From their about page...
About BackcountryHuts.net
BackcountryHuts.net started life as a Google map during the planning of a backcountry trip to Colorado. After considerable research the need for a consolidated resource for backcountry huts became apparent and BackcountryHuts.net was born.
Work on the site is ongoing to improve and expand the database of huts throughout the world. Over time the plan is to add more information for each hut however in the short term the focus remains on listing as many huts as possible.
Founders Nicole Paton and Daniel Sherwin are both avid backcountry snowboarders who share an appreciation of all things outdoors.