Stove‑Warm Nights Under Colorado Stars: Sleep Yurt Rentals at Tennessee Pass

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Stove‑Warm Nights Under Colorado Stars: Sleep Yurt Rentals at Tennessee Pass

Handcrafted log beds, a woodstove and a kitchenette in off‑grid yurts 1.3 miles from the Nordic Center and 0.3 miles from the Cookhouse—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan your stay.

Stove‑Warm Nights Under Colorado Stars: Sleep Yurt Rentals at Tennessee Pass.

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Location
Leadville
Operator
Tennessee Pass: Nordic Center, Cookhouse & Sleep Yurts
Category
Lodging
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Nestled on Tennessee Pass near Leadville, the Sleep Yurts offer an off‑grid overnight option with handcrafted log beds, a soapstone woodstove, and a kitchenette; they’re furnished with full linens and down comforters and provide direct access to nearby skiing and hiking trails for a short getaway under Colorado’s stars.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ACCOMMODATION

Handcrafted, fully furnished yurts

Each yurt is outfitted with handcrafted log beds (three beds sleeping pairs), full linens and down comforters, a soapstone woodstove with stocked firewood, and a kitchenette with fresh potable water and a single‑burner propane stove.

THE KIT

Everything you need to cook and stay warm

Yurts include cooking and eating utensils, coffee (regular & decaf), tea, hot chocolate mixes, solar lighting, a first‑aid kit and board games—plus down and polar‑fleece booties provided for use in the yurt.

THE LOCATION

Off‑the‑grid but close to services

The yurts sit under wide skies a short walk from the Cookhouse (0.3 miles) and the Nordic Center (1.3 miles); staff provide maps and marked routes with reflective signs and headlamps if you arrive after dark.

What the day feels like

What the stay feels like

A stay in the Sleep Yurts is an off‑grid, self‑contained night: arrive for check‑in, warm the soapstone woodstove, use the kitchenette for simple meals and sleep on fully made beds with down comforters—then wake to short walks to trails or the Cookhouse. The setup emphasizes simple comforts and access to nearby outdoor recreation.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this lodging works best for — and who should look elsewhere.

1
Backcountry couples and small groupsYurts sleep up to six in paired beds across one full bed and a full‑over‑full bunk; the setup suits small groups who want rustic, self‑contained lodging with linens provided.
2
Outdoor recreationists (skiers and hikers)With easy access to nearby trails and the Cookhouse a short walk away, the yurts are a practical base for short ski or hike outings from Tennessee Pass.
3
Travelers with petsNot suitable—dogs are not permitted in the Sleep Yurts under any circumstances.
4
Those needing reliable cell serviceNot ideal—cell service is spotty to non‑existent at the Cookhouse and yurts, and an emergency phone is located at the Nordic Center 1.3 miles away.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Check‑In & Check‑Out

Sleep Yurt check‑in is between 2:00 and 3:00 pm. Check‑out is between 9:00 and 11:00 am. If dining at the Cookhouse, arrive by 3:30 pm to have time to hike or ski to your yurt before dinner.

What to Bring

The yurts provide full linens, down comforters, bedding, cookware, utensils, coffee and basic condiments; bring personal items, any specialty food, and clothing for variable mountain conditions. Solar lighting is provided; headlamps are issued if you arrive after dark.

Baggage & Access

Staff can transport bags to yurts by snowmobile at check‑in until 5:00 pm and will bring bags down the following morning between 9:00 and 11:00 am; baggage delivery is available but limited and may incur charges.

Rules & Safety

Yurts are off‑grid and locked with an electronic keypad (combination provided at check‑in); smoking is not permitted in the yurts and violators will be charged a minimum of one night for cleaning. Complete woodstove instructions are provided in each yurt.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

What are the check‑in and check‑out times?

Check‑in for the Sleep Yurts is 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Check‑out is 9:00 am - 11:00 am.

How many people can sleep in a yurt?

Each yurt has one full bed and a full‑over‑full bunk; beds are set up to sleep in pairs and the yurt sleeps a total of six.

Are dogs or other pets allowed?

Dogs are not permitted in the Sleep Yurts under any circumstances.

Is there baggage service to the yurts?

Baggage service to yurts is available but limited. Staff can take your bags to the yurt by snowmobile at check‑in until 5:00 pm, and morning bag service back down is available between 9:00 and 11:00 am; delivery charges may apply.

What about cell service and emergencies?

Cell service is spotty to non‑existent at the Cookhouse and the Sleep Yurts. There is an emergency phone on the outside front porch of the Nordic Center, 1.3 miles away.

How do I get into my yurt and what if I can’t start the woodstove?

Yurts are locked by an electronic keypad; you are given the combination at check‑in and shown the location of the emergency key. Simple, complete woodstove directions are provided in each yurt if you need guidance.

Can I park overnight at the Nordic Center?

Overnight parking in front of the Nordic Center is not permitted; staff will show you where to park.