# New Memorial Hut Opens in Alaska | Anchorage News

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-09-16T09:35:58+00:00
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A brand-new wilderness hut, the Lars Spurkland Memorial Hut, just opened in the Placer River Valley—sleeps 13, wheelchair accessible, and reachable by Alaska Railroad. Built in two years with help from the railroad, it’s the second hut managed by the Alaska Mountain and Wilderness Huts Association, honoring beloved Anchorage skier Lars Spurkland. Fully stocked with cookware, utensils, and mattresses, it’s designed to make backcountry adventures more inclusive. Reservations will open once the U.S. Forest Service permits winter use. A heartfelt tribute from his family to a man who shaped Alaska’s ski culture. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2026/09/15/nonprofit-completes-wilderness-hut-named-for-anchorage-ski-legend-lars-spurkland/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8b5aac8737541bb3 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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