How to help our huts

March 2020

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March 2020

Keeping firewood in a separate shelter helps keep the hut dry and free from rot. Photo: Xavi Costa Losa
Sweeping the floors is a good start, but there are plenty more ways trampers can help maintain backcountry huts. If you’re seeking accommodation with million-dollar views for the price of a hot lunch, you can’t go past New Zealand’s hut network. Like hotels of the hills, these adventurous abodes provide roaring fires, breathtaking views and […]
Matthew Cattin

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