Huts and Roads

02 December, 1977

The American Alpine Club favors the continuation of the traditional wilderness style of mountaineering wherever possible. It opposes the introduction of "enclaves" and developments where these will have the effect of promoting traffic and of defeating wilderness protection. However, where established use patterns are proving destructive of fragile alpine terrain, the Club endorses the construction of huts or other shelters, with the recommendation that their use be mandatory.

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