Naiset Huts - Assiniboine Area - Monday, Aug 31, 2026

The Basics:
Event Type: Scramble 
Event Location: Assiniboine Provincial Park, Aster Hut 
Event Starts:   Monday, Aug 31, 2026 12:00 PM  
Event Ends:   Wednesday, Sep 02, 2026 12:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026  
Trip Coordinator(s):   Peter Dubeau
 

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 5
Minimum Group Size: 1
Number Registered So Far:   3 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

Two nights booked at Aster which sleeps eight but some are double bunk beds so would require some couples to sign up if you're interested in using those bed spaces.  Helicopter flights are SOLD OUT.  There are flights on Wednesday going back to Shark Helipad had you wanted to take a flight out, or you could have your gear flown out at your expense ($6.00 a pound).  


Objectives:

Cautley Traverse (Wonder Peak across)

The Towers (this one is across from Wonder Pass)

Sunburst Peak to Wedgwood Traverse (maybe a loop around Gmoser ledges, maybe not)


These are scrambling objectives with some class 4 terrain.  I've already climbed Assiniboine/Lunette and it isn't feasible in a day from Naiset so do not expect that we are doing that.


Frankly, if you want to just hang out and go look at the Nublet or something cruisy, I am not too fussed.


Little known fact is that the Naiset Huts were built by, and used to be managed by the ACC.  They were built by AO Wheeler in 1925.


I personally love this area, maybe even more than the Lake O'Hara area but this is the first time I got the Naiset Huts to use as a base of operation and I am looking forward to it.  I've been trying to get them for ten years...
Required Items to Bring:

Helmet, your backcountry food and kitchen supplies, clothes but at least you don't need to carry your shelter on your back.



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If a participant is unable to attend a paid course or trip, there will be no refund unless the participant finds a suitable replacement that is acceptable to the trip coordinator. Acceptable waiting list candidates will have priority. It will then be the participant's responsibility to recover funds from the replacement. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). Note that ACC National does not refund hut fees due to weather, delay, closures, or any other reasons. The Rocky Mountain Section of the ACC is a not for profit club and we only charge attendees what it costs us to provide courses or trips.
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