Remote Huts Forum and Blog The Remote Huts website is a forum for volunteer groups to collaborate, share wisdom and record successes. A valuable resource for both seasoned campaigners and those starting out on a new project.
Geoff Spearpoint, Rob Brown and Shaun Barnett have dedicated the final chapter of their latest Backcountry Huts Book – A Bunk for the Night – to our vision for protecting the hut network: Preserving the Huts
Geoff Spearpoint has also written a practical guide to hut maintenance which gives a good idea of the type of work typically involved in these projects. If you are considering adopting a hut it is a must read: Adopting a Home in the Mountains
Geoff Ockwell has prepared a simple project planning spreadsheet, which gives a good idea of the materials required for a backcountry hut restoration.
Detailed Reports Learning from completed projects can provide valuable information and inspiration for future work. Click to browse these detailed project reports.
Scrub Cutters Scrub cutters are sometimes the best tool for the job. Their benefits will depend on your project and your volunteers. DOC have supplied the following best training and assessment documents. If you wish to use scrub cutters on your project talk through safety procedures and training with your local DOC contact.
