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Winter Yurt at the Glade: Dog-Friendly Backcountry Comfort Among Aspens
A semi-primitive, 20-foot yurt at Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area that sleeps up to eight and provides a wood stove, kitchen gear and winter access options—this guide explains what to bring and how the stay works.
Winter Yurt at the Glade: Dog-Friendly Backcountry Comfort Among Aspens.
Nestled amid evergreens and stands of aspen on the designated "Dog Trails," the Glade 20-foot yurt offers upscale camping for winter trips that blend shelter and self-reliance. The semi-primitive shelter accommodates up to eight guests, includes a wood stove, basic kitchen area and a port-a-potty, and is reached by skiing or snowshoeing in the winter from the Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A yurt set amid evergreens and aspens on the Dog Trails
The Glade yurt sits in a treed glade on designated dog trails, giving winter visitors immediate access to the forested landscape and the freedom to bring canine companions.
Semi-primitive comforts: beds, stove and a kitchen nook
Inside the 20' yurt guests find sleeping surfaces for up to eight (two twin and three double futon sofa beds), a wood stove with firewood for heat, a dining table and a small kitchen area with a three-burner propane stove and basic cookware.
Pack smart: sled limits, water and gear delivery
Winter logistics are part of the stay: a large gear pulk is available to haul supplies to the yurt, gear delivery (fits a 5x3x2-foot sled) is offered for a fee, and drinking water in winter is typically from melted snow unless you bring bottled water.
What the day feels like
What the stay feels like
Expect a winter experience that sits between a backcountry bivy and a cabin: you arrive under your own power (ski or snowshoe), stow gear in a compact space, tend a wood stove and cook on a propane cook stove, and sleep on provided futons and beds while supplying your own sleeping bag and bedding.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this yurt suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your own sleeping bag (0º or colder recommended for winter), bedding, food and any personal items; one gallon of water per person per day is recommended or you can melt snow for drinking water.
In winter reach the yurt by ski or snowshoe; a large gear pulk is provided to help move supplies. Gear delivery is available for a fee (must fit in a 5x3x2-foot sled).
The yurt includes a wood stove with firewood, a dining table and chairs, a kitchen area with some pots, pans and a three-burner propane cook stove, a propane lantern and a port-a-potty.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can I bring my dog to the Glade yurt in winter?
Yes — the Glade yurt is on the operator's Dog Trails and is described as dog friendly for winter stays.
How many people can the yurt accommodate?
The yurt accommodates up to eight guests with two twin and three double futon sofa beds available; guests must supply bedding.
Do I need to bring a sleeping bag?
Yes — guests must provide their own sleeping bag; a 0º or colder rating is highly recommended for winter stays.
Is drinking water provided?
Drinking water in winter typically comes from melting snow; alternatively bring bottled gallons (recommended one gallon per person per day) to get started.
What is provided in the yurt for cooking and light?
The yurt supplies a kitchen area with some cooking supplies and a three-burner propane cook stove, as well as a propane lantern.
Can someone deliver my gear?
Yes — gear delivery is available for a fee; gear must fit in a 5x3x2-foot sled. A large gear pulk is also provided for hauling gear in winter.