Seaman's family built the hut to provide shelter to future users of the park, in order to prevent recurrence of a similar tragedy, which it has since done.

It is located on Etheridge Range, 6 km from Charlottes Pass on the road to Mount Kosciuszko.

[2] The hut was officially opened by Mr F. Chaffey and a small group, on a Friday 17 May 1929.

[3] Foot, skis or Mountain bike along road from Charlotte Pass (closed to vehicle access), or walking/skiing trails from Thredbo or Guthega.

The food supplies are stocked by goodwill of hikers and are not maintained officially by the National Parks.