Almer Hut
Alert/Important notice
Franz Josef Glacier terminal face unstable
All parties planning a trip using the Franz Josef Glacier terminal face for access or egress are advised that it is unsafe and potentially not possible. Guiding operations have stopped accessing the glacier via the terminal face as it has been determined to be unsafe, therefore access to and from Almer Hut via the terminal face may not be possible in current conditions.
Hut category
Serviced Alpine
Facilities
12 Bunks
Mattresses
Notes
Hut location
Almer Hut
Grid reference: Topo50 map sheet BX16, E1374224, N5182680
Hut sponsorship
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."
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