Historic Almer Hut
Management
Franz Josef Glacier, Westland National Park, West Coast Region, Department of Conservation.
Almer Hut
Fabric
A sturdy iron clad mountain hut.
Mountaineering, trekking and ski touring. Normal alpine safety rules apply. The hut is buried in snow in winter.
History
This is the third structure to be known by this name. The building was prefabricated and air-dropped onto the site at the north side of Franz Josef Glacier in 1950. It was upgraded in 1992, and during subsequent staff visits. A new toilet was installed in 1995.
Historic themes are tourism and recreation.
Fabric significance
One of a few examples of a distinctive type of hut built between the packing and helicopter eras.
Historic significance
One of the most famous huts in the Southern Alps. Top of Franz Josef Glacier with excellent views down the valley and across to the high peaks.
Future management
Mountaineering, alpine trekking, ski touring.
The maintenance of Almer Hut is proudly supported by Franz Josef Glacier Guides.
"Franz Josef Glacier Guides is committed to the environment we operate in. We are very proud to be able to assist DOC in the on-going conservation of the glacier environment and particularly this hut which forms part of the climbing history of our region.
As a result we hope to ensure that Almer Hut will be available for future generations to explore.
Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei - For us and our children after us."