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Rob Ritchie (Balfour) Hut

Operated by Alpine Club of Canada

Elevation
8,200 ft
Sleeps
18
Approach
12 mi
Approach time
4 hr
Difficulty
Expert
Activities
Ski
Season
Ski+summer
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

Notes

Middle Wapta hut. Below Balfour High Col (the Wapta crux). South-facing deck. Hours are from Bow Hut, not trailhead.

Features
Glacier access
Best for
Experts
Location
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Booking opens on the operator's own site.