Pichler's Perch, the MCA's first hut, built in 1964, is the forerunner of the Eklutna Traverse system of shelters.

Photo by Wayne Todd.

Bird Peak from Esbay Peak. Chugach State Park.

Photo by Wayne Todd.

Snow travel school at the MCA's Basic Mountaineering School.

Photo by Brian Aho.

Hans Hut sits along the aptly named Whiteout Glacier.

Photo by Travis Taylor.

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MCA huts offer the safety and comfort of a mountain retreat in remote locations throughout Chugach and Talkeetna Mountains. They are simple, basic structures set among breathtaking scenery. MCA members have full access to these wonderful refuges, they can be linked as winter or summer traverses, provide a basecamp while climbing nearby granite spires, or a place to recover after a peak bagging expedition. Whatever the reason treat them with respect, enjoy the experience they provide, and leave them better than you found them.

Tom Choate repairs Hans Hut. Photo © Greg Bragiel A fine day at Pichlers. Photo © Greg Bragiel Hut work at Rosies. Photo © Greg Bragiel Beer campaign at Rosies. Photo © Greg Bragiel
Hans Hut in winter. Photo © Travis Taylor Traversers enjoy the sun at Hans Hut. Photo © Greg Bragiel Marybeth Bragiel paints trim at the Scandinavian Peak Hut. Photo © Greg Bragiel A freshly trim painted Scandinavian Peak Hut. Photo © Greg Bragiel
A freshly trim painted Scandinavian Peak Hut and outhouse. Thanks Greg and Marybeth. Photo © Greg Bragiel Ray paints at Rosies. Photo © Greg Bragiel Marcin and John work at Rosies. Photo © Greg Bragiel Skiers pose at Hans' Hut. Photo © Greg Bragiel
Tom and Neil repair Hans'. Photo © Greg Bragiel Wayne, Carrie, Chris and Toby enjoy the sun and views at the Scandinavian Peak Hut. Photo © Wayne Todd The Mint Hut glistens in the winter sun. Photo © Travis Taylor The Mint Hut roof replacement crew pose for a picture. Boy Scout Troop 380 and MCA volunteers. Photo © Greg Bragiel
Becky Wang hikes from the Mint Hut. Photo © Wayne Todd The Bomber Hut. Photo © Greg Bragiel

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Many thanks to: Wayne Todd, Tim Silvers, Ross Noffsinger, Steve Gruhn, Carrie Wang, Billy Finley and many others who provided information, ideas and photos. And thanks to Willy Hersman who created, managed and hosted the first MCA website, without which this site's development would have been so much more difficult. Current website donated by Couloir Graphics.