Saturday, February 11, 2012

Stone Hut






The Stone Hut serves as a public lodging facility.  It operates as a primitive shelter from mid-November to mid-April.  The shelter sleeps up to a dozen people.  Interested hikers or skiers can request a reservation via mail from September 15 through November 1. The Stone Hut was built in 1936 by Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).  These crews cut the first trails on Mt. Mansfield and this was used as “home away from home” for these early skiing pioneers. 
My family intends to reserve the hut during an upcoming winter.  Preparation requires gear for winter camping.  You would need to bring food and a stove, along with proper sleeping pad and bag.  This type of building is very unique it has a good feel to it. I think it is the fact that it has stood up against Mother Nature for many years.   I am looking forward to the trip we organize to visit the Stone Hut on Mt. Mansfield.   


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