After spending a few days at Rangiwahia Hut, Barbara Morris believes the hut booking system can diminish the backcountry experience. I recently stayed at the popular Rangiwahia Hut in Ruahine Forest Park while being vehicle-mover for a group heading into the Oroua River Valley. My time there gave rise to some observations and reflections on […]
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Notes from a small hut
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