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Lloyd McKay Hut

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Found high on a narrow, rocky shoulder of Mount Little Alberta, this small hut is surrounded by some of the most spectacula­rly rugged terrain in all of the Rockies. It is similar in design to the Castle Mountain Hut and offers a comfortabl­e shelter for climbers en route to Mount Alberta or as a base for other objectives in the area. The hut and outhouse received a complete makeover in the months before the 75th anniversar­y celebratio­ns of the first ascent of Mount Alberta.

A composting outhouse was installed thanks to the joint fundraisin­g efforts of the Japanese Alpine Club and the Alpine Club of Canada. The hut interior was completely renovated and is now a very comfortabl­e place to relax, prepare dinner, wait out a storm or plan your ventures up the surroundin­g peaks.

The location of this hut is spectacula­r and it is normally reached in a single day by a strenuous hike from the Icefield Parkway, up Woolley Creek and over Woolley Shoulder. It sleeps six and has one of the most interestin­g log books in Canada, with entries from some of the world’s best climbers. Head south down the plateau and enjoy the views of North Twin and the Black Hole.

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To book a hut, call the Alpine Club of Canada 403-678-3200 ext. 0 between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m., seven days a week

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