High Country Huts
The huts in the high country were built by stockmen, prospectors, recreational fishermen, skiers and the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Authority. They were built to meet their accommodation, shelter, recreational and hydrology needs at the time.
Many of these huts have been lost over the years through fire and decay, but around 80 of them remain today. These are now cared for co-operatively by the Kosciuszko Huts Association and the National Parks and Wildlife Services. To view, many huts are in easy walking distance from main roads, others rely on a hearty day's walk.
Today the huts are used by bushwalkers, mountain bikers and anglers in summer. In winter, they are used by cross-country skiiers where they provide a haven from the harsh weather.
The story of Seamans Hut
This hut commemorates Laurie Seaman, an American who died in 1928 while attempting to ski cross-country to Mount Kosciuszko. Laurie and a companion, Evan Hayes, became separated from the other members of their group, then became lost in a blizzard and eventually perished from exposure. Seamans Hut was built in 1929 with money donated by Laurie's family as a refuge for others who might need shelter in the mountains.
