A proposal to build a public-use cabin on a ridge in the Takshanuk Mountains crossed its final permitting hurdle this week.

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) approved a land lease that will enable local volunteer group Haines Huts to build and operate a backcountry cabin and outhouse near treeline south of Mount Tukgahgo, above the 7 Mile Saddle trail.

“We have already been milling local lumber with Chad (Bieberich at Mud Bay Lumber)…