A relatively little-known and little-visited valley, this area is one of the true gems of the Rockies! The Fryatt Hut offers a superb base for exploration both summer and winter with excellent alpine climbing and ski-touring all within fairly easy reach of the cabin.
Located in the Fryatt Valley in Jasper National Park, this area is one of the true gems of the Rockies. The Fryatt Hut offers a superb base in both summer and winter, with excellent alpine climbing and ski-touring near the hut. The approach is usually completed in a long day, but some parties will utilize the Parks Canada campsites which are strategically located along the trail, breaking the trip into two days during the summer. Bikes can also be used for the first 11 km, as far as the first campsite at Fryatt Creek, which will substantially reduce the total approach time and makes for a fun trip out! In winter parties may choose to cross the Athabasca river. If the river is frozen thick enough, parties can cross immediately from the Icefield Parkway and, with good snow conditions, easily reach the hut in a day with an early start. Winter access involves crossing some avalanche paths – check conditions before you go.
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We exist to empower new & existing backcountry travelers to explore the mountains in a responsible and informed way, consolidating winter backcountry accommodations as far east as the Rockies and detailing each with an ever-evolving list of hut details and beta.
