Brew Hut
Information about our Brew Hut can be found on the VOC "static page".
About the Hut
The Brew Hut is located in the alpine area around Mt. Brew, on a ridge above a small lake East of the peak itself.
The hut was damaged during the winter of 1998-1999 and is in need of major rebuild or replacement. That being said, the hut is still standing, the walls and roof are fine and the structure of the hut has been reinforced to prevent further damage. It still makes for a reasonable shelter despite the quirks.
Facilities
The upstairs loft sleep about 15 comfortably, 20 if you squeeze. There is a coleman lantern for light downstairs, and a nearby outhouse which is usually complete buried in winter.
Skiing
There are some good ski slopes nearby, varying from mellow (around the cabin and Brew Lake) to death defying (gully running N from a col E of Mt. Brew). A high alpine ridge connects this area to Cypress Peak and Mount Fee to the west.
Hiking
Access
Roe Creek
Brandywine
This access is the shortest route in summer, and is used in winter as well providing avalanche conditions are stable. Drive / ski Brandywine FSR to a 3 way junction at 800m elevation. Here, take the left fork which crosses brandywine creek and continuous up towards Mt. Brew of the other side. The road is impassible to vehicles beyond the bridge. a couple hundre meters beyond the bridge, take a left fork which switchbacks twices and climbs around to the north side of Mt. Brew. This section is steeply sidehilled, and can present considerable avalanche hazard in winter. The road ends in a clearcut, which must be climbed to the top, and then continue climbing up into the forest, heading right. A subalpine bowl should be crossed to reach a shoulder above The Gully of Death. Cross through the col at the top of The Gully of Death and you will find yourself at a nice little lake. The hut is on the other side, sitting on the ridge above the lake.
Brew Lake Trail
This route is only practical in summer, and it requires tresspassing illegally on BC Rail property. Park at Brandywine falls parking lot and walk the railroad tracks south. After a prominent bend right, and then back left, you will find the trailhead on the right side marked by flagging tape and a FMCBC Adopt-a-Trail sign. The trail climbs steeply from here to Brew Lake. The section from the lake to the hut is above treeline, has no trail and must be navigated on your own. Don't make the mistake of trying to beeline it for the hut because of cliffs in between. Instead, stick to the mellower terrain further west (left).