The Frog Lake Huts provide incredible access to North Lake Tahoe's most impressive terrain and comfortable respite from winter nights. With European-inspired design, the guest cabins provide options from 8 person "luxury-dormitories" to double occupancy rooms. The cabins are propane heated with thermostat controls in each room and offer running water and flush toilets. A separate building, the Eshenbach House, houses a commercial kitchen with stoves, ovens, a griddle, and refrigerator and freezer space for guests as well as a massive dining room, games room and loft.

Rockwood Hut
Sleeps 8 in 2 separate rooms
A duplex with each unit sleeping 4 and a shared bathroom between the two units.

Ted R Hut
Sleeps 8 in a "luxury-dorm" group space
A large group hut which includes a private bathroom.

Amenities at the Frog Lake Huts

Each Guest Hut is Equipped With:

• Thermostat controlled propane heat to keep your hut warm and toasty.
• Ample LED lighting - lets you keep your headlamp in your pack!
• Drying racks for boots, clothes and skins.
• AC Wall outlets and USB Ports for phone charging.
• Drinkable, running water and a flush toilet.

The Eschenbach House (Common Area) Includes:

• A full commercial kitchen equipped with a wide range of cookware, common cooking oils and spices, cooking utensils, plates, cups, silverware and even glass wine glasses!
• A large dining room with a wood fireplace (operated by the hut keeper).
• A cozy map and games room with a separate fireplace.
• A loft to stretch, use a foam roller or socialize away from the main group.
• Separate quarters for Guides and Hut Keepers.

Daily Objectives

• Our guides will find the best terrain and snow for our group each day, based on weather and snow conditions. We'll set our sights on runs on Horse Peak, Perry's Peak, Tadpole Peak, Red Mountain, Frog Lake Cliff and more!
• After skiing, you'll relax and enjoy delicious meals prepared by our guides
• Socialize with great people and live the backcountry hut life!

Here's the schedule for your trip:

• Day 1 - Arrival & Tour to the Huts - Meet at the trailhead at 8:30am to discuss the plan for the day, before touring to the huts. Upon arrival we'll unpack our small overnight kits and get out for a tour before dinner. After we've had our fill of riding for the day, we'll settle back into the huts and prepare for dinner. Dinners are deluxe meals prepared by our guides.


• Day 2 - Ski Touring from the Huts - We'll get an early start on the day, with a hot breakfast, fresh coffee, and tea. Next, we'll prepare food for the day before gearing up and heading out to explore the Frog Lake area. We'll spend full days ski touring, covering roughly 3,000-5,000' vertical each day with lunch eaten in the field. After skiing to our hearts content, we'll regroup at the huts, set our gear out to dry and prepare for dinner.


• Days 3 & 4 - Ski Touring from the Hut / Departure Depending on the length of your trip (3 days or 4 days), we'll either spend another full day skiing and riding, or we'll pack up and get a few laps in before head back to the trailhead by 3pm.

The terrain at the Frog Lake Huts ranges from intermediate to expert level riding. Generally our guides are able to find excellent backcountry snow conditions, but often we need to travel through difficult conditions to access the goods. This requires riders to be adept with their backcountry touring skills and have a solid foundation of touring before the trip.
Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for your trip:

• Advanced Resort Riding Skills - Including off-piste terrain in challenging snow conditions.


• Intermediate Backcountry Experience - Including efficient gear management and skinning, transition technique, with 20+ days spent in the backcountry.


• Moderate Fitness - Able to spend an active day outside, moving uphill at 1,000’ per hour for durations of roughly 1 hour between breaks. Participants should be able to hike 4-6 miles and climb 1,500-2,500 vertical feet throughout the course of the day.

Here's what's included with your trip:

• Modern, comfortable sleeping accommodations in the tradition of European backcountry huts
• Experienced AMGA Trained Guide with local knowledge of the Frog Lake Huts Terrain
• Deluxe breakfasts and dinners prepared by your guide. Guests provide their own lunch and snacks.
• Group Safety Gear - Snow Science, First Aid Kits
• Wag Bags - for human waste disposal in with compliance 'Leave No Trace' principles

• Ski & Splitboard Gear
• Avalanche Gear - beacon, shovel, probe
• Transportation to the trailhead
• Alcohol - Please bring your own beverages
• Guide Gratuities

Frog Lake Huts Gear List (Download Here)

• Avalanche Gear - Come prepared with your own gear or rent from Blackbird


• Ski & Splitboard Touring Gear - Come prepared with your own gear or rent from Tahoe Sports Hub - use code BLACKBIRD10 for 10% off at checkout.