We host the cabin at Junco Lake Trailhead on weekends, and the cabin at Monarch Lake Trailhead on the 2 days during the week that the forest service intern has off.

For the schedule and sign up information go to Junco Cabin Hosting Schedule or Monarch Cabin Hosting Schedule

An orientation is provided at both the Monarch Trailhead Cabin and the Junco Trailhead Cabin. The orientations are for new members and those who have not hosted in the past. Any member wanting a refresher is welcome. Information about our group's history, wilderness areas in Grand County, and hosting on the trails and at our cabins is shared. All of the duties listed below are covered.

Those unable to attend orientation can arrange to cabin host with experienced members. This can be done independently or though the volunteer coordinator for the cabin. To find the volunteer coordinator see the Cabin Hosting Schedule.

Each couple or individual is expected to host at least two times at the cabins.
Hosting Duties include:

• Opening and closing the cabin,.iIncluding knowing the location of the cabin key.
• Knowing radio protocol at Junco and telephone protocol at Monarch.
• Issuing of backcountry permits
• Issuing of ANRA day passes are discussed.
• We are at the cabins to answer questions about the trails, and share information about regulations, since many times that is all that is needed. Examples are: The Indian Peak's Wilderness leash law (some members take and offer leashes when needed) or camping 100 ft. from water ( 40 good strides equals approximately 100 ft).

Hours of hosting may vary on your time available. In general hosts are at the cabin from 9 to 4.

Members should wear their volunteer tee shirts and your forest service volunteer ID (if you do not have an ID, there are usually some at the cabin.