked at the end of the skin in and at the end of each ski day. Fortunately, yurtmeister Lara kept the fire warm and a plentiful table of fresh, delicious nutrition back at the hut. She's one of the most joyful people I've met, and I doubt I'd have regained my salubrity without her hearty salads.

I went from "never again" to getting replacement bindings that will get me up there next year... probly carrying a bit less wine... or maybe just in better shape.

PS TripAdvisor is pretty limited in "what sort of visit was this" options. "Friends " only partly describes this trip.

DAN923

These guys are the real deal. We stayed at two different yurts and they coordinated everything expertly. Felt like these guys new this terrain like the back of their hand. Terrain is unbelievable. Guides are fun to hang out with. Might have to just come here every year. Can't say enough good things about these guys. Guides Matt and Skylar were awesome.

Seth W

SMG put together an incredible spring trip for us. The guiding, instruction, and food were top notch! I'd go back again tomorrow if I could!

P H

Yet another fabulous trip under the guidance of almighty Chris. We bagged a couple good coolies in knee deep, suculent fresh powder. The Sickle gave itself to us after a very reasonable approach from the hut. Before that we were oh so fortunate to meet with the son of the maker, JC himself, again in deep powder. The skiing, the food, the sauna, the camaraderie, Kurtis jokes, everything was perfect. The only person missing was Sarah. Next time, the Kitty litter and the Shield, nothing less. Chris, Pete, Kurtis, Kirk, many thanks for another awsome experience in one of the most fabulous mountain range.

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P H