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 Pollinger, 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 accomplished the hiker will be rewarded with ascents of the lovely Twin Falls (100 m, WI 4–5). Parks Canada Information Stanley Mitchell hut is in Yoho National Park. All vehicles stopping in a National Park must have a Park Motor Vehicle Permit. Annual or single day permits can be purchased at most Park entrance gates and Park visitor centres. Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Yoho, and Glacier National Parks collect a fee for backcountry overnight use in the Parks. The fees collected from the wilderness passes go towards maintaining trails, supplying the voluntary registration service, avalanche forecasting, backcountry bridge-building, etc. Overnight users of the ACC huts (ages 16 and over) are required to pay this fee. The maximum group size for hiking is 10 persons. If the group is larger, split into smaller groups. It is recommended that anyone participating in hazardous activities in the backcountry register with the Park Wardens. This registration is free and is the best method of ensuring that someone comes looking for the registrant, should the worst happen. Visitors can register at any Parks Canada Visitor Centre. Nearby The President and Vice President Mount McArthur Mount Kerr Isolated Peak Maps This excellent map shows the trails and highlights of the area. The hut is found on the bottom right hand corner at grid reference 303081 The parking lot and trailhead are on the upper left corner The middle part of the trail is on the lower left corner if the intention is to climb the President and Vice President. Contains the critical areas of the above four maps References Further reading External links Stanley Mitchell Hut at the Alpine Club of Canada Weather forecasts from Environment Canada