# Kees and Claire Hut Trip 2022


## When

Monday Dec 19th to Thursday 22nd


4 days and 3 nights

## Where

The hut is located just above Russet Lake [(50° 1’ 20″ N / 122° 52′ 23″ W)](https://www.gaiagps.com/datasummary/waypoint/e2f9c2ad1509fbc07260f3c1670779d7/?layer=GaiaTopoRasterFeet). It is accessible via the Musical Bumps from Whistler Mountain or by climbing up the Singing Pass trail from Whistler Village.


## Hut Details

**Provided at Kees and Claire Hut:**

Four 2-burner propane cooktops, complete with supplies and equipment for cooking and dining, such as pots, plates, utensils, mugs, glasses, bodums and tea pots. (Personal cookstoves are not to be used within the hut)

**Water at the Hut:**

While a water system is planned for the future, there isn’t currently water available on tap at the hut. At this time water must be collected from Russet Lake or from melting snow. Guests are asked to pitch in and obtain their own water from Russet Lake or transport snow as needed. Wastewater disposal is provided at the hut.

**Hut Facilities**

* Propane generator with batteries for power storage and LED lighting
* Twelve USB ports for recharging GPS units
* Free-standing propane stove in Brett’s Lounge
* Propane direct-vent heaters and a propane furnace
* Ventilation
* Three urine/solid separating toilets with waste collection to minimize environmental impact
* Engineered dispersion field for urine and greywater
* Custodian Room

## Hut Access

Access from Whistler Mountain requires buying a [day ticket](https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/tickets.aspx) or [backcountry ticket](https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/about-the-mountain/backcountry.aspx). After riding Harmony or Peak Chair, you’ll ski to the designated Flute Bowl footpath and exit the resort area. Then enjoy a few ups and downs between you and the hut. Climb over Flute Summit and Oboe Summit to Singing Pass and then up to the Kees and Claire Hut above Russet Lake.

### Whistler Overnight Parking

Overnight guests of the Kees and Claire Hut are directed to pay park in Day Lot 4. There are 6 designated parking spots for Garibaldi Park on the west side of Lot 4 which should be used first, however other stalls in Lot 4 can be used once those are full. Payment is required during Peak Season (December 15 to April 15). Payment should be made on paybyphone.com (or using the paybyphone app) for Lot #4078 (this is the parking number of Garibaldi Park visitors) or in person at Municipal Hall during business hours. Guests must display a printed reservation for the hut in the windshield of the vehicle.

## What to bring

| Item | Image | Notes |
| --------------------- | ----- | ------------------------------------------- |
| **Sleep** | | |
| 3 Season Sleeping Bag |  | Sleeping area is kept at around 5-7 Celcius |
| Thermarest / Pad | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/P5nQOjd.png" width=300> | |
| Pillow | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/GxvPXFU.png" width="250"> | |
| Ear Plugs and Eye Mask | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/I3ZDvbm.png" width="200"> | |
| **Hut Specific** |
| Hut Slippers | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/Hf9jL7o.png" width=200> | |
| Dry Clothes | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/FwuCpDS.png" width=200>| Socks!|
| Toothpaste and Toothbrush | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/xp1aOXn.jpg" width=150>||
| **Skiing Gear** | | |
| Helmet & Goggles | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/F4nvGTx.png" width=200> | |
| Skis | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/GBmMGHA.png" width=200> | |
| Ski Boots | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/F2VXEoo.png" width=200> ||
| Skins | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/2beWsaD.jpg" width=300> | |
| Poles | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/MeWC95E.png" width=250> | |
| Skiing Backpack | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/Zu7HYS3.jpg" width=250> | |
| Voile Straps | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/reCgmp2.png" width=200>| x4|
| Water Bottle | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/EOmrPl7.png" width=200> ||
| Thermos | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/WEeQiZC.png" width=100>||
| Ski Crampons | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/g9m277v.jpg" width=250> ||
| Repair Kit |  | |
| Crampons |  | Only if we think we will need to do some scrambles |
| Ice Axe | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/clpcRrG.png" width=300> | Same as above |
| Gobstopper | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/QeKLwqD.png" width=150>||
| **Skiing Clothing** | | |
| Underwear | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/MdorVe1.png" width=150>||
| Long johns | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/plE9Y9T.png" width=250> | |
| Socks | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/zxrSvFX.jpg" width=100> ||
| Snow pants | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/Ro5zpdW.png" width=250> ||
| Toque | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/rWqkBqh.jpg" width=150> | |
| Gloves (multiple pairs) | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/Aodq0Cy.png" width=150> ||
| Long Underwear Top | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/XOcV0h7.jpg" width=200>||
| Midweight Top | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/T47xscs.png" width=200> ||
| Puffy | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/LNC5k38.jpg" width=250> ||
| Lightweight Insulated Jacket | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/ydzERpx.png" width=250>||
| Hardshell | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/5PuJ887.png" width=250> ||
| Vest | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/oTlGB03.png" width=350>||
| Buff | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/UyhdZoV.jpg" width=150>||
| Sunglasses | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/jO5e4e0.jpg" width=150>||
| Cap | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/wtzZY5U.png" width=150>||
| **Avalanche Gear** |||
| Probe | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/G7OjbjG.png" width=250> ||
| Shovel | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/gfngkPy.png" width=250> ||
| Beacon (fresh batteries) | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/FDvdMPR.png" width=200> ||
| **Glacier Travel** |||
| 5-7mm 5m length cord | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/Rvv89hQ.png" width=250> | for anchor building |
| 5-6mm 2m length cord or Hollow Block | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/Y07S0bn.jpg" width="250"> | For prussik |
| Sling 120cm-plus length | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/0its5Yy.png" alt="sling" width="250"> | x1 for anchor or foot loop |
| Auto-locking carabiner | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/BuRzORr.jpg" alt="" width="150"> | x1 to clip into |
| Locking carabiners | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/w2mqsY7.jpg" width="150"> | x3 for anchor building|
| Non-locking carabiners | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/r0j0SpL.png" width="120"> | x4 for racking gear |
| Long Ice Screw with cap | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/Qyfq0y7.png" width="250"> | for anchor building |
| Micro Traxion (or similar) | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/4EkUxF6.png" width="150"> | |
| Tibloc | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/TlaDKIB.jpg" width="150"> | |
| Harness | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/J2BodDz.png" width="250"> | |
| Rope | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/uczfRiG.png" width=250> | |
| **Emergency** |||
| Headlamp with extra batteries | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/GszzmYa.jpg" width=200> | Charged |
| First aid kit | | |
| Inreach | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/1ZI4U8F.png" width="200"> | Charged |
| Sunscreen & Lipbalm | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/JnRHKcu.png" width=100>||
| **Technology** |||
| Camera | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/24eIsWC.png" width=150>||
| GoPro | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/zkioIBO.png" width=100>||
| Radios | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/lDxT5qL.png" width=250>||
| GPS Watch | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/gvHCIuA.jpg" width=100>||
| Battery Bank and Cables | <img src="https://i.imgur.com/qcXQKdv.png" width=150> ||
| **Food** |||
| Breakfast ||x4|
| Lunches ||x5|
| Dinner ||x4|

## Misc

[Ski Touring Links](http://www.johnbaldwin.ca/links.asp)