What do we do for water?

Water sources vary greatly by hut and by season. Make sure to familiarize yourself with water sources described here by season, and review water source information on the individual Hut Pages.

Winter: Some huts have running, potable water, but at most huts in winter, melting snow is the main source of water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning. If applicable, huts are stocked with snow collection buckets and a large pot that rests on a heat source for melting snow. It is the guests’ responsibility to filter or boil this water. Filters are not provided. Some huts are equipped with a hand pump in the kitchen that dispenses water from a cistern filled with a roof-catchment system. The suggested use of cistern water is for cleaning purposes only (drinking this water even if you filter it, is not recommended). Depending on the level of hut use and precipitation, the cistern could be dry during your visit.

Summer: Some huts have running, potable water, but at most huts in summer, water is collected from a nearby stream. Most huts have a water-carrying backpack and large water containers for collection. It is the responsibility of the guests to filter or boil collected water. Filters are not provided. Some huts are equipped with a hand pump in the kitchen that dispenses water from a cistern filled with a roof-catchment system. The suggested use of cistern water is for cleaning purposes only (drinking this water even if you filter it, is not recommended). Depending on the level of hut use and precipitation, the cistern could be dry during your visit. Summer guests using a support vehicle are encouraged to bring their own water. Our Summer Water Source Information page offers stream locations and cistern details by hut.