Hut Etiquette and the User-Maintained Policy

All ACC huts are user-maintained. There are no transition days between bookings — every guest helps keep the hut clean, safe, and ready for the next group.

Sharing the hut

• Most huts are shared sleeping areas, kitchens, and common rooms with other guests
• Coordinate with other groups in the hut on cleaning and departure tasks
• Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM

What's not allowed

• No pets in or around the hut
• No camping or tents outside the hut
• No candles or open flames inside the hut
• No outdoor fires
• No smoking in or around the hut

Footwear

Indoor shoes or hut booties are expected inside. Dirty or muddy footwear stays outside or in designated areas at the door.

Garbage and food

• Pack out all garbage and unused food — leaving food behind attracts wildlife and pests
• Store food in designated food storage areas or cupboards, never in sleeping areas or outside the hut

Cleaning during your stay

Cleaning supplies — including dish soap, sponges, brooms, and mops — are stocked at the hut. Clean and disinfect all surfaces during your stay and again before you leave. Because there are no transition days between bookings, thorough sanitizing is essential for every group.

Fireplace ashes

Allow ashes to cool completely before disposing of them in the designated ash containers. Never dispose of hot or warm ashes.

Before you leave

• Clean and disinfect surfaces
• Pack out all garbage and food
• Close all windows and doors
• Lock the hut
• Leave nothing behind
• Follow the departure checklist posted on-site
• Coordinate with the other groups in the hut to make sure all departure tasks are done

If something is broken or missing

Report any damage or missing items to the ACC reservations team after your trip so it can be resolved before the next group arrives. Email info@alpineclubofcanada.ca or call (403) 678-3200. 

For booking and trip planning questions, contact the ACC at info@alpineclubofcanada.ca or call (403) 678-3200.