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Loveland Pass Ski Shack

Find the Ski Shack on Loveland Pass

January 24, 2023 By //  by Matt Thomas

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Loveland Pass is probably the most skied backcountry terrain in all of the Rockies. On any given winter day you’ll find hoards of skiers and snowboarders waiting for a lift back to the top.

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Beach
The Beach.
Arapahoe Basin Beach Flag
Flag at A Basin.

Last weekend I found myself at A Basin without a ski pass and even with a 2-for-1 deal, it was too late in the day to pay for a ticket. So we opted for a beer at the Beach and then runs on Loveland Pass.

If you can’t handle tight tree skiing then Loveland Pass is not for you. If you start at the top, by the Continental Divide sign, and go right down into the woods, the runs should funnel out to the same pickup spot. This isn’t a guide to skiing it, so please be careful and err on the side of not doing it. The views from atop Chair 9 at Loveland Ski Area are even better than at this pass.

Loveland Pass Continental Divide
Loveland Pass crosses the Continental Divide.
Loveland Pass Backcountry Skiing Sign
Backcountry warning at the top.

Always ski with a friend, be careful of conditions like new snow on old snow, and don’t bother traversing around the bowl. It’s dangerous. Just head straight down into the trees and know what you’re doing. Talk to locals up there and get a feel for what’s going on and the routes. Carry backcountry safety supplies, like a whistle and a cell phone, just in case.

Loveland Pass Backcountry Warning
Backcountry warning at the bottom pickup.

Can you find any ski shacks on the pass? I saw one:

Loveland Pass Backcountry Skiing Summit
Looking back at the summit.
Loveland Pass Backcountry Skiing
Heading for the trees.
Loveland Pass Backcountry Bowls
Loveland Pass bowls, nice to look at.
Loveland Pass Tree Skiing
Into the woods…
Loveland Pass Ski Shack
Found it!
Loveland Pass Smoke Shack
Loveland Pass Smoke Shack.
Loveland Pass Ski Shack Beds
Johnny ski bum’s home.
Loveland Pass Ski Shack Fireplace
Legit fire place.
Loveland Pass Ski Shack
Johnny’s bed.
Loveland Pass Ski Shack
Official paperwork.
Loveland Pass Ski Shack Door
Back to reality.
Loveland Pass Ski Shack
She’s a beauty.
Loveland Pass Backcountry Skiing Rail
Rail to hit on the way down.
Loveland Pass Backcountry Skiing Hitchhikers
Saddle up hitchhikers!
Loveland Pass Backcountry Skiing Hitchhikers
I’ll do one more…
Matt Thomas

About Matt Thomas

Matt is an avid writer and explorer, who loves to showcase this wild, wondrous world. His favorite place to be is right here in the Centennial State.

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