KEES & CLAIRE MULTI-DAY HUT TRIP

Located just a few hours from the ski resort boundary, the Kees and Claire hut is the perfect way to experience the best skiing that Garibaldi Provincial Park has to offer. Enjoy the comfort and convenience of a beautiful alpine backcountry hut during your stay. Join us for a 2-night, 3-day adventure, or customize a trip that meets all your backcountry needs.

Your experienced ski guide will offer instructions on using backcountry equipment and will lead you on memorable ski descents. With intimate group sizes, you'll receive personalized attention at a comfortable pace throughout the day. This is an essential experience during your visit to Whistler!

You can reach the hut by following the Musical Bumps trail. Starting from the top of the Peak Express, the hut is located 9.4 km away with an elevation gain of 515 meters. The journey takes approximately 2.5 to 4.5 hours. Beyond the hut, the mountains become significantly larger, including notable peaks like Fissile and Overlord.

The Kees and Claire Hut: The hut is the first of three planned in the Spearhead Range, located beneath Fissile Peak. It accommodates up to 38 guests, divided into six sleeping areas. The hut is fully heated, so there’s no need to bring anything other than a sleeping bag! It is also equipped with stoves and all the necessary cooking equipment to prepare a meal after a long day of ski touring.

Lift Ticket: If you do NOT currently possess a valid Whistler Blackcomb lift ticket (Seasons Pass, Spirit Pass, Edge Card, Epic Pass, etc.), you may buy a lift ticket through our office at checkout.

Day 1

• 8:30 am Meet for gear check and waiver signing.
• 8:45 am Upload Whistler Gondola and begin ski tour out to the Kees and Claire Hut (2.5-4.5 hours).
• Drop gear off at the hut and possibly ski the rest of the afternoon.
• Evening meal with Guide and debfief.

Day 2

• Morning Breakfast.
• 9:00 am Skiing until afternoon.
• Evening meal with Guide and debrief.

Day 3

• Morning Breakfast.
• Return to Whistler Village via Singing Pass or Musical Bumps.
• Debrief in Whistler Village.

Rentals/Purchase:

If you require rentals, we have teamed up with local companies to provide discounted rates. Visit our rental page HERE for more information!

Equipment:

• Touring skis or splitboard and skins
• Poles (telescopic poles required for splitboarders)
• Ski / snowboard boots
• Lift pass
• 45L + pack
• Light Sleeping Bag
• Headlamp with fresh batteries
• Water bottle(s) (Minimum 1L capacity)
• Multi-tool
• Sunglasses, sunscreen
• Goggles & Helmet
• Personal Care Kit (toilet paper, toothbrush/toothpaste, personal medical drugs)
• General Repair Kit: to repair packs, clothing, Thermarest, etc.
• Blister kit/First Aid
• Avalanche safety kit
• Harness (optional depending on location)
• Glacier travel kit (optional depending on location and only if you know crevasse rescue)
• Ski and/or boot crampons depending on conditions and objective
• Mountaineering axe depending on conditions and objective

Optional:

• Thermos
• Ear Plugs
• Reading Material
• Camera
• Bandana
• Map, compass, GPS
• Field book and pencil
• Watch (with altimeter, barometer, compass, thermometer)
• Hut Booties/Slippers