Backlash over bookable huts

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Brewster Hut has become increasingly popular. Photo: George Driver
The Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) has criticised DOC for failing to consult on adding Brewster and Siberia huts to its booking system, saying the decision goes against the egalitarian ethos of the backcountry and could be a safety risk. Brewster and Siberia huts, in Mount Aspiring National Park, will be bookable on the DOC website […]
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