After a great finale to the 2024 ski season the STSA volunteers were back in action at Mt Mawson Ski Field on Saturday 14 December for a post season clean up working bee. The main task was removing the old Mawson rope from the mountain – this is the rope that broke and had to be replaced at the end of September to allow Spring skiing to continue.
It is surprising how much rope there is in one ski tow, but once again many hands made the task manageable.
Craig Larsson directing operations for the removal of the old Mawson rope
Peter Davis, Stephen Webber, Rudy Kloser, Maureen Eadie, Paul Vince and Craig Larsson all lend a hand
Other tasks tackled during the working bee included trouble shooting the Mawson clutch, cleaning up the workshop areas, test running the new generator and undertaking some planning of snow fence repairs on the Uni Tow.
Tasmanian Waratah on Uni run
It was an enjoyable day out for the volunteers who help to keep the Mt Mawson Ski Field operating for the Tasmanian public, with lots of Waratah and scoparia in flower to add to the scene.
Upcoming working bees are scheduled for Sunday 23rd February 2025, Sunday 23rd March 2025 and Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May 2025. Pop these dates in your diary – all help is gratefully received.
Hi,
I’ve recently bought a house southwest of Hobart and will be progressively moving across 2025 (from SA) and I’m keen to get involved with helping out. I’ll be in Adelaide for most of the above noted working bees but will be around for the one on March 23rd so please let me know how I may assist.
Kindest regards,
Geoff
Hi Geoff,
Unfortunately just saw this post as the March 23rd working bee ended up being a small one targeting a few key jobs. Hope you can join for our next one in early May.
cheers Rudy
Hi Rudy,
No worries. I actually ended up back in Adelaide on March 23rd for a funeral so would’ve had to cancel anyway. I’m in Adelaide again now but will fly back on May 3rd and can hopefully come up the following day.