Mountain hut hiking in USA

USA Today reports on hut-to-hut hiking gaining popularity in the U.S.

Although it's easy and economical to put together a self-guided hut-to-hut hiking trip, many don't want to tote their own bags or food so tour companies have traditionally done these things for their travelers. Tour companies have been putting together mountain hut hiking tours in Europe for years and have recently started the same for hikes here at home.

Brad Niva, owner of Rogue Wilderness Adventures, operator of this [Rogue River, Oregon] raft-supported hike (pic above), chalks up the popularity to a glut of active Baby Boomers whose roughing-it years are behind them.

"People want to feel like they're getting out of the hubbub. But they don't want to sleep in a tent and eat freeze-dried food," says Niva. "On this trip, you can bring the kitchen sink — or a case of wine. We'll carry it down the river for you."

Read the full story: 'Hut-to-hut' hiking offers comfort between daily treks

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