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Requiem for a mountain sanctuary

For a century, Abbot Pass Hut provided a lofty nest for climbers like me. Now the iconic stone cabin is losing its footing.
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Climate change forces removal of historic Abbot Pass hut in Yoho National Park

Parks Canada announced it will remove the historic Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin, which overlooks Lake O’Hara in Yoho National Park, in spring 2022, citing the effects that climate change has had on the area and visitor safety.

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