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lightweight snow camping in Oz 8-May-2009 At 11:25:26 AM Cranky
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On 8/05/2009 superstu wrote:
>I reckon the status quo in victoria is the best. The huts are quietly maintained
>without much fanfare. They are not stocked with food, linen, etc and do
>not have a hut keeper to take your credit card. They are wonderful old
>buildings (often restored after fires to original designs) and I have had
>many great trips out with a small group of friends enjoying them.
>
>If I rocked up to Edmunson's Hut in winter and found thirty people, a
>cafe/kiosk with register kachink kachink, I think I'd keep on skiing. You
>can get that at the resorts, why does the whole alpine area need to be
>developed like that?
>
I agree superstu, I like skiing in N.S.W. and I think the huts are a good balance of historic preservation, emergency shelter, and they are good to socialise in after sundown. I always carry a tent, because I like a quiet night and you can't always rely on getting to a hut or there being a spot for you when you get there.

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