Boulder Hut Adventures

Fall Work Party September 25th to October 9th, 2011

Boulder Hut Adventures owner / operator Mark Yancey and a dedicated crew of friends and past clients recently made the annual fall trek into the Boulder Hut. Eight hardy, backcountry skiing enthusiasts came and went during the trip.  Beautiful fall colors and a hint of La Nina presented themselves during the two weeks in the backcountry. The larches wore their fall golden splendor and a dusting of snow kept the crew motivated for this year’s fall projects.   The weather varied during the trip with one week of sunshine and one week of rain, sleet and some snow. Most mornings had ground frost.  To be certain – winter is not far ahead of us!

Here is a teaser of how winter is shaping up at the Boulder Hut!

All told, the crew put up enough firewood to keep the Boulder Hut’s six woodstoves stoked for the upcoming season – including the high country HOT TUB! They also tore down the old firewood shed in preparation for a new SAUNA site coming in 2013. This year, Boulder Hut Adventures will not only feature their famous (infamous) hot tub but a temporary sauna for relaxing after a glorious day of powder skiing. The Boulder Hut is also pleased to report the installation of a new micro hydro-generator that operates in the spring fed creek adjacent to the village. This new system has increased power generating capacity 5 times over the previous system! Now, when the batteries reach full charge – a new diversion load heater will kick on in the bunk house. No more midnight stoking of the stove!

La Nina 2011 left her mark on the summer trail system at the Boulder Hut with a 100 meter long avalanche debris field. The crew cleared the trail and hopes they are spared that job for at least a few years! While in the field, they saw 3 bull elk on Mathew creek side of the pass and two mountain goats on Mt. Lavesque. Rosie (our avalanche rescue dog) treed a large porcupine – thank goodness the porcupine took that route!

Mark and Sarah would like to thank the crew for an excellent week of work and conversation around the dinner table. A big thank you to the Mountain Range catering company near Kimberley, B.C., for the great meals. A return trip is anticipated in November – contact Mark and Sarah if you would like to join them.

If you are thinking about a backcountry skiing adventure this year – contact us for dates! Don’t delay the phone is ringing and we are filling up!