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Trashing Tassie ... it's beyond salvation 8-Apr-2011 At 10:54:44 AM Tastrad

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The climbers hut was built in the early 80's in consultation with National Park rangers who recommended the site. One of the main reasons for it being built was in the aftermath of Bob's accident in the 70's. The lack of a public shelter as a base for rescue operations near the cliffs was a hindrance in the ensueing rescue. It was clear to National parks, SES etc at the time, that a public shelter on the northern side of the mountain was needed. The fact that we have a nice hut to sleep in (near two other private huts in the area - scouts and scotch college) is a bonus. We're talking about the trashing of the crag Dr Doofus, not the already developed areas near the road.