Summer Hut/yurt Trip
Night time temperatures can plummet to near freezing during the summer months, so it is best to be prepared for possible cold nights and mornings. There is a wood stove to keep the yurt warm at night, but it is necessary to bring warm clothing for windy/cold days in upper elevations.
Equipment List
What is provided:
● Guides will be carrying a first aid kit, navigation equipment, inReach satellite device, repair kit, water purification and survival supplies
● Food and hot drinks
Sun Valley Mountain Huts Provides:
● Sleeping pad
● Full Kitchen with cooking and eating utensils
● Toilet/Paper Towels, Cleaning products (as well as a pit outhouse)
● Magazines, books, paper, pens, games, playing cards
● Limited supply of water (one 5 gallon jug/day)
● Solar Lanterns for light
● Solar power via USB connectors
● Wood stove and firewood supplied
● Sauna
● Outdoor deck with seats (Coyote only: hammock)
What you need:
Mountain Bike Equipment (if biking):
● Good working trail bike or E-Bike
● Biking helmet (CPSC rated)
● Biking gloves (recommended)
● Armor, knee and/or elbow pads (recommended for downhill/free ride trails)
● Sneakers or clipless shoes (depending on pedal configuration)
Hiking Equipment (if hiking):
● Light duty hiking boots or hiking specific shoes
● Trekking poles (optional)
Clothing & Personal Items:
● 1-2 liters of water
● Hiking shorts / Padded mountain bike specific liners or shorts (highly recommended)
● Long pants
● Long sleeve fleece or flannel/cotton shirt
● Warm layer such as fleece jacket
● Wind and water resistant shell parka
● Puffy Jacket (for cold nights)
● Two pairs of socks
● Sandals for around the hut
● Lightweight Gloves (optional)
● Brimmed hat and ski hat
● Sun glasses, sunscreen, lip balm and insect repellant
● Compact overnight pack that is big enough to carry all the above items
● Comfy clothes to change into at the hut (ex: cotton t-shirt and shorts)
● Sleeping bag (40℉) with compression sack
● Camping style pillow (not recommended - puffy jackets in a stuff sac work well!)
● Toiletry kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, personal medicine etc.)
● Camp Towel such as PackTowl
● Swimsuit (for sauna and possible river dips)
● Charging cords
● Headlamp with fresh batteries
Rentals (backpacks, sleeping bags, SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT, etc.):
Sturtevants Rental & Cycle Haus (mention you are going out with Sun Valley Guides to receive a discount)
340 N Main St, Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-4501
Rental Link
Backwoods Mountain Sports
711 N Main St, Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-8818
Elephant’s Perch
280 N East Ave, Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-3497