Cigars, Alpine Huts and Snow?

A late spring trip to Colorado's epic 10th Mountain Division hut system drew 13 Salt Lakers and 2 from Denver.  The Jackal hut was our destination.  A hut that sits above 11,000 feet with a view that is unreal.  The group of 15 saddled up together at the end of a dusty April road.  A beautiful valley, although a super low snow year meant that we would start the trek in the dirt rather than the snow.  After a little extra effort due to the low snowpack, we all arrived and settled in for two nights.  What an incredible place, fully stocked with a guitar, bonfire pit and history steeped in North American skiing.