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| Name=Wendy Thompson Hut | |||
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| 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}} | |||
The Wendy Thompson hut is run by the [http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/ 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 officialy sleeps 16. | The Wendy Thompson hut is run by the [http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/ 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 officialy sleeps 16. | ||
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'''Reservations''' can be made by calling (604) 902-1772. | '''Reservations''' can be made by calling (604) 902-1772. | ||
==Facilities== | ==Facilities== | ||
Revision as of 23:28, 27 July 2007
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| Overnight Capacity | 16 |
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| Elevation | 1800m |
| 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 officialy sleeps 16.
Fees
- $10/night for ACC members (VOC student members qualify as ACC members)
- $15/night for non-members
Reservations can be made by calling (604) 902-1772.
Facilities
The hut is equiped 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.