Colorado High Mountain Off-Grid Glamping Treehouse

Get away from it all in our remote, contemporary style, off-grid, Colorado treehouse, located in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains at 10K ft elevation. Relax on the deck while taking in the amazing views of Culebra Peak or gaze at the star filled skies. A tiny wood-burning stove will keep you cozy and warm. The sectional couch is used as a super-sized bed. Older kids (or average sized adults) can sleep in the small overhead loft on a 3 inch queen foam topper. The space Please note, this is a camping experience, NOT a hotel stay. The treehouse is located at 10K feet elevation and you WILL experience shortness of breath when you exert yourself and you MAY experience altitude sickness. Once you get there, it takes 30 - 60 minutes (depending on party size) to set up the treehouse...open ladder flat and secure it against treehouse, set up camping chairs, unfold 2 tables, roll kitchen cart outside and put the one table OVER the cart (see pictures), set up toilet/sink area, and open exterior metal weather panels). It is a tiny treehouse (200sf) and is very remote and off-grid. The hosts won't be available during your stay. We do not charge a cleaning fee, so please make sure you leave the treehouse as you found it, clean and orderly for the next group. Please remember to PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT, including trash AND toilet waste (it is recommended that you bring a 5 gallon bucket with sealable lid to transport waste bags). We believe in an honor system and trust our guests. If you find something unacceptable, send the host a picture(s) of the issue immediately. If needed, you can view a check out list located in guide book when checking out. WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING (GLAMPING = Glamorous Camping) -Sleeping bags (season appropriate), pillows and (extra blankets if you get cold easily). There's an additional air mattress (stored under the sectional couch) that can be inflated and placed on top of the sectional couch and used with your own queen-sized fitted sheets and comforter if you want more of a "bed like" setting. -Layered clothing, rain jackets/coats (mountain weather can change quickly) -Toiletries -All food, drinks, water (portable jugs store bought 2.5 gallon jugs with spout are a great choice). We recommend that you pre-make as many meals as you can beforehand that way you can enjoy more of the mountain and spends less time preparing/cooking. - Ice (small portable coolers or soft coolers with handles to carry up 10 foot ladder. A pulley and rope is available to assist hauling up gear. - Camp towels - Camping necessities: headlamps, bug spray, sunscreen, etc. -The small town of San Luis is 20 minutes away in case your forget something. WHAT WE PROVIDE - GENERAL -Use of the entire treehouse to yourself -Limited Electricity. The treehouse is powered by a solar panel/battery system. We provide electricity for charging phones, electronics, and running interior/exterior lights. The system supplies power for typical use (e.g., lights, phone charging, small speaker). Please note, use of continuously running devices or high powered devices will drain the system faster than it can recharge, leaving you without power. - 4 deck/camping chairs - Basic first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and smoke/carbon monoxide detector -An amazing experience with incredible views! WHAT WE PROVIDE - KITCHEN - 2 burner propane camping stove and propane canisters - Lighters/matches - Basic cooking supplies for four (4) people: medium sized pots and pans, serving utensils - Real plates and bowls for four (4) people - Metal utensils and mugs - Environmentally safe multi-purpose hand/kitchen soap (you MUST use environmentally friendly soap) - Kitchen sponge - Salt and pepper - Trash bags (ALL trash, including toilet waste, will need to be taken with you). WHAT WE PROVIDE - BATHROOM - Environmentally safe multi-purpose hand/dish soap - Composting toilet waste bags (all waste bags will need to be taken with you...it is recommended you bring a 5 gallon bucket with seal-able lid for better transport.) - Toilet paper - Sawdust (pour 1/2 cup over your waste after each use) GROUPS The treehouse is designed for up to 1-4 adults (or a small family with OLDER kids) and is NOT for use with babies, young children or for large groups. HEALTH AND SAFETY Treehouse is on a sloped property at 10,000 feet elevation. You WILL feel the elevation effects and MAY experience altitude sickness. You will need to be fit enough to carry your supplies uphill for approximately 35 feet (from parking spot) and then climb a 10 foot ladder to access the treehouse. Again, consider this a working camping trip rather than a hotel stay. NO showers available. Absolutely NO young children due to safety reasons. MOBILE PHONE SERVICE Verizon and AT&T have good coverage but service may be slow/spotty. Coverage for T-Mobile is poor. The most reliable location for reception is on the front part of the deck. DRIVING/ACCESS Please note, we can not control the weather and it can sometimes be a factor. During the summer, the property is easily accessible with a two-wheel drive vehicle (graded dirt road with sections that are bumpy/washboard). Consecutive days of rain may make a short sections of the road to the treehouse muddy and possibly inaccessible. 4WD is recommended when it has been raining for consecutive days. Autumn is accessible weather permitting. Spring is difficult due to snow/mud conditions. Please note, if you choose to book and the weather prevents access, the host will do their best to accommodate rebooking for another available date that works for both parties. Unfortunately we can not control the weather, so please understand we may have to re-book your reservation. We are only open during the spring and summer months and have had to re-book a few times due to poor weather. WINTER ACCESS If you are a die hard cold season camper, contact us for possible bookings based on the weather. Absolutely NO wheeled vehicle access in the winter! Regardless of 4 wheel drive, snow at altitude does not go through the melt and freeze cycle and therefore the snow is sand-like and ALL 4 wheel drive vehicles WILL sink and get stuck. Winter access is by snowmobile ONLY using cargo sled(s) to carry supplies. PARKING Park on the small steep circular driveway (35 feet from the treehouse) during your stay. If you feel the entrances to the circular driveway are too steep, you can choose to park on Ryland road which has little to no traffic. Guest access Guests can park on the circular driveway next to the treehouse on Ryland. Other things to note Once you get there, general treehouse set up time takes from 30-60 minutes depending on party size. Mobile phone coverage: Verizon and AT&T have the best coverage. T-Mobile has little or no coverage. Please hold the LOFT LADDER handle tightly when CLOSING the loft stairs as it is spring loaded and will slam shut if not used correctly. Remember to bring a sealable 5 gallon bucket so you can transport out your trash and toilet waste bags.