Rawson’s Pass Shelter Hut was one of three built in 1908 for tourists along the Lakes Walk, the others being at Lake Albina (Moraine Pass) and Blue Lake. They were described as “little shelter sheds of native granite with wooden windows and doors” and had dirt floors. The Rawson’s Pass and Blue Lake shelters lasted at least until 1937 whereas the Moraine Pass shelter lasted only a few years.

Rawson’s Pass Shelter Hut was one of three built in 1908 for tourists along the Lakes Walk, the others being at Lake Albina (Moraine Pass) and Blue Lake. They were described as “little shelter sheds of native granite with wooden windows and doors” and had dirt floors. The Rawson’s Pass and Blue Lake shelters lasted at least until 1937 whereas the Moraine Pass shelter lasted only a few years.

Foreman’s Hut was a shepherd’s hut built about 1924 at the junction of the Snowy River and Club Lake Creek. Only the brick chimney remains.

Foreman’s Hut was a shepherd’s hut built about 1924 at the junction of the Snowy River and Club Lake Creek. Only the brick chimney remains.

The NSW Government built Red Hut about 1920 at Charlotte Pass. It was on the north side of the Kosciuszko Road and was in disrepair by 1934.

The NSW Government built Red Hut about 1920 at Charlotte Pass. It was on the north side of the Kosciuszko Road and was in disrepair by 1934.

The NSW Government built Grey Hut in 1940 to replace the derelict Red Hut. It was on the Kosciuszko Road at Charlotte Pass directly opposite Red Hut.

The NSW Government built Grey Hut in 1940 to replace the derelict Red Hut. It was on the Kosciuszko Road at Charlotte Pass directly opposite Red Hut.

Old Betts Camp was built by the NSW Government in 1898 for tourists going to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko. It was on the old Kosciuszko Road and was the only shelter between Jindabyne and the summit and was situated just below the ridge of the Crackenback Range.

Old Betts Camp was built by the NSW Government in 1898 for tourists going to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko. It was on the old Kosciuszko Road and was the only shelter between Jindabyne and the summit and was situated just below the ridge of the Crackenback Range.

The NSW Government built new Betts Camp in 1907 to replace old Betts Camp. New Betts Camp was on the new Kosciuszko Road, about 2 km north of old Betts Camp. It was originally built for workers constructing the new Kosciuszko Road but later became overflow accommodation for skiers unable to get into the Chalet. It was demolished by the government in 1963.

The NSW Government built new Betts Camp in 1907 to replace old Betts Camp. New Betts Camp was on the new Kosciuszko Road, about 2 km north of old Betts Camp. It was originally built for workers constructing the new Kosciuszko Road but later became overflow accommodation for skiers unable to get into the Chalet. It was demolished by the government in 1963.

The NSW Government built the original Chalet in 1930 and it was gradually added to, piecemeal, creating a very rambling type of building. In August, 1938 it burnt to the ground. At the time, all the better skiers in NSW went to the Chalet and all the weaker ones and beginners to the Hotel Kosciusko. Thus for the better skiers the entire 1938 ski season was ruined.

The NSW Government rebuilt the Chalet for the 1939 ski season.

The NSW Government built the original Chalet in 1930 and it was gradually added to, piecemeal, creating a very rambling type of building. In August, 1938 it burnt to the ground. At the time, all the better skiers in NSW went to the Chalet and all the weaker ones and beginners to the Hotel Kosciusko. Thus for the better skiers the entire 1938 ski season was ruined.

The NSW Government rebuilt the Chalet for the 1939 ski season.

Lake Albina Lodge was built by Ski Tourers Association (later the Australian Alpine Club) in 1951 to provide access to the Main Range for touring skiers. It was taken over by National Parks and Wildlife Service in 1969 and dismantled during the 1980s.

Lake Albina Lodge was built by Ski Tourers Association (later the Australian Alpine Club) in 1951 to provide access to the Main Range for touring skiers. It was taken over by National Parks and Wildlife Service in 1969 and dismantled during the 1980s.

The NSW Government built the Hotel Kosciusko at Diggers Creek in 1909. It was the first ski accommodation in the Kosciuszko area and, although not the first ski area in NSW (that was Kiandra), it can be credited with promoting skiing as a recreational sport in Australia. In 1951 it burnt to the ground thus halving the number of beds for skiers in NSW. The only part of the old hotel which survived was the staff quarters (4 storey concrete building at rear of photo), which suffered only slight damage. The staff quarters building remained as a partly-burnt wreck until 1959 when Tony Sponar, and his wife Elizabeth, took over the lease, and, over a few years, rebuilt the structure. It was renamed Sponars Inn and has been part of the ski scene ever since.

The NSW Government built the Hotel Kosciusko at Diggers Creek in 1909. It was the first ski accommodation in the Kosciuszko area and, although not the first ski area in NSW (that was Kiandra), it can be credited with promoting skiing as a recreational sport in Australia. In 1951 it burnt to the ground thus halving the number of beds for skiers in NSW. The only part of the old hotel which survived was the staff quarters (4 storey concrete building at rear of photo), which suffered only slight damage. The staff quarters building remained as a partly-burnt wreck until 1959 when Tony Sponar, and his wife Elizabeth, took over the lease, and, over a few years, rebuilt the structure. It was renamed Sponars Inn and has been part of the ski scene ever since.

Kunama Huette was the second project of Ski Tourers Association (later Australian Alpine Club). It was built in the Kunama Basin, (a cirque formed by Mts Clarke, Northcote, Lee and Carruthers), opened in 1953 and destroyed in an avalanche in 1956. It was not rebuilt.

Kunama Huette was the second project of Ski Tourers Association (later Australian Alpine Club). It was built in the Kunama Basin, (a cirque formed by Mts Clarke, Northcote, Lee and Carruthers), opened in 1953 and destroyed in an avalanche in 1956. It was not rebuilt.

The Ski Tourers Association built the Northcote Ski Tow (a rope tow) about 100 m from Kunama Huette in the Kunama Basin in 1954. At the time of its construction it was the best ski lift in the Kosciuszko area. Unfortunately, the Tow Hut was burnt down in 1956 shortly after the Kunama avalanche. It was not rebuilt and the stanchions, rope and engine were taken to Thredbo to create the first ski lift there in 1957.

The Ski Tourers Association built the Northcote Ski Tow (a rope tow) about 100 m from Kunama Huette in the Kunama Basin in 1954. At the time of its construction it was the best ski lift in the Kosciuszko area. Unfortunately, the Tow Hut was burnt down in 1956 shortly after the Kunama avalanche. It was not rebuilt and the stanchions, rope and engine were taken to Thredbo to create the first ski lift there in 1957.

The NSW Government built Perisher Hut in 1939. It was made of corrugated iron and was the only shelter hut in Perisher Valley. It was located beside the Kosciuszko Road on Mt Wheatley quite close to the bottom of the present Eyre T-bar on Mt Perisher. It was dismantled some time during the 1950s.

The NSW Government built Perisher Hut in 1939. It was made of corrugated iron and was the only shelter hut in Perisher Valley. It was located beside the Kosciuszko Road on Mt Wheatley quite close to the bottom of the present Eyre T-bar on Mt Perisher. It was dismantled some time during the 1950s.

Three club lodges were built originally on the ski slopes in Perisher Valley, CSIRO, Technology and Cooma. They have all now been dismantled and new lodges built in different locations around Perisher Valley. CSIRO Ski Club built its original lodge in 1954 at the foot of Mt Perisher, about 100 metres from the bottom station of the Perisher triple chairlift. CSIRO’s new lodge, built in 1985,  is in South Perisher behind the Man from Snowy River Hotel.

Three club lodges were built originally on the ski slopes in Perisher Valley, CSIRO, Technology and Cooma. They have all now been dismantled and new lodges built in different locations around Perisher Valley. CSIRO Ski Club built its original lodge in 1954 at the foot of Mt Perisher, about 100 metres from the bottom station of the Perisher triple chairlift. CSIRO’s new lodge, built in 1985,  is in South Perisher behind the Man from Snowy River Hotel.

Technology Ski Club completed its first lodge in 1959 near the bottom of the Lawson T-bar and relocated to North Perisher in 1986.

Technology Ski Club completed its first lodge in 1959 near the bottom of the Lawson T-bar and relocated to North Perisher in 1986.

Cooma Ski Club built its first lodge on Back Perisher in 1954. The original lodge was dismantled and its new lodge built in North Perisher, not far from where Technology lodge now stands, in 1984.

Cooma Ski Club built its first lodge on Back Perisher in 1954. The original lodge was dismantled and its new lodge built in North Perisher, not far from where Technology lodge now stands, in 1984.

Adams Hut was an old shepherd’s hut above Spencer’s Creek near Mt Sugarloaf, about 1 km from the Chalet at Charlotte Pass. It was described as a ruin in 1945 but was rebuilt as a sturdy granite structure by the NSW Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission in 1947 and named Ibis Hut. KAC obtained Ibis Hut in 1956 and used it as a low cost accommodation alternative to its lodge at Charlotte Pass. Ibis Hut was sold to the Kosciusko State Park Trust in 1967 and NPWS removed it in 1975.

Adams Hut was an old shepherd’s hut above Spencer’s Creek near Mt Sugarloaf, about 1 km from the Chalet at Charlotte Pass. It was described as a ruin in 1945 but was rebuilt as a sturdy granite structure by the NSW Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission in 1947 and named Ibis Hut. KAC obtained Ibis Hut in 1956 and used it as a low cost accommodation alternative to its lodge at Charlotte Pass. Ibis Hut was sold to the Kosciusko State Park Trust in 1967 and NPWS removed it in 1975.

Ken Murray opened the original Sundeck Hotel in Perisher Valley (the first hotel in Perisher) in 1959 and its first season was a great success. On the basis of the 1959 season, Murray had taken many bookings for the 1960 season but, in January 1960, Sundeck burnt to the ground. In 1960, Murray had already begun building a new hotel, the Man from Snowy River. What to do? Concentrate on the Man from Snowy River, rebuild the Sundeck, or both? He chose ‘both’ and, as a result, suffered the most trying year of his life. Both hotels were completed in time for the 1960 season and have been fixtures in Perisher ever since.

Ken Murray opened the original Sundeck Hotel in Perisher Valley (the first hotel in Perisher) in 1959 and its first season was a great success. On the basis of the 1959 season, Murray had taken many bookings for the 1960 season but, in January 1960, Sundeck burnt to the ground. In 1960, Murray had already begun building a new hotel, the Man from Snowy River. What to do? Concentrate on the Man from Snowy River, rebuild the Sundeck, or both? He chose ‘both’ and, as a result, suffered the most trying year of his life. Both hotels were completed in time for the 1960 season and have been fixtures in Perisher ever since.

Cresta Ski Lodge, built in 1961, was the first in Smiggin Holes. It burnt down in 1964 and was replaced by Chalet Apartments.

Cresta Ski Lodge, built in 1961, was the first in Smiggin Holes. It burnt down in 1964 and was replaced by Chalet Apartments.

Kangaroo Chalet (commercial) was built in 1962, bought by former racing-car-driver, Alex Strachan, in 1965 and managed by his daughter Gloria and  son-in-law, Adi Zimmerebner. It burnt down in June, 1970 but no lives were lost. It was rebuilt as Kunama lodge by Rudi Kunz in the early 1970s and later sold to Southern Alps Ski Club (SASC). It was renamed Kahane Lodge in 1982 after early SASC president, Arnold Kahane.

Kangaroo Chalet (commercial) was built in 1962, bought by former racing-car-driver, Alex Strachan, in 1965 and managed by his daughter Gloria and  son-in-law, Adi Zimmerebner. It burnt down in June, 1970 but no lives were lost. It was rebuilt as Kunama lodge by Rudi Kunz in the early 1970s and later sold to Southern Alps Ski Club (SASC). It was renamed Kahane Lodge in 1982 after early SASC president, Arnold Kahane.