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PRICELESS WINTER EDITION THREE FRIDAY 22ND JUNE 2018
How good is this!
• Top: The SnowBow encapsulates the new Eagle Express Chairlift. Pic – Pete Sheridan. (Refer Fall Lines for detail)
•Left: How we like it! Steep and deep! Pic – Courtesy FCSL • Right: New smiles from Taiwan – Akigo and Jen. Pic – Mike @ Top Shots
FROM THE CEO
Let the Records Show…
A
nyone who’s been reading my
columns will know I love a good
statistic. Particularly when they
work in your favour. It looks like we’ll
need to start following a new one, with
#crabwatch2018 (read last week’s column)
and the Blairgowrie crabs, Australia’s
equivalent of Punxsutawney Phil (google it!).
In any case, I’ve dusted off the snow depth
data that Resort Management has going That looks suspiciously like the Inter Poma in the background – but when will it open? PS: That’s also great fresh
back to 1988. The information provides snow!!! Pic – Lachy Keevers
a day by day, week by week, year by year
comparison of just about every statistic cumulative snow of 475cm, thanks to the A quick call out to all the teams across the
imaginable compiled and managed by the “Blizzards of Oz Version 1.0-3.0”. mountain who managed to turn it on as
Falls Creek Ski Patrol team. quickly as possible. Going from zero snow
Whilst history is no predictor of the future,
to hero snow in just under four days and
From the spreadsheet, it’s official… as at the let’s hope it’s a guide of what the season
getting all aspects of the resort firing, is no
time of writing, the resort has an average could lead to, as no snow season is ever the
easy feat. The challenges of such significant
snow depth above any previously recorded same. And no matter what, all snow seasons
snow in a very short period requires
depth for the same time in the last 30 are excellent, just some more so than others.
everything being in overdrive to exceed
years. 82cms is the average magic number, In any case, based on the above, we are
expectations. Well done to all. Now the
even though the snow stake on Summit certainly off to a record flying start.
‘cobwebs’ are dusted off, it’s onwards and
hit 90cms at the same time as the Summit With Summit and the Maze open, the upwards toward another great season tally.
chair began spinning! “International Poma – Falls Creek – Should
Foodie Tip of the Week: As has become
Only, 2004 and 2000 come close to be National Heritage Listed” Facebook page
customary in the early part of the season,
matching the current depth. Both had is placing bets on when the Poma will start
I start my ‘food journey’ at the top of the
average depths of 68cm and 75cms rolling. Early markers on the page are calling
hill. Summit Ridge was the perfect place
respectively for the week ending June 22nd. it start June 30th…only time will tell!
to settle in, try the new menu and peruse
In 2000, it wasn’t until June 24th, before I did manage to get a quick cheeky opening Keith’s comprehensive (exceptional) wine
we hit the same 82cm mark. session on Summit. To describe the snow list. It was the trifecta! The food, wine and
In these comparable periods, from those quality as outstanding, is no exaggeration. the company were superb. Don’t just wait
early dumps the resort got to a maximum It was ‘champagne’ powder as they say… for a special occasion to spoil yourself,
of 226cm on August 15th in 2004, then in Pockets of knee deep fluffy stuff on skiers Summit Ridge is a “must eat” venue… any
2000 the resort hit a maximum of 224cm left out towards the Y’s where knee deep time.
on August 31st. and in both seasons, and as fluffy as you’d find anywhere…
Now, get out there, explore the mountain
accumulation was constant throughout. Hopefully, as you read this, the forecast and have some fun! •
As we all know, 2017 was also an won’t have changed too much, and the front
Stuart Smythe, CEO
extraordinary snow year, with the average predicted to hit this weekend will provide a
depth just topping out above 217cms, and nice top up ahead of the school holidays. Falls Creek Resort Management
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 $23 Return $37
in the Resort Management Office, up stairs on the at the base of the Halley’s Comet chairlift – open from Child One Way $17 Return $23
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
Open 8am – 5pm daily for Visitor Information and Gym weeks to five years old. Kids Under Five: Free
Memberships. Hours & Rates Luggage Allowance
Ph: -3 5758 1202. (Map Ref: E4) Morning: 8:30am – 12:30pm $85 Two pieces of luggage, one pair of skis & boots or
Afternoon: 1:30pm – 5pm $60 snowboard & boots and one piece of hand luggage per
Resort Entry Full Day: 8:30am – 5pm $130 person.
Resort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap, approx. 4km Excess Luggage: $7 per item.
before reaching Falls Creek. Day and Night Passes are Bookings are strongly recommended as places are limited.
at $54 on arrival per day, (or $49.50 on line). If arriving Make your booking at: www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare. Ticket Sales – On Mountain & On Line
From 28.06.18 until 10.09.18 all visitors will be required to
after 5pm and departing prior to midnight on the same Accommodation Transfer Service use the Accommodation Transfer Service. Visitor vehicles
day, entry is free. Visitors over 65 years of age receive Operating from the Terminal Building on the Bogong High
a discount. will not be permitted into the village during this period.
Plains Road, the Accommodatin Transfer Service will
Season Passes are available at $525 (or $450 on line). move you, your family and your luggage comfortably to Falls Creek Resort Management
An ‘All Resorts’ permit, valid at all Victorian Snow your lodge or apartment. General Enquiries: Ph: 03 5758 1200
Resorts is available for $740.00 Enquire at Visitor Hours of Operation
Information desk.
Mon – Thurs & Sat: 8am – 10pm
Resort Entry Fees fund 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 2018 Edition THREE
DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA
Camps Coordinator volunteer run training camps and eleven
weekend volunteer disability camps that
K
en Payne is the new Disabled will allow all-abilities winter sport athletes
Wintersport Australia Victorian to train and improve their skills while
Camps Coordinator for Falls Creek. utilising the facilities at Howman’s Gap.
Ken has been involved with Falls Creek for Volunteers are the key to the DWA success
many years and until last year spent several to support the camps organised for disabled
years working as a Ski Instructor at Falls skiers and boarders. Volunteers are critical
Creek Snowsports Ski School. in the delivery of on-snow activities for
Ken is proud of his many years at Falls people with a disability. DWA want
Creek and with the skills he learned participants with a disability to equally
as an instructor - assisting Skiers and participate in snow sport activities, to
Snowboarders - those skills will now laugh, enjoy and learn how the freedom
be transferred to an adaptive on-snow of being on the snow can deliver self- Victorian DWA Camps Coordinator, Ken Payne.
experience. Giving participants the chance satisfaction. Pic – Mike @ Top Shots
to be equal and involved in snowsports Falls Creek as a community always has
activities and to fall in love the sport. support skiers and snowboarders with a
and continues to help and support WDA
This includes access to camps, services, disability. If you are interested in being
members and volunteers. Without the
specialised equipment, training and a volunteer guide mid-week or at the
support of the Falls Creek community
education programs. weekend, or if you want to have a great on-
the ability to deliver the camps and
snow experience and would like to know
The establishment of Australia’s first independent programs would not exist. The
more about DWA’s Camps, volunteering,
dedicated alpine accessible accommodation WDA look forward in continuing to work
or anything else contact Ken anytime at
for people with disability and athlete with the local community and all local
kpayne@disabledwintersport.com.au. •
training at Howman’s Gap (4k from Falls businesses, delivering the best experience
Ken Payne, Victorian Camps Coordinator,
Creek) with a 36 bed facility has totally possible.
Disabled Wintersport Australia - Falls
revolutionised our opportunities. “This is DWA has a range of DWA Camps and Creek. Mb: 0418 527 083. www.
more than just beds and recreation in a Organisational Camps at Falls Creek to disabledwintersport.com.au.
stunning location, this is an opportunity
for us to change our practices and mindset
with the whole community and all abilities
in mind” said YMCA Victoria CEO Peter
Burns.
As the DWA Camps Coordinator this
winter, Ken will be responsible for the Ex Demo Ski and Snowboard SALE – until June 30th
Fantastic Discounts on K2, Völkl & Rossignol skis and Capita, K2 and Ride
Snowboards! Call in and check out our fabulous range and variety of new stock.
Falls Creek Alpine Association (Inc.)
We are a not-for-profit organisation
representing individuals, apartment owners,
club lodges and commercial operators on
alpine issues to FCRM and the Victorian
government.
Visit www.fcaa.org.au to join and discover Service & Demo Centre
the benefits.
New Range of Salomon Ski & Snowboard Boots
have just arrived!!
Travelling to Falls 25% Discount for all June Boot purchases!
Expert Master Boot Fitter’s on site to fit you up.
Creek this winter? Open Daily: 8am – 6pm
Leave the worries of hiring and fitting
chains, coping with anti-freeze and icy FREE Pick-up & delivery for all ski and snowboard rental!
roads behind you! In the Village Bowl at the Falls Creek Hotel Map (Ref: M2) Ph: 03 5758 3819
Park your car in the secure car-park in
Tawonga South and ride our comfortable
warm coach to Falls Creek!
Daily departures from Melbourne,
Albury and Mount Beauty will have you
Be part of the team!
As a member of the Falls Creek Race Club,
on the slopes sooner – without the fuss!!
young members can...
Race Club
• Learn life skills in a wonderful rewarding environment. 30th June
• Make friends for life – with opportunities to travel the world. Welcome Drinks Evening
• Learn to ski and board in a family friendly surroundings. 6pm – 10pm.
Programs from primary to late teens – including tertiary tuition Race Club Auction
Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South for full-time athletes. Sat 7th July
www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au ‘An integral part of Falls Creek and its history!’ Rossignol Cup
Fri 13th July
Wb: www.fallscreekraceclub.com.au Em: ski@fcrc.com.au
Ph: 03 5754 4024
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition THREE 3
FROM THE GM
Fresh Faces
T
alk about a remarkable start to winter
2018! There’s little more exciting for
us to kick off a new ski-season than
to have mother-nature dump a mega-load of
snow, 80cm of natural white stuff already!
Early birds have been out there daily making
the most of the North American style
conditions… and it’s only JUNE!!
This past summer, regrettably, we received
the resignation of long time Falls Creek
identity and Snowsports School Director,
Titus Gius. ‘Staatlicher’ qualified (the highest
level awarded through the Austrian Ski
Instructors Association) in 1980, Titus has
dedicated his life to growing people’s love
of Alpine skiing in Australia and Austria,
with Falls Creek being the beneficiary of his
New Snowsports School Director, Scott Sanderson and his wife Kate and son Louis. Pic – Courtesy FCSL P/L
passion for the past 38 years. I would like to Austria; several years as an Olympic level
acknowledge Titus’ outstanding contribution alpine coach and currently, representation
in leading the Falls Creek Snowsports School on the SSA National Alpine & Snowboard
Team and for helping shape what is widely Committee, SSA National Interschools
recognised as one of the best Snowsports Advisory Committee, being a National
Schools in the country. Alpine Selector and is an International
Technical Delegate (SX, SBX & Alpine).
This leaves very big shoes to fill indeed, and
I’m delighted to announce and introduce Passionate about the sport and bringing a
Scott Sanderson as incoming Snowsports substantial background in both athlete and
HIRE • RETAIL • TUNING • CUSTOM BOOT-FITTING Director, Falls Creek. staff development, Scott is an enthusiastic
03 5758 3377 Centrally Located Map Ref: K5 supporter of staff training as a core to
Having fostered a love of ski here at Falls
delivering a world class Snowsports team
yogisfalls.com.au Creek as a teenager and aspiring athlete,
and he looks forward to building on the
Scott brings with him an impressive
strong foundations already established by
international professional skiing career
his predecessors.
spanning more than 23 years. With 10 years’
BAZAAR
experience as a Snowsports Director in Japan Scott, we proudly welcome you and your
and 14 years as Racing and Events Manager family back home to Falls Creek and wish
at our other resort, Mt Hotham, Scott has a you every success in your new role. You
comprehensive engagement in the industry truly are “Falls Creek for Life”. •
and at local, national and international levels. It
Sharon Raguse, GM
includes among others, training under the
best at the Bundessportheim in St Christoph, Falls Creek Ski Lifts P/L
“The
Happening
Place”
Open Seven Days a Week...
Bazaar for Breakfast
Enjoy from 7am to 10:30am
Stingray for Lunch & Dinner
Delightful menu: 10am - late!
Coffee, drinks and snacks all day!
FIXX Coffee Shop
New for 2018: Open 7am - 2pm
Planning a function - talk to us!
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17 Bogong High Plains Rd Falls Creek
4 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition THREE
CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
“Time to get moving this
Winter”
W
e all know someone who loves
an excuse. “Ohh, it looks a little
overcast, it might rain,” or “I
don’t think I have time, I’ve got to make
some calls” or my favourite when they say “I
just don’t want to overdo it.” Something is
always a little bit off and that is the reason
they’re not heading out and doing what
they know they want to do! This week, I’ll
be making sure everyone from the absolute Junior XC Skier girls having fun while out competing at Junior Nationals Last year. Pic – Seve de Campo
beginners to the elite international legends
recommend doing so with all the fresh NSW and SnowFarm in NZ! Be sure to
(like Anthony Evans!) know what’s going
snow we have. check these champs by either racing or
on this Winter in terms of Cross Country
supporting.
Skiing. A highlighter could do some good! Some longer and more contested but still
fun and friendly races are looming also with A week later is the World Renowned
For the beginners
the Birkebeiner Classic 2.5/5/10km races Kangaroo Hoppet on the 25th of August.
Are you a parent and are desperately trying coming up on Sunday the 8th. July This This is certainly not to be missed and
to keep up with your kids? Kids learn pretty is always one of my favourites. Visit the is a great event to work towards during
fast these days, so it’s probably a good idea Birkebeiner Website for details. the season with three different events for
to check out what you can do to up your different levels, a 7km, 21km or the full
Similarly, on the horizon is the Snow Trek
skill level. 42km. Racers travel from all over the world
& Travel High Plains Tour 2.5/5/10km on
to make it to Falls for that weekend.
Falls Creek has a huge range of events the 14th of July followed by the YMCA
and even non-racing programs that are Howman’s Gap Vic Relay Champs 2.5/5km Finally, almost forgot to mention, if you’re a
perfect for anyone looking to cross the event on Sunday the 15th of July (my junior skier (under the age of 20) and enjoy
first threshold. If you’re not quite sure birthday) – contact Len Budge also for this XC skiing, a good idea is to try out the
yet that racing is your thing and want to one. Both of these are popular races and a Victorian Championships held here at Falls
master the skills first, and you’re a woman, fun way to get involved and even win some Creek on the 21/22nd of July. Contact Ben
Saturday 7th July is your day at the Nordic prizes. I’ll see you there. Derrick on 0400 110 046 or the AUSXC.
Bowl – contact fastandfemale@gmail.com COM website to get involved.
Are you up for some solid racing?
to find out more. It is a great way to just
Final words
dust out the cobwebs on the XC skis with Of course, while Falls Creek caters for
some friends and enjoy the snow with fun the beginners and intermediates, it There is certainly not a shortage of events
games and activities. Fast and Female is an also provides great racing for the more to get involved in this winter at Falls
increasingly popular event held on the 7st advanced. Although it’s a couple of months Creek, and with snow already here in great
July at Falls Creek for women of all ages away, Falls is hosting the Australian numbers, there is nothing more exciting
and led by Australia’s very best Women National Championships on the weekend (there are probably a few more exciting
Cross Country Athletes. That’s only two of August 18/19th with a Skate sprint things in life TBH). But nonetheless, can’t
weeks away! and a Classic 10km distance event on the wait to see everyone out there together. As
Sunday. These championships will decide Helen Keller always says, “Alone we do so
If you want to have a bit more fun
the National Champions and are part of little, together we can do so much.” •
Falls Creek, without a doubt, is home the Australian/New Zealand Cup with
Seve de Campo
to Australia’s best racing program with other races in the circuit held in Perisher
different competitions and events for all
ages and levels. This Sunday is the first
of the Snow, Trek & Travel Mini Series
events with distances of 0.5/1.5/2.5km.
Contact Lynn-Maree Cullen on 0409 592
226 if you want to get amongst it. I highly
Open for lunch daily from
Saturday 23 June.
Bar is open from
12 noon with bar snacks
available all day.
Relax in comfort while
watching the action on
the Summit.
www.fallscreekhotel.com.au
P: 03 5758 3282
23 Falls Creek Road, Falls Creek
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition THREE 5
IT’S SNOW TIME!
Learn Your Resort
T
here are many loyal and wonderful
regulars who just keep coming
back to Falls Creek. Some are club
members, some are property owners and
some are just simply regular snow holiday
makers. There are even a few people who
love to have a holiday in the resort – and
not even ski or board. They simply enjoy
the atmosphere, the beauty and the
environment. To kick back and read a good
book – and take to a break to watch the
skiers whistling past is a perfectly good
holiday - away from the pressures of the big
smoke.
A friend stated years ago that we should
term the village ‘a holiday resort’ as
opposed to ‘a ski resort’ – and the light
came on straight away. Ski resort means Another way to appreciate the magnificence of the Bogong High Plains is on a Snowmobile Tour. Don’t go home
you only go there to ski. Holiday means without one. Pic – Mike @ Top Shots
– well everything. It’s about enjoying the
experience – and there are many. Regulars get you in the mood as we get busier, here available all around the mountain – ski
will be aware of the majority – but is a taste of what we can all look forward to shops, lodges etc. In fact, everyone should
newcomers and staff may not be fully up- this winter. have one of these in their pocket when they
to-date with everything that is available. To head out the door.
On the back of the handy pocket-sized
Trail Map is a list of the Extra-Curricular Once you have decided to take advantage of
activities that are on offer. This map is one or more of the activities, you may make
2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES a booking by phoning the toll free number,
1800 204 424, or by speaking with any of
the staff in either of the Falls Creek Sport
Round
…andOne
the-Snow
Falls Gods
Creek Round One of the GE National Series
shops – one in the QT complex at the base
T
will be staged this weekend, beginning
answered!!!
he National Gravity Enduro Series with practice sessions from 11am Friday. of Halley’s Comet (Falls Express) chairlift,
acts as the qualifying series for the one in the Village Bowl, next to the Eagle
This Week
Enduro weWorld
can enjoy…
Series. See mention During the course of the weekend, several
of the trails will be closed to general riders and Summit Chairs, and the shop in Village
inEnjoyable
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Ben McIlroy.
the weekend Welcome towillWinter 2018! Central at the rear of SilverSki beside Huski
although Blue Dirt have shuttles running
Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with and Astra.
Mondays:
Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased Now Open
on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again
Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per
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Large Pizza & Dry long neck beer slowest time. Then they do the competitive bit,
The popularity of mountain biking continues Now this Gravity Enduro
$15 Breakfast Special - All week!
to grow. From the great efforts of some Mount - $35 is a different sort before riding to the start of the next competitive
$10 cocktail of mountain bike racing to what we know bit without beating or exceeding the times
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4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek a warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the taking in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then
- Map
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For Bookings Ph: 03 5758 3407 Valley Road and then across to the Trig heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator
continue to host fabulous events. Ph:0303
Ph: 57585758 3088
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Map Ref: E4. Look for the Harvey Kat.
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Further detail from 03 5758 1200. •
6 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition THREE
IT’S SNOW TIME!
(you must have a valid, current drivers
licence) or you can go out as the Pillion
Passenger, on the back with a competent
guide. The snow, the scenery, the fresh air
– an experience you will not forget - you
definitely ain’t gonna get in Collins Street. •
Back Country Tours
When the snow gets deep, and the slopes
are steep, that’s the time to call Steve Lee
and take advantage of one of his ripper
back country tours. As you will know, Steve
represented Australia at the Olympics three
times. He also competed in World Cup,
winning the Super G in Japan.
Steve will take you skiing in places you
thought no-one should go – like the south
face of Mt McKay - and it’s all here in Falls
Creek. •
Slope Groomer Tours
Climb aboard a beautifully heated and
exotic grooming machine (not unlike the
cabin of a space rocket) and watch our
grooming gurus in action. Get a whole
new view of the resort while you watch and
learn how we achieve that perfect corduroy The opportunity to get into the air – either for a scenic flight or a day skiing at our sister resort Mt Hotham is a
finish. fabulous thrill. Pic – Mike @ Top Shots
Bookings must be arranged through the
Then there are the scenic flights. The Bell Contact Forest Air on 1300 731 450. Visit
Activities Desk located at Falls Creek Sports
Longranger 206L3 can take six people and their website at www.forestair.com.au, or
in the Village Bowl. Other details are:
will give you the experience of a life-time. make a booking through our Activities
Minimum age 18 years. Depart and return
I mean – how often do you get the chance Hotline 1800 204 424. •
from Falls Creek Sports in the Village Bowl
to enjoy the beauty of the Bogong High
via a snowmobile transfer. One guest per
Plains from the comfort of a helicopter.
50 minute tour on Monday to Thursday &
No-one has ever come back to say they
then Saturday evening. •
didn’t “love it!”
Helicopter Flights
Forest Air Helicopters are a local quality
chopper service based in Albury. They offer
several services including a ferry service
from Albury to the slopes; from Mount
Beauty to the slopes; the Heli Link from
the slopes of Falls Creek to the slopes of
This Week @ ELK!
Apre’s Fridays!
Hotham for the day. Veuve & Vol au Vents - $20.
Your One-Stop Enjoy a glass of Veuve Cliquot and a retro Chicken
Shop for all Vol au Vent from 4:30pm - 6pm.
An exciting new leisure your holiday Get some pork on your fork this weekend!
experience at the top catering and 8AM - 7PM Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th
of the mountain! enjoyment! Pork & Pinot - $35.
Chefs amazing pork belly with a glass of Yarra Valley
Boasting a bistro, wood-fired pizza, Pinot Noir!
waffle station, bar & café. Monday 25th
Wood-fired Rotisserie, Deli and kitchen Beef cheeks with mash, beans & a glass of shiraz - $35.
providing:
• Café & Deli selections Tuesday 26th.
• Bistro meals Pulled pork sliders for express lunch - $20.
• Carvery share platters Wednesday 27th.
• La Pizzaiola Chef Benny’s KA! Pizza for express lunch $20.
• Waffle delights Thursday 28th.
T Bone with chips, salad & jus $25 early bird special
4:30- 6:15pm.
Breakfast from 7am - Lunch from 11:30am
Dinner from 5:30pm
Ph: 03 5711 9109
Ph: 03 5758 3673
At the top of Halley’s Comet Chairlift
18 Slalom Street, Falls Creek
Queen’s Birthday operating hours
depending upon snow and chairlift Centrally Located – opposite Silver Ski
operating hours. Ph: 03 5758 3673 Map Ref: I4
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition THREE 7
LOCAL HISTORY
DIY Skis! of the Ski Club of Victoria’s ‘Schuss’
magazine.
T
he early days of skiing in the area For the worker on the Kiewa Hydro
go back to 1909, when Robert scheme, the cost of a pair of skis was
Wood Wilkinson visited Mt prohibitive. Fred Vines wrote that “wages
Buffalo on skis. The first party to cross were £2-10-0 ($5) per week from which I
the Bogong High Plains on skis in July paid about half for meals” so skis costing
1926 included G Rush, RW Wilkinson, K £2 ($4) a pair, required saving for. His first
Gibson, A Vanderstoel and E Robinson. skis were made of mountain ash and had
They travelled from the original Kelly’s no steel edges, “the latter were a luxury
Hut on the Eastern fringe of the high which came only on imported hickory skis
plains to Mt Hotham and Mt St. Bernard. at great cost.”
(from the book on Bill Waters compiled by
Harry Stephenson) Patricia Dunn, a hostel staff member
at Bogong Village in 1941 recalled that
In the 1930’s when skiing was growing in “making skis was a tricky and frustrating
popularity, and imported hickory skis were business. We obtained some ‘blanks’ cut
very expensive, many enthusiasts took to roughly to shape from local hardwood.
making their own. Members of the early These were then placed into a piece of pipe
Bogong Rover skiing groups experimented and steamed for many hours until they
using various local timbers. Blue prints were pliable, put over a template to create
and instructions were developed for the camber and the curved front end, they
shaping skis, constructing stocks and even were clamped into position and left to dry
making bindings. One such template out once more. Sounds so simple, doesn’t
was published in the March 1936 edition it? I can tell you it was a nail biting business
Historic Skis located in Scott’s Cape Evans Hut, Ross
getting them clamped down. Just when you
Island, Antarctica. Pic - courtesy Diana Patterson
thought that all was going well, there could
be a nasty cracking sound and you knew
that the curve in the front had split and you Instead he settled for a Grasshoppa binding.
had to start all over again. Perseverance was According to Fred “the bindings were an
the answer. Eventually we had a pair of skis adjustable steel toe piece and an attached
each. After much sanding and waxing metal greased rawhide leather strap with a lever
pieces were fitted with a rawhide straps system to tighten and secure it around
across the top into which the boot went the grooved boot heel.” The downside of
snugly. Side hooks went into the slots and these bindings was when the leather thongs
17 Slalom St, (03) 5758 3263
held the rawhide straps, which went around became wet they stretched!
Nelse Bar Open from 3:30pm daily. the heel of the boot and were adjusted with In 1943 Fred upgraded his skis. “I was
Welcome! metal-clamp to one side.” fortunate to buy a second-hand pair of
Enjoy our Apres ski drinks, The Kandahar binding had become popular hardly used imported hickory skis from an
evening get-togethers and daily specials! in the late 1930‘s but it too was also too ex-commando who had contracted Dengue
Restaurant open for bookings offering prohibitive for Fred, “costing £3-10-0 ($7). Fever in New Guinea. He was invalided
a well-priced hearty Winter cuisine. They had a lever attached to the ski in front out of the army and moved into the cubicle
of the toe piece and lugs on the side of the opposite mine in the camp. He was almost
ski below the foot. A cable went from the constantly sick and didn’t stay long. The
The home of fabulous food… lever to the heel but passed under the lugs skis were my pride and joy and cost me £7.”
specialty coffee, organic teas, super so that the heel could be held down; these (That’s seven quid, or $14).
smoothies, shakes & fresh juices! gave excellent control but many were the
All day eats & treats made with love! W.F. (Bill) Waters, one of the pioneering
legs broken and sprained in heavy falls.” Bogong ski tourers of the 1930’s who
Be sure to pop in for one of our ripper
June weekly specials:
In fact these bindings were referred to as continued to be involved with the Rover
Sundays – Warm it up with a Curry “bear traps” because of their deathlike grip. Scouts, was keen to make skis more
& Schooner $15
Tuesdays – Recover with a Vegan feast
& Schooner $15
Thursdays – Fuel up with a gourmet
Pizza & Schooner $15
Local craft beers on tap + extensive wine
feathertop
alpine lodge | restaurant | tapas bar
list & cocktail menu!
Open daily 8am till late PM for breakfast,
lunch & dinner.
Be sure to pop in and sample local
goodness with super friendly service.
Sunday: Carvery Roast Bed & Breakfast
house specials
+ warm ambience
Monday: Ribs & Rump Full a la carte menu
+ chilled tunes
Tuesday: Indian Curries Cocktail & Wine Bar
Map Ref: G2
See us on Facebook & Instagram. + relaxing and cozy Wednesday: Nonna Pasta Bookings Essential
For reservations, call: 03 5758 3222 + beautiful wines Thursday: Dumplings Ph: 03 5758 3232
Located in the Village Bowl, + fine dining Friday: Oyster Shots & Bubbles 14 Parallel Street
below Altitude Apartments. Map Ref: N2
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LOCAL HISTORY
affordable and persuaded Andy Broad to a set of locally home-made skis and poles
trial the manufacture of skis. As part of circa 1940’s; various blanks and wooden
this experimentation the steam bending skis and bindings, including a skis
was carried out by the Tasmanian Timber manufactured in the late 1920’s by L.H.
Bending Company. The success of this Hagen in Oslo, the company that supplied
venture can be evidenced from two skis and sledges to the Nansen, Amundsen,
advertisements for ski blanks in Schuss and Byrd expeditions to Antarctica.
in 1955. The Museum is keen to contact Fred Vines
In 1948 Gordon Smith, a Rover Scout, or his descendants if anyone can assist. If so
set about making a pair of skis using Email: Info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au. •
mountain ash blanks instead of blackwood, Volunteers
“as blackwood was described as having a
‘carroty’ grain and being more prone to As we move in to the busy season, the
splitting than mountain ash.” He wrote “I Museum committee are looking for
vowed that this pair would be better than volunteers who can help staff the museum
the last pair I made, especially in the fitting during winter. From school holidays,
of the steel edges, for which I purchased the museum will be open from 11am to
a rebating plane to make the job easier. I 3pm six days a week, Tuesday to Sunday.
made the bindings for the first pair of skis If you can help, please email: info@
myself from mild steel plate, copying them fallscreekmuseum.com.au. •
from a pair of Alpina bindings of a member
of our crew. They had worked very well, The Falls Creek Museum has examples of early hand-
as had the skis, but I decided to get new made skis for your interest.
bindings for these skis I was making, as they Pic – Courtesy FC Museum.
were an improvement on the design of the
bindings I had copied. I purchased both the
bindings and a set of steel edges and screws Chair photos: 8:45 to 10:30am!
from Andy Broad, and set to work.”
Skis made, the next challenge was making
the cane stocks and then, as this was
before the ski tows, preparation of the
ski bases, purchase or making of skins for
the uphill slopes or the application, even
making of base waxes. Then there was
boots, clothing – et al.
The Falls Creek Museum has a on display
Shop is now located inside Cloud 9.
Ph: 0407 855 265
Open for Dinner 2018 Grand Opening - Friday 29thJune
Seven nights a week Happy Hour Beer & Wine 5pm - 11pm & FREE Bar Snacks 5pm - 11pm.
Fine dining at its best!
Open 5pm Daily Evening Meals
Take-away Early Sitting
Fish & Chips 6 or 6:30pm
Tasty Individual Late Sitting
Summit Ridge Restaurant
Pies 8 or 8:30pm
• Experience • Taste • Enjoy!
Finalist: Best Restaurant 2017 Contemporary
Australian – Victorian Regional –
Restaurant & Catering Awards.
Finalist 2017 Victorian Regional –
Restaurant & Catering Wine List Awards
Schuss Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: K3 Ph: 5758 3225
Ph: 03 5758 3800. Corner Slalom & Christie Streets, Falls Creek
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition THREE 9
OUR COMMUNITY
And its People TW: “How important is the Library to the
community?”
A
udrey Pischetsrieder is a custodian Audrey: “Very important. We have families
of knowledge at the Mount Beauty who choose not to have TVs for their
Library. We had a quiet chat one children, and home-schooled children who
Wednesday evening. benefit from ordering books. There a quite
TW: “Hi Audrey, what happens at the a few elderly who are home bound who
Library?” also appreciate our library. Generally most
people want a proper book to hold.”
Audrey: “The Library is an information
service. People either want to come here to Another programme is our ‘1000 Books
get on-line or to borrow books. Also, because Before School,’ to encourage parents to read
it’s a small town they do like to chat as well. to their children from birth. Registration
And we offer help – a lot of technical help or can be at any library and a free library bag
choosing a book. However it’s not just books. and information pack is all included.
People can come here to pay their Shire rates, TW: “What do you enjoy most about
their dog registration - things like that.” working here?”
“There is Storytime on Thursdays at Audrey: “I like serving the customers and
2:30pm for children up to 5 years old. being able to help them. That’s the best
We also have a Lego group on Tuesday part – to actually help someone. You get
afternoons at 3:30pm, and that’s quite rewarded just by doing that.”
popular at the moment. That’s for children
five years and up.” TW: “Where did you grow up?”
TW: “Are there resources here that many Audrey: “I’m from Northern Sydney. My Our Librarian, Audrey Pichetsrieder. Pic – Ken Bell
people don’t know about?” father built a holiday home down here
back in the 1970s, so we’ve been coming “I like getting out to the bush and away
Audrey: “Possibly they aren’t aware of just here every school holidays. I moved here from everyone. We’re not exactly ‘team
how good they can be. There is all the audio in 2005. My brother lives here now in the players’! We like the solitude! I do like
stuff: we’ve got audiobooks and audio eBooks, snow season, also.” serving at the Library, though.”
and you can borrow those and put them onto
your own devices. And they’re quite good! TW: “Outside of work, what do you like to TW: “How do you feel about the Valley,
If you’ve got a boring job for instance, it’s do in town?” Falls Creek, and the community?”
perfect! You just put the earphones in and off Audrey: “I’ve got a seven year old son, and Audrey: “I am just drawn to it. It sounds
you go, or if you’re driving. We also have free I work five days a week. It doesn’t leave weird, but I feel like this is where I’m meant
Wi-Fi during opening hours, three desktop much time! But we like to go on bike rides to be. This is home, and nowhere else gives
computers and two iPads. and bush walks. We just love the outdoors. me this feeling. Especially when I drive
Skiing in winter, swimming when the pool’s back into the Valley, I feel like I’m home. It
open or in the rivers. We’ve got kayaks and just has this aura about it. It’s like a magnet.
we love to go out.” I’ve travelled a fair bit, and I’ve moved
around in different spots, but I can’t wait to
come back here.
Fully licensed restaurant
Hand-made Pasta ~ Slow-braised meats
TW: Thanks Audrey, we appreciate your time.
Renowned Dining and Wines
~Hand-made
World’s bestPasta
Pork Chop ~ amongst
~ Slow-braised For any questions about the Library and
meats
other~un-worldly
World’s best PorkbyChop
delights Roi! ~ its services, you can call on 5754 4305. •
amongst otherfruit
Hand-churned un-worldly
ice-creamdelights by
- to die for!
Roi!Hand-churned fruit ice-cream. Struan Jones
AGE until
Open GoodSaturday
Food Guide since 1998
February 17th.
ThenLonely
closedPlanet Guide
for three weeks.
Bookings Please! –Friday
Re-Opening Gift Vouchers
Marchavailable
9th Our New Frying Pan…
Ph 03 5754 4495 • Rustic, industrial and chic.
177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga • Bar and grill in the heart of Falls
Creek’s famous Village Bowl.
• Enjoyclassic craft beers and superbly
FALLS CREEK MEDICAL SERVICES MOUNT BEAUTY prepared BBQ dishes in an elegant
rustic-inspired pub atmosphere.
Bottom of Gully Chairlift. WHERE Tawonga Crescent.
Open Daily 10am – 12:30pm WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday
& 2pm – 5pm (Map Ref J6) 10am – 12noon Saturdays.
Ph: 03 5758 3238 all day. HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments
24 hours for Emergencies.
General Practitioners experienced in WHO Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby
Family and Snow Sports Medicine. Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski,
Angela Stratton & Lauren Tanzen. LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE BOWL
First fully accredited snowfields WHAT Fully accredited General Practice with
AT THE BOTTOM OF SUMMIT
practice in Australia based 39 years service to the
on 33 years experience. Upper Kiewa Valley. 03 5711 9100
MAP REFERENCE O2
“You’ve only got one head – put a lid on it!”
10 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition THREEPROERTY OF THE WEEK
Cedarwood Apartment 26
T
his apartment 26 is a spacious,
light-filled 78.19sqm two
bedroom, two bathroom self-
contained unit and is one of the largest
apartments in the Cedarwood complex.
The vendor is also motivated and will
consider all reasonable offers.
This property has excellent natural light
and lovely views of the natural alpine bush.
There is a large outdoor secure storage space
which is ideal to house mountain bikes
during the summer and a private BBQ area.
A major redeeming feature is that it has easy
access on the entry level with no stairs. The
apartment can accommodate six people in
comfort. There are two spacious bedrooms.
The master has a king-sized bed and private
ensuite and the second bedroom also
features a king sized bed. Both beds can be
converted to two single beds. Open plan living, dining and lounge area make this a wonderful family apartment. Pic – Courtesy of the agaent.
The spacious kitchen and dining area is
well equipped with an oven, four burner
and management vehicle tracks and your Cedarwood has an onsite manager and the
electric cooktop, dishwasher, microwave
exploring, whether on foot, on a horse current alpine head lease length is until
and ample bench space. This large
or on your bike is endless. The Falls to 2052. At $270,000, Cedarwood apartment
apartment will provide plenty of room
Hotham Alpine Crossing is an iconic 26 is definitely worth having a look at.
to relax after a big day of mountain bike
Australian walk of international standard To arrange an inspection, call the agent,
riding, fishing or skiing.
being promoted by Parks Victoria. Christa at Zirky Real Estate on
There are a number of excellent restaurants Mb: 0402 277 808. •
The afore-mentioned suite of summer
a short walk from the front door. This is a
activities includes the Alpine Challenge,
quiet area and is an ideal retreat in summer
the Mile High Dragon Boats, the Bicycle
as well as winter.
Network Peaks Challenge Falls Creek, the
In the summer months, (we describe as Easter Festival as well as regular mountain
everything not winter), the location can be bike shuttles. And to quote our CEO from
easily accessed by car with adequate parking a recent article “Falls Creek has the highest
out front or nearby. total visitor days of any Alpine Resort in
Victoria.”
While the quality of your enjoyment of Falls
Creek as a winter resort is undoubted, it is
the growing suite of summer activities that
adds untold value to a purchase in the village.
The Good News…
Over the last decade, much work has gone
Refuse and Recycling
into developing and securing summer trade. Falls Creek is one of the first
The resort now boasts in excess of 40km resorts to recycle organic matter!
of mountain bike trails – with some being We recycle:-
accessed from the Village Bowl. Add to • Cardboard – baled and sold for
these the many kilometres of aqueducts re-manufacture.
• Co-mingles – plastic, glass and
paper – in the clear plastic bags
Welcome to Lilli Pilli with the RED print.
• Organics – anything that has ever
Wholefood café Winter’s Calling! lived – food, paper, oyster shells,
Open 7:30am to 4:30pm. Blankets are warmer! bones – in the clear plastic bags
‘Grab & Go’ Juice and Smoothie Bar with the GREEN print – all sent to
- Open 7:30am to 4:30pm Get everything ready for winter
be composted.
now at...
Day Spa Falls Creek Garbage is collected
- Open 8am to 8pm seven days a week during winter.
seven days If you require supplies of bags,
by appointment. have a question, or see a problem,
Bookings: Phone us on:
Mb: 0439 551 051 Mb: 0437 306 799
10 Slalom St,
Falls Creek
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Bush Dance Congratulations
T
he Tawonga District Community It is with great pleasure that this publication
Association are inviting everyone to congratulates a long time local resident,
their Winter Solstice Bush Dance Helen L’Huillier on being awarded the
to be held at the Tawonga Hall tis Saturday Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in
evening from around 6:30pm, with the the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Tawonga CFA team providing a fund- Helen was recognised for her service
raising sausage sizzle from 6pm. to Cross Country Skiing and for her
This is a family friendly event – and evening involvement in the community. The list
of traditional bush dancing to the music of is extremely extensive and comprehensive
local legends ‘Squid Jig!’ and your Ed is happy top share it with the
community.
The deal is, bring your own drinks and
nibbles. A light supper and tea and coffee For service to cross country skiing, and
will be provided. Cost is: Family - $25. to the community. The service includes:
Single - $10. Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club: Race
Secretary, Kangaroo Hoppet Ski Race,
If you need further information, please since 1991. Past President. Past Secretary. Your MC for the UKV Comedy Cup night,
contact Barb Talbot on Mb: 0419 615 732 Founder, Ski de Femme event, since Peter Denahy. Pic – Courtesy the Artist.
or Trish Ryder 0409 568 678. Guaranteed 1994. Coach, Junior Squad, 1989-1994.
to be a fun night – be there!!! • Teacher, Dederang Primary School, 2005.
PRICELESS Founding
WINTER Member,
EDITIONsince SEVENTEEN
1977. Founding FRIDAY
Teacher, 29THPrimary
Falls Creek SEPTEMBER 2017
School, 2000-
Member, Telemark Nordic Ski Club, 1972. 2003. Teacher, Mount Beauty Secondary
AD
Australian Red PROOF
Cross: Publicity Officer, College, 1996-1999. Teacher, Mount
Tawonga Branch, since 2017. Chairman, Beauty Primary School, 1995. Teacher,
Tawonga Branch, 2016-2017. Mount Beauty High School, 1978-1980.
Emergency Services Volunteer, since 2015. Teacher, Bogong School Camp, 1973-
Member, since 2011. 1976. Teacher, Alexandra High School,
1971-1972. Teacher, Bacchus Marsh High
Mount Beauty Swimming Club: Coordinator, School, 1970.
2004-2010. Coach, 1990-2008.
Local hirer of steel On behalf of the community, we say
Mount Beauty University of the Third Age:
KWIKSTAGE Treasurer, Since 2013.
congratulations and thank you. Ed. •
SCAFFOLD Involved with Bushwalking and Italian Open Mike Night
Domestic & commercial use. language programs. Are you openly funny? Or, do you nurse a
Our professional team is fully Department of Education, Victoria: dream to be outed as funny? Do you spend
licensed and offers a competitive toime sending up life among friends – or
rate for hire, transport, erect and hone a comedy routine in the shower? Then
dismantle of local scaffolding jobs. Visit the this night may just be for you.
Bogong Power Station
For a free quote, call 0418 578 500 Information Centre This is your chance to compete in the first
Open Mike UKV Comedy Cup to be held
For historical & geological exhibits.
at the legendary Arby’s Place next Thursday
Now open Sundays
28th June. This unique competition is
MOTORING TIPS 10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village
Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318 open to Stand Up, Comedy Sketch, and
Drive to the Conditions Vaudeville performances and you will be
judged by audience response – promise! –
so bring your supporters.
A bonus on the night is that it will feature
the popular Peter Denahy as Master of
Ceremonies and all funds raised will go to
an excellent local cause – The David Vigo
Youth Music Scholarship.
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your front wheels lock-up when you put $35.70
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The details are: Comedy Cup, Thursday
28th June 7pm. Arby’s Place. $20 pp BYO
refreshments.
For more information, please call Faye on
0410 738 266. •
Friends For Life
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song from the 1982 Barcelona Olympics by
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