Activities
The hiking on established trails in the vicinity of the hut is excellent, with interesting trips back down the valley toward Twin Falls (such as the Whaleback trail and the Marpole Lake trail) as well as up past the hut toward Kiwetinok Pass.
The big mountaineering objectives of the area are The President and the Vice President. The routes from the col between the two peaks are excellent moderate mountaineering challenges that see a fair number of beginners brought along. The Vice President also offers a very good snow and ice route on the north face. The North Ridge and East Face of Mount McArthur to the northwest are also very good alpine outings.
Besides the President and Vice President, the other peaks in the area are primarily scrambling outings. Some of the most common objectives are Mount Kerr, Mount Polinger, Kiwetinok Peak and Isolated Peak. There is also very good scrambling along Whaleback Mountain.
Author Chic Scott raves about the backcountry skiing in the Little Yoho Valley in the winter, referring to both the skiing terrain and the warmth and atmosphere at the Stanley Mitchell Hut. According to Chic, the valley, with its perfect terrain, excellent snow and ski runs which end at the door of the hut is the Gem of the Rockies.
It is an awfully long way to haul ice climbing gear, but if you are really keen, you will be rewarded with ascents of the lovely Twin Falls (100 m, WI 4-5).
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