Stoke your fire

July 2024

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Photo: Caleb Smith
There’s nothing better than a warm hearth in winter. Here’s how to play it fire safe. Several huts have burned down over the years, including Siberia Hut (2011), Casey Hut (2015) and Lake Dive Hut (2020). DOC has published a hut-users’ code for taking care of wood burners: most importantly, keep the fire contained and […]

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