Simply put, a fully guided hut trip to the Williams Peak yurts is as good as it gets.
The terrain at the Williams Peak Hut is recognized as some of the best in the country. Now imagine backcountry skiing from the hut with a professional guide intimately familiar with all the hidden nooks and crannies. After an incredible day of skiing powder glades, high alpine tours, or heart-stopping couloirs, it’s time to kick back at the hut, enjoy a glass of wine, and savor a delicious dinner.
From the trip description by Sawtooth Mountain Guides
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Backcountry guidingHighly-trained professional ski guide. AMGA-trained and/or Professional Members of the American Avalanche Association
- 1 guide : 4 guests
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- No backcountry experience necessary; intermediate to advanced downhill ski ability and good fitness required.
- It’s a 5 mile ski into the hut with a vertical gain of 1600 feet. The route follows a summer hiking trail. Once at the hut, there are ski slopes right out the door!
- The terrain surrounding the hut will keep everyone entertained, whether you’re a hardened steep skiing junkie, or you’re content skiing open powder shots beneath the rugged Sawtooth summits.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
From the trip description by Sawtooth Mountain Guides
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals
- Avalanche rescue equipment (avalanche beacon, shovel, probe)
- Cook/hut assistant · partlyGroups of 3 or more.
- Portering of food to hut
- Highly-trained professional ski guide. AMGA-trained and/or Professional Members of the American Avalanche Association
- Avalanche rescue equipment (avalanche beacon, shovel, probe)
- Comfortable, warm and cozy accommodations at the Williams Peak Hut
- Sleeping bags and pads are stocked at hut
- Sleeping bag liner
- Delicious, hearty meals
- Groups of 3 or more include a cook/hut assistant
- Portering of food to hut
Not included
- Alpine touring ski equipment (can be rented at Backwoods in Ketchum, or at McU’s in Boise) or splitboard setup (can be rented at the Board Bin in Ketchum).
- Adult beverages if desired. Additional porters can be arranged if necessary
- Suitable backpack and outdoor ski clothing
Not confirmed by the operator: Lift pass, Lesson, Transfers.
Where you stay
Comfortable, warm and cozy accommodations at the Williams Peak Hut
Sleeping bags and pads are stocked at hut
Leave the hard work to us. We’ll haul the food in for you, and with sleeping bags already stocked at the hut, you’ll have the luxury of carrying a light pack into the hut.
Getting There
- Meeting Time: Generally 9am
- Meeting Location: Sawtooth Mountain Guides Headquarters in Stanley
- It’s a 5 mile ski into the hut with a vertical gain of 1600 feet.
From the trip description by Sawtooth Mountain Guides
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Dates and prices
- Feb 2 – Feb 6, 20272026/27 · 5 daysNot publishedAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Published under "2027 Available Dates" as "February 2-6, 2027". Duration: recommended minimum of 3 days.
- Feb 13 – Feb 16, 20272026/27 · 4 daysNot publishedAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Published under "2027 Available Dates" as "February 13-16, 2027".
- Mar 10 – Mar 12, 20272026/27 · 3 daysNot publishedAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Published under "2027 Available Dates" as "March 10-12, 2027".
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
Good To Know
Duration: Recommended minimum of 3 days
The Williams Peak Hut is incredibly popular and books fast. Please take a look at our Availability Calendar – any open dates or “Available for Guided Hut Skiing” blocks can be reserved. If you don’t see any dates available, please contact us to be added to a waiting list.
Sawtooth Mountain Guides is a permittee of the Sawtooth, Salmon-Challis, and Boise National Forests.
From the trip description by Sawtooth Mountain Guides
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