Wendy Thompson Hut
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| Wendy Thompson Hut | |
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| Overnight Capacity | 16 |
| Coordinates (WGS 84) | 10U 537431E 5586575N 50 deg 25' 47.63" N 122 deg 28' 28.59" W |
| Elevation | 1800m |
| Topographic map (NTS) | 92 J/8 |
| Fee | $12 / night $10 / night for ACC Whistler Members |
| Reservations | Yes |
| Locked | No |
| Built | 2000 |
| Caretaker | Alpine Club of Canada, Whistler Section |
The Wendy Thompson hut is run by the ACC Whistler section and is located in Marriot Basin on the north side of Duffey Lake Road. There is a fee and reservation system in place. The hut officially sleeps 16.
Fees
- $10/night for ACC whistler members
- $12/night for non-members
Reservations can be made by calling (604) 902-1772.
Contents |
Facilities
The hut is equipped with :
- Kerosene heater
- Coleman lamps
- Coleman stove
The above equipment is usually locked away in a closet. Upon making a reservation you will be supplied with the lock combination.
Skiing
| Avalanche Hazard |
| The route and terrain described here is capable of producing avalanches. Safe travel requires the skills and equipment to assess and mitigate avalanche hazards. A professionally taught training course is highly recommended. |
The area includes many good skiing bowls. There are some gentle slopes near the hut which makes it a good area for beginners.
Access
The hut is just over 5km from the road and usually takes 2-3 hours to reach in summer or winter.
External Links
Whistler's ACC section has details about access to the hut, including a complete GPS track.
National ACC also has some additional information.
