Current inventory & needs.

All hut users must have a signed waiver on file prior to heading out into the backcountry. Waivers may be signed as part of membership registration or you can fill out this form and submit it to huts@mtnclubak.org

Hut Needs and Notes

If you are headed to one of the MCA huts, please consult the notes below to see what needs to go to the huts or be repaired. All huts have tools and materials so that anyone can make basic repairs. If you have a favorite hut and would like to take the lead on checking on the hut and organizing maintenance the MCA would greatly appreciate your help!

All Huts
Be prepared- take your own stove and alternative shelter.

Snowbird Hut
While the Snowbird Hut is an American Alpine Club Hut, it is commonly linked to the MCA Huts on the Bomber Traverse.

Maintenance Alert/Needs: The Kerosene heater has been repaired, but sometimes will leak a small amount of kerosene out of the anti-coke lever. Carry a towel to clean up. The Coleman stove is in need of replacement as it fumigates the hut. Window no longer operates properly and will require a new opening mechanism.

Supplies to go in: new log book, stove repair parts, outdoor thermometer, lantern mantles #21.

Mint Hut
Maintenance Alert/Needs:

Please do not modify the hut in any way and note to the huts comittee if you see any issues or repairs needed.

Please urinate outside of the hut if possible to reduce liquid waste in barrels.

Please pack out all trash.

Supplies to go in: log book

Bomber Hut 
Maintenance Alert/Needs: Coleman stove is reported leaking. Removal required.

Outhouse redesign planned for summer of 2027

Supplies to go in: None

Dnigi Hut
Maintenance Alert/Needs: Two walls have water damage due to leaking windows. 6 sheets of OSB and 6 studs need replacing. Re-skinning would help reduce damage. Front door works fine, but replacement is imminent. Ventilation ports might help with mold.
Supplies to go in: improved bear latches, wall repair materials

Seth Holden Hut
Maintenance Alert/Needs: Be careful of outhouse floor, marmots have been chewing it from below. Outhouse floor holes have been patched.
Supplies to go in: #21 lantern mantles, small mirror, saw, window installation tools

ALL EKLUTNA TRAVERSE HUTS
ET travelers should take trash compactor bags along if they elect to dispose of waste in barrels.

For depositing human waste onsite, use 5-gallon bucket lined with trash compactor bag, place a small scoop of “poo powder” in each bag and dispose of tied bag into onsite human waste barrel (outside of hut). Be sure to close and secure barrel lids at all times. If all barrels are full or nearly full please email the huts team.

Pichler’s Perch
Maintenance Alert/Needs: Windows have been replaced and a shutter installed. The new shutter needs an improved locking mechanism built. Lanterns and stove function
Supplies to go in: Window shutter lock

Hans’ Hut
Maintenance Alert/Needs: None. Lanterns and stove function
Supplies to go in: None

Rosie’s Roost
Maintenance Alert/Needs: None. Lanterns function. Stove status is unknown
Supplies to go in: None

Scandinavian Peaks Hut
Maintenance Alert/Needs: The front door and window are known issues. Be sure to close and latch well.

No waste barrel - fly out all waste

Supplies to go in: None

Huts Chair: Scott Parmelee

huts@mtnclubak.org

Updated: October 9, 2026