Lake Albina Ski Lodge was built overlooking Lake Albina in the Kosciuszko National Park of Australia, by The Ski Tourers Association, (later renamed The Australian Alpine Club).[1] In 1952 the first Albina Summer Slalom Cup was held, taking advantage of the seasonally unusual snow conditions.[2] Summer time ski events continued for at least another 3 years on either Mount Kosciuszko or Mount Townsend.[3] The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) required the club to vacate the lodge in 1969, and it gradually became a ruin. It was finally demolished by NPWS in 1983 .[citation needed]

Lake Albina Ski Lodge
Finishing touches to the Albina Ski Lodge, 1951.
CountryAustralia
State/territoryNew South Wales
National parkKosciuszko National Park
Construction
Built in1951
Built byThe Ski Tourers Association
Accessibility
Accessed byFoot or skis
A skier assessing the ruins of Albina Ski Lodge, November 2011. Photo by Leigh Blackall

References edit

  1. ^ "LAKE ALBINA SKI LODGE". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 17 May 1951. p. 11. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
  2. ^ "SUMMER SKIING CONTEST". The Canberra Times. National Library of Australia. 2 January 1952. p. 4. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
  3. ^ "WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING". The Canberra Times. National Library of Australia. 5 January 1954. p. 2. Retrieved 8 November 2011.