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PRICELESS WINTER EDITION NINE FRIDAY 3RD AUGUST 2018
Let There Be Enjoyment!
• Top: Mike from Top Shots gives the new skis a work-out on Cabbage Patch. Pic – Tim @ Top Shots
• Bottom: A fantastic bunch of girls and their Instructors enjoyed the Mim Program week. Pic – Sabrina @ Top Shots
FROM THE CEO
pick up a pair of snow chains, rent them,
To fit, or not to fit… fit them - properly - and 4. you follow
instructions about where and when to fit/ buy them…your call, but most options are
That is the question unfit them! cheaper than the fine).
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alk about a topic that’s more 2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SER
Note to self – when the weather presents
The request to fit chains is all about safety. It
conditions that require the fitting of chains,
isn’t done to cause inconvenience, but rather
controversial than who’s the best
to avoid it! A good rule of thumb, if you or during theofcourse of the day, where that
skier or boarder on the mountain. Round One - Falls Creek
have a two wheel drive and even more so, an
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forecast
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all-wheel hedrive
National(AWD Gravity Enduro
designated) Series
– learn of snow
with predicted
practice begins
sessions to fall,
from 11am it’s Friday.
a fair
people fired up!
how to fit them and use them when thethe
acts as the qualifying series for bet that either authorised personnel,
During the course of the weekend, several or
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to…. ifWorldyou are Series. See them
carrying mentionand the police,
of the trailswill
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closed (with riders
to general the
it is a requirement to carry chains during in the article with Ben McIlroy.
you don’t know how to fit them… (check infringements book on hand) that you’ve
although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running
the declared snow season (this year that is Mountain
this: Bike Australia in conjunction with
http://snowsafe.org.au/driving-in- got a set, or
on Friday have11am
from beentoclever
6pmenough
and again to fit
on
June 10th until Oct 7th) when coming to Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased
alpine-areas). them (on the right drive wheels)
Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per already.
the snow and when entering any Victorian to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity day or $90 for 2 days. Gochains
to www.bluedirt.
resort. It is a regulatory requirement of an When
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National Series. fail series
to fit ischains,
Australia The requirement to carry isn’t
com.au to book. On Sunday
optional. In fact, VicRoads and theresort
trails will
act of parliament – so, carrying snow chains then the resorts
wide with Round(and TwoVictoria
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have a set of chains for your vehicle, 2. River in northern NSW in August. driving
the horsetoyards
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or Pretty Valleywelcome.
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they fit your rims and tires, 3. you know, an alpine resort without carrying chains. That’s because we don’t want to fine you, slow
The popularity of mountain biking continues Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort
or someone in your party knows how to All Victoria’s alpine resorts are authorised we’d rather you go up and get down from befo
to grow. From the great efforts of some Mount of mountain bike racing to what we know
to issue the second infringement on the bit w
Beauty locals in the 90’s - to hosting the the mountainorsafely
as Downhill Crossand everyone
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athletes
statement about regulations), whilst Victoria fina
EXPLORE THE HIGH PLAINS we have some of the best tracks in the country a warm
Police
- both in Mount Beauty and in Falls Creek. in
can issue both infringements when For thoseup4WD-ers
ride fromreading
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you’ve only takin
OUTSIDE OF THE TRACKS
resort, or theand
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the of the two,
success means whenwe canoutside once in the last four seasons neededPretty
Bogong High Plains Road, up the to fit head
RENT OUR BACKCOUNTRY GEAR of the resort (hint: at theevents.
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chains. So, if and then
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continue to host fabulous
OR BOOK A TOUR! avoid what could be a $700 infringement… drive, with low range and most probably and
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Business
Entry Tickets
may also be purchased on-line at
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Visitor Information Centre Accommodation
Child Care – Hours & Rates
QT Hotel Falls Creek
Rates
Apartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna &
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Mount
The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located Alpha
Falls Lodge
Creek Child Care is located in the St Falls complex, Steam Room.
Adult: OneOn-site
Way $23 restaurant andReturn bar. Open
$37 all year
activiti
in the Resort Management Office, up stairs on the Open
at the base365ofdays a year. Self
the Halley’s cater
Comet accommodation
chairlift – open from$56 round - available
Child One Wayfor group
$17 bookingsReturn and functions.
$23
Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au Slalom
corner of Slalom Street and Bogong High Plains Road. p/p p/n
8:30am twin/dbl.
to 5pm, $42days
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a week room. Parallel
children fromStreet.
12 Season Pass: Adult $200
9am -
Open 8am – 5pm daily for Visitor Information and Gym Ph: to
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visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au Kids Under Five:
Snowski Apartments Free
Memberships. Altitude
Hours & Rates Apartments Self contained
Luggage accommodation open all year round with
Allowance Sh
Ph: 03 5758 1202. (Map Ref: E4) Spacious fully self-contained
8:30am accommodation open
$85 all on-site
Two management.
pieces of luggage,Located
one pairinoftheskisVillage
& bootsBowl.
or
Morning: – 12:30pm
Ph: 5758 3356, or visit
and www.snowskiapartments.com.au
Fall
year round. Bike storage
Afternoon: and free
1:30pm – 5pmwi-fi. On site$60
bar & snowboard & boots one piece of hand luggage per
For all
Resort Entry Fullrestaurant
Day: - Be Foodstore. person.
Resort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap, approx. 4km
8:30am – 5pm $130 Summit Ridge Lodge St Fall
Ph: 03 are
Bookings 5758 3811 Wb:
strongly www.altitudefallscreek.com.au
recommended as places are limited. Excess
Open for Luggage:
comfortable bed $7&per item. accommodation.
breakfast
before reaching Falls Creek. Day and Night Passes are
at $54 on arrival per day, (or $49.50 on line). If arriving Make your booking at: www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.
Attunga Lodge Fully licensed.
Ticket Sales Schuss Street. Ph: 03&5758
– On Mountain 3800.
On Line Ch
From 28.06.18 until 10.09.18 all visitors will be required to Falls C
after 5pm and departing prior to midnight on the same Accommodation
Open for comfortable bed &Transfer Service
breakfast accommodation. Viking Lodge in Slal
Fully licensed. use the Accommodation Transfer allService. Visitor vehicles
day, entry is free. Visitors over 65 years of age receive Operating from theArlberg Street,
Terminal Ph: 03
Building on 5758 3255. High
the Bogong Self-catering
will
accommodation, rooms with en suites. to chil
a discount. Plains Onnotsitebemanager
permitted
andinto the village
secure during this
bike storage and period.
workshop.
Season Passes are available at $525 (or $450 on line). Cedarwood Apartments
Road, the Accommodatin Transfer Service will
Free Wi-Fi.
Falls CreekPh. 03 5758 3247.
Resort Management
fully q
move you,
Fully selfyour family apartment
contained and your luggage comfortably
accommodation to
Schuss rebate
An ‘All Resorts’ permit, valid at all Victorian Snow
Resorts is available for $740.00 Enquire at Visitor
your lodge or apartment.
Street Ph: 5758 3393. Dining & Bar
General Enquiries: Ph: 03 5758 1200 visit w
Information desk.
Hours of Operation
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– ThursCreek
& Sat: Country
8am – 10pmClub
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Resort Entry Fees fund essential services of: Fully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. Open for dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, Upsta
Friday: 8am – 12 midnight
• Ski patrol • Car Parking Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au. then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222. Open
Sunday: 8am – 10pm
• Snow Clearing • Water Supply Bogong High Plains Road. Refer ad this edition. and pu
A Taxi Service is available in the Village during these
• Waste Management • Visitor Information Services Gebi’s
hours. Apartments
Ph: 03 5758 1203 Last Hoot Café
Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at
Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza.
the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.
Falls Creek & Mount
2 Ph:Beauty
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FROM THE CEO
diff locks (or a “snow/mud/sand” button), chowder, pork belly bites x2, duck spring
you’re pretty much good to go. If, however, rolls… then onto mains: Kangaroo, confit
conditions are so poor (this decision duck x2 , and a porterhouse… dessert at
isn’t taken lightly and is usually done in this stage was left to two teenagers with
consultation with road authorities and bottomless pits for stomachs… cue the
Victoria Police) – you’ve still got to have and Attunga Volcom S’mores and the Wattleseed
fit them, so please follow the instructions… brulee… then, food coma! Do yourselves a
it is about safety, not inconvenience. favour, visit James and his team and don’t
forget to survey his wine menu, there are
Now, of course, common sense, not to some rippers at really (unbelievably) good
mention self-preservation, the consideration value! Bon appetite…
of others and general appreciation of the
challenges driving in alpine area’s present, Ok, there’s oodles of snow and a whole
should be enough of a reason to ‘do the resort to explore – so get out there and hit
right thing’ and to drive sensibly. Alas, given the slopes! •
the amount of people stranded or in the Stuart Smythe, CEO
ditch on a regular basis, it’s clear Darwin’s Make sure that your snow chains fit your vehicle –
Theory of Evolution and the outcome from Falls Creek Resort Management and that you know how to fit them. See ‘Motoring
natural selection is only a matter of a few Tips’ on P10 for extra tips. Pic – Courtesy K Bell
season’s away from becoming a reality!
So, drive safely folks, follow the signs,
use the bays to fit/unfit chains and be Service & Demo Centre
considerate to other drivers and pull over
into any of the new overtaking pass lanes
New Range of Salomon Ski & Snowboard Boots
if you are driving cautiously or the person
tailgating you is a little short of patience now in stock!!
(refer back to Darwin’s Theory!). • Expert Master Boot Fitters on site to fit you up!
Now – Foodie Tip of the Week – Attunga • Open Daily: 8am – 6pm.
Lodge…apart from the awesome indigenous • Free Pick-Up & Delivery for all ski and snowboard rental!
art collection, the food is just as impressive.
We dined as a group of four, so sampled the In the Village Bowl at the Falls Creek Hotel Map (Ref: M2) Ph: 03 5758 3819
extensive and well-chosen menu… trout
Be part of the team!
As a member of the Falls Creek Race Club,
young members can...
Race Club
• Learn life skills in a wonderful rewarding environment.
• Make friends for life – with opportunities to travel the world. Sat 18th Aug
• Learn to ski and board in a family friendly surroundings.
Falls Creek
Programs from primary to late teens – including tertiary tuition
for full-time athletes. ANC FIS
‘An integral part of Falls Creek and its history!’ SL & SX
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Adventure your way with Falls Creek Snowsports School!
Our Falls Creek Snowsports School offers an extensive variety of ski and snowboard programs, catering to children and adults of all abilities.
We’re here to drive your passion for snowsports, develop your skills and get the most out of your on-snow experience!
Paw Patrol Snowclub (3-5 years) purpose built programs that cater to teenagers. Specialised skills developing in no time! Lessons are available for adults
Full & Half day programs – see your child’s love of skiing lessons include constant supervision, full day lessons, all-day and children and commence at 10:30am and 1:30pm daily.
grow as their skills progress! Specialised lessons include lift access, delicious lunchtime meals and progress cards. Private Lessons
professional full-time staff, half or full day lessons, delicious Full day: 9:45am – 2:50pm For the ultimate in personalised instruction, you can’t go past
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• Full day: 9:15am – 2:50pm. and preferences. Advance bookings are essential, so get in
Adult Programs (18+)
• Half day: 9:15am – 12:50pm. quick! For all advance lesson bookings and enquiries, please
Develop your skiing or snowboarding skills in our group
• PM lesson only: 1:15pm – 2:50pm. email snowsports@fallscreek.net.
lessons specifically designed to cater for adults of all ability
Registration from 9:15am and 1:15pm, with lessons
levels. Booking Details
commencing at 10:00am and 1:30pm.
The AM Group Lesson features extended sessions and is Save time on arrival and pre-book any of our group programs*
Spongebob Squarepants Junior Workshop (6 – 12 years) available daily from 10:30am – 12:50pm. online at our Falls Creek E-store: https://shop.skifalls.com.au,
Full day programs – book your child in for a full day of or let us guide you through your choices at any resort ticket
The PM Super Session guarantees a maximum of five
adventure and watch as they learn to master skiing or office, rental store, or the Snowsports School Office in Cloud 9.
participants and is available daily from 1:30pm – 2:50pm.
snowboarding! Specialised lessons include constant
Enquire about our number of speciality programs, including For any enquiries, please contact us at (03) 5758 1000.
supervision, full day lessons, all-day lift access, delicious
lunchtime meals and progress cards. Coffee Club and our Mim Sodergren Women’s Program! ‘All trails lead you home at Falls Creek!’
Full day: 9:45am – 2:50pm
Registration from 9:45am, with lessons commencing at Brand new to Snowsports?
10:00am. If you have never skied or snowboarded before, the Falls
Creek Learn to Ski or Learn to Board lessons are for you.
TMNT Ride Tribe (13 – 17 years) With a group lesson in either the morning or afternoon, plus
Full day programs – book your child in for a full day of exclusive all-day access to the Halley’s Comet, Mousetrap,
*Learn to Ski, Learn to Board and Coffee Club cannot be
inspiration as they engage with exciting and challenging Boardwalk and Drover’s Chair beginner lifts, you will find your
booked online.
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition NINE 3
OUR COMMUNITY
And Its People walking trail network through the Bogong
High Plains.”
F
ew people know the high plains better A lot of the Parks Victoria work is hands
than Parks Victoria Rangers and Field on, rough, and dirty. Blair got his full-time
Service Officers. Blair Hume is one role at Parks ‘through the back door,’ after
such person. I caught up with him at his he had worked two full seasons in a seasonal
home in Mount Beauty. fire-fighting role. “It really is the lowliest
We start talking about his role at Parks. way. You’ve got to get grubby, breath in a
“My title is Field Service Officer (Fire and lot of dust, smoke, heat and flies at that
Emergency) so the bulk of my work is fire-fighting end, then you get to learn the
focused on delivering our wildfire response business a bit that way, and you develop a
and our planned burning programme. reputation.”
I work directly under the Ranger Team In his third season he landed a full-time role
Leader Kev Cosgriff, who is accomplished at Mount Buffalo. Then, not long after, a
in fire himself, as a lot of Parks people are.” position came up in Tawonga South. Long-
Blair also has a large visitor-services role, in time Parks Officer Andy Kromar went from
addition to his fire role. When he mentions his Fire and Emergency role into a new Field
this I’m imagining him taking groups of Services role, and Blair took Andy’s job,
awe-struck visitors on ridge-top walks. which he admitted, were big shoes to fill.
But he clarifies: “I get to go on romantic Nowadays Blair and Andy work ‘in each
walks… with chainsaws and brush-cutters. other’s back pockets’ and share different
We do a lot of the maintenance on the aspects of each other’s roles.
“It’s been a privilege working alongside
Outdoors Man and Field Services Officer with Parks,
Blair Hume. Pic – Struan Jones
him. He has patience and is willing to give
information to others, all without a speck
of ego. He’s been one of the best mentors
that I’ve ever had in my working career.”
Before coming to Mount Beauty, Blair, his
wife Julie and son Axel had spent a few
years in regional Queensland. The lure had
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been the high salary of driving trucks for a The longer we talk the more it seems Blair
multinational civil construction company, spends most of his time outdoors skiing or
but Blair never took to the climate or the cycling, or with a brush-cutter or chainsaw
culture. “There are nice people there, but in his hands. Over summer he coordinates
it’s another world - a land untouched by working bees with the Birkebeiner Nordic
modern dentistry, where every second
woman has a tattoo on her neck.”
Ski Club to maintain the cross-country ski
trails, digging out drains, brush-cutting J.B.’S
“When I felt like I’d had enough it was time
and adjusting trail routes to maximise snow RESTAURANT
RENOWNED FOR SWISS FONDUES
coverage.
to come home to Victoria, and rather than Renowned for Swiss fondues and Czech -
rush back to Alexandra where we owned a The Parks office in Tawonga South will Bohemian - German food!
Fondue Specials – every Wednesday
home, I would have died wondering what only be getting busier. On the cards is a JB's extensive menu is available every day!
it’s like to live here in Beauty year-round, so huge upgrade to the Falls Creek-Mount JB's Bar Specials
I made some phone calls.” Hotham Alpine Crossing. Blair references JB's Bar is giving away
success stories in Tasmania, New Zealand, Jägermeister hoodie!
Blair grew up in the eastern suburbs of Drop in for a Jäger shot and be in the draw!
and even the Great Ocean Walk, where
Melbourne. His father was blind, but was
improvements have made the walks premier PUBLIC BAR: 12noon – 2:30pm and 4:30pm to Close!
‘very active for a blind bugger.’ They grew Dinner: 5:30pm – 9pm
tourist attractions.
up sailing, bushwalking, and windsurfing.
“Healthy Parks, Healthy people… it’s one 9 PARALLEL ST Ph: 03 5758 3278
“I cut my teeth cross-country skiing at Map Ref: H2
thing to conserve the park for generations
Lake Mountain. I think I was 11 and I
to come, but we don’t want to lock it up,
was guiding my brothers who were nine
either. We need a healthy park to promote
and seven, and we’d go off all day. Between
people coming to enjoy it. Otherwise why
the three of us we’d manage to get back
are we protecting it? It’s not just for the sake
somehow. No one died. Mum was very
of the biodiversity, it’s also because it’s a
supportive of all our sporting interests.”
bloody nice place to be.” • Struan Jones
Those early trips to Lake Mountain ‘set the
hook’ and Blair is now an avid cross-country
skier. “I think I naturally gravitate towards
outdoor pursuits that have a bit of suffering
involved. I quite like a long-distance bike
ride and I think it helps that there’s a
mastery of equipment and technique, like
there is with skiing and cycling.”
Somehow Blair also finds the time to be an
active member of the Team Mount Beauty
cycling club, where he’s helping to run the
Mitta to Mount Beauty 50km race, which is
in desperate need of revival. The Mitta is set
down for Sunday 28th October this year.
“I do a lot of trail work in the mountain
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bike park. It’s now 50-50 whether I ride,
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or take a rake-hoe out. I love riding and
getting feedback from other riders who yogisfalls.com.au
appreciate the trails.”
BREAKFAST $13 Take away brekkie burrito
8-11:30am & coffee
LUNCH $20 Smash’n’Dash meals
12-3pm & Daily Specials
DINNER From 5pm
DESSERT Until late
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?
Lunch daily! MONDAY TUESDAY
$20 Burger night Kids eat free dinner
Bar is open from & trivia from 8pm (1 for 1 with an adult meal)
12 noon with bar snacks
available all day. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
$40 2 course dinner Hightea with homemade
HAPPY HARVEY HOUR scones
Tues 7th & Thurs 9th
FRIDAY 4-5PM EVERYDAY
3:30-5:30pm
Schnapps tour $10 Cockatils
with Live Entertainment! $20 Craft beer jugs 5-6pm
www.fallscreekhotel.com.au
P: 03 5758 3282
23 Falls Creek Road, Falls Creek 4 SCHUSS ST 03 5758 3407
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FALLS CREEK SLED DOG CLASSIC
A Fabulous Spectacle
I
t’s the first week of August and Mushers
from all over Australia are travelling
to Falls Creek for this weekend’s 8th
Annual Sled Dog Classic – the premier
alpine dog sled race in this country. This
really is a unique event - the only sled dog
race through an Alpine Village. After an
exhibition event in 2010, the race is now
in its 8th year and is a must see Falls Creek
Resort experience.
The event is a National Open pointscore
race, accredited by the Australian Sled Dog
Sports Association (ASSA) and in 2018
will see elite teams of Alaskan Huskies,
Siberian Huskies, Eurohounds and Alaskan
Malamutes compete for prizemoney and
the coveted first place titles in six dog,
four dog, three dog and two dog classes.
We have teams travelling from Western
Australia, Queensland, South Australia,
Born to run in the snow, the sled dog teams will provide a fabulous spectacle this weekend. Pic – Matt Hull
New South Wales and Victoria.
Each year we try and improve the event committee and resort management have for a number of years. This year the start
and the spectator experience, the race worked together for the last 12 months to and finish area has been moved to just
ensure there are more teams entered for above Slalom Plaza which means the teams
the Saturday night village run. We have 21 will be taking a new trail up through
teams going out which is our largest field the village streets passing more lodges,
restaurants and giving spectators on the
streets more opportunity to get up and
close to the action.
SKI-DOO & CAN-AM ATV/SSV To support the Falls Creek community,
SUITABLE FOR THE SNOW this year the teams are representing and
SALES, SERVICE & PARTS running for lodges who provide generous
Welcome to Winter 2018 sponsorship support for our competitors.
Contact your local dealer
Open Seven Days - 5pm ‘til Late! In 2018 our lodge partners are: Falls Creek
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performing their Disney classics mash up!
cuddles with their sponsored musher and
Sunday 5th: Foozball Competition a couple of race dogs visiting the lodges
$50 Bar Tab to be won! for a meet and greet this coming Saturday
Monday 6th: Kicks off Hip hop week at The between 9am – 11am. If any lodges are
Man with Hip Hop Karaoke.
Tuesday 7th: Falls Creek Darts Comp!
Wednesday 8th: The beginning of the
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FALLS CREEK SLED DOG CLASSIC
interested in getting in on the action and all the way around. There is only one
giving their guests a fantastic sled dog stipulation. You must leave your pets
experience by sponsoring a team in 2019 at home. Do not bring your dogs to
please call race organiser Vaughan Winther the event, whether on a lead or in your
on 0439 651852. Vaughan and his team pocket. These sled dogs are large, powerful
are onsite until this Monday and can call racing dogs – doing what they love doing
by to have a chat. naturally. Distractions caused by pets can
cause problems.
The weekend will be pretty busy starting
with the seeding heats on Thursday and Presentations will take place at the Falls
Friday evenings from Windy Corner top Creek Country Club restaurant around
carpark. The teams will run out along the 8:30pm Saturday and the Race organisers
XC Trails and events will include two, would love to see representatives from
three, four and six dog classes. sponsor lodges come and enjoy the
celebration.
From 11am – 1pm Saturday visitors and
residents will have the opportunity to The Race organisers also thank Falls Creek
meet the Mushers and their dogs in a Resort Management, Falls Creek Country Located in front of Karelia Lodge on Parallel St
public Sled Dog Exhibition located in Club and Eukanuba for their generous Open 12noon – 2:30pm & 4pm - 6pm
Slalom Plaza opposite the car park. Come support and sponsorship of this event. Best Glühwein in Falls.. now also serving coffee!
and meet the ‘rockstars’ of the event, our
For more information, please contact
mushers and some of their race dogs will
Vaughan Winther, Falls Creek Sled Dog
be available for a chat and, of course there
Club President – e: vjwinther@gmail.com or
will be plenty of husky cuddles going
0439 651852. W: www.fallssleddog.org.au. •
around. Find out what it takes to look
after, train and drive a sled dog team.
Saturday night is the big one. From An exciting new leisure
6:30pm two, three, four and six dog experience at the top Welcome to Winter 2018!
teams will race through the village streets, of the mountain!
starting at Slalom Plaza, up Slalom street, Now Open
Boasting a bistro, wood-fired pizza, Seven Days a Week
winding their way up Arlberg, to Koki waffle station, bar & café.
Corner and left up Parallel, along the From 10am
aqueduct, around the Village Bowl and Wood-fired Rotisserie, Deli and kitchen For relaxed long lunches,
providing: exceptional dinners, coffee,
back down the streets to finish in Slalom • Café & Deli selections
Plaza. This course may change subject to • Bistro meals snacks and drinks!
weather conditions. • Wood Fire Pizza Plus, we have a great balcony to
• Waffle delights enjoy the action in Slalom Plaza!
This is a fantastic and spectacular visual Every Day Specials
event and crowds will line the course Large Pizza & Dry long neck beer
- $35
Saturdays & Wednesdays
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2018 Grand OpeningSlalom
- Friday 29
At the top of Halley’s Comet Chairlift
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June
th Comet)
Halley’s
Slalom Plaza (start of the bike trails)
Creek’s famous Village Bowl.
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• FRIDAY – ‘The Lyrical’ performing live
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• SATURDAY – Melbourne Ska Orchestra
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• MONDAY - $20 burger & beer combo! Open 5pm Daily Evening Meals
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Take-away Early Sitting
• WEDNESDAY – Trivia with Sammy from 6pm.
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• THURSDAY - Night Show with
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DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA
Shelley Earl Camp progressed from Mouse Trap to Drovers and
although vision was limited it certainly did
S
helley Earl Consulting Camp was once not detract from Gerry’s ability to master
again popular with all the participants turning. While Raylene, after being away
who attended. Friday night the from skiing for several years, had the steady
Shelley Earl group arrived at the DWA hand of Jim encouraging her progression.
Howman’s gap new facility and on walking Dan as the main DWA guide for Natasha
around the smiles and looks of amazement and assisted by Corinne and Ken could
could be seen on the faces of all at the be seen exploring the runs less used down
camp. After taking it in the Shelley Earl Rapunzel and then next through the Nastar
participants and the DWA team make the Race Course and into the trees on Highway
Friday night commute just before closing 83. The sit ski was certainly on edge and
time to Falls Creek Ski Rentals who every Tash was leaning right over helping Dan
week kindly assist DWA in obtaining skis, with every turn.
boards and tickets for our members, ready
for the weekend. Always with a smile and It was the Shelley Earl camp and Shelley
always willing to help in any way they can. herself also joined in on the camp by skiing
Leaving the Nastar Race Course Local guide Dan
While back at Howman’s the sit skis and from person to person during the day and
Van Der Ploeg with Natasha Corbett and Ken Payne
equipment are fitted and made ready for making sure all her camp members were
(DWA Falls Creek Co Ordinator)
the weekend camp. enjoying the camp. Later Shelley was given
Pic – Tim @ Top Shots
several guiding tips by Jane Costello for
On Saturday the weather was kind, the assisting with a sit ski. Great effort Shelley
roads were clear and with three sit skis, and Jane.
two skiers, one snowboarder and the DWA
guides we all arrived at the bottom of Sunday proved to be an experimental day
Halley’s Comet chair to start the day. DWA with the weather dictating what the DWA
always expect the unexpected and with a Shelley Earl Camp could do and where we
broken boarding strap to fix there was no could go but as expected everyone came
lack of challenges to get it fixed with Chris out to brave the rain, hail and wind and
being up to the challenge. When fixed continued to improve. A few hot coffees
Damien and DWA guide Chris started on and hot chocolates were consumed at Cloud
17 Slalom St, (03) 5758 3263
their snowboarding journey. They could be 9 and as always Cloud 9 delivered the best
seen down Main St, Highway and Drovers food and service and a place to rest. Thank Nelse Bar Open from 3:30pm daily.
experimenting with unloading. you Cloud 9 you always do your best for Welcome!
everyone at Falls Creek. And, despite the Enjoy our Apres ski drinks,
The sit skis with Katie, Andrew and Natasha severe weather, the Shelley Earl Camp was evening get-togethers and daily specials!
made their way up via Halley’s chair with enjoyed by all. Thanks to the guides and Restaurant open for bookings offering
their guides and the runs were selected. Kate thanks to everyone who helped in any way. a well-priced hearty Winter cuisine.
with her love of the winter and snow kept
continuous turns and enjoyed the mastery If you would like to know more
of Jane guiding the sit ski. Andrew was in about DWA and its work, check out:
the hands of Falls Creek Instructor Tim and wwwdisabeldwintersport.com.au. You can
was being instructed about initiating a turn donate, volunteer and generally get involved.
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APSI runs Level One courses in alpine, the same time as courses are held in Japan.
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PRICELESS
alls Creek Resort Management will be WINTER EDITION FIVE
collecting hard waste on Wednesday
26th April - the day after ANZAC Day.
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he Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club any additional information, please contact Cambria McDermott, the first female ski
Tony Pammer,Office
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1200. •
was founded in 1977 when a small coach to conduct lessons and clinics with its
Cross Country, has noted a ‘four-fold
group of enthusiastic skiers met Summer Debrief
increase’ in lessons this season compared to
members.
and created a ski club that would foster the theIt same
has been
timeatworecord year
years for visitation this
ago. The sport isn’t all about competition and
development of cross-country skiing summer and Resort Management would racing. In fact, the opposite is probably
“More
like tocross-country instructors
get your feedback have visitor
on events,
Fast forward to the winter of 1993 when two more accurate.
been hired to keep up with the demand,
demographic, mountain biking and general
top-ranked female Swedish athletes and their including three female instructors from
observations. Steve
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conduct clinics, exposing Australian women Thereforesaid.
he you are invited to join the about racing. It’s about enjoying the sport,
relevant Resort Management making
A Life connections
to Remember and friendships with fo
and girls to elite cross-country skiing. The Ronice Goebels, Secretary of thepersonnel
and other Ski members of the community people from all over the world” said Ronice. to
other positive aspect of this encounter with Birkebeiner Club and Manager of thefor a A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place
summer season debrief meeting. onmore
Friday the 28th April 2017the
in the Village sa
world-class ski racers led to greater race Victorian Cross-Country Ski Team, says For information contact
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today meeting will takeofplace
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annual Ski de Femme, a community cross- Foodworks in QT.
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email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. but we ask that you bring other beverages C
The first event, organised in1994 by two renaissance at Falls Creek with
We look forward to seeing youa all
marked
there. • and also a plate to share. In the case of wet Be
local passionate skiers and Birkebeiner increase in lessons and gear hires over the weather, a contingency 1800 plan20
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members Helen L’Huillier and Jenny van past two years, with female participation in Friends are welcome to pass this invite on an
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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition NINE 11CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
Recap from Last Weekend Murnane won the Women’s U16 final. The
Men (or more like boys) U14 was won
W
hilst there was no racing in by Thomas Inglis, and the Girls U14 was
Falls Creek last weekend, the strongly won by Heli Laajoki from ACT.
Australian Junior Nationals were Damika Morton and Isaac Spring were the
held in Perisher Valley with a skate sprint U12 sprint final winner from Saturday.
event on the Saturday and a classic distance On Sunday was a 7.5km classic for the older
on the Sunday. The Conditions where boys and a 5km classic for the older girls
pretty dreary as it both rained and snowed, with distances lessening for the younger
the sun only poking through Saturday fields. The Sunday was blowing a gusty wind
morning just to say hello for a little while. and snow conditions were quite soft meaning
There were lots of age categories to ensure lots of klister! Nic (Blacksac) Blackwell skied
equal level racing and good spectating. In very well coming in 1:25 ahead of second
the Men’s U20 sprint final Will Middlemiss place Tom Hoogenraad and third place
skied away from the field early to claim Will Middlemiss who was tired from the
the gold ahead of Tom Hoogenraad and day before. In the Junior Women, Darcie
Archie Gordon. The Women’s U20 was Morton - who this year has transferred codes
similar with Darcie Morton too strong from Biathlon to XC - edged in front of
for Emily Champion and Lulu Miskin. an in-form Phoebe Cridland to claim the
The Men’s U18 was won by Declan Burke gold with Tuva Bygrave from Norway in
who - although having a bad time-trial - third place. Zana Evens skied well to get
pulled it out in the final ahead of Bentley the girls U16 3.5km medal and likewise
Walker-Broose and Cooper Anderson from did Hugo Hinkfuss for the boys U16 5km. Girls Junior Sprint podium rht to lft: Phoebe
USA. The Men’s U16 was won for the third Jayden Spring and Heli Laajoki were our Cridland, Emily Champion, Lulu Miskin.
time in a row by Hugo Hinkfuss and Lily U14 winner and brother Isaac Spring as well Pic - Courtesy NSW XC
as Damika Morton were our U12 1.4km
winners. Great competitive racing from all This weekend
and from all reports it was a fun weekend! I There’s not heaps this week in terms of XC
almost forgot to say that Victoria beat NSW racing at Falls Creek but still it is a good
in the state v state points competition. chance to practice some hoppet skills and
clock in some big skis. On Sunday the 5th
of August is the Snow Trek & Travel Mini
Series in the Nordic Bowl. This will be a
classic race of distances 0.5/1.5 and 2.5km.
Looking elsewhere, our arch nemesis in
Mount Hotham is holding their annual
‘Pub to Pub’ extravaganza, the 12km skate
race from Hotham to Dinner Plain. I
did this one last year and I was pleasantly
surprised with how cool the course was.
That’s on Saturday the 3rd starting at ‘The
General’ pub at Hotham.
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Competitive International Success the planet – alongside tiny nations such
as Qatar, Brunei and Singapore – Norway
What does it take to have constant reliable
has invested in the infrastructure and the
success in cross country skiing? Since I
training facilities to back up its Olympic
have spoken a bit about racing in light of
ambition.
our Junior Champs from last weekend, it
reminded me of when I was in Norway Brooding Nordic introspection
last year competing at Norwegian Junior
Norway endured a terrible 2006 Winter
Championships. I stood at the start line in
Olympic Games Torino, securing only two
a field of 300 boys all aged between 18 and
golds. Worse than that, they fell behind
19 years with age field getting even larger
Sweden in the medal table, a moment
as you go down. So I thought is this why
of national shame. This led to an intense
Norway is the most successful Winter Sport
period of contemplation, with some of the
country? What do they have? Let’s see.
Norwegian press reduced to claiming ‘partly
Long, long winters and lots of snow Norwegian’ medals for foreign competitors
with Norwegian ancestry. As a nation,
From the middle of November until the
Norway vowed: ‘never again!’
end of January, the northernmost parts of
WINTER
Norway don’t EDITION
see any sun.SEVENTEEN
Much of the FRIDAY
A beautiful 29TH
team SEPTEMBER 2017
experience
winter also brings sub-zero temperatures
“We believe there is no good explanation or
and snowfall AD
– but PROOF
that’s not enough to
justification for why you have to be a jerk
explain winter sport prowess on its own.
to be a good athlete,” Norwegian silver- Boys Junior Sprint podium rht to lft: Archie Gordon,
A nation born with skis on medal-winner Kjetil Jansrud once said. The Will Middlemiss, Tom Hoogenraad.
Norwegian skiing team spends about 250 Pic - Courtesy NSW XC
“In Norway we are born with skis on our
days of the year together, enjoys taco night
feet” is a Folk saying with a ring of truth
together every Friday, and has been sweeping on teamwork and a star-free team culture
to it. Away from urban centres, even a trip
all before them at the Games. The emphasis has paid dividends. • Seve de Campo
down the road to the shops might involve a
bit of cross-country skiing.
High GDP Chair photos: 8:45 to 10:30am!
There are only 5.2 million Norwegians, but
what Norway lacks in population it makes
up for in Per Capita GDP. Consistently
listed as one of the wealthiest nations on
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Cedarwood Apt 2 2 2 $275,000
SEASON CONTRACT
WELCOME BACK Primo Frueauf Village 3 2 $650,000
TO WINTER! Athena Frueauf Village 2 2 $350,000
We have lots to keep Cedarwood Apt 26 2 2 $270,000
you warm!
Clothing, Boots, Work wear, Insulation, Heaters! Ropers Apt 202 3 2 $695,000
If you need it, we have it – or we’ll get it!
Gift vouchers and free gift wrapping available Are you
thinking Altitude Apt 5 4 3 $720,000
Mount Beauty Hardware & of selling?
Drapery Store Ropers Apt 101 2 2 $550,000
Mon – Fri: 9am – 5:30pm Talk to us
Saturday: 9am – 4pm
ENQUIRIES
Sun & Public Hol.s: 9am – 2pm
about your Elevate your Lifestyle.
property.
12 – 14 Hollonds Street, Christa Zirky 0402 277 808
butions please contact:
Mount Beauty For Payment, Placement of Ads or Subscriptions please forward to:
christa@zirkyrealestate.com.au zirkyrealestate.com.au
Ph: 03 5754 1999 Phone/Fax: 03 5754 1346
pond.net.au Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Kiewa Valley Highway, Mount Beauty.
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