Sports & Games Archives | Page 8 of 15 | Coast Mountain Gothic: A History of the Gothic Arch Mountain Hut

Harrison Hut after renovations completed 2014

The Harrison Hut following completion of renovations done by the UBC-VOC in August 2014.

Harrison Hut prior to renovations 2014

VOC members inspecting the Harrison Hut prior to renovations commencing in the Fall of 2014.

Enjoying time indoors

Club Huts are mainly used as a base camp for further exploration within the Coast Mountains and gives new members a chance to learn from more experienced members.

Elfin Lakes Hut in winter

Skiers have arrived at the Elfin Lakes Hut in mid-winter.

Out front of the Elfin Lakes Hut

Group enjoying a needed break sitting out front of the snow-covered Elfin Lakes Hut. The trail is an 11km climb from the beginning of the trailhead with and […]

Cooking area at the Elfin Lakes Hut

The Cooking area inside the Elfin Lakes Hut provides gas stoves, counter space, dish racks and cupboard space. The Hut is the largest Gothic Arch Hut built in […]

Bunks inside Elfin Lake Shelter

Wooden bunk beds on the second floor of the Elfin Lakes Hut.

Burton Hut entryway free of snow

The renovated Burton Hut covered in snow with skis stuck tips up in front of the cleared front entrance.

Bridge prior to replacement on Harrison Hut Trail

Bridge that is being replaced on the Harrison Hut Trail during renovations in 2014.

New bridge on Harrison Hut trail

A brand new footbridge over a creek on the trail leading to the Harrison Hut. The bridge was installed at the same time renovations were being done on […]

Brew Hut 3

Brew Hut 3 was built in a style similar to a small car garage or large shed. The Hut replaced the Gothic arch styled Brew Hut II following […]

A bad morning

The weather conditions known as a ‘whiteout’ can turn the sky and the ground the same colour making it harder to see hazards or find the proper trail […]