Experience
Backcountry Huts
For the experienced backcountry explorer
Pemberton is where British Columbia’s wild spirit runs free—home to vast alpine terrain, glacier-fed lakes, and remote valleys that call to adventurers year-round. Nestled at the edge of the Coast Mountains and the South Chilcotin wilderness, it’s a launchpad for deep exploration. Built by local pioneers, maintained by passionate guides and volunteers, and used by winter ski-tourers and summer hikers, these remote huts, cabins and yurts offer a wild retreat into the alpine for experienced backcountry adventurers.
Coast Range Alpine Yurt
Location: Tucked behind Ts’zil (Mt Currie) in the Hibachi range.
Access: Via helicopter with Coast Range Heli-Skiing
Use: Winter guided heli-touring , or Summer nightly reservations.
About: This off-grid yurt sits deep in the Coast Mountains and offers a truly spectacular backcountry shelter. The yurt combines cosy comfort with unmatched access to untouched terrain.
Whitecap Alpine
Location: McGillivray Pass, north of Pemberton
Access: Guided trips with Whitecap Alpine via helicopter
Use: Winter ski-touring and Summer hiking
About: Whitecap Alpine offers guided adventures including skiing, hiking, and events. Their McGillivray Pass Lodge is a backcountry basecamp with comforting charm and expert support.
Wendy Thompson Hut
Location: Marriott Basin, just off the Duffey Lake Road
Access: Non-motorized. Reservations required.
Use: Ski touring, snowshoeing, hiking
About: A well-maintained alpine club hut nestled in a pristine basin, offering access to peaks and powder. The hut will sleep up to 16 persons + 4 custodians.
Tenquille Lake Cabin
Location: Tenquille Lake
Access: Non-motorized
Use: Summer hiking, winter ski-touring
About: A volunteer-maintained, cabin in an iconic alpine setting with wildflowers, wildlife, and epic ridgelines. Reservations required. 4x4 vehicle required to reach trailhead.
Keith’s Hut
Location: Cerise Creek, Duffey Lake Road
Access: Non-motorized. First-come-first-serve. By donation.
Use: Ski touring, mountaineering, hiking
About: A beloved memorial hut near Joffre Peak, known for deep snow and dramatic terrain. Free to use (please make a donation), but always busy—respectful hut etiquette essential.
Eldorado Cabin (South Chilcotin)
Location: Eldorado Basin, just north of Gold Bridge
Access: Non-motorized in Summer. Helicopter or ground in Winter.
Use: Ski touring, hiking, and mountain biking
About: An A-frame hut run by Tyax Adventures in the South Chilcotin. Most popular in the winter, backcountry skiers are flown in by helicopter from Pemberton. Get on the waitlist!
Are you Adventure Smart?
Are you adequately prepared for backcountry exploration? Do you know what to do in the event of an emergency? Did you know that the local Search and Rescue team comprises entirely of volunteers?
Before heading into the backcountry, BC Adventure Smart is your guide to ensuring you’re ready for your adventure. In the event you need rescuing, our world-class team of volunteers isPemberton SAR ready to respond. Consider donating to Pemberton SAR to ensure they can continue to provide this incredible service.