History
How come there is a hut system in a Provincial Park?
In 1987, BC Provincial Parks asked for park permit proposals that would increase use in the seldom-visited alpine areas located in the recreation area outside the southern border of Wells Gray Park.
Wells Gray Adventures’ proposal for a low-impact, well-run hut system was accepted, and the first huts were built in 1988. Mining interests kept these spectacular alpine meadows out of the park, but in 1995 one of the first Land and Resource Management Plans (LRMP) in BC was drafted and, due in part to the efforts of Wells Gray Adventures to bring people and attention to the area, the Trophy Mountain alpine was added to Wells Gray Provincial Park, a Class A park.
Today, Wells Gray Adventures operates our hut-to-hut hiking and skiing trips under a park use permit. Wells Gray Adventures pays a portion of our gross revenue to parks, helps maintain park trails and facilities, and contributes to other park stewardship projects.
The Wells Gray Adventures hut-to-hut hiking system is not only one of the best hikes in BC, but it is also one of the most environmentally friendly ways to access the sensitive alpine regions. The goal of our waste, water, and energy plan is to allow our guests to hike the Wells Gray alpine meadows without impacting them. Your guides will help you to walk softly on the land, telling you which vegetation is most susceptible to a careless footstep, how to observe wildlife without disturbing it, and how to treat the pristine lakes and creeks of the high alpine.
Because our top priority is the integrity of the land base, our facilities are comfortable, but not luxurious. There are no septic systems and no running water. Still, we think you will find more than enough consideration for your comfort to make this the best outdoor adventure you have ever had.
Whether you hike, ski, canoe, or just enjoy exploring the natural world, join Wells Gray Adventures for an incredible outdoor adventure that you can feel good about participating in.