Bill Putnam hut
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The Bill Putnam (Fairy Meadow) hut is an alpine hut located above ni the Adamant range of the Selkirk mountains in British Columbia. The hut is maintained by the Alpine Club of Canada. Coordinates: NAD83 11U 439500 5735079
The hut was built by the ACC in 1965, and the construction project was largely overseen by William Putnam. The hut is known as an excellent base for granite mountaineering and backcountry skiing. It sleeps 20 in summer or winter, and is equipped with propane powered lamps, stovetop and oven, as well as two wood stoves for heating in the winter. There is also a large wood-burning sauna.
Summer access to the hut is via a 4-6 hour hike up Swan Creek from a trailhead that follows 65 km of logging road. Winter access is via helicopter.
[edit] Nearby
- The Nobility Group
- Mount Colossal
- The Adamant Group
- Austerity Mountain
- Pioneer Peak
- The Gothics Group
- East Peak
- Sentinel Peak
- Gog Pinnacle
- Magog
[edit] External links
- Bill Putnam (Fairy Meadow) hut at the Alpine Club of Canada
- Bill Putnam (Fairy Meadow) hut at bivouac.com
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