We are new to the area and exploring a bit over the holiday break. Us Alpine folks know about cozy swiss (or smelly French) cabins so have a bit to learn....

We booked Wendy Thompson for 3 nights (just 2 of us).

There's some info on the web-pag about having to bring kerosene and white gas. But before we carry stuff that's useless, we thought we would ask here:

1) Any idea what connector is required for the cooking (says on the web-site: coleman stove)? Something like a 'standard' Coleman propane for small BBQ? Or like the camp-stove ones?

2) Where can one get kerosene for the lights/heating? What format is needed (connectors)? Or is is just bring a 'petrol tank' and pour it in. Where would get it filled? Is there a pouring system there? How much is needed for 2 people for 3 nights (read somewhere need 4l for the hut for the night...that's a lot of kerosene to carry)?

We are assuming if we don't bring anything it will be freezing cold and dark... maybe not so great for Christmas day

If anyone has been there and can give suggestions (including your favorite run to do from there if you fancy sharing) that would be much appreciated, thanks.

I haven't been to the Wendy Thompson hut for several years, so I'm not 100% sure what they have there, but here's a starting point that I hope will be helpful:

1) sorry I don't recall what stove is there. I would assume it's a white gas stove, but...

2) You can buy kerozene at the hardware store in 1 ltr cannisters and maybe in larger format too? You just bring the cannisters and fill the heater/lamp directly with the liquid, no need for any connector. A small funnel may be helpful for the lamps? How much kerosene depends a lot on how many people in the hut, outside temps, and your comfort level. I've stayed there with I think it was 1 liter on a very cold night and it was ok, but definitely not anything resembling an exotic x-mas night... :) Note that when people have extra kerosene they often leave it behind at the hut, so if you're lucky... I agree that this may not be the right plan though!

As far as skiing goes, there's tons of terrain there and the quality depends totally on the conditions at that time (esp. wind). Take a look at John Baldwin's book and map of the Duffey for good descriptions of runs near the cabin. The book is a worthwhile investment if you're planning on exploring SW BC.