Diane Hut
Photo by Olaf Moon, Alex, Sheryle and Sian in view 2002.
Known as Diana Hut, Diane Hut or Orange Hut.
Located on the Grey Mare FT, about 3 kilometres from the Schlink Pass and hut. Grid Reference is 229859 on the Kosciusko 1:50,000 map.
This was one of 24 huts burnt to the ground in the January 2003 bushfires.
Brief History
The hut was built by the SMA as a survey shelter in the early 1950's. It used to be painted (sensibly) a bright orange colour, but this has varied over the years with a move to “taupe” with an Orange Door being one option.
The hut was very small but very strategic and used by ski tourers on a daily basis in the 1970’s and 1980’s.
Dicky Cooper hut stood across the creek, nearby, but is now hard to find as it has collapsed in the scrub. It was even more popular due to its increased size and great view.
Construction
Diane is 5m by 3m and is built of weatherboards over a timber frame. The roof is corrugated iron and the hut is lined. There is one window, a wooden floor and stove.
Caretakers - Originally by the Gourmet Walkers
References
Hueneke Pp 33
KHA reference is 2429
KNP POM schedule number is L.57.