 The hut is often used as a base for alpine climbing on Mount Victoria and Mount Lefroy (both over 3400 metres / 11,000 feet), and as a destination in itself for ambitious hikers.One of the reasons for the popularity of the hut is that climbers can ascend both Victoria and Lefroy in a weekend.The normal route up Mount Lefroy (3423 m / 11,230 ft) is via the west face, going straight up the slopes from the hut toward the summit.