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Farewell to Abbot Pass Hut

For anyone who has been there in its 100-year history, Abbot Pass Hut is a remarkable place. For anyone who hasn’t been, a quick glimpse of its location might make one double-take. Perched upon an inhospitable heap of stone piles between Mts. Lefroy and Victoria on the border of Banff and Yoho national parks, Abbot Pass Hut has been keeping mountaineers warm and safe since its construction in 1922.

But that heap of stones proved to be unstable.

Freelance Writing, HistoryMeghan WardFebruary 24, 2022abbot pass hut, alpine club of canada, history, Canadian Rockies Comment

Film Project: Celebrating Mountain Women

Every once in awhile a project comes along that allows you to tap into your knowledge, passion and skills in the most wonderful way. When a local filmmaker with Banff Lodging Co. approached me about consulting on and assisting with a film about inspirational mountain women, I was immediately intrigued. Fast-forward a few months and the project is now out in the world!

ProjectsMeghan WardNovember 4, 2020mountain women, adventurers, history, Canadian Rockies, Banff National ParkComment