Spearhead Huts Society
The Spearhead Huts Society (business registration number 780753299RR0001) is a Canadian registered charity focused on enhancing backcountry safety and accessibility in British Columbia's Spearhead Range near Whistler. Established to provide sustainable hut-to-hut infrastructure, the organization builds and maintains alpine huts, trails, and related facilities within Garibaldi Provincial Park[3][4].
History and Mission
The society revives a vision dating to the 1970s to create a hut system along the Spearhead Traverse, a 50 km ski-mountaineering route traversing glaciers and peaks in the Coast Mountains[1][4]. The project aims to reduce environmental impact and improve safety by offering reliably spaced shelters for backcountry travelers[1][4].
Hut System
- Kees and Claire Hut: Completed in 2019 at Russet Lake, this 38-bunk facility honors Kees Brenninkmeyer and Claire Dixon, who died in a 2006 avalanche. Funded largely by the Kees Brenninkmeyer Foundation, it serves as a base for ski touring and summer hiking[2][4].
- Macbeth Hut: A 2025 construction project at Mount Macbeth, supported by a $1.5 million donation from philanthropists Brian Hill and Andrea Thomas Hill[2][4].
- Mount Pattison Hut: Proposed as the third hut in the system, pending naming-rights funding[2][4].
Operations and Funding
The society operates as a volunteer-driven organization, relying on donations, grants, and membership partnerships with groups like the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) and British Columbia Mountaineering Club (BCMC)[1][3]. Recent fundraising efforts include a 2024 campaign to add solar power and water systems to the Kees and Claire Hut[5].
Significance
The huts enable multi-day traverses while minimizing reliance on glacial crossings during summer months. Each location provides year-round access to alpine terrain, aligning with the society’s goal of promoting responsible recreation[1][4].
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Absolutely thrilled to see the progress on the Spearhead Huts! What an incredible initiative to enhance our mountain experiences while preserving the beauty of Garibaldi Provincial Park. 🏞️✨

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Can’t wait to book my stay at the Kees and Claire Hut! 🙌 This project is truly a game-changer for outdoor lovers looking to explore the stunning Spearhead Traverse. Keep up the amazing work, Spearhead Huts Society! 🌲🏕️

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