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Scott Duncan Hut

Operated by Alpine Club of Canada

Scott Duncan Hut backcountry hut photo
Elevation
8,500 ft
Sleeps
12
Approach
15 mi
Approach time
5 hr
Difficulty
Expert
Activities
Ski
Season
Ski only
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

Southern terminus of Wapta. Memorial hut built 1988. Smaller and simpler. Hours from Balfour Hut.

Features
Glacier accessHistoric
Best for
Experts
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Location
Hut 51.5450, -116.6067
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