British Columbia · Wapta Icefield
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
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
Middle Wapta hut. Below Balfour High Col (the Wapta crux). South-facing deck. Hours are from Bow Hut, not trailhead.
Avalanche forecast
Avalanche Canada
Read the forecast →Our read of the relevant forecast center. Check the bulletin before every winter tour. ATES-style terrain calls on this site are opinions, not formal assessments.
Location
Hut
51.6117, -116.5967
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Booking opens on the operator's own site.