hut2hut: multi-day hut-to-hut hiking, biking and skiing treks!

  • Focusing on hut systems supporting multi-day treks, but also looking at singletons,
  • Substantive research and information exchange about shelter systems world-wide,
  • Building community for future of shelter for long distance human-powered travel,
  • Stimulating and informing conversations about the future roles, challenges, and opportunities for hut systems as environmentally exemplary infrastructure for environmental education, hands-on conservation, and outdoor recreation.
    • Now available for ordering

    First-ever guide to hut-to-hut opportunities in USA, featuring 16 hut systems and bonus information on many others. At-a-glance table for quick comparison of hut systems nationwide. 100 color photos; 45 maps.

    And, introducing huts to USA: What is a hut? Huts around the world. Overview of hut operations in USA. Planning for a hut trip. Hut etiquette. The future of huts, and more!

    Press release here!

    Sneak peek of book!

    New Monte Rosa Hut from hut2hutArticles, News, Book Reviews, and More

    Nearly 200 articles on all aspects of hut2hut and other shelter systems for long distance, human powered travelers.  Includes all posts in chronological order.  See also subject index under “Articles” pulldown menu at top of page.

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    Three Sisters Backcountry Huts from hut2hutOperational Profiles

    A unique, in-depth source on how USA hut2hut systems actually operate: design, business models, amenities, logistics, challenges and opportunities, etc.

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    Aarbiwak Hut, Swiss Alpine Club from hut2hutTrip Reports

    Illustrated accounts of long distance hut2hut trips from the field.  Consider writing one for us!

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    Hut systems, Map of the Americas, from hut2hutHut Systems of North America

    Map of existing and planned  hut systems with links to the system’s web site. 

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    Country Studies, Ireland, Blind Piper Pub, Ireland from hut2hutCountry Studies

    Research reports to enable comparative study of how different cultures support long distance human powered travelers….two so far: Ireland, which uses B&B’s and hostels, and New Zealand, the world’s largest hut system.  Working on a book on hut-to-hut walking, skiing and biking in USA. 

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    Presentations and Planning

    Sam loves to share information about what he learns in his travel and research.  This takes the form of presentations to groups, participation in planning and problem solving in hut systems, and occasional pro bono consulting. 

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    Note:

    These ideas are for sharing: All content on this site is covered by a Creative Commons Use with Attribution License, which means you are free to use the ideas but must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.  On! on!