Just pointing it out. I'm not drawing any conclusions or making inferences about the foundation. I have no idea what kind of foundation they have planned, whether excavated or concrete placed on top o...
There is a high water table on the site. You can see the standing water in a pool in Ed's picture. That is the reason there is grass on the site and not heather.
If it is ever the intention to connect the Darling Lake trail with Watersprite Lake trail the obvious line is the dotted red line in the attached picture. The red line follows the lower logging road i...
What is the status of the geotechnical assessment by Drew Brayshaw? When are we to expect the report?
Ed Zenger has posted a good analysis of the Coq on Francis' Coquihalla hut thread.
Scott, what about a site on the approach to Solitude Glacier? Would it be in conflict with the Conflict Lake lodge?
Because of the shuttle, I could see it being attractive. We used to visit Callaghan...
I will contact BC Parks this week to ask them about the disposition of Himmelsbach hut at Russet Lake.
You mentioned a wood stove in your post... I'm curious whether you've looked into alternatives like pellet stoves and kerosene. I haven't looked into it much so wondering whether you have...
Hi F...
I like the idea of having it further afield and not too close to the highway. I am still concerned about parking and theft. I guess I don't have to use it if I'm not comfortable with it. I agree, some...
The latest information I have is that the Russet Lake hut (Himmelsbach hut) is to be replaced by the Spearhead Hut Committee. I believe it is an opportunity to acquire our old asset and put it to anot...
I question the need for a cabin since everything is an easy day trip from the highway. Or maybe it's a nice place to hang out for a few days and yo-yo? I'm not terribly convinced there's a need for a...
The top of the log can be more easily sawed by standing on a ladder. Or two ladders side by side with a scaffold plank in between. We built two ladders at Sigurd Creek footbridge and left them up ther...
What is the plan for trail construction? Is it starting this summer?
I agree with Chris. The trail should not be going through the swamp. It should utilize the logging road on the north side of the creek. One can get there by crossing the creek below the swamp or by cl...
Work Party #5: Disillusioned and deluded short of Paranoid Creek.
Hi Mike, I sent you a PM.
Plan is 5 to 7 days around mid August timeframe. The plan is to fly the tools and gear in and out. We will hike out with some tools. If the party size is small we can fly in...
Hey Paul,
Does your "visitor nights" estimate include BCMC members? If so, do you assume that BCMC members would pay to stay at the Watersprite Hut? That would be an important departure from the pa...
Since the committee has not published the expected annual paid visitor nights let me hazard a guess. It will be between what the Haberl and Wendy Thompson huts get. So between 268 and 1500 paid visito...
As one of the vocal members, I am speaking for those without a voice.
"There should be no maintenance costs for many years." What are the ACC doing in terms of maintenance? The hut was only recently b...
There is not much in the way of tree skiing.
There is "plenty" of firewood - I don't believe that unless, of course, we're planning on cutting live trees. After the cabin site is cleared I expect there may be some firewood as a result. Once that...
I was hoping one of those geotechs would do the assessment pro bono for the club.
The May social presentation raised some questions that were not adequately addressed at the meeting. I would strongly recommend the committee resolve them before the June social.
The question of the e...
I think wferguson has enunciated good points that others have made as well.
I would support a small hut for the area because it is a "small" area. There are very few opportunities at Watersprite unle...
I raised this a few years back - what is the impact of the hut on the goat winter range? Was it ever investigated? I've observed a nanny goat with young just above the lake on a ski trip with Steve Gr...