Huts of the High Country

Discover the rich history of the Snowy Mountains’ high country huts.

Huts of the High Country is a captivating exploration of over 100 huts and homesteads scattered throughout the Snowy Mountains of NSW. Combining evocative words with dramatic photography, this book weaves oral history, bush verse, and historical facts into an engaging narrative that brings these remote shelters to life. Since its first publication in 1982, many huts have been lost to time, while others have been lovingly restored. This 2008 edition, updated with a new preface, remains an essential guide for adventurers, historians, and conservationists alike.

Features

• Chronicles over 100 huts and homesteads in the Snowy Mountains
• Includes black & white photographs, map references, and historical insights
• Features oral history, bush verse, and personal impressions
• Covers restored and lost huts, including those affected by the 2003 wildfires
• Used by bushwalkers, skiers, horse riders, and conservationists

Specifications

• Pages: 251
• ISBN: 0 9587049 7 X
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Tabletop Press (2008 Edition)
• First Published: 1982 (ANU Press)