Pear Lake Ski Hut

Pear Lake Ski Hut
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Nearest city	Lodgepole
Coordinates
Built	1939
Architect	National Park Service
Architectural style	National Park Service Rustic
NRHP Reference #	78000285
Added to NRHP	May 05, 1978

The Pear Lake Ski Hut (also known as Pear Lake Winter Hut) was built in Sequoia National Park by the Civilian Conservation Corps during 1939-1941 using local Sierra granite and timber materials. It is an example of the National Park Service Rustic style, using rough masonry and a log roof structure.

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Pear Lake Hut

The hut is located in the high Sierra east of Lodgepole, and 3/8 of a mile north of Pear Lake at 9,200 feet (2804 meters) and is reached by ascending a steep six miles of trail from Wolverton Meadow (7,200 feet). It has been said to be "one of the most environmentally successful alpine structures ever designed by the NPS".

The Pear Lake Ski Hut is open to the public in the winter between December and April and advanced reservations are required. The hut sleeps up to 10 guests, has a separate quarters upstairs for a hut keeper and is heated by a wood pellet stove. In addition to serving as a wintertime ski hut, the structure serves as a Ranger Station for the busy Pear Lake Basin during summer months.