The association was formed from the ashes of the terrible fires that began on the 8th January 2003, and swept through the entire High Country region. These fires destroyed livestock, property, fences, wildlife and a significant number of historic huts. A conversation between two authors, Dianne Carroll and Fiona Magnussen started things off and the association. When Dianne and Fiona sent out feelers many people quickly became invloved and the association was born.
The association quicky established contact with Parks Victoria and the DSE now works to preserve the memory of lost huts, document and repair existing huts, and when the opportunity is there to rebuild lost huts. Through this work the association hopes the unique and treasured memories of these huts will never be forgotten.
The destruction of Horse Hair Hut has been a huge loss to our heritage. Being the oldest hut in the Alpine region, and being registered with the National Trust, it held so many historical aspects to our huts. Its construction highlighted the unique pioneering skills of our fore fathers, the style was a masterpiece of yesteryears living, the interior held the mementos of the thousands that stayed in her over 130 years and the chimney of corrugate warmed the hearts of all that boiled the billy during their stay.
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