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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty
THIS WEEK
PRICELESS WINTER EDITION ONE FRIDAY 7TH JUNE 2019
Welcome to Winter 2019!
We did it! 200 brave souls took to the waters of Rockey Valley Lake to welcome winter. Pic - Charlie Brown
Welcome winter 2019 with fireworks on Saturday night. Pic - Chris Hocking. Looking forward to some corduroy this weekend. Pic - Chris Hocking
FROM THE CEO
Welcome to Winter 2019 weekend. Who could ask for anything
more?
A
nd welcome to Falls Creek - the However, with early snow falls, the
RACV/VTIC Gold Award Winning proclamations have begun. Parallels are
Tourist Attraction. already being drawn to 2000, when early
As I write this piece, there’s a melodic falls saw the season open (officially) with
rhythm of massive snow chains clapping 75cms on the ground, before heading to
the tarmac, paired to the screech of the a cumulative 224cm total for the season.
snow clearing crew ploughing their blades, To provide some perspective of what this
scraping the falling snow off the roads looks like, in both 2017 and 2018 the
and carparks. Now, this might not get too season peaked at 217cm and provided
many others excited, but in the words of excellent conditions across the mountain,
Neil Diamond… “what a beautiful noise, right through until the last weekend of the
coming up from the street…” season.
To hear this symphony prior to season Can past seasons tell us anything about
opening weekend isn’t just a bonus, it is a the one ahead? Well since 1990, there
reminder of the power that winter has in have been 10 seasons with bases that have
Take a dive to fight MND. Pic - Charlie Brown
transforming the landscape into an amazing exceeded two metres and only three of
wonderland. An experience that draws which saw the season start with natural making it very hard to make any prediction
hundreds of thousands of people to the snow falling in excess of 20cms. So, from a of how the season will unfold, other than
Alps every year for the Festival of Snow. probability theory approach, how about we the obvious certainty being… it will snow.
just flip a coin. Hence, any prediction of how much and
With two major fronts having already when, at this stage will either be lucky or
delivered cumulative snowfall exceeding A slightly more informed approach might wrong! So, ask me in October how the
70cms, there’s a very strong base to start start by looking at the Falls Creek Ski Patrol season was.
the season and with any luck, provide a ski snow depth chart. The charts collate 30
in-ski out village experience which would years of history into a montage of squiggly In any event, the excitement of opening
be unprecedented this early in the season, lines most closely resembling a random weekend is only heightened by being able
matched to a few first tracks on opening walk after a few too many après drinks, thus to ski, and this weekend, should see plenty
of that. However, it is just as much about
coming together with friends, family and
OPENING HOURS QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND fellow members of the tribe who have OSS
(Obsessive Snow Syndrome).
12pm – 4pm Saturday and Sunday
Check this space for longer hours during the season.
With several new and refurbished venues
Panabode Building, Slalom Street, Falls Creek to choose from, the village is most eagerly
Map Ref: E4. Look for the Harvey Kat. awaiting the opening of Apartment 3 at
Elk and the new Huski Kitchen. Both of
For Further Information: which complement the already outstanding
Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au and afore-mentioned après offering, not
Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au
to mention the dining experiences, all of
Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum
Ph: 03 5758 1200
which are unrivalled by any other resort in
Australia.
Resort Entry Tickets may also be purchased on-line at
www.fallscreek.com.au
Visitor Information Centre Child Care – Hours & Rates Rates
The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located Falls Creek Child Care is located in the St Falls complex, Adult: One Way $24 Return $39
in the Resort Management Office, up stairs on the at the base of the Halley’s Comet chairlift – open from Child One Way $18 Return $24
corner of Slalom Street and Bogong High Plains Road. 8:30am to 5pm, seven days a week for children from 12 Season Pass: Adult $200
Kids Under Five: Free
Open 8am – 5pm daily for Visitor Information and Gym weeks to five years old.
Memberships. Luggage Allowance
Hours & Rates
Ph: 03 5758 1202. (Map Ref: E4) Two pieces of luggage, one pair of skis & boots or
Morning: 8:30am – 12:30pm $90
Afternoon: 1:30pm – 5pm $75 snowboard & boots and one piece of hand luggage
Resort Entry Full Day: 8:30am – 5pm $135 per person.
Resort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap, approx. 4km Bookings are strongly recommended as places are limited. Excess Luggage: $8 per item.
before reaching Falls Creek. Day and Night passes are Make your booking at: www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare. Ticket Sales – On Mountain & On Line
$56.50 on arrival per day, (or $51.50 on line). If arriving From 27.06.19 until 09.09.19 all visitors will be required
after 5pm and departing prior to midnight on the same Accommodation Transfer Service to use the Accommodation Transfer Service.
day, entry is free. Visitors over 65 years of age receive Operating from the Terminal Building on the Bogong High Visitor vehicles will not be permitted into the village
a discount. Plains Road, the Accommodatin Transfer Service will during this period.
Season Passes are available at $555 (or $475 on line). move you, your family and your luggage comfortably to
An ‘All Resorts’ permit, valid at all Victorian Snow your lodge or apartment. Falls Creek Resort Management
Resorts is available for $787.00. Enquire at the Visitor Hours of Operation General Enquiries: Ph: 03 5758 1200
Information Centre desk. Mon – Thurs & Sat: 8am – 10pm
Resort Entry Fees fund the essential services of: Friday: 8am – 12 midnight
• Ski patrol • Car Parking Sunday: 8am – 10pm
• Snow Clearing • Water Supply A Taxi Service is available in the Village during these
• Waste Management • Visitor Information Services hours. Ph: 03 5758 1203
2 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2019 Edition ONE
FROM THE CEO
Launching this season, as an industry
wide initiative in Victoria is www.
yourmideweeklift.com, an innovative
industry pitch to promote value
opportunities for mid-week visitation.
At Falls Creek the Midweek Magic Lift
Pass is a 3 for 2 offer on lift passes and
is supported by a matching resort entry
pass, available on Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursdays. It is designed to encourage
visitation and overnight stays during the
mid week and help smooth out the peaks
and troughs. Makes ‘chucking a sicky’ a
little more convenient and wallet friendly
too! Note: Resort Management does not
condone, or endorse this type of behaviour,
however we encourage the above midweek
opportunity, where appropriate.
To those who joined the crowds on June
1st to pay homage to the snow gods and
participate in the Falls Creek Ice Plunge Penguin Suits a-plenty for this year’s Ice Plunge – raising money to fight MND. Stuart Smythe, resort CEO in
and help raise funds for Motor Neuron his penguin suit and Martin Dean from Nelse Lodge in his penguin suit – neither really good to be swimming
Disease, well done and thank you. in. Pic - Charlie Brown
With the water temperature at 3c and the However, an honourable mention goes Have a memorable opening to the season
air temperature at 2c, it was warmer in than to - Martin from Nelse Lodge (www. and now get out there and hit the slopes. •
out, although the Sydney Polar Bear Club nelsealpinelodge.com.au), who raised the
swim team found the water temperature bar and the dress standards for the event, Stuart Smythe, CEO
a little brisker than their usual splash at by imitating a penguin in his very dapper Falls Creek Resort Management
Bondi Beach. Special mention goes to all dinner suit.
who made the effort and dressed up, with
the array of costumes the biggest so far.
Service & Demo Centre
LOCAL JP’s New Range of Salomon Ski &
Snowboard Boots have just arrived!!
Bev Bowie Mb: 0401 456 448 25% Discount for all June Ski & Snowboard Boot purchases!
Rob Spargo Mb: 0419 544 615 Expert Master Boot Fitter’s on site to fit you up.
Open Daily: 8am – 6pm
These folk serve the needs of the community as
Justices of the Peace. FREE Pick-up & delivery for all ski and snowboard rental!
They can be contacted on their mobiles normal busi-
ness and family hours. In the Village Bowl at the Falls Creek Hotel Map (Ref: M2) Ph: 03 5758 3819
ANNUAL PRE-LOVED
Be part of the team!
GEAR SALE As a member of the Falls Creek Race Club,
Race Club
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! young members can...
• Learn life skills in a wonderful rewarding environment. AGM
• Make friends for life – with opportunities to travel the world.
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND • Learn to ski and board in a family friendly surroundings.
3pm Sun 9 June
Falls Creek Race Club Attunga Alpine Lodge
Programs from primary to late teens – including tertiary tuition
Location: Rear of Easy Eats Brewhouse (Gateway) for full-time athletes. Club Welcome Drinks
Sale Runs:
Sat 8 June 2019 10am - 1pm,
‘An integral part of Falls Creek and its history!’ 7:30pm Sat 29 June
Sun 9 June 2019 10am - 1pm, The Man Hotel
Wb: www.fallscreekraceclub.com.au Em: ski@fcrc.com.au
Mon 10 June 2019 10am - 12 noon.
Then again Sat 29 June to Mon 1 July.
There will be a race club member in attendance to
receive goods and answer questions
Save money on children’s and adult ski gear
including skis, snowboards, boots. poles, jackets, Opening weekend until June 27th
pants, helmets etc. Great Bargains!!
Falls Creek Race Club E x DEx
em o Ski and Snowboard SALE until June 27th
ABN: 73 613 305 509 Demo Ski and Snowboard SALE – until June 30th
Ex Demo Ski and Snowboard SALE – until June 30th
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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2019 Edition ONE 3
RACE CLUB NEWS
Lots to Look Forward To • The Development Squad - U10 and U8
- will start on Sunday 30th June 2019 at
W
hat a start to the season… and 9am. This will ease the pressure on families
the Lifts will start turning this to get up to Falls Creek, allowing additional
weekend! It has certainly got time for parents to get Race Club Jackets
everyone excited and very, very keen to get & other gear organised for their kids and
up the hill and get some runs in before The move into their accommodation.
Race Club Programs officially start. The Development Squad will also:
Falls Creek Race Club will start on Saturday • meet at the bottom of Halley’s Chair due
29th June. With over 110 kids enrolled to Adult availability to ride lift, and central
in programs last year it will be an excited drop off/ pickup location
group of parents and athletes who gather
together at Race Club on Saturday 29th & • Start at 9am, instead of 8:30am as with all
Sunday 30th June! This year for the first other program groups. This allows parents
time we will be staggering the start of Race to drop off in both locations if necessary for
Club coaching programs. the U12/U16 coaching groups.
• Have lunch provided on mountain with Getting our young athletes out there, competing and
This year we are trying a few different
having fun in a fabulous environment is only one of
things due to feedback and observation of their coaches. So need for parents to pick up
the reasons to join the Falls Creek Race Club.
what works (or doesn’t). The first change is & drop off midday! However, parents are Pic – Sabrina @ Top Shots
as a result of the number of families with welcome to meet up with their kids at the
young kids who miss the first day of Race lunch venue if they want to provide fresh Social Membership
Club each year. gloves, etc. on bad weather days. Or just Speaking of Social Memberships. Why
because you want to see their happy faces! create a Social Membership category?
• All the programs EXCEPT the
Development Squad will start on Saturday If you have any questions about the The social membership is predominantly
29th June 2019 at 8:30am. programs, as always, email Nyree on about building community, maintaining
ski@fcrc.com.au and she’ll answer your friendships and re-connecting past
questions. members with the club. It’s not a money
Club Masters making exercise. Social members can enjoy
our Club facilities and receive invitations to
Do you remember how last year we called
all the clubs social events, as well as regular
for expressions of interest in a Club Masters
updates on the progress of our athletes and
program? Well, it’s on like Donkey Kong
other happenings within the Club.
for 2019! There are three programs to
choose from, with the main difference Social Membership allows people to enjoy the
being the days they run on. Please Note: benefits of the club socially without the need
you must be either a Family or Social to compete or train as an athlete. Additionally
Member of Falls Creek Race Club to be as we anticipate Social Members will make
able to participate in the Masters Program. less use of the Club facilities for a variety of
Go online to: www.fallscreekraceclub and reasons and/or participate in shorter coaching
have a look. programs such as the Masters program,
the working levy of $300.00 per annum is
currently waived.
Social membership fee is $25.00 per person
per annum, which is a highly affordable
price to be involved in a club that has
brought skills, community and fun to
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4 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2019 Edition ONE
THE ICE PLUNGE
hundreds of people over many years.
We’ve started planning our annual
Welcome Drinks and Auction events. If
you’d like to see the list of social events that
we have planned for the 2019 season, go
to Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.
com/eventlist/fcrc?embed=1. Most of these
events are free entry for members...plus a
few more events still to be announced.
See you up on the hill very soon!
Cheers, Nyree from Falls Creek Race Club. •
200 Plungers Our regular All Stars, Amy and Grace have a little giggle as the boys ‘levitate’ above the cold water. Pic – Charlie Brown
Welcome Winter mass got into the festive spirit of the event. saw brilliant coverage on ABC News 24
F
Resort Management CEO, Stuart Smythe, during the day and a very comprehensive
alls Creek celebrated the start of
was ready to slide in, fully equipped with report on the ABC news at 7pm. Excellent
winter in the most extreme way today
penguin suit and skis. interviews with one of our two all stars,
with a mass plunge into the resort’s
Amy van der Ven and some great words
freezing snow-bound lake. Over 200 people Smythe said “We’re a strong community from the CEO Stuart Smythe.
flocked to the banks of Rocky Valley Lake at Falls Creek and its wonderful seeing so
for a heart-stopping swim at 1600m above many come down from the village to take For more information on Falls Creek, visit
sea level. part in this freezing tradition.” fallscreek.com.au. •
The event has been an annual tradition in “We can’t wait for this season opening next
Falls Creek’s winter season preparations for Saturday and if things pan out the way the
twelve years. With 60cm of snow falling in forecasters are predicting, our village will
the week leading up to this event, the snow be fully ski-in, ski-out for the first time in
gods appear to have delivered in advance. living memory.”
The water temperature of 3°C was just one
degree warmer than the 2°C in the air outside. Falls Creek has continued its association
Almost a foot of snow covering the ground with Fight MND through this event,
made for a cold sprint to the water’s edge. raising funds and awareness for the cause.
Falls Creek is in the midst of its most “It’s a lot of good fun but it’s all for a good
promising start to a snow season since the cause too as we raise money to go to Fight
year 2000. A 50cm base has been aided MND and help in their work to find a cure
by favourable snow making conditions for Motor Neurone Disease. We’re hoping
to guarantee a strong opening for skiers to raise $2,000 or more this year and will
and snowboarders on the June 8th official keep our fundraising open all the way to
season opening. season opening to meet this target.”
The banks of Rocky Valley Lake have been As well as supporting the Fight MND
completely covered in white from the campaign, our Ice plunge has a couple of
recent snowfall. The scene was awash with other great benefits. One is the fantastic
colourful costumes and freezing bodies as a coverage on national television. Your Ed
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2019 Edition ONE 5
DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA
Season 2019 Ready To Go!
I
t’s the official opening of the 2019 ski
season, there is heaps of snow on the
ground and everybody is excited for a
big winter on snow. The team at Disabled
Wintersport Australia (DWA) and our
ever-growing membership are no exception
and eagerly anticipating a huge season of
adaptive snowsports at Falls Creek.
The Falls Creek DWA Team is unchanged
for Season 2019 with Ken Payne returning
for his second season as Victorian Camps
Coordinator, delivering the facilitated One version of the technically superb Tessier Snow’Kart. Pic – Courtesy Tessier
camps program out of Howman’s Gap,
and Pete Hull, looking after independent season is to grow our team of local and fortunate through a very generous donation
member visitation, as Resort Services in-resort guides. To facilitate this, the plan to be able to make significant additions to
Coordinator for a fourth year. We are both is to provide a flexible mid-week guide our fleet of sit skis, including the first in
looking forward to working with the always training program. Level 1 Guide training Australia Tessier Snow’Kart. Look out for
great Falls Creek team and community to involves two days of training which we the Snow’Kart on the Falls Creek slopes this
deliver exceptional on-snow experiences for expect to offer in frequent single day season. We are always in need of additional
DWA members. sessions, recognising that many involved equipment to upgrade our aging fleet and
directly in the ski industry have work can offer great recognition and promotional
There are three key areas important for our opportunities to individuals, groups or
commitments that make undertaking
ongoing effective delivery of a world-class businesses who would like to fully or
the traditional weekend training format
adaptive snowsports program that our local partially fund new equipment. Get in touch
ski community can help with – volunteer difficult. If you are interested in becoming
involved as a volunteer guide, email with Pete on the email above if you would
guides, adaptive equipment and the like to discuss this further.
elephant in the room…. financial support. Pete at phull@disabledwintersport.com.
au. General information on guiding can Now to the challenge of all organisations
A great tradition and key strength of be found on our DWA website – www. like ours – money. DWA is a not-for-
DWA has always been our team of skilled disabledwintersport.com.au. profit organisation and we rely on the
and enthusiastic volunteer adaptive generosity of individuals and organisations
snowsports guides. With an ever-growing Delivery of adaptive snowsports involves a
variety of adaptive equipment to suit the to help fund the gap in the delivery of our
membership there comes an ever-growing programs that isn’t funded by membership
demand for more guides. A key focus this varying challenges that different disabilities
present. The most known, and expensive, fees and decreasing Government support.
of these are sit skis which enable those All donations over $2 are tax deductible and
unable to walk, or who have difficulty the easiest way to financially support our
walking, to be able to enjoy skiing on a work is to visit www.disabledwintersport.
near level playing field. We have been com.au and click on the ‘Support’ tab to
Fully licensed restaurant
make a donation.
Hand-made
Renowned Pasta ~ Slow-braised
Dining and Wines meats
~Hand-made
World’s bestPasta
Pork Chop ~ amongst
~ Slow-braised Finally, if you see any of us or our members
meats
other~un-worldly
World’s best PorkbyChop
delights Roi! ~ on snow don’t be shy and say “G’day”. We
amongst otherfruit
Hand-churned un-worldly
ice-creamdelights by
- to die for!
Roi!Hand-churned fruit ice-cream. are always keen to chat about DWA, our
AGE until
Open GoodSaturday
Food Guide since 1998
February 17th. members and what we do. Now, let’s all
ThenLonely
closedPlanet Guide
for three weeks. have a great winter! • Pete Hull
Bookings Please! –Friday
Re-Opening Gift Vouchers
Marchavailable
9th Welcome to Winter 2019
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THE MOUNTAIN!
Open for Breakfast, lunch, dinner!
Amazing coffee Boasting a bistro, wood-fired
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pizza, waffle station, bar & café.
Wood-fired Rotisserie, Deli and
Cocktail Hour Daily – 4pm to 5pm kitchen providing:
Nightly Drink Specials also! • Café & Deli selections
SKI-DOO & CAN-AM ATV/SSV
• La Pizzaiola
SUITABLE FOR THE SNOW Mondays: $20 Burger Night Plus TRIVIA!
• Waffle delights
SALES, SERVICE & PARTS Tuesdays: Kids eat dinner FREE (1 for 1)
Contact your local dealer Wednesdays: Steak Night!!
ARKON POWERSPORTS
5 Kane Road, Wodonga, 3690
Dinner Available from 5pm!
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enquiries@arkonauto.com.au Ph: 03 5758 3407
Bookings Recommended At the top of Halley’s Comet Chairlift
Queen’s Birthday operating hours depending
4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek. Map Ref: J3 upon snow and chairlift operating hours.
6 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2019 Edition ONE
COMFORTABLE SKIING
Getting your Ski
Feet Back
W
ith a start to the season like this,
ain’t nobody got time for sore
feet.
It’s likely been nine months since you’ve
stuck your feet in your ski boots (give or
take a trip in a plane) and now they’re not
feeling the same as they used to. Or perhaps
they feel as bad as you remember. At the
risk of sounding too preachy let’s just say,
new ski season, new beginnings! Get your
feet sorted.
There are a few reasons your boots could
be feeling different than they did last year.
Perhaps your boots are over five years old
and the liner is starting to pack out. This
will be noticeable by less control of your
Aussie conditions are hard on boots. Get then fitted properly and enjoy your day – as Ray Wills of Ortho Ski is doing.
skis, more movement in the boot, or sore
Pic – Courtesy Ortho Ski
spots that never used to hurt. Might be
time to consider some newbies. But let’s go Now lastly, if you’ve put your boots on and a thin merino sock. If you’re renting, a thick
on, what else could be causing these issues? they feel crap, and they’ve all always felt woolly sock will offer a little bulk padding
like a bag of crap, it is time to get that crap for comfort. Ski well, my friends. •
Perhaps, you’ve just bought new boots
sorted. Perhaps you need a new ski orthotic,
overseas from an awesome boot fitter, but Krista Sturday, Podiatrist and boot fitter at
some boot mods and a good lie down. Or
now the boots that felt great in light, dry Ortho Ski
perhaps you need to hear the harsh reality
powder are causing deep, burning pain on
that you’re just in the wrong boot.
the Aussie slopes. This doesn’t mean you
bought the wrong boot, they just might Either way you won’t know if you keep
need some tweaking. avoiding the issue and ruining your ski days
with sore feet. Come on in, we’ll sort you
Australia is a tough proving ground for
out. And remember, the most expensive
ski boots. The conditions here require
thing about getting a new pair of well-fitted
some fine tuning for comfy feet. Overseas,
ski boot is the money you’ll spend on the
particularly Japan where the snow can be
extra ski holidays you’ll take.
super soft, you’re on super wide skis, no
edging, and no juddering or vibrations Finally, foot care is important in the harsh Located front of Karelia Lodge on Parallel St.
smashing through your feet. Your boots weather of the mountains. Keep them Opens from 12pm -2.30pm & 4pm - 6pm
feel great in these conditions. But it’s really warm with slippers around the apartment Goulash soup, goulash pies, Czech pastry,
common to bring them back to Aussie or lodge – cold feet into a boot means a cakes, baked donuts, real hot Chocolate,
snow and they’re feeling less comfortable day of feeling chilly. Manage any areas of gluhwein, coffee and more!
than a mankini. Don’t despair, once you get heavy callus with a pumice and heel balm
them set for Australian conditions they’ll be to prevent skin fissures or pressure spots
dialled for anywhere in the world! when skiing. And of course, wear a proper
wool ski sock. If you own your boots, wear
Welcome to Winter 2019
• Rustic, industrial and chic. Welcome to Winter 2019!
• Barand grill in the heart of Falls
Creek’s famous Village Bowl.
Now Open
Seven Days a Week
• Enjoyclassic craft beers and superbly
From 10am
prepared BBQ dishes in an elegant
rustic-inspired pub atmosphere. For relaxed long lunches, exceptional
dinners, coffee, snacks and drinks!
Plus, we have a great balcony to enjoy
the action in Slalom Plaza!
Every Day Specials
$35 Large Pizza & Dry Long Neck Deer
Saturdays & Wednesdays
$10 Small Pizza 4pm - 6pm
LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE BOWL
AT THE BOTTOM OF SUMMIT For Menu and further info, visit:
www.snowlands.com/thelasthoot
03 5711 9100 Slalom Plaza (opp Halley’s Comet)
MAP REFERENCE O2 Ph: 03 5758 3088 Map Ref: F3
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2019 Edition ONE 7
FROM THE GM
Re-Imagining The
Mountain Experience…
A
round the world. This is the vision
of Vail Resorts, the largest ski
holding company in the world
offering 18 unique, first class ski resorts
across the USA, Canada and Australia,
skiing privileges in Japan and Europe - all
on the one incredible lift pass. In April
this year, Vail Resorts acquired both Falls
Creek and Mt Hotham Ski Lift companies
bringing their family of resorts to 20!
This is of course very exciting news for Our Lift Company General Manager, Sharon Raguse. Pic – Courtesy the Company
Australian skiers, but in particular for Falls
Creek season pass (Hero Pass) holders who In the meantime, temperatures are the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will
now have the opportunity to convert their definitely dropping, and mother nature continue to build on last year’s level of stoke
Hero Pass to an Epic Australia Pass and has certainly delivered us a bumper start for our youngest snow shredders!
unlock unlimited, unrestricted access to to the season – the best in 20 years in fact.
The Paw Patrol puppies will again make a
Falls Creek, Hotham* and Perisher resorts The team have been busy making snow…
special guest appearance during the July
PLUS access to Whistler Blackcomb, Japan almost 30,000 cubic meters, the ski field
school holidays with activities happening
and the best of the USA. The upgrade fee looks sensational and this weekend will be Friday 5th – Sunday 7th July in the Village
will simply be the difference between what an opening to remember with seven lifts Bowl and back by popular demand, the
you paid for your Hero Pass and the Epic open including Gully Chair and Eagle uber-popular ‘Nick Nights’ return to
Australia Pass prices outlined below. For Express and yes… advanced skiing in the QT Hotel throughout the season, where
some guests, this may mean even a small Y’s is definitely on the cards! young ones can be entertained with a fun
refund! Once you’re in resort, look closely and Nickelodeon movie allowing mum and dad
Don’t have an Epic Australia Pass? Don’t you’ll notice a few facelifts about the place to enjoy some adult time over dinner and
panic, the pass will still available to and no I don’t mean the plastic surgery drinks!
purchase for a short period, so be quick to kind. I’m talking about our beloved Halley’s Across the resort some of our retail outlets
secure yours and reap the benefits of year- Comet and Drovers Chairlifts, both of too have undergone subtle transformations.
round skiing and boarding in four countries which received a lick of paint and have Be sure to check out the new Ski and
all on one incredible pass for just $909 for come up a treat. Best of all, faithful old Boot Company at Base One (village bowl)
an adult and $511 for a student and $681 Gully Chair has also received some love and offering an exclusive line of (you’ll never
for a senior. You can do this online at www. is the recipient of the former Eagle Chair believe it!) skis and boots to suit your needs
epicaustrliapass.com.au - or simply stop by drive station. Hold on to your hats my and with over 20 years of boot fitting
the ticket office when visiting in resort over mountain loving friends; she’s now one of experience, our new boot fitter is a pro who
the weekend and speak with one of our the fastest lifts on the hill. will have you perfectly paired with the right
sales team who will help get you sorted! gear… your feet will thank you all season!
At Cloud 9, Nickelodeon has once again
taken over the children’s snowsports Meanwhile in the Board Lounge, we’ve
New for season 19 programs for the season. Injecting even paid homage to some of our talented Falls
more fun into learning to ski and snow Creek ski-wear designers and inside you’ll
“Be Foodstore adds board, the integration of the Paw Patrol find their inspirational stories proudly told
modern Japanese flavours pups, Sponge Bob and his mates, and among the display of their now globally
to its popular menu” recognised and highly sought after products
Falls Creek’s home of fabulous food, specialty and outerwear.
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The region’s best craft beers on tap – plus an
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WHY AMBULANCE SUBSCRIPTION
and can’t wait for you to experience our humble opinion, these figures are way too
new offerings and there’s more to share cheap – but no-one can ever say they could
in coming weeks. Season 2019 is going not afford Ambulance Membership.
to be amazing, with an innovative events
A clever and innovative local lodge
program, unparalleled village vibe and with
manager, as part of his employment
luck, a glorious ski in ski out experience
contract would include an Ambulance
from day one of the season.
Membership Form – which (unless they
Have fun, be safe and we hope that you could show they were already covered) the
enjoy the experience of a lifetime, here at employees had to sign – and the payment
Falls Creek. • came out of their first wage cheque. This
would be regarded in most circles as
Sharon Raguse, General Manager
excellent management/staff relations.
Falls Creek Ski Lifts
The following is an excellent example of the
benefits of membership – as quoted by Angus.
Because It’s Smart “I got ambulance cover just before heading
T
his publication has run similar off with my mates on a snowboarding trip
articles before. And we will to Mt Buller. I had been thinking about
probably continue to run them each cover and thought I’d be unlikely to need The scenery is superb, but you’ve got bigger things
year. Your editor would hate to think that it but had a few minutes free so opened my to worry about – like the cost of this thing they’re
someone working or visiting this fabulous laptop and joined online in the car park of about to load you in to. “It’s OK; I’ve got Victorian
resort of ours ends up with a three or the campsite. It took me five minutes and Ambulance cover” Pic – Courtesy Ambulance Victoria
four thousand dollar bill for transport to was really easy and really cheap - especially
hospital. It can and does happen – and it compared to the other ski field costs. We recommended it to all my mates and they
can be prevented. Read on. had a great weekend but my trip ended can’t believe how cheap it is for what you
abruptly when I ran out of talent, came off get - cheaper than a slab and it lasts a full
Previously we have quoted figures for a jump and broke three ribs and collapsed year!”
this article. But, even without them, a lung.
the common sense aspect of ambulance For further information on ambulance
insurance is a ‘no-brainer.’ I ended up in an Air Ambulance to the memberships, call 1800 648 484 or visit
Royal Melbourne. The trip in the air the website www.ambulance.vic.gov.au. A
As an example of costs, just from your ambulance would have cost me $7,500 but further bit of good news is that you can
editor’s experience, is like this. Thirty five I didn’t even see a bill. I could have had ring the above number, give them your
years ago, the cost per hour of a simple two lifetimes worth of cover and still been details, pay by credit card and you are
Lama Helicopter to swing lift towers in ahead. The fall certainly caused me a lot of covered by 5pm the next day. You can do
to place was $1000 per hour – without pain but I’m fully recovered now and it’s the same by jumping on to the website.
the fuel component. To run a modern, a great relief that I don’t have to deal with If you don’t have a credit card, go to your
fully equipped, fully fitted out Augusta a huge bill on top of everything else. I’ve local post office and it can all be done there. •
Westland AW 139, complete with highly
trained pilots and paramedics around the
countryside is not a cheap exercise. Think
about it!! THIS WEEK AT ELK
The Good News Celebrating the “epic” start of a new season
Fact Number One: Ambulance Friday 7th June
membership is cheap. A family membership • Breakfast:- 8am Kick off the day with one of our kick arse toasties Including
a coffee $14.50 (1/2 size only $10)
is now $94.35 per year. A single person • Lunch:- All dishes for lunch are priced at $22.50 today
membership is now $47.15 per year. In my • Dinner:- After a couple of solid days prepping our Ala carte menu is ready
for all to try, tonight all entrees are $12 Mains are $23 and desserts are $12
Saturday 8th
• Breakfast - Ala carte breakfast from 7.30am Elk toasty is back
• Lunch featuring our first express lunch of the season
Duck risotto with spinach, orange & parmesan $22.50
• Dinner - Ala carte dinner:- Check out Ben & Melvin’s creations
Sunday 9th
J.B.’S • 7.30am Breakfast - Ala carte breakfast with sweetcorn hotcakes & avocado
salsa, Istra bacon as our Sunday special
RESTAURANT • 11.30am Lunch featuring our first express lunch of the season
Duck risotto with spinach, orange & parmesan $22.50
OPEN EVERY DAY! • 4.00pm “The Meeting!” welcome to winter, complimentary finger food,
Friday night - Mountain Staff Special - all main drinks at Bar prices. Chats with Sharon Raguse GM of Lift company & Stuart
meals are 1/2 price. All stubbies (Aussie, Czech, Smythe CEO of FCRM
German, Polish & Belgian) $7/stubbie. • 6.30pm 3 course Sunday roast, Soup, Roast Eye Fillet and banoffee pie $45
Saturday Night - All You Can Eat - German Night! Monday 10th Closed
Sunday to Friday - JB's Menu at 2018 Prices!
Tuesday 11th to Friday 14th we will be having some amazing specials
Monday to Friday - Staff meals off JB's Menu -
$25/serve. All drinks (30ml) & All stubbies -$9/ each. “Apartment 3” Elks new cocktail bar Wednesday to Sunday evening”
Stay tuned for our weekly specials.
PUBLIC BAR: 4:30pm to Close! In the meantime, have fun, work hard and be safe
RESTAURANT: 6pm – 9pm
9 Parallel Street. Map Ref: H2 @ELK_RESTAURANT 18 Slalom Street, Falls Creek.
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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
Here We Go Again!
FFALL LINES
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News, it’s good to be back. Welcome
to the Cross-Country News section
of Ken Bell’s reputable local mountain
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the mid 90’s
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www.someplaceelsefallscreek.com.auQUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND
Welcome Everyone breaking the law and may be prosecuted. Restaurants
A
But, the resort entry fee is critical because it Many of the restaurants have it all together
ctually the birthday of the present pays for services that visitors use, like snow and will be providing top service for our
monarch is 21st April. The date of clearing of the road (so that you can get to visitors on the weekend. Those that are
the celebration these days varies as open are included on the pages of this fine
the resort), our waste management facilities
adopted by each country and is generally publication – and if you can get to try each
(some of the best for recycling in Australian
set around the end of May or start of June, one, you’re doing well.
resorts), Car parking spaces, the supply of
to coincide with a high probability of fine
good clean water, the provision of Visitor New Businesses
weather in the Northern Hemisphere for
Information Services (and we all need that
outdoor ceremonies, rather than with the As you are cruising the slopes this weekend,
occasionally) and our very professional Ski
monarch’s actual birthday. don’t forget to pop in and have a look at
Patrol team (with many members with years
Now our Queen’s Birthday weekend of national and international ski patrol some of the changes to businesses in the
is legislated as the official start of the experience). village. The New Ski and Boot Company
Victorian Snow Season which brings to at Base One in the Village Bowl has a new
bear the time that the resort can officially The carrying of chains is critical where a set focus on boot and ski fitting. The Board
start charging a Resort Entry fee. It is of chains fitted to a two wheel drive vehicle Lounge is featuring some local designer
also the time that legislation dictates that is safer going downhill on an icy road than clothing and is doing welcome drinks on
snow chains must be carried by all vehicles a diesel powered four wheel drive where a Sunday from 3pm.
coming to Falls Creek – and the cut-off sudden bit of engine braking can lock up all
four wheels and cause a big slide. Apartment 3 is new. It is a cosy little
point is the Orange Bridge over the Pretty bar in the Elk building, right beside Elk
Valley Branch of the East Kiewa River. If Some of these items are seen as an impost Restaurant. Pop in for a quiet one and
you travel over that bridge and continue –in actual fact they are in place for your enjoy the ambience.
on towards Falls Creek without carrying benefit – to help you have a more enjoyable
wheel chains that fit your vehicle, you are trip to our resort. There is a change of management at The
Man – as the new lick of paint on the front
Fireworks Welcome mentions. Josh and the team are flat out
WELCOME BACK Once again the Village would like to open getting it going- but you can be dead sure it
TO WINTER! the season and welcome everyone with a will be worth a visit.
We have lots to keep you warm! magnificent fireworks display in the Village Lifts and Runs
Clothing, Boots, Work wear, Insulation, Heaters! Bowl. This will take place on Saturday 8th
If you need it, we have it – or we’ll get it! With around 50 to 60cmn of snow on the
June, just after 6pm and the best vantage
Gift vouchers and free gift wrapping available ground, there will be plenty of skiing. The
points will be around the Tube Park, just
Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store lift company has announced that they will
up from Be Foodstore and outside the re-
be operating seven lifts for the weekend –
Mon – Fri: 9am – 5:30pm born Frying Pan Inn (check it out). For the
Saturday: 9am – 4pm and man – how good is that!
opening and fireworks there will be some
Sun & Public Hol.s: 9am – 2pm
extra activities, maybe even Pete for the The current forecast from the BOM tells us
12 – 14 Hollonds Street, kids and some tastings for the adults. And there are chances of more snow early next
Mount Beauty to sort of make it official, we’ll have a few week and our snowmaking team have been
Ph: 03 5754 1999 words from a couple of our dignitaries. flat out pumping out around 30,000 cubic
Chair photos: 8:45 to 10:30am!
Shop is now located inside Cloud 9. Fancy a lift to
Ph: 0407 855 265 your restaurant tonight?
Oversnow Taxi Service Available
Long Weekend SALE at Sassy Road! Carries up to 10 people.
Pick up available from all accommodation
venues on the mountain.
Something new is coming to Sassy Road, $80 one way or $150 return
but first we need to clear some space! Last taxi 9:30pm.
Reservations essential,
MEN'S + WOMEN'S STYLES - $20 + $30 TABLES please call 03 5758 1208
ALL SALE STOCK UNDER $50 - FINAL MENSWEAR CLEARANCE
OPEN SAT 10AM TO 3PM - SUN 10AM TO 2PM - MON 10AM TO 4.30PM
5 HOLLONDS STREET, MOUNT BEAUTY - 03 5754 4525 - SASSYROAD.COM.AU
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