Most of the content of this site has been moved to https://www.hutalliance.org/, which is now the primary source of authoritative information on huts in USA. I am no longer active in hut research and have no plans to publish further posts/articles/country studies, etc. Its been great fun meeting hut folks and learning about this wonderful […] The post Site dormant: hut2hut.info content moved to US Hut Alliance appeared first on Hut2Hut.| Hut2Hut
U.S. Hut Alliance An update on the establishment of a community of practice for hut operators - its priorities, plans, and steering committee.| Hut2Hut
Inspiration Three years ago my husband, Matt, and I hiked the Three Capes Trek in Tasmania. This is where it began. The idea of hut-to-hut on Mt. Kenya was born there. The Three Capes Trek was a newly completed through-hike with huts along the coast of Tasmania. It was so thoughtfully designed that Matt and I […] The post Hut-to-hut on Mt. Kenya: Maisha Mlima Huts Update appeared first on Hut2Hut.| Hut2Hut
Hut Systems in the US—Α Ηαlting History of Hut Systems in USA By Sam Demas and Laurel Bradley, Fall 2020 Huts have never played a major role in sheltering backcountry travelers in the US. Yet since the 1980s, more huts have been developed and built as Americans embrace and adapt these shelter systems, which encourage […] The post History of Hut Systems in USA appeared first on Hut2Hut.| Hut2Hut
By Laurel Bradley and Sam Demas, Fall 2020 [Excerpt from: Hut to Hut USA: the complete guide for hikers, bikers and skiers Mountaineers Books, 2021] This overview of hut systems in USA today reflects six years of research. The information presented is based on the sixteen featured hut systems and ten others, and is current […] The post Hut Systems in USA: Situation and Outlook 2020 appeared first on Hut2Hut.| Hut2Hut
Huts are highly effective in protecting the earth from the growing human impacts of overnight stays in the backcountry. This post explains the many ways they operate to protect the environment The post <strong>How Huts Protect the Environment</strong> appeared first on Hut2Hut.| Hut2Hut
Book review by Sam Demas Photos by Amy Camp This first (and only!) book on trail towns outlines the history of the concept, discusses its future, and, best of all, distills what Amy Camp has learned in 13 years of working with towns that decided to make a trail part of their culture. Her work […] The post Trail towns: Deciding on Trails by Amy Camp appeared first on Hut2Hut.| Hut2Hut
Finally! A scientific study comparing the environmental impact of huts with that of overnight stays in campsites and lodges. This is an early peek at the results of what seems to be the first ever recreational ecology study of huts. The data will be published in a peer-reviewed journal, but the authors kindly gave me […] The post Environmental impact of huts: finally a scientific study! appeared first on Hut2Hut.| Hut2Hut
by Sam Demas May 2021 This new 190-mile bike trail passes through some of Utah’s most beautiful high desert country, starting at Brian Head Ski Resort and ending at Escalante. The trail (which includes some single track and lots of double track gravel road) wends through the Dixie National Forest, passing by the towns of […] The post New Hut-to-Hut Biking System in Utah – Aquarius Trail appeared first on Hut2Hut.| Hut2Hut
by Mattea Jacobs [Editors note: While these structures are not part of hut systems, they may offer inspiration for hut folks. See also similar pieces on unique cabin designs, such as Danish cabin designs and pre-fab huts by Backcountry Hut Company] Anyone, who enjoys the feeling of staying in a cozy cabin somewhere in an […] The post Unique Cabin Designs That Can Make A Great Getaway appeared first on Hut2Hut.| Hut2Hut