vancouver island — The Alpine Club of Canada | Aspects Blog

This 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).

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HutsKristy DavisonJanuary 2, 2020Hišimy̓awiƛ, VI Section, vancouver island

Hišimy̓awiƛ Update - October 10th

ACC member Chris Jensen will be keeping us updated with photo galleries on the progress of the building of the ACC’s newest hut that, once complete, will expand the western edge of the ACC’s hut network by more than 150km.

Huts, CommunityKristy DavisonOctober 10, 20175040 hut, Huts, vancouver, vancouver island, vancouver island section

Hišimy̓awiƛ construction is underway!

Our newest ACC hut is being built by Vancouver Island Section members and volunteers and will provide access to extensive summer alpine hiking and superb winter skiing in the area around Triple Peak, from its location 35km west of Port Alberni.