Irwin Lodge Snowcat
North American Cordillera › Felsengebirge › Elk Mountains
About Irwin Lodge Snowcat
An isolated backcountry outpost where vintage snowcats ferry powder hounds to untouched bowls far from the lift lines.
Highlights
- Deep powder glades
- Snowcat access only
- Remote ridge views
- Rustic lodge living
Key Facts
- Altitude: 3155m
- Lakes nearby: 18
- MTB trails: 107.5km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Irwin Lodge Snowcat
- Today: 2 to 13 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4302 m (4160 to 4490 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do., 1. Okt. | 2 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Fr., 2. Okt. | 2 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sa., 3. Okt. | 4 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| So., 4. Okt. | 3 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Mo., 5. Okt. | 4 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Di., 6. Okt. | 4 / 14 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mi., 7. Okt. | 3 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Do., 8. Okt. | 4 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Fr., 9. Okt. | 4 / 16 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| Sa., 10. Okt. | 3 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
Things to do in Irwin Lodge Snowcat
Hikes nearby — Irwin Lodge Snowcat (2)
2 curated hiking trails around Irwin Lodge Snowcat, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Daisy Pass 404 Trail
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Kebler Wagon Trail
Mountain biking near Irwin Lodge Snowcat
- Gunsite Pass Road
- Dyke Mountain Trail
- Kebler Wagon Trail 606
- Baxters
- 421
- Scarp Ridge Trail
- Lupine 1
Getting to Irwin Lodge Snowcat
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC), 41 km away, about 1h20 by road