Little Elk Yurt
Discover the latest addition to the Uinta Hut System! Situated at 9800' Little Elk Yurt sits lake side and offers remote access to subalpine and alpine terrain. This is the most remote yurt of the three and is 6 miles in to the heart of the Uinta formation. We are finalizing the interior and entryway this fall and will have it ready to book for the winter season.
The Ultimate Backcountry Playground
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Summer Retreat: Embrace the tranquility of summer with activities like swimming in the numerous backcountry lakes, hike through 10s of miles of sub alpine and alpine terrain, and stargazing under clear skies.
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Winter Wonderland: The terrain surrounding Little Elk offers everything from perfectly spaced tree runs to technical ski mountaineering descents.
Accommodations & Amenities
The Little Elk Yurt comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests and includes:
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A wood-burning stove with stove
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A 3-burner propane stove
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Kitchen utensils and flatware
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Cozy sleeping arrangements – bunk beds to sleep up to 10 guests
Whether you prefer a guided, catered experience or a self-guided adventure, the yurt offers the perfect blend of comfort and wilderness immersion.
Guided & Self-Guided Experiences
Guided & Catered Trips
Let our experienced guides handle the logistics while you focus on the adventure. Enjoy guided excursions, delicious backcountry meals, and the warmth of the yurt after a day of exploration.
Winter Guided and Catered Hut Trip
Based out of the Smith and Morehouse Yurt a guided and catered yurt trip is the perfect way to have an immersive backcountry experience while having a team of experts there to help you get the most of your trip.
What the trip includes:
2 Certified Guides
Snowmobiles to bump you and all your gear into/out of the yurt
All meal planning
All food and NA Beverages
Guide prepared meals
Exclusive access to the yurt
Custom Itinerary
What to Expect:
Day 1: Whether you head to the Little Elk Yurt, Smith and Morehouse Yurt, or the Castle Peak Yurt our team will load your gear onto our snowmobiles and we will enjoy a scenic ride 4-6 miles into one of our yurts. When we arrive we will move in and then the real fun begins! We head out for an afternoon tour to get a sense of the snow and terrain. We return to the yurt as the sun goes down, enjoy some yurt cooked dinner and get a plan for the next day.
Day 2: The next morning we wake up to hot coffee and breakfast and new slopes to explore. We pack lunches and head out for a full day of backcountry bliss! We will skin from the yurt (or use snowmobiles to bump into adjacent terrain) and enjoy the endless bounty of backcountry bowls, glades, meadows and chutes. When our legs have had enough we return to the yurt where your guides have a warm fire going and apres getting served up followed by dinner.
Day 3: The final day we have breakfast, pack lunches and packup. Then we ski for the remaining 2/3rds of the day and return to Park City by 4:30PM.
Additional
Price:
3-4 people: $735 per person per day (plus tax and gratuity)
5-9 people: $685 per person per day (plus tax and gratuity)
1-2 people inquire for pricing
Self-Guided Stays
For the independent adventurer, the yurt is available for self-guided trips.
Winter self-guided reservations open November 15th
Summer Rates
$400 per night (up to 4 people)
$75 per additional person/night
Optional $250 Porter Service (per load, one-way)
Winter Rates
$450 per night (up to 4 people)
$100 each additional person
$275 One-time orientation fee
$250 Optional porter service each way
Book Your Adventure
Experience the adventure and serenity of the Smith & Morehouse Yurt. Whether you're seeking a guided expedition or a self-guided retreat, the yurt offers the perfect setting for your backcountry journey.
Uinta Hut System
Part of the Uinta Hut System
The Little Elk Yurt is a key component of the Uinta Hut System, Utah’s first and only four-season backcountry hut network. This system offers multi-day, hut-to-hut adventures with access to over 100,000 acres of terrain, including 96.17 miles of developed trails for skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, mountain biking, and UTV riding. The network currently includes the Castle Peak, Smith and Morehouse, and Little Elk yurts, with plans to expand to five huts by 2028.
If you’d like to book a hut-to-hut experience, going to/from the Castle Peak and Smith & Morehouse yurts, please contact us directly and we’ll help you plan your hut-to-hut adventure.
Inspired Summit Adventures operates on a Special Use Permit issued by the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
