Kosciuszko Huts

Year Built: 1930

Alternate Name(s): Valentine, The Grand

Condition: Good

HMO: Jagungal

Mawsons Hut

Located at the northern end of the Kerries ridge in a glade of large snowgums with views to Mt Jagungal to the north. Some old yards sit below the hut and footpads lead to it (in summer!)

Also known as The Grand, Valentine or Mawsons The Grand.

Brief History

Mawsons was built by Herb Mawson (the manager of "Bobundra" Station) , plus Lindsay Willis, Con Bolton and Jack Bolton in 1930.

The ceiling and linings were put in, in late 1930 and the chimney in 1933.

For decades, the Exclusive Squirrels Ski Club maintained the hut, and were renowned for keeping a good library. More recently, the new 'Inclusive Squirrel's' members have undertaken replacement of the lining of the hut.

The hut also has a fearful reputation for internal wildlife, but its size and location makes it a favourite with XC skiers. It can be a devil to find in a white-out and a GPS position is sought!

There is a stream 50m down from the hut.

Construction

The hut is large at 7m by 4m, with two rooms with windows and a woodstore. The roof and walls are of iron and the floor of wood. The chimney has a concrete base and an iron flue. There is an outside toilet.