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[[ | {{Hutbox | ||
| Name=Wendy Thompson Hut | |||
| Photo=Wendy_Thompson_Hut.jpg | |||
| Elevation=1800m | |||
| NTS Topographic map={{NTS link|092|j|08}} | |||
| Built=2000 | |||
| Coordinates (WGS 84)={{coord|10U|537431|5586575|WGS84|hidedatum}} 50 deg 25' 47.63" N <br>122 deg 28' 28.59" W | |||
| Caretaker=[http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/ Alpine Club of Canada], [http://accwhistler.ca/ Whistler Section] | |||
| Capacity=16 | |||
| Locked = No | |||
| Reservations = Yes | |||
| Fee = $12 / night<br> $10 / night for ACC Whistler Members | |||
| BivouacFeatureID=178}} | |||
The Wendy Thompson hut is run by the [http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/ ACC] Whistler section and is located in Marriott Basin on the north side of Duffey Lake Road. There is a fee and reservation system in place. The hut officially sleeps 16. | |||
The Wendy Thompson hut is run by the [ | |||
'''Fees''' | '''Fees''' | ||
Starting 1st December 2015: | |||
* $15/night for ACC whistler members | |||
* $20/night for non-members | |||
'''Reservations''' can be made on the [http://accwhistler.ca/huts/the-wendy-thompson-hut/#availability ACC Whistler Website]. | |||
==Facilities== | ==Facilities== | ||
The hut is | The hut is equipped with : | ||
* Kerosene heater | * Kerosene heater | ||
* Coleman lamps | * Coleman lamps | ||
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==Skiing== | ==Skiing== | ||
{{avalanche hazard}} | |||
The area includes many good skiing bowls. There are some gentle slopes near the hut which makes it a good area for beginners. | The area includes many good skiing bowls. There are some gentle slopes near the hut which makes it a good area for beginners. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Whistler's ACC section has [http:// | Whistler's ACC section has [http://accwhistler.ca/index.php/wthut details] about access to the hut, including a complete GPS track. | ||
National ACC also has some additional [http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/facility/thompson.html information]. | National ACC also has some additional [http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/facility/thompson.html information]. | ||
[[Category:Huts]] | |||
[[Category:Skiing Trips]] | |||
[[Category:Squamish-Whistler]] | |||
Latest revision as of 09:15, 22 February 2018
| Wendy Thompson Hut | |
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| Overnight Capacity | 16 |
| Coordinates |
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| Elevation | 1800m |
| 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 Marriott Basin on the north side of Duffey Lake Road. There is a fee and reservation system in place. The hut officially sleeps 16.
Fees Starting 1st December 2015:
- $15/night for ACC whistler members
- $20/night for non-members
Reservations can be made on the ACC Whistler Website.
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
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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.