Ralph Forster Hut (Mount Robson) Repair Project

The hut has been in kind of an odd situation for quite a few years where it was originally
constructed by the ACC in 1970 but there was no formal lease agreement in place and neither the
ACC nor BC Parks have officially adopted it.
Project Outline:
Over the past few years the Ralph Forster Hut has fallen into disrepair, particularly after a
window/shutter destroyed last summer left the hut open to packrats. The last formal repair trip in
2013 was organized by Cyril Shokoples and the Edmonton section of the ACC (his report is
attached to this email). Since the last repairs, the hut has seen less use (with more climbers
opting for the Kain Face route), but it is still a historic structure, and a neat destination even by
itself. The main goals I envision for the project are:
1) Repair the physical structure of the hut (window, shutters, and if possible better seal the door)
2) Clean up and sanitize the interior of the hut, remove the packrat damaged old
supplies/materials to make the hut habitable
3) Dig and install a new green throne “outhouse” (BC Parks has a new throne ready to be flown
up but grunt work is needed to move rocks to a suitable location).
4) Replace some of the interior amenities (camp stove, cookware, and cleaning supplies).
5) While hiking out from the hut do a small bit of brushing on the trail and maybe replace a
couple chains/bolts.
The dates are August 3,4,5.
If you are interested in this project, for one or more days, or for a more up to date timeline and
information contact Ben.

Ben Nearingburg ben.nearingburg@gmail.com