Intrepid backcountry explorer Benjamin Piggott is a man on a mission. He aims to visit every DOC hut in the country. So far, he's been to 548 and has around 500 more to go.
Benjamin visited his first huts in the Tararua Ranges in his youth. Now in his late twenties, Benjamin is a Department of Conservation asset inspector, and gets paid to maintain key DOC infrastructure. This means he's able to visit huts and ensure they're in good condition for fellow trampers around New Zealand.
In addition to his own hut bagging mission, Benjamin wants to inspire others to explore the great outdoors.
