Spearhead Hut Overnight

Backcountry Hut Based Touring in Whistler

Whistler Backcountry from a brand new, state of the art hut.  Easy.

We are excited to welcome the Kees and Claire Hut to the Whistler Backcountry Community. A 38 person backcountry hut poised at 1950m on the border of excellent tree skiing and big alpine prizes like Mount Fissile

We are excited to help people enjoy this amazing ski area and this new hut. Join us for a 3-day backcountry ski touring trip based on the new Kees and Claire Spearhead hut. We will arrange your food, hut access and, of course, guide you to the goods!

Scheduled Trip Dates: January 20, 21, 22, 2023,   February 4, 5, 6, 2023

Custom Trips Available on Demand

The Goods

Length: 3 days of hut based backcountry skiing/snowboarding

Elevations: 1100m - 2600m

Terrain: Open bowls, Glades, Pillows, Alpine Faces, Couloirs.

Season: December - April

Max Guide to Guest Ratio: 6:1

The Terrain

The terrain leading to the Kees and Claire hut is known as the musical bumps. This series of tree-lined ridges provides moderate angle treed and open treeline skiing up to 500m long. Past the hut, the bigger peaks of the Spearhead Range start - Fissile and Overlord are the centrepieces of this area. Big alpine faces and glaciers are the names of the game.

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The Kees and Claire Hut

The Kees and Claire Hut is a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient backcountry hut.  The hut has 38 sleeping spaces divided into 6 sleeping areas.

It is heated, so all you’ll need is a light sleeping bag (and mattress, for the time being - the hut hopes to provide mattresses in the not too distant future). The hut is fully equipped with propane stoves, cookies equipment, pots, plates, utensils, etc. Only food needs to be carried in. The hut has indoor composting toilets for your comfort and to minimize environmental impact. The hut has electricity and lights.

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Scheduled Trip Dates

January 20, 21, 22 $945

February 4, 5, 6 $945

Custom Trips Available

Still Have Questions or Concerns?

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, concerns or requests on how we can make this the best trip ever!

About Ross Berg

Ross has guided, climbed and skied in the European Alps for the last several seasons. When he's at home he can be found working as a heli ski guide in winters and climbing alpine rock routes in summer.