Our Mission

  • To include Alaska's back country in a worldwide tradition of places in which hikers and skiers can travel hut-to-hut.
  • To provide warm comfortable huts in inspiring settings that foster camaraderie and promote wilderness education and stewardship.

In the News

  • National Heritage Area Funds Manitoba Cabin
    The new Kenai Mountains - Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area granted Alaska Huts $10,000 in May for renovation of Manitoba Cabin. The federal funds, administered by a local board, will be matched by volunteer labor and contributions from the Alaska Forest Products Program (a University of Alaska Program). Talks are underway with builders. The Heritage Area and Alaska Huts have common missions related to promoting the history and outdoor recreation opportunities of the Kenai Mountains.
  • Grand Canyon Show Draws 100+
    Something more than a hundred renewing Huts members and folks from the general public turned out to check out Huts progress, eat cheesecake, and watch a fantastic slide show illustrating a rare full-length hike through of the Grand Canyon--250 miles of some extraordinarily rugged terrain. Alaska Huts thanks Tucker Spohr for the program, CRUSH wine bistro for providing wine and beverages, and the Alaska Railroad and Chugach Adventure Guides for donating trips.
  • We have a hut permit!
    Read about it in the newsletter
  • Manitoba Site and Cabins Transfer to the State
    Read about it in the newsletter
  • Alaska Huts Buys Alaska Yurts
    The Alaska Huts Association is pleased to report the purchase of two yurts from Nomad Shelters in Homer. Learn more...
  • Alaska Huts Plans to Re-Open Manitoba Cabin
    Seward and Anchorage Nordic ski clubs are supportive. Read about the building inspection in our newsletter
  • Huts Concept Focuses on Backcountry Whistle Stop Area -- see newsletters, the proposal and the maps.
  • Senator calls for places to stay at the Whistle Stop grand opening.

Spencer Glacier Panorama
Spencer Glacier Panorama picture
This is the view southward from a location near the proposed Spencer Bench cabin site.  The railroad is visible toward the righthand edge of the photo above Spencer Lake. 

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