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Bow Hut

Operated by Alpine Club of Canada

Bow Hut backcountry hut photo
Elevation
7,700 ft
Sleeps
30
Approach
5.5 mi
Approach time
4 hr
Difficulty
Strenuous
Activities
Ski, Hike
Season
Year-round
Ski quality
❄❄❄❄❄ 5/5 Destination-worthy glacier-skiing · alpine · ski-mountaineering
Raw price
$22 to $36 pp/night (USD from CAD)
Per person per night
$29
Booking difficulty
Very High
Book ahead
12 months
Cell service
No
Water source
Snowmelt

Data verified 2026-04-22

Notes

Largest Wapta hut (30). Only one with wood stove. Best day-trip hub on Wapta Icefield. Lottery-hot for winter.

Features
Glacier access
Best for
ExpertsGroups
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Location
Hut 51.6833, -116.5417
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