Alpine huts are provided for trampers and climbers. An attraction for trampers and bushwalkers is the Banks Peninsula Track. These courses are aimed for climbers, skiers, snowboarders and trampers. But many of them trampers are gone. McIntyre extended the Torre Egger concept to suit trampers and travellers as well. Off-track travel by expert trampers often relies on following deer trails. Weather on the mountain can change rapidly, which has caught inexperienced trampers and climbers unawares. Approximately 7,000 trampers complete the walk each year. Amongst experienced trampers there is a strong culture of looking after huts. Experienced trampers can easily complete the circuit in five days. As tramping became popular these facilities were increasingly used by trampers. The Plateau is "revered" by New Zealand trampers for its remote and challenging location. Guided trampers need only carry clothing, toiletries, their sheets, and lunch while on the trail. Trampers can obtain weather information, maps and guidance from the Department of Conservation.