Together with another family, we have made an annual tradition of skiing into and staying at the huts in the Rendezvous Hut system. When we started, the youngest kid was four; today we ski in and out with kids ranging from 16 to 7. The huts: Each of the five huts are small, brilliantly efficient accommodations for all eight of us; some are a little bigger, some a little smaller, but they all work fine. Heat is generated with a woodstove; light and a stove/oven are run on propane; water is shipped up in a freight haul--and you can melt & boil snow-water, too. The huts have pots, pans, dishes, utensils, games, maps, and mattresses. Each cabin has a large bunk bed downstairs and a sleeping loft. We generally sweep the huts out and shake the rugs upon arrival b/c we've got some folks with cleanliness issues--but they're always in good shape. The ski: Inbound to the huts there's inevitably some elevation gain--whichever hut you're headed to. The huts are on the MVTSA groomed network, and can be reached by classic or skate skiing. The trails are lovely, and the destination pays it all off. Outbound is--from most huts--just a long, smooth, downhill glide The freight haul: You don't have to use it; you should. Chicken, beer, backcountry skis, brownie mix, water, 95% of your gear... The experience: Look, these places are perfect. They're each perched high in the mountains, miles from each other; the woodstove keeps you warm; you can stay active digging snow, chopping wood, skiing the trails, and exploring the neighborhood; or you can sleep, solve puzzles, play cards, and enjoy good company. The stars: Brilliant.…