From the plowed parking lot just off the highway (same parking lot as for Wheeler Hut), climb up the steep slope through the trees for approximately 50 meters to reach an old railway road. Turn left onto the road and follow it for barely a kilometer until the trail splits off from the railway road into a large open area on the right. The trail snakes up the obvious path through the trees until it pops out into the Asulkan Valley. The route along the valley floor is quite straightforward as it follows alongside the Asulkan Creek, however it does cross underneath a few significant avalanche slopes that are quite hazardous; good avalanche safety skills are necessary. When the valley begins to open up, make your way by choosing the safest slopes and head up to the right into a treed area . Make the steep climb up through the trees which will lead you to the final open slopes just below the hut. For a more detailed description of this route, refer to Chic Scott’s guide Summits & Icefields, Columbia Mountains Alpine Ski Tours.
Winter users must verify whether planned routes require a Winter Permit.