Abbot Pass Hut to be replaced
The historic Abbot Pass Hut could rise again, thanks to a new partnership that is looking to erect a replacement.
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The historic Abbot Pass Hut could rise again, thanks to a new partnership that is looking to erect a replacement.
Planning is underway to replace the Abbot Pass Hut, a mountain refuge that stood for close to a century along the Alberta-B.C. border.
The Abbot Pass Hut sat along the border of Alberta and B.C. until it was torn down last year due to safety concerns. Now, several groups have indicated their interest in replacing it with a brand new hut.
Climbers have been pushing the limits in the local mountains for over 130 years with a lot of success. But sometimes things go wrong, and climbers die. Below…
For a century, Abbot Pass Hut provided a lofty nest for climbers like me. Now the iconic stone cabin is losing its footing.