Are you ready for the night at Tennessee Pass?

Plan ahead for a fantastic stay-over in our Sleep Yurts!

How comfortable can you be in the backcountry? Our Sleep Yurts are designed to answer just that question! There’ll be some hiking or skiing to do, a fire to maintain, and some wine to enjoy! Incredible views and hot coffee in the morning will have you wishing you could stay forever! Just the facts, below, to know before you go!

What to Expect

• Reservations are required for the Sleep Yurts. Call 719-486-8114.
• Sleep Yurts rent for $200.00 per night, and sleep up to six guests.  Sleeping arrangements are in pairs, as there is a full bed, and a full over full bunk bed.
• Full linens & down comforters on every bed- no need for sleeping bags!
• Trail fees for all members in the yurt rental party are included for the day of, and the day after the night of your stay.
• We accept cash, personal checks, and all major credit cards for Sleep Yurt rentals.
• Check in for the Sleep Yurts is 3:00pm, and check-out is 11:00am. If you are having dinner at the Cookhouse, we recommend you arrive by at least 3:30 pm, and hike or ski to your yurt to check it out before dinner.  Feel free to come earlier and ski our trails!
• The Sleep Yurts are located 1.3 mi from the Nordic Center, and just 0.3 mi from the Cookhouse.
• We can take your bags to your yurt by snowmobile upon check in.  Restrictions apply.
• We will also bring your bags back down the following morning. Just leave them in your yurt, and we will bring them down by 2:00 pm. If you need to leave before 2:00 pm, simply tell the Nordic Center staff and they will make arrangements at that time.
• Dogs are not permitted in the Sleep Yurts under any circumstances.
• The yurts are locked by an electronic keypad. You will be given your combination upon check in, and told the location of the emergency key, as well.
• Cell service is spotty to non-existent at the Cookhouse and the Sleep Yurts. There is an emergency phone on the outside front porch of the Nordic Center, 1.3 mi away.
• Overnight parking in front of the Nordic Center is not permitted. We will show you where to park.
• Not sure if you can stoke a woodstove? Don’t worry! Complete and simple directions are in your yurt if you need some guidance!
• Baggage service to the yurts is available, but limited.  Please see baggage delivery charges on our Sleep Yurts page that may apply.
• Directions and the route to the Sleep Yurts are easy to understand and follow.  Our staff will describe the route and give you a map at the time of check in.  There are reflective signs that "light the way" (by headlamps issued to you) to the yurts in the event you do not arrive early enough to hike by daylight.
• There is no smoking in the yurts.
• There is one outhouse between the two Sleep Yurts.  It is only about 20 ft from each yurt.
• Each yurt contains:   
  
  • 1 full bunk bed & 1 full bed (complete linens & comforters)- sleeping a total of six in pairs
    
  • 1 woodstove & stocked firewood in yurt
    
  • a kitchenette with fresh potable water, sink,  and propane burner
    
  • pot, pan, cooking & eating utensils, cutting boards, colander, coffee percolater, beer/wine openers
    
  • sugar, sugar substitute, salt & pepper
    
  • hand towels, paper towels, napkins, Kleenex
    
  • plates, bowls, glasses, wine glasses, coffee cups
    
  • coffee (reg. & decaf), hot chocolate & cider mixes
    
  • down booties for use in yurt
    
  • chess/checker set & playing cards
  • first-aid kit
    
  • fire extinguisher