a couple of different routes to get to the top of Mt Kosciuszko , but I decided to take the 9km Summit Trail to get to the top . This section of the track was a fairly easy and smooth trek with a fairly gentle incline with not many real steep sections so for the average hiker to get to the top then this would be the easiest path to the take from Charlotte Pass . It overlooked some gorgeous countryside and strolled past Seamons Hut , a hut built as a respite and refuge building if climbers are caught out in the harsh conditions . Seamons Hut was built in 1929 after two skiers perished in the mountain the year before . It was built by one of the skiers ’ families to ensure that this type of tragedy couldn ’ t occur again .
As I approached the summit of Mt Kosciuszko and caught a glimpse of it for the first time I ' ll admit that I started to well up . The top had been reached . To be standing on top of Australia ’ s highest mountain peak was quite a spiritual feeling and one that conjured up quite a few emotions for me after a really tough year . The summit was the ultimate reason I embarked on this trip , and it certainly didn ' t disappoint but it wasn ' t just the summit that took my breath away it was also the journey . While reaching the top was amazing , it was the descent that left me in absolute awe . I followed the main range walk which was approximately 11km one way .
This hike was like nothing I had ever experienced before , climbing over various mountain ranges , and diving down into numerous valleys . The rivers and lakes and a magnitude of little streams made the walk simply stunning . The snow-capped peaks and snowy crossings made for an all-round great experience . When I finally made it back to the start point I was drained , excited ,
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