It was built in the 1960’s and was given this colourful exterior by local Bruce in the late 70s. He went against orders to paint it beige and mixed up this shade of teal using leftover paint from Ivory Lake Hut, which was blue at the time.
The hut is a standard SF70 six-bunk design and still has its original open fire.
They decided to make this hut after reading about it in the FMC Backcountry magazine. Apparently Westpower used the hut book entries to justify ‘low use’ of the valley in their hydro application, willfully disregarding the fact plenty of trampers do not always sign hut books. A stark reminder we should always sign the hut book, even if just passing through.
11cm x 10cm x 11cm
Handcrafted from steel and reclaimed timber. All Materials Salvaged, except high quality enamel and galvanized nails. Mini corrugated map & hut info card included.
