GGS Hut
Known as Geelong Grammar School Hut or GGS Hut
Location Geelong Grammar School Hut is on the other side of the Mt Stirling summit from Bluff Spur
GPS Location: S 37.1241° E 146.501°
History
The hut is owned by Geelong Grammar School and is used during cross country skiing by students from the Timbertop campus.
Mt Stirling is a patrolled cross-country and back-country ski resort during winter. The area is good for beginners starting in backcountry skiing and snowboarding due to the mellow terrain on offer During summer, the area is popular with four wheel drivers and bush walkers. The trail from the Circuit Road to the summit takes less than two hours to walk and is popular for day and over night trips.
The mountain is located at the head of the Delatite River and is approximately 230 kilometres from Melbourne CBD. This has added to it’s popularity for those starting out in winter sports. It has an elevation of 1749m at the summit and the tree line finishes just below the summit.
Construction
Metal over a substantial frame.
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