"One of the original backcountry chalets still open for overnight stays; reachable only by hiking, it is considered a once-in-a-lifetime, rustic mountain lodging experience that is difficult to reserve but highly prized by visitors." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines