Welcome to the guide Cabin

Summer Rates

(4/1/2025—11/30/2025)
Weekday Rate – $105/night
Weekend/Holiday – $130/night (2 night minimum)

Winter Rates

(12/1/2025—3/30/2026) (2 night minimum)
Weekday Rate – $135/night
Weekend/Holiday – $155/night

*All rates subject to 9% Vermont Rooms and Meals Tax.

ACCESS

The Guide Cabin is accessed via a half mile uphill snowshoe/hike/bike from the Route 100 You must snowshoe or ski up in the winter, and you must hike or bike up in the summer. It is carry in and carry out for all your belongings. Vehicles are not permitted on the trails.

BACKCOUNTRY SKIING IS ONLY PERMITTED WITH A GUIDE. Skiing gladed ski runs requires a guide and is not included in the cabin rental. For more information, please contact us for more information and check out our backcountry skiing page.

ROCKCLIMBING IS ONLY PERMITTED WITH A GUIDE

DAY HIKING IS ONLY PERMITTED WITH A GUIDE

HIKING IN AND OUT OF THE CABIN DOES NOT REQUIRE A GUIDE

Snowshoers must go on separate trails than the skiers. No walking or snowshoeing on the groomed ski trails. Check in is after 3 pm and check out is 10 am. Day time check-in is strongly encouraged!

If arriving at the hut as part of a longer bikepacking or hiking trip, the GPS coordinates of the hut will be included in your confirmation email.

Details

Absolutely NO SMOKING in the hut.

No outside shoes/boots/ski/board boots in the hut. Bring slippers – they’re way cozier 🙂

Check-in/out Times: Check-in anytime after 3:00 pm on your arrival date. Check-out no later than 10:00 am on your departure date.

Overview: Cabin is located between the Killington Sherburne Trails and Green Mountain Trail system in Pittsfield. Cabin is located across from the long trail on the opposite side of Route 100. If you are through hiking plan on a long day to reach the cabin from the Long trail of of South Pond Road.

Parking: Overnight parking for cabin guests is located at the trail head on Route 100 (details in confirmation email)

Directions to Cabin: You will be emailed specific directions to the cabin after booking your reservation, including GPS coordinates. In general, there are two common ways to get to the cabin:

No driving or ATV’s allowed to get to the cabin, you must hike/bike/ski/snowshoe in. No snowshoeing or hiking on the ski trails.

No Pets

Heat: The cabin is heated with a wood stove, and instructions are provided inside. You should be comfortable operating a wood stove if you are reserving the Guide Cabin. Guests are responsible for making their own fires, and the cabin will likely not be warm when you arrive. The rate at which the cabin heats up depends on the temperature outside. Guests are expected to restock the wood that they use.

Lights: There are no lights in the Guide Cabin, and there is no electricity. Please bring a headlamp or battery-powered lantern for your lighting needs as a backup. No gas-powered lanterns or open flames of any kind in the cabin.

Water source: There is no water source at the Guide Cabin. All guests must bring their own water or use snowmelt during winter months. Again, there is no water at the Guide Cabin. There is a seasonal stream near the cabin where water is ususally available.

Cooking: There is no cook stove at the cabin. During winter months, guests may use their own pots/pans to prepare a meal on top of the wood stove. During summer months or when it is too warm to use the wood stove, guests should plan to bring their own camp stove. Camp stoves should be used outside, away from the hut, and not on the deck of the hut. Again, no open flames in the hut. The hut is pack in/pack out, including food scraps. Do not leave any items, including food, in or around the hut.

Grey water: Grey water from doing dishes, brushing teeth, or cooking should be dispersed outside and away from the cabin. Do not dispose of grey water in or near the streams. Please filter all grey water so no food ends up on the ground. Do not place grey water in the outhouse. Pack out all food scraps.

Outhouse: Guests should bring their own toilet paper for doing their business. Be sure to follow any instructions provided in the outhouse to ensure the longevity of the system.

Trash: Pack out all trash. Please make sure there are no food scraps in any of the grey water you dump out.

Sleeping: The cabin sleeps 2-3 guests. 1 bed / alpine couch/ 1 cot and floor space for a third camper.

Phone: There is no phone in the hut, but cell reception is generally moderate.

In case of emergency: In the event of an emergency, guests should locate cell reception and dial 911. The state of Vermont has dispatch systems in place to coordinate a rescue effort if needed. Guests may also try the killington mountain guides 802-345-5306 / 802-746-8044

Departure: Please sweep up after yourselves using the broom and dust pan. Replete the wood in the cabin with dry wood for the next guests. Pack out all trash and personal belongings. Do not leave any food behind – it will attract mice and other animals. When leaving, be sure all doors and windows are latched.

Caretakers: The caretakers perform regular checks on the cabin to ensure an awesome stay for guests. You may see them and should feel free to introduce yourselves. Please report any issues requiring maintenance to the caretaker by making a note in the log book or emailing killingtonmountainguides@gmail.com.

Cancellations: no refunds

*Failure to comply with these policies may result in additional charges to your reservation.

Should you have any questions about your stay, please contact Killington Mountain Guides 802-746-8044 / killingtonmountainguides@gmail.com

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