POLICIES

Winter 2020-21 Reservations will open October 1st

COVID-19 Policy

• During the COVID-19 pandemic, we need everyone’s cooperation to ensure that the OPUS Hut is able to operate safely for all of our guests and staff. As virus science is still evolving, we have used the CDC Guidelines and State of Colorado Short-term Rental Recommendations to develop modified operational requirements. 
• Winter reservations will be 10 spaces for all reservations for a minimum of 2 nights at $656/night and $55/night/person for meals, taxes included.  Any new reservation not in compliance is subject to cancellation and refund minus processing fees.
• All winter reservations will be for 10 bed spaces as opposed to specific rooms because we will be rotating between the upstair’s space (2 5-bed rooms) and the downstair’s space (2 3-bed rooms, 1 4-bed room) to ensure proper sanitizing.
• We’ve modified the cancellation policy for reservations and will offer a 100% credit or refund minus 5% administrative fees if 1) the hut is not able to operate because of COVID-19; or 2) guests are not able to come because they suspect they may have COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19.
• A complete list of restrictions and precautions being taken is available here:OPUS Hut_COVID Guest Waiver All guests must read, understand and sign this protocol prior to arrival.
• All guests must also review and adhere to the local guidelines while visiting San Juan County. These are available here.
• If you have any questions, please email us at info@opushut.com.

General Policy

• Check­ in time is 12:00 noon, and Check­out time is 10:00 AM.
• Any changes in reservations must be made 30 days in advance to arrival date, cancellations within 30 days of the arrival date will not be given credit. No refunds
• An 80% credit towards future hut stays will be given for cancellations made more than 30 days from arrival.
• Groups deciding not to come when avalanche danger rating is High or Extreme as forecast by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center will be given full credit, to be used within one calendar year.
• Groups that are not familiar and comfortable with travel in mountainous terrain prone to avalanche conditions are advised to make use of one of the local guide services for assistance in getting to the hut.
• Dog Policy – Dogs are allowed at the OPUS Hut for $50/night/dog, reserve dog spaces above.
• Alcohol: Because the OPUS is a licensed tavern in the state of Colorado, any personal alcohol is not permitted at the hut.

Hut Etiquette

• All guests are responsible for their own personal trash, pack it in, pack it out.
• Lights out at 10 PM – solar power is limited, respect other hut guests.
• By state law – Alcoholic beverages not purchased at the hut, are not allowed in the hut.
• Leave boots, climbing skins and wet gear in the entry, boot liners can be dried behind the wood stoves.
• Please keep personal gear out of the Living area.
• Please keep your food contained and organized in the storage bins provided.
• Limited cool food storage is available at the hut, plan accordingly.
• Please conserve water, there is limited supply from roof collection.
• Please keep skis, poles and snowboards outside.