With the ACC’s growing network of backcountry huts, it can be quite difficult to have a consistent set of eyes and ears on the ground. While we do have seasonal custodians at a few of them, and the maintenance team visits the huts on a regular basis, it’s still quite sparse for the coverage that’s sometimes required - enter the ACC Hut Ambassador Program.
Read MoreThe Jacques Lake Cabin is open! Here, Marilyn Campbell describes the first trip to the ACC’s newest Jasper hut with members of the Jasper-Hinton Section.
We’ve received a lot of interest in the cabin for its first season as an ACC facility, but we still have space for those keen to explore this historic corner of Jasper, particularly for those you can get away mid-week. Enjoy!
Read MoreThis story provides some insight into the naming of the first hut on Vancouver Island’s 5040 Peak. Please join us in referring to this hut as Hišimy̓awiƛ (Hi-SHIM-ya-wit).
Read MoreIt's always a great day when we roll out a NEW HUT! The ACC and Parks Canada are proud to announce that the patrol cabin at Jacques Lake in Jasper National Park has been opened for public enjoyment in winter. Continue reading on for more info and images from the new hut, along with booking information!
Read MorePerhaps most of us know the Fairy Meadow (Bill Putnam) Hut best for its world-class ski terrain, but did you know that past the snow there’s uncrowded Bugaboo granite to climb?
For the first time ever, we’re offering multi-day package flights into Fairy Meadow for the summer, so we thought we’d highlight what the amazing granite in the Adamant and Gothics Group have to offer for those looking for seclusion in the hills.
Read MoreThis is PART II of the hut etiquette series, featuring five points that we thought new hut users would benefit from, and a few “for fun” stories that were included in the feedback.
While we do have our own set of rules that are sent out during hut reservations, put on the walls and in literature, we’re sure there are a few informal ones that can only be learned through enough hut trips.
Read MoreLast year we reached out to the ACC community and asked what everyone would like to see on our channels - one of the suggestions was a focus on hut etiquette. While we do have our own set of rules that are sent out during hut reservations, put on the walls and in literature, we’re sure there are a few informal ones that can only be learned through enough hut trips.
Read MoreAs the snow begins to fall onto our office we can’t help but think about big days out on the slopes with friends and family and the warm après that awaits us in the huts at the end of the day… so we thought we’d give you a few reasons to look forward to hut skiing season by highlighting one of our favourites: the Bill Putnam (Fairy Meadow) Hut!
Read MoreThis past weekend the ACC Vancouver Island Section celebrated the Grand Opening of our newest hut, the 5040 Peak Hut. The hut is located 35km west of Port Alberni, equipped with a large kitchen, solar panels and space to sleep 12, it’ll provide access to extensive summer alpine hiking and superb winter skiing in the area.
Read MoreThroughout the summer months the ACC Conrad Kain Hut is hosted by one of our two custodians; for this season our custodians will be Heidi and Alistair.
We met up with Heidi and Alistair recently for a brief interview on what it's like to be a custodian, things they'd like visitors to know and climbing in The Bugaboos.
Read MoreWarm evening fires, cozy beds and convenient washrooms - a few of the creature comforts we've come to enjoy when staying at ACC backcountry huts. Many may not know, but these comforts are a result of the hard work from our maintenance team, the hidden backbone of our huts and the ACC.
Read MoreConstruction work has begun for the 2018 summer season on the first of three huts on the Spearhead Traverse in BC’s Garibaldi Provincial Park and the ACC is matching all donations to the project up to $120,000.
Read MoreACC huts across Canada are being put to use by thousands of users annually, which wears the cabins down from the occupants and elements. With the increase in backcountry recreationalists, additional attention from the ACC has been put towards proper maintenance and sustainability.
Read MoreLearn about the Alberta Government's announcement of a $700,000 commitment over the next two years to help build three new all-season huts in Castle Wildland Provincial Park in partnership with the ACC.
Read MoreBook your backcountry hut trips like a pro this year by following these 10 easy tips brought to you by the ACC's reservations staff.
Read MoreDiscover how the need for capital projects to keep our huts functioning — and even to add huts to our inventory in the mountains — creates a unique set of challenges.
Read MoreHosteling International has awarded the Canmore Clubhouse with the "Eco-Warrior Award" for outstanding environmental stewardship in 2017.
Read MoreCelebrate highlights of the ACC's most exciting news and the big impacts in Canada's mountain community in 2017.
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