Watts Hut bridge is winterised

Watts Hut Suspension Bridge

Every year the path to Watts Hut is blocked in mid-summer by the snow melt from Ellis Fjord creating the notorious Ellis Rapids.

In order to be able to safely access Watts Hut, we assemble a suspension bridge prior to the snow melting out and leave it in place until the temperature drops and the melt refreezes. Then we disassemble the bridge for the winter months to reduce the chance of the bridge being damaged and it having an effect on the environment.

Des Christie, Building Services Supervisor/Carpenter

an expeditioner gazes out over watts hut bridge during the bright summer as strong rapids flow underneath
the gloomy winter light shows two expeditioners commencing the task of shovelling tonnes of compacted snow from the bridge
three expeditioners clearing the bridge of snow
Cool evening light casts a pastel glow over the red watts hut and five quad bikes
Five expeditioners on quad bikes on the sea ice, sunset in the background

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