Bench Hut

Nestled at 7400’ on the shoulder of Mount Heyburn in the Sawtooth Mountains, Bench Hut is a spectacular destination for downhill shredders and intermediate skiers. The trail to the hut proceeds gently up a ridge from the Redfish Lake trailhead (or 4 miles up from Fishhook Yurt) through 1,200' gradual elevation gain over 5 miles. Outstanding views of the Sawtooth and White Cloud Mountains mark this trail. Once at the hut, there are a variety of downhill skiing and snowboarding opportunities. You can ski the gentle powder slopes directly behind the hut or venture into the big alpine bowls, chutes and faces that encircle the lakes basin above Bench Hut. Ski and snowshoe tourers will love the classic 5 lakes tour which winds its way above Bench through frozen lakes surrounded by Sawtooth spires. Bench is a unique wall tent built onsite from local lodge-pole pine with a massive picture window that frames the spires of Mount Heyburn towering above.

Bench Hut is a backcountry hut in Sun Valley Mountain Huts, the United States. Operated by Sun Valley Mountain Huts. It self-catering kitchen available. Access: 5.0 miles / 8.0 km.