Irwin Lodge Snowcat
North American Cordillera › Rocky Mountains › 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 9-day forecast for Irwin Lodge Snowcat
- Today: 5 to 16 °C, clear sky, 8 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4705 m (4590 to 4830 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 5 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 4 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 4 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 5 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 4 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 4 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 4 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 4 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 4 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 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