Comments on: Fowler Hilliard Burns – Photos and Thoughts

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:59:27 +0000

Because the huts are high, exposed, and many have metal roofs which contribute to attracting lightning strikes, hopefully grounded lightning rods are being added to the new Fowler Hilliard and older huts as well.

By: Jon F

Jon F — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:27:55 +0000

This was my first hut as well. I can remember slogging up there in my heavy Lange boots and Silvretta 404′s in the early ’90′s. I think we may have even brought some steaks in for dinner, much to the dismay of our vegetarian hut-mates. That trip was blessed by awakening to 16″ of fresh powder our first morning.

By: Njord

Njord — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:10:11 +0000

Glad to see that the area is marked with yellow caution tape. I would hate for the deer/bear/elk to get confused about where to go/not to go…. it’s almost like a Far Side cartoon!

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:13:42 +0000

Such huts will likely play a role in my wife and son getting backcountry skiing worked into their lives down the road. Good luck with a speedy rebuild.

By: OMR

OMR — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:15:31 +0000

At least the privy is still standing – luckily the methane was well vented . . .