I decided to check out Bruni’s Hut for the first time, and my friend and I were lucky to grab a reservation just a few days in advance. We planned to use touring skis for the hike up instead of snowshoes, which most people use. Since I could not find any recent updates on road conditions, I originally planned to park at the lower lot. However, when we drove up, there was absolutely no snow, so we kept going and ended up parking higher. At that point, we were genuinely worried we would not be able to use our skis since we did not bring hiking boots. Thankfully, once we reached the higher parking lot, we started to see snow beyond the gate. We put our skins on and began the journey up. The snow was firm for the first two miles, then patches of dirt started appearing. We were able to maneuver around them on the way up without taking our skis off, but that was not the case on the descent. We shared the hut with seven other people, all kind and friendly older ladies and gentlemen. The weather was beautiful, and we were treated to a gorgeous sunset. Bruni’s Hut itself is very well maintained and thoughtfully equipped with nearly everything you could need for an overnight stay. The bathroom is outside and was probably the cleanest wilderness bathroom I have ever seen. The stargazing was incredible, and we woke up to stunning sunrise colors. The next morning, we skied down. The snow was icy, and there were at least three stretches of dirt/rock where we had to take off our skis and hike down. The descent would have been so much fun with fresh powder, but it was still a memorable experience. Definitely would wait to return until we have a decent snow fall again. Grateful for places like this in our beautiful state.
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