The trail is steep and includes a 2,000 foot elevation gain in 6 miles. A fun outing with good snow conditions can easily turn into an eight or more hour ordeal with poor weather or bad snow. Low clouds and white-outs are not uncommon, which can make following the trail very difficult. Breaking trail in deep fresh powder is exhausting and time-consuming. Not everyone makes it to the cabin as planned.
Many skiers reach the cabin after dark.
We recommend starting out on the trail as early as possible. It is essential that survival equipment be taken. Avalanche conditions exist at all times on the trail to Pear Lake. You are ultimately responsible for assessing the dangers and determining if you should proceed on your trip or cancel it . Hut visitors travel to the hut and use the facility at their own risk.