Is it time to ban alcohol at DOC huts?
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It sounds draconian, but bad behaviour at huts where alcohol is being consumed is on the increase. The stories emerging via social media of drunken anti-social behaviour is just appalling. And ruining the experience for others.
Since when is "six to seven 24-packs" acceptable in a public hut shared by others including kids? There is no way to police what goes on in these remote places. People are left to deal with yobbos having a night on the booze.
A glass of wine with friends is of course fine, or a tipple of whiskey but who is going to supervise what is reasonable...
Backcountry huts aren't pubs and shouldn't be treated as such.
"Bad behaviour a cause for concern in Fiordland"
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1711/S00233/bad-behaviour-a-cause-for-concern-in-fiordland.htm
"Jet boater hits back at DOC accusations"
http://www2.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=11942789
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Very true.
If you are enjoying a few beers with some friends though craft beer in London is the way to go. Plus you only need a few since they have a high ABV :)
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| Started by | JETNZ |
| On | 12 November 2017 |
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