Rob Ritchie (Balfour) Hut is a backcountry hut in Alpine Club of Canada, Canada. Operated by Alpine Club of Canada. It accommodates up to 18 guests and self-catering kitchen available. Access: 0.0 miles / 0.0 km.
Hut Specifications
| Type | Backcountry Hut |
| System / Operator | Alpine Club of Canada |
| Capacity | 18 guests |
| Season | Winter |
| Kitchen | Self-catering kitchen available |
| Dogs Allowed | No |
Getting There
Distance
0.0 miles / 0.0 km
Elevation Gain
3117 feet / 950m
Access Methods
Ski, Snowshoe
About Rob Ritchie (Balfour) Hut
The Balfour Hut sits at the bottom of Vulture Glacier on the Wapta Icefield on the Alberta side of the Continental Divide. It is most often visited as a stop on a Wapta Traverse to allow for an early start on the Balfour High-Col. Travel to and from the Balfour Hut requires strong mountaineering, glacier travel, and navigation skills.
Alberta, Canada
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Guides in This Area
Certified guides who operate near Rob Ritchie (Balfour) Hut and can lead trips in the area.
Hannah Preston
Golden, BC
Ian Kirschner
Golden, BC
Nino
Golden BC, BC · Zermatt
Kristopher Irwin
Banff, AB
