By John Meyer
From The Denver Post
Colorado’s newest overnight backcountry experience offers the pleasures that come with backcountry hut skiing in a spectacular setting, but without the burden of hauling a 40-pound pack crammed with food and a sleeping bag.
Located in the spectacular San Juan Range, the Bridal Veil Backcountry Ski Camp began operations in February. The guided trip takes skiers from a back-country access gate at the Telluride ski area to a camp with heated tents at 12,500 feet in the Upper Bridal Veil Basin. Sleeping bags, down jackets, insulated boots and hot meals await skiers who only need to carry lightweight packs with their incidentals….