Hut to hut traverse

Perched on a rock outcrop and surrounded by glaciers on all sides, the Lyell Hut offers access to some of the best mountain terrain anywhere in the world. Situated at 2860m (9400'), it sits on the shoulder of Christian Peak (Lyell 5). The amount of terrain the Lyell Hut opens up is mind blowing. All five 11,000' Lyell peaks can be skied in a day trip from the hut. There are over a dozen glacier runs right out the door. It offers access to monster 7000' runs that descend from the summits of the Lyells into Lyell Creek to the north. It provides a convenient stop on the Great Divide Traverse. It is possible, in good conditions, to ski out the broken South East Lyell Glacier to Saskatchewan Crossing in a day. There are other un-skied possibilities waiting to be explored.

In the summer it offers the perfect base for doing a traverse of the Lyells. Dominating the view to the south is the North Face of Mount Forbes. Also accessible from the Hut is Mons Peak, Lens Peak and Division Peak. The Hut can be reached in 6-7 hours from Icefall lodge, making it the perfect distance for a hut to hut traverse. You can spend a couple days at the Lyell Hut mid week, and then return to a more comfortable base at Icefall Lodge.

 

The Hut provide dorm style accommodation for up to 12 people. It is supplied with a propane stove, all cooking and eating utensils, mattresses, blankets, propane heater and solar lighting.

The cost for the hut is $30/ person/ night + tax.

The Lyell hut is located on the Rostrum Peak map, 82 N/14. Grid reference 931526.

Access to the hut involves crossing large glaciers and several steep slopes. It is recommended that groups without mountaineering experience hire a guide for a traverse to the hut.