Stunning Backcountry Hut Near Vail Pass Offers Comfortable Getaway With Remote Feel

Stare at magnificent scenery without a worry for heat or running water.

Jay's Cabin, near Shrine Pass, is located in the Colorado backcountry at 11,200 feet, three miles northwest of Vail Pass. John Meyer/Denver Post/TNS

By John Meyer From The Denver Post

Awakened in the middle of the night recently in a backcountry hut on Shrine Pass, I glanced out a window and saw stars, so I threw on a jacket and went out on the deck of Jay’s Cabin, three miles northwest of Vail Pass at 11,223 feet.