Alaska Online Public Notices #ADL 229944

10-Year Land Lease for Snowbird Hut and Outhouse in Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska

This opportunity involves a proposed 10-year land lease for the Snowbird Hut site in the Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water, Southcentral Regional Land Office - OEMs and Vendors: - The American Alpine Club (owner of hut and outhouse; no other OEMs or vendors mentioned) - Products/Services Requested: - Lease of 0.25-acre site for existing backcountry hut (18'x20', 360 sq ft) and outhouse (4'x6', 24 sq ft) - Shelter and safety for non-motorized backcountry travelers - Product Line Items: - Backcountry Hut (1 unit, 360 sq ft) - Outhouse with dehydrating toilet (1 unit, 24 sq ft) - Services Line Items: - Land lease for continued use and maintenance of hut and outhouse - Unique/Notable Requirements: - $1,500 performance guaranty - Annual rent of $600 - Environmental risk management for kerosene and white gas storage - Adherence to a development plan - Subleasing permitted with prior approval and additional fees - Public comment period for preliminary decision - No other OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; lease is specific to land use and existing structures.

Description

The State of Alaska's Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water, Southcentral Regional Land Office has made a Preliminary Decision to offer a 10-year lease to The American Alpine Club for an existing 0.25-acre backcountry hut and outhouse near Snowbird Glacier in the Talkeetna Mountains. The lease site is located within Section 1 of Township 20 North, Range 1 East, Seward Meridian. The lease is intended for the continued use and maintenance of the Snowbird Hut, which provides shelter and safety for non-motorized backcountry travelers. The public is invited to review and comment on this Preliminary Decision by September 3, 2026.

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