Herb Crisler built the Halfway House around 1944 shortly after Herb and Lois Crisler spent the winter of 1942-1943 at Hurricane Ridge as Aircraft Warning Service observers where they developed a fondness for skiing. According to author Ruby Hult, the Halfway House and another shelter, the Ski Lair, were used by the Crislers and their friends on winter ski weekends in the Hurricane Ridge area. Halfway House received its name because it was halfway between the Whiskey Bend trailhead on the Elwha River and the summit of Hurricane Ridge. After this experience in the snow, the Crislers made regular winter ski trips to the high Olympics. Rectangular in shape; measures approx. 8' x 10'; 1/2 story; peeled log and pole and shake walls, and roof between two living trees; no foundation; open on one side; no windows or doors; dirt floor. Alterations: none known. Siting: In a densely wooded area.
