Burton Hut

about the hut

The Burton Hut accommodates about 10 people comfortably and up to 15 with a bit of squeezing although this limits your space for gear and cooking. Appliances present in the hut include a Coleman lamp, catalytic heater and a two-burner Coleman Stove. All run on white gas. There are fees for park access and hut usage.

approach

Access to the hut is via Rubble Creek. From the winter trailhead it is about 10 miles with 3,700 feet of elevation gain. The last three miles of the approach are over the frozen Garibaldi Lake.

ski routes

Long glacier descents are easily accessible from the hut. It serves as a great base camp for fair weather skiing, but its location is not sheltered so it's best to avoid in bad weather or unstable conditions. Many use the hut as a stopover on the Garibaldi Neve Traverse.

• The Garbage Pile
• Guard Glacier
• Bookworm Corridor
• Sentinel Glacier

information for leaders

• Considerations for travel to Canada

  • Start by reviewing the latest regulations. Look for information on border crossing and travel to Canada on these websites:
    
    • U.S. Customs and Border Protection
    • U.S. Department of Homeland Security
    • WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation)
    • Government of Canada
  • Everyone must have a passport or other valid ID like a NEXUS card.
  • NEXUS cards can save a lot of time but only work if everyone in the car has one.
  • Make sure your vehicle insurance is valid for Canada.
  • Make sure your health insurance is valid for Canada.
  • Border crossing regulations are strict in both directions. Know what you’re allowed to take and declare everything to avoid problems.
  • You may be able to save time by checking alternate border crossings.
  • See the Travel Industry Council of Ontario's 9 Travel Tips for Crossing the Canadian/U.S. Land Border blog post for some good tips on traveling to Canada.

• Suitable Activities: Backcountry Skiing
• Seasons: February, March, April, May
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: M2 Advanced Ski
• Length: 30.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 3,700 ft

• Land Manager: Garibaldi Provincial Park
• Parking Permit Required: National Park Entrance Fee
• Recommended Party Size: 10
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12