Robson Pass Hut Updates: Second Floor Framed & Roof on the Horizon
After weeks of dedicated effort from a rotating cast of craftspeople and coordinators, the new Robson Pass Hut is beginning to take shape—and we’re excited to share where things stand. It’s a big project in a remote place, but one made possible by the strength of the community behind it. If you’re excited by the progress and would like to help bring this alpine retreat to life, every small donation makes a big difference.
Stepping onto the site this time, the transformation was nothing short of remarkable. The first floor of the hut is now fully framed, with it’s insulation and sheet metal exterior still to come. Interior dividing walls with bunks are yet to be installed, but the enclosure already gives a strong sense of the cosy refuge it will become.
The construction crew changes out on a two-week rotation. On this most recent visit, the carpenters on duty were Toby and David – two wandering journeymen (a.k.a Wandergeselle) from Bavaria. It didn’t look easy, but the second-floor framing is now complete, and the team has started building the upper walls. With the roof beams and purlins now in place, roof installation isn’t far off either—a key step that will offer shelter for the crew while they work in the unpredictable alpine weather.
This isn’t just any roof. The steep pitch is deliberately designed to shed heavy winter snow, while opening up space at the hut’s front end for generous windows. These will frame panoramic views of the surrounding peaks—an invitation to gaze out at the landscape while relaxing and socialising in the communal space.
Of course, it is taking the skillset of many to make this vision a reality. Ennadai’s Construction Supervisors, Nils and Chris, are closely monitoring the project, and ACC staff is visiting every few weeks. Tom (Project Manager), Reid (Structural Engineering Consultant), and John, (Construction Management Advisor) flew in on this day to check out the progress and build-quality of the hut.
None of this would be possible, however, without the full-time camp cook, Pierre. When off the clock, all of the crew hang out and sleep just meters away from the hut in tents. The camp has its quirks: porcupines have developed a taste for the tent platforms, prompting nightly shooing sessions to defend the sleeping quarters. Thankfully, the hang board is suspended well out of the reach of porcupines, and is arguably one of the most impressively-positioned hang boards in the world.
With roof work on the horizon and finishing details soon to follow, the Robson Pass Hut is quickly evolving from dream to reality.
Stay tuned for the next update—we’ll be sharing more photos, progress, and behind-the-scenes moments from this remarkable build in one of Canada’s most iconic alpine settings.
Voices of Robson: Cyril Shokopoles
At the Alpine Club of Canada, the mountains are where our stories begin. As we build the new hut at Mount Robson, we’re sharing the voices that make this project possible.
The Voices of Robson storytelling series honours the members and families whose connections to these peaks inspire us all. One of these is Cyril Shokopoles, longtime ACC member, who shares what makes Mount Robson a special place for him.
Voices like Cyril’s remind us that the Rockies aren’t just mountains — they change us forever. The new hut at Mount Robson will invite many more people to experience Robson’s beauty and be humbled by it’s majesty. By contributing to the Voices of Robson campaign, you help keep these stories alive for generations to come.
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