How is the hut accessed?
The hut is accessed via Leavenworth Creek Road. Detailed directions will be emailed to you after signing a liability waiver two days prior to your trip. The road is not plowed and must be approached on skis, snowshoes, or snowmobile in the winter. In many years, the road is passable by an offroad vehicle until November, but storms earlier in the season may require hiking or other methods to approach the hut. The first quarter to half mile is the roughest section. We have seen many Jeeps, Tacomas, and 4Runners on the road.
What is the booking process?
After booking the hut here, you will receive an email to sign a liability waiver. This must be signed by everyone in your party. Seven days prior to your trip you will get an email with more detailed information to access the hut.
What activities are around the hut?
There are plenty of activities around the hut every season of the year. The winter is a fantastic time for backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering, and snowshoeing. When snow does not cover the ground there is hiking, cycling, trail running, and OHV access all around the basin. You can also access Grays and Torreys via McClellan or Argentine Pass.
What is at the hut?
The hut has a kitchen (with dishes, cutlery etc), stove, oven, percolators to make coffee, a wood stove with split wood, and beds.
What is the water situation?
In the summer bring your own water for drinking, cooking, and dishes. There are rain barrels however it is not guaranteed that there will be water.
In the winter, melt snow in the large pots that sit on the woodstove – do not put anything in the pots but snow (no hands, fingers, or water filters). Only melt snow on the wood burning stove, do not use the propane stove. In shoulder season (i.e., when you can’t drive to the hut to bring water, and there isn’t enough snow to melt) there are two springs on the property. The first runs until mid-July and is located about 100 ft up the road from the hut and the other is year-round and about 700 feet down the road from the hut. This water has not been tested. We suggest you bring a filter.
What about beds? How many people does the hut sleep?
The hut comfortably sleeps 8 people but can fit more in emergency situations. There are two bedrooms and additional beds available. The beds have sheets covering the mattresses. Please bring your own bedding or sleeping bags and pillowcases.