The planning for this book was completed by the end of 2002.

However, just as we were about to start walking (and in many cases, re-walking) all the tracks and trails in the park, the 2002-2003 bushfires struck.  They devastated much of Kosciuszko, so we were forced to abandon any attempt to revisit the area.

We returned in January - February 2005 and traversed the full length of Kosciuszko whilst completing the 650km Australian Alps Walking Track.

Despite severe damage caused by the bushfires, the region is slowly regenerating. We headed back to Kosciuszko and spent another three months walking between January and March 2008 to document walks for this book. Once again, we experienced snow in February!

We intend to include a complete range of short, medium and long day walks, as well as overnight walks and multi day hikes covering all regions of the park, from the Pilot Wilderness Area in the south to the Jagungal Wilderness Area in the north. We will include walks that will appeal to a wide range of people with differing interests and fitness levels.

Track notes for the complete Australian Alps Walking Track will be included in this book.