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PRICELESS WINTER EDITION SIXTEEN FRIDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2010
A Fabulous Finale!
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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK
SPRING HAS SPRUNG
Fun Holiday Activity For those that do choose this time of
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year to visit and take advantage of the
pring is in the air. The AFL Grand
discounts available, there are plenty of
Final teams have been finalised. The
fun things to do. Also, just so you don’t
Collywobbles are growing steadily
miss out, several venues are showing
as are the gardens and everyone is looking
the Grand Final live on the big screen.
forward to soaking up a little Vitamin D.
These are the Frying Pan Inn, the Falls
And yet, as this edition is prepared for
Creek Hotel and the Last Hoot Café
publication, the snow depth around the
& Bar. Other fun things to do while
resort averaged around 1.2m with up to
you’re up here include:
1.5m in the snowmaking areas and the
occasional freeze overnight. Snow Bike Lessons
Snow Bike Lessons of one hour’s Snowsports School has a range of programs that
One redeeming feature of Falls Creek is cater for littlies through to biggies and is always a
duration are available daily at 1:30pm
that the bulk of the good skiing is in the lot of fun. Pic - Elle @ Top Shots.
and 2:30pm. Book at the Snowsports
Sun Valley region which faces South - South To further the experience available to
School office at the top of Falls Express
East and therefore does not suffer from guests, Falls Creek Ski Lifts are making
at least 15 minutes prior to the lesson.
the direct rays of the sun. Everything from available Snow Grooming Tours. These
This is a totally different way of having
Ruined Castle to Drovers Dream holds its tours are of around half hour duration
fun on the snow.
snow very well - as opposed to the Village and include a snow mobile ride to and
side of the mountain which faces the direct Nordic Snow Shoe Tours
from the particular snow groomer. It is
sun in the north, with the snow suffering Another activity that offers a different
then into a nice warm cabin to experience
accordingly. Therefore there is still good perspective on the village are the
just exactly what does take place while
skiing to be enjoyed in the Sun Valley area. Nordic Snow Shoe tours. These are held
the operator cruises up and down a slope,
each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
pushing snow here, dragging it there.
starting at 1:30pm and are for two
If you have an interest in machinery, a
hours duration. With several walks to
fascination with a perfectly groomed
choose from, the team can match a trip
slope or simply a desire to learn more
to suit you and your group.
about the resort and what goes on - then
Snow Grooming Tours a Slope Grooming tour is for you. Tours
The grooming of the snow is one aspect usually run nightly between 6 and 8pm.
of the resort’s product that has a major The Snow Bungy
impact on a visitor’s experience. We
The what? The Bungy Trampoline in the
generally take it for granted as we
snow is located in the Village Bowl (of
cruise the mountain looking for (and
course) beside the bottom station of the
almost expecting) that corduroy finish.
Eagle Chairlift. This Four-in-One Bungy
FRONT COVER CREDITS
Top: The Herring family from Queensland having a snow-ball - as you do in the snow. Pic - Chris Hocking.
Bottom: We’re a happy team at Snowsports School. Thanks for your great work. Pic - Elle @ Top Shots.
Resort Entry Child Care Cross Country Ski Trails
Resort Entry Ticket Box is located at Howman’s Falls Creek’s Occasional Child Care Centre is Skiers using the groomed trails and the Nordic Bowl
Gap, approximately 4kms before you reach Falls now located in the new St Falls complex at the areas are required to purchase a Cross Country Trail
Creek Village. Resort entry costs $32 per day base of Falls Express Chairlift - open from 8:30am Pass. The full range may be purchased from YMCA
for cars or $270 for the season. Other charges to 4:30pm seven days a week for children from six Cross Country Ski Centre at Windy Corner (Map Ref
apply for Coaches & School Buses. weeks to five years old. (Map Ref F5) B3). Day Passes only from the Visitor Information
An ‘All Resort Season Entry Pass’ is available Child Care Hours & Rates Centre in St Falls complex (Map Ref F5).
for $470. This pass covers the other Victorian Season Passes from the FCRM office above
Morning: 8:30am - 12:30pm $60 the Slalom Street day shelter (Map Ref E5).
Resorts and can only be purchased from the
Falls Creek Resort Management office. Afternoon: 1:30pm - 4:30pm $40 Trail Pass Fees
Resort Entry fees fund the resort’s: Full Day: 8:30am - 4:30pm $100 Adult Child
Bookings are strongly recommended as places 18 - 64 5 - 17
• Ski Patrol • Car Parking 1 Day $11 $5
• Snow Clearing • Water Supply are strictly limited.
Phone 03 5758 1244 during winter. 5 Day (Consec) $44 $20
• Visitor Information Services Season Pass $148 $74
By law, during the declared snow season, all Children Under five, adults over 65 and disabled
vehicles travelling to Falls Creek must carry snow skiers may ski the cross country trails free.
chains, and they should be fitted when directed.
Visitor Information Centre This centre will operate from 8am until 5pm daily
and handle visitor enquiries plus Resort Entry
A brand new dedicated Visitor Information Tickets and Cross Country Day Passes.
Centre will operate for winter 2010 from the All corporate & administrative enquiries remain
office on the lower level of the St Falls complex, directed to the Resort Management building at 1
directly outside the Foodworks supermarket. Slalom Street. Phone: 5758 1202. (Map Ref F5)
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SPRING HAS SPRUNG
Trampoline gives little and big kids the is also available from Moegel Ski Mart
opportunity to learn aerial manoeuvres in the Village Hub, Falls Creek Road.
and tumbling tricks, to bounce into Night Skiing
orbit or soar with the snow flakes. Part
Every Wednesday and Saturday Night
trampolining plus part bungy jumping
between 6pm and 9pm down the fully
equals heaps of fun for the whole family.
floodlit 2.2km Wombat’s Ramble.
Open daily from 12noon until 2pm and
Grab the kids and your mates and head
then again from 4pm until 8pm, the
down to Falls Express to enjoy the fun
Bungy Trampoline is ready for you if
of skiing under the stars.
you’re ready for take-off.
Snow Tubing
Pete the Snowdragon
Snow Tubing provides endless amounts of
The Snowdragon we know as Pete
fun and excitement as you spin, bounce,
arrived in Falls Creek several years back. One of the best bits of fun you can have in the
bump and laugh your way down the hill on
Since then Pete has become the star of snow. Pic - Elle @ Top Shots.
a shaped course on a snow tube. While it
the mountain, drawing a crowd and have a memoir of your time in the snow
looks erratic, it is quite safe and loads of fun.
entertaining the kids where-ever he goes. that you can take home and frame. Phone
The ‘Pete Show,’ as it is now referred to, is Open daily from 11am to 8pm, our Top Shots on 5758 3055 •
held on the stage in the Village Bowl every purpose built Snow Tube Park provides
Wednesday and Saturday afternoon fun for the whole family after dark or
from 5pm - on. Pete does a great song whilst having a break from the slopes.
and dance routine and is ably assisted Further info and bookings should be
by his handler/trainer, Samara Tanton. directed to the Falls Creek Activities Desk
Samara, Pete and some of the local located in Falls Creek Sports in the Village
children have written some brilliant Bowl open 8am to 8pm daily, or phone
original material that they perform 1800 204 424. Men & Ladies Retail Boutique
together at this great show. Sam and Top Shots Photos • Spyder • Phoenix • Kjus (new for 2010)
Pete also have sample show-bags for Getting a nice family portrait of your time • NILS • Prada • Vigilante • SOS
give-away at the shows as well. in the snow together is no easy feat. The Australian made scarfs from Zoe Wall &
Pete the Snowdragon even has his own best option is to call into Top Shots Photos snowflake jewellery from Alpine Bear.
range of merchandise: Pete pyjamas, in Cloud 9 at the top of Falls Express Resident Boot Fitter, Patrick Murray
Pete’s Foot slippers, Snow Domes, key- and get the professionals to take the shot. has now moved to Aprez Vous!
rings et al. These are available from the The guys have all the right gear and can
Falls Creek Sports outlets in the Village Ph: 5758 1041 Map Ref F4
compensate for the incident light that In St Falls, next to Falls Express.
Bowl and at St Falls. Pete merchandise floats around in the snow. This way you
St Falls Hire & Retail Village Bowl Hire & Retail
The most comprehensive hire store - Helly Hansen, SOS, Karbon, Burton,
located at the bottom of Falls Express. Billabong & new for 2010: Hurley fashion.
Open: Mon - Fri: 8am - 6pm Open Daily 8am - 8pm
Sat & Sun: 8am - 8pm Ph: 5758 1030 Map Ref: N2
Ph: 5758 1036 Falls Creek Activities Desk
Map Ref: F5 Cloud 9 Retail Village Bowl Store.
• Orage • DC • Rojo • Billabong • Rip Curl • Smith • Electric • Giro Ph: 1800 204 424
Open: 9am - 4:30pm daily • Ph: 5758 1033 • Located in Cloud 9 - top of Falls Express
Falls Creek Snow Sports School ‘Get the best out of your holiday!’
Getting Started Lift and Lesson Passes Please arrive at the Meeting Place,
Never skied? this is the program for you. Lessons are cheaper when you buy them top of Falls Express 15 minutes prior
Ticket includes instruction, Two hour lesson with your lift pass. to lesson time.
and all day use of Falls Express, Mouse Trap Private Lessons Snow Sports School Open 8:30am - 4:00pm.
and Boardwalk. Available at 9am, 10am, 11am, 12noon, Falls Creek Kids Centre Open 9:15am - 3:30pm.
Learn to Ski & Board Pass 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm.
Ideal for beginners. One, two, three & five Privates are also available for two, three, four
day passes includes instruction, two hour and six hours and are available for the family.
lesson daily and use of the appropriate lifts. Milo Snowclub 4 Kids (3 - 5 years)
Class Lessons Lesson Only: 10am - 11:50am or 1:30pm - 3.20pm
Twice daily, beginning at 10am and 1.30pm. Half Day (Inc. Lunch): 10am - 12:50pm or
Please be at the Meeting Area at the top of 12pm - 3:20pm.
Falls Express 15 minutes prior for grading. Full Day (Inc. Lunch): 10:00am - 3:20pm
Actual duration of lessons is 55 minutes for a Milo Junior Workshop (6 - 14 years)
one hour lesson and One hour & 55 minutes Milo Junior Shred (6 - 14 years)
for a two hour lesson. A great program from one day to seven For more information, call 5758 1070
NEW Helmet Policy. days. From 10am - 3.30pm. Incl. Lunch. or visit: www.fallscreek.com.au
Falls Creek recommends the wearing of helmets for skiing & snowboarding. Guests are required to wear helmets while undertaking certain Snowsports activities and programs.
• All participants in Kids Snowsports School Programs (Snowclub 4 Kids 3-5yrs, Junior Workshop and Junior Shred 6-14yrs and/or any Teenage Programs) must wear
an accredited ski or snowboard helmet. Helmets are available from Falls Creek Sports outlets. Children’s helmets are FREE with equipment rental at these outlets.
• All guest participants, of whatever age, in Snowsports School or other resort race programs, which involve or include terrain parks, pipes, skier/boarder cross and/or
race courses will be required to wear an accredited ski or snowboard helmet.
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JUST FOR FUN
Closing Weekend pretty well this year compared to out on a high note with an array of
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many other resorts in the southern family-friendly activities, fun races,
en years of drought across this hemisphere - and that alone is face painting, the last appearance by
wide brown land has impacted something to celebrate - let alone the Pete the friendly Snow Dragon and
upon the resort to the point new friends we’ve made, the good his sidekick Sami, snowman building
where we sort of forget what it’s like times we’ve had, and the wonderful competitions and much, much more!
to have snow around the village in memories we can take away. As we are still in School Holidays
October. It wasn’t a strange sight for most Eastern States, much of the
in the 80’s and 90’s and Carnival The epi-centre of many activities will be
the Slalom Plaza precinct - adjacent to activity will be aimed at the kids.
Weekend was always a bit of fun.
the Falls Creek Express Chair Lift and “Falls Creek is a family mountain
Over the Saturday and Sunday of next the Quay West Resort & Spa complex. and we’ve developed some fun family
weekend, October 2nd & 3rd, the Falls activities for closing weekend. There’s
Creek community, club members and Saturday’s frivolity will kick-off with
fancy dress, face painting, balloons, still plenty of snow and we’re all
welcome visitors will celebrate the getting outdoors and having fun” said
closing of what can only be described clown activities, Pete the Snow
Dragon appearances, BBQ, discounted Michael Callahan GM at Falls Creek
as ‘an interesting’ season. Ski Lifts.
lift tickets and much more.
Informed reports from qualified It promises to be a great weekend of
persons indicate that Falls Creek did The aptly named special guest at Falls
Creek’s final roll of the dice (this entertainment for the entire family
winter) is Bruce Springski, a DJ who’ll and a memorable finish to a snow
entertain participants and resort guests season that began on time and
throughout the final day of what has delivered some epic snow falls.
been a very memorable snow season. Lifts will be open til 5pm Sunday 3rd
On Sunday the Falls Creek October so there’s still an opportunity
community will send the season to head for the hills. •
Parallel Street
NEED ACCOMMODATION?
café milch
For the latest in rental skis, boots & boards
superbly fitted by experienced staff. We can help with…
Open 7 days • Accommodation - Lodges, Apartments & Self
8am - 10am & 3pm - 5:30pm Catering • Snowsports Lift Tickets & Lesson Packages
• Snowsports Equipment & Clothing Rental • Coach
Phone: 5758 3599 Transfers (ex Albury, Melbourne & Adelaide)
• Limousine Transfers (ex Albury) • Off-Mountain
Parking • Resort Entry • Oversnow Transfers Open From 10am ‘til Late!
• On-Mountain Activities Lunch 12-2pm Dinner 6-9pm
Quality meals for great prices! Fully Licensed!
KIDS COMBO DEAL $18 - EVER DAY
Lunch & Dinner (includes one kids meal, one
kids dessert & a soft drink or Juice)
Located On Mountain:
1 Bogong High Plains Rd, Falls Creek, 3699 Mountain Staff Dinner Special $22
Trading 9am - 5pm, 7 Days a week - Every Night 6pm - 9pm (includes any one main
• Burton • Forum • Nitro meal & a wine or beer)
• Nomis (New for 2010) Ph: 1800 033 079 or 03 5758 3733
fallscreekinfo@bigpond.com Bookings: 5758 3407
• DC • Elm • Neff wwwfallscreekreservations.com.au Schuss Street. Map Ref: J3
• Special Blend
• Radical Gloves
• Airblaster • L1• Analog
Open Daily 9am - 5pm Value for Money SALE !
Selected ski & snowboard boots, outerwear, apparel & accessories
PH: 5758 1043 Expert boot fitting; Mountain Staff
St Falls Complex. Map Ref: F5 ski and board repairs; We can provide your on-snow
hand and machine waxing; requirements with a staff
Salomon boot expertise. account for the season.
Open 7 Days
SKI HIRE 30% OFF all 686 clothing 8am - 5:30pm
SKI SHOP
LUXURY APARTMENTS In the Village Bowl at the Falls Creek Hotel (Map Ref M2) • Ph: 5758 3819
Stylish new Outer and Casual wear
for 2010 - including North Face,
Volcom, Quiksilver and Roxy.
Convenient hire shop - in the front door and
out the back door onto the slopes.
Open Mon - Sat 8am - 6pm.
Sunday 8am - 8pm daily
Next to the Gully Chairlift. Map Ref: K6
Ph: 5758 1038 Fx: 5758 3526
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School Concert
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ast Thursday the Falls Creek
Primary students held their end
of term concert. All parents and
community members were invited. The
students performed three short plays.
Prep/1/2 class performed a version of The
Three Billy Goats Gruff, written for them
by teacher Alice Hamilton. Grades 3 &
4 did a puppet show based on Star Wars.
This class made their own puppets during
the term with teacher Clare Wall. Grades 5 A wonderful family day was organised for Rita
New born baby Grace Arnott Pic - Courtesy the Family Handley’s 90th. Pic - Courtesy the Family.
& 6 performed an adaptation of the Little
Red Riding Hood story called ‘Girl in the Worldwide Eyeglass Recycling Program. diminutive Bec - and is a welcome
Hoodie.’ Grade 5 student Breanna Herman UKV Lions have been part of this program addition to the family - being a brand
also did a solo performance on her harp! for many years. They regularly send boxes new sister for 18 month old Jacob.
of used spectacles to the collection point in Congratulations to the family. •
Performances were followed by presentations
Queensland. If you have a pair of unused Kancoona Black Spot
and a slide show of the year at Falls Creek.
spectacles or sunglasses, take them to
Falls Creek Primary School would like to A Public Meeting/Workshop will
Hairbizz in Hollonds Street, or the Alpine
thank parent volunteers who have helped be held at the St.Albans Hall on
Radio studio. You will be helping someone
out at the school this term, community Wednesday 29th September at 7:30pm.
who cannot afford to buy spectacles and
members for their input into our history helping them to live a better and more The fact that communications need to
project, Falls Creek Resort Management productive life. • be improved is not the issue. It’s how
and Falls Creek Ski Lifts and for their we go about getting them improved
fantastic support of the school. We are
New Bub - and this is were your help is needed.
very fortunate to be so well supported Congratulations to Bec and Matt This issue is urgent. Further Enquiries
by our community, allowing our school Arnott on the birth of their second to 02 6028 9472. •
to offer wide-ranging and totally unique child, Grace, on Saturday 28th August.
programs year-round. • Grace arrived at 8lb 9oz’s at Wodonga
Pre-Loved Specs Hospital - no mean feat for the
Lions Recycle for Sight Australia Inc is
part of the Lions Clubs International Ski the best powder in the world…
At Niseko Japan
Car Starting - Chain Hire & Fitting Stay in…
- Mechanical Snow Clearing
- Anti-Freeze - Off Road Recovery
Shinsetsu Apartments
24 Hour Service Great Location - Great Prices
Pete’s Roadside Service Ph: 0419 637 480
Ph: Peter Munday 0427 691 736 Em: rmoore@netc.net.au
FALLS CREEK SES BBQ
Saturday 25th from 12:30pm
$15 Donation for a BBQ Lunch,
Salads and your first drink
Open 5pm Daily Evening Meals AFL Grand Final On the Big Screen
All proceeds raised for the Falls
Take-away Fish & Chips Early Sitting Creek SES. Food & Drink generously
5 - 10pm 6 or 6:30pm donated by local businesses. This
day is in memory of dear departed
Happy Hour Beers Late Sitting friends, Sigi, Rob and Glen.
5 - 7pm 8 or 8:30pm LUNCH IN COMFORT
Enjoy a comprehensive menu in the
lounge or on the balcony with friends.
END OF SEASON
SHOPPING SPECIALS
Call in to the Snow Rider Rental
Shop for great discounts.
Ph: 5758 3225 Open 8:30am - 5:30pm Daily
Corner Slalom and Christie Streets, Falls Creek Ph: 5758 3282
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NEW LIFE CHAPTER
So long, farewell... In the mid-1980’s Maureen made the
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decision to take her long service leave
aureen Jones had her first taste
and headed to Europe, backpacking
of skiing at Falls Creek in the
through many countries and where-
early 1970’s when she visited
ever possible, heading for the slopes in
the alpine resort with a group of friends
Austrian and Swiss resorts.
for a weekend staying at Naarilla Flats.
After visiting France, England and
Like many who decide life in an alpine
Scotland, before returning to Aus,
community is the preferred option (to the big
Maureen detoured to Toronto, then
smoke) Maureen took on the role as ‘Chief
crossed the Canadian continent to
Cook & Bottle Washer’ from time to time
Calgary, Banff and the ski slopes of Big
for groups which varied in size from 6 - 12. Maureen enjoying drinks at a recent function with Karen
White in the heart of British Columbia. Bowes from Central Snowsports. Pic - Blanche Spargo.
Those short visits, which enabled her to
That was when the ski bug had taken back to virtually where she first worked
ski and introduce two young children
hold and her new career in mountain at Falls Creek. Alpha Lodge is located
to the snow, were just an entrée to what
resorts was about to take place. Taking right next door to Naarilla Flats.
was to follow.
12 months leave without pay enabled Maureen said: “My life at Falls Creek
Working for the Education Department Maureen to work the entire snow
in South Australia, Maureen was has never been dull. I have worked part-
season at Big White. time as a ski instructor, created a garden
involved in coordinating school trips to
Returning to Adelaide Maureen at Alpha, been in the information booth
the Victorian ski fields. Students stayed
advised her (now quite independent) (the first one was under an umbrella in
mainly in Bright and visited Buffalo,
children that she was to continue her the middle of the road in January) and
Hotham and Falls Creek.
snow odyssey with Falls Creek her have been involved in many events and
preferred destination. seen many people come and go. I have
Working as a checkout chick at Snowlands met and become friends with many
Supermarket throughout winter was amazing people and have had some
followed by summer employment as unforgettable experiences.”
office manager at Falls Creek Tourist Area “My philosophy on life here has been to
Management Committee. Maureen then try to repay the amazing hospitality that
spent some time working for Pretty Valley I received when travelling. I will never
Lodge, Falls Creek Country Club and the be able to repay the people who provided
alpine resort’s Oversnow operation. me that hospitality but I can pass on the
In the mid-1990’s Maureen applied for kindness to others who have visited Alpha
the position as Manager at Alpha which @ Falls Creek. Working and living here
had changed direction from Untook has been a great passion for me but now
Ski Club. It was ironic this role took her it is time for a new chapter in my life.” •
Restaurant Now Open
• Dinner and Bar open from 6:00pm
• Extensive a la carte menu
• Succulent steaks and seafood
Continuing a tradition of ‘value for
The Last Hoot money’ dining with an extensive
wine list at reasonable prices.
Café • Bar • Pizzeria Catering for families, children and
Open for Lunch and Dinner larger groups or functions.
7 Days a week Ph: 03 5758 3391 Fx: 03 5758 3481 www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au
Next to Falls Express Chairlift
Pizza and Pasta Delivery Lunch: from 12noon Open 7 Days
Dinner: 5:30 - 9pm 12 noon ‘til late!
5.00pm to 8.00pm Friday 24th September Monday 27th to Wednesday 29th
Joker Poker & Mount Beauty Join us and Drink Carlton Dry
Bookings: 5758 3088 Cricket Club Raffles. on these days and go in to the draw
The beer jackpots every week to win a brand new Wake Board!
- the longer it goes up the better! Drawn on Jug Night Wednesday
10% Discount Happy Hour 5:30 - 7:30pm. Wednesday 29th September
Saturday 25th September The last Jug Night of the season.
for all Mountain Staff AFL GRAND FINAL on the Big Screen! Come in and celebrate
Heaps of drinks specials - and a front row seat! an awsome season at the Pan.
Wednesday and Saturday nights Sunday 26th September Wake Board Drawn tonight
Snake-Bite Sunday. - but you must be here to win it!!!
Watch friends and family ski down It’s the last one - and now is the time to call in
Wombats Ramble and enjoy Parma and check it out!
Extensive Take-Away Menu available
and a Pot $25
Ph. 03 5758 3390 • In the Village Bowl • Map Ref O2-O3
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WILD AND WONDERFUL
The Year of the Mo… amongst the local population. I barely had
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time to unpack my fat skis and wax my Mo
ack in the day, when I was just
before the snow decided to hit. After a few
a wee wippa-snappa, every snow
half hearted attempts at a decent snowfall,
season was given a name and
Ullr pulled it together and delivered the
immortalised on a T shirt by a guy
goods. And this wasn’t your average little
named Billy Sheriffs. There was the ‘Year
dump either, it puked! Cars were buried,
of the shovel,’ the ‘Year of the Raincoat’
rooftops were leapt off and many a Mo
…etc, usually based on the prevailing
was frozen solid by face-shots. The skiing
weather and snow conditions. But what
and boarding was all time, with conditions
would you name this year? Year of the
more reminiscent of Japan’s North Island
big dump? The big flood? Sunny spring? Falls Creek had some of the best snow around this
than the North East of Victoria. winter. Here in Chapelco, Argentina, Tom Costa
I reckon the weather has been all over the could still find solid ground. Pic - Courtesy TC.
place so I’m calling it the ‘Year of Mo.’ But like all good things, the pow turns
had to come to an end. I managed to milk ski than powder. With not too many people
My Mo started out in June as a big
the best of it before setting off to South on the hill it’s a good time of year to really get
mountain beard, a hangover from my
America, just in time to miss the great some skiing done and a good time of year to
trip to Alaska. I trimmed it back to a
deluge. It rained - and hard. The kind have some sun protection for your upper lip.
Mo for the start of our winter.
of rain that causes landslides, burst river I’ve skied in a few ski resorts in my time
The season itself started with a bit of a banks and general depression in a ski resort.
fizz, owing to Mother Nature’s lack of and this season I managed to squeeze in
When it all cleared up and the damage was around 10 in the southern hemisphere
co-operation, but it wasn’t long before all but repaired I trekked back from South
the snowmaking team had worked their and I can honestly say that the best snow
America and was pleasantly surprised to see that I skied all season was right here in
overnight magic and opened up a few that the snow base was still excellent. I also
runs. With cold clear nights and sunny Falls Creek. Not to mention some of
noted that there was now even more Mo’s the best crew, one of the best parks, a
days, the skiing conditions on Wombats creeping out onto upper lips around town.
and Main Street were excellent and a beautiful village and some of the finest Mo’s
The spring riding conditions were as good going. Check out www.wherestom.com.
good time was had by all.
as it gets. With plenty of base around the au. A big thanks for a Motastic season to
By mid July the Mo was going strong softening corn snow and buttery groomers my sponsors Deep Powder Tours, Central
but the snow hadn’t really come to the made for some effortless skiing. For me these Snowsports, K2, Oakley, Da-Kine and
party yet so I made plans to head across are some of the best conditions you can Dalbello. I look forward to many Mo to
the ditch to New Zealand to see what get, it’s hero snow, predictable and easier to come. See you next year. • TC
they had on offer. Turns out it was
pretty much low tide over there too and
even the helicopters didn’t seem to be
able to access good snow. It was starting
to look like me and my Mo might be
cursed, especially when it dumped all
over the NZ club-fields just in time for
me to get on a plane back to Australia.
The pub in the heart of Falls Creek
The snow was somewhat improved back here Everyday...
and I started to notice an increase in Mo’s Happy Hour 5 - 7pm
Jagermeister Shots - $5. 9 - 10pm
Fri: $6 RTD’s from 9 - 11pm
Dylan & Col cookimg up a storm.
Sat: Party Night at The Man with Dylan
& Col on the Main Stage
Sun: Beer & Burger Night: $15. Giant
Mo’s
Gourmet Burgers - Chicken,
Vege or Beef and a Pot.
Plus Dylan & Col groovin’ it out!
Mon: Jug Night - Cheap Jugs, &
Restaurant & Lounge Bar Dylan providing the entertainment
Tues Heineken Green Hour Giveaways
5-7, $5 basic spirits 9-11pm
Wed: Pot and Pizza Night. Free pot of
Draught with every large Pizza
@ Feathertop
Fri: Dylan doing his thing.
$6 RTD Specials from 9 - 11pm.
Sat: Live Entertainment ‘Phrase & Mantra’
plus DJ Wasabi. Entry by Gold Coin
‘Finalist 2009 Victorian Restaurant & Donation for our cook Tom Sands who
Catering Awards for Excellence’ was flown to Melbourne after fracturing
Breakfast 7:30am - 9am a vertebrae.
Daily Happy Hours 4 at 4, and 5 at 5 Sun: Dylan in the Bistro.
Tapas from 4pm Bar opens 4pm to 1am
Dinner from 5:30pm Meals from 6pm to 10pm
Bookings recommended Pizza until Midnight
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GOLD MEDAL SEASON 2010
Daily Telegraph Skiwatch
Awards
T
he Daily Telegraph Skiwatch
awards are administered by
Arthur Stanley. He and a bunch
of surreptitious reporters investigate
every nook and cranny in the resorts in
Australia. This enables him to compile
a regular, well patronised column in the
Daily Telegraph. At the end of the season,
from the information gleaned, Arthur is
able to present a pretty accurate picture
of the industry and more importantly it’s
quality, as perceived by the public.
Most aspects of the industry are
covered, including Snow Photo of the
year. Over the years, our local guys,
Charlie, Chris, Matt and the Top
Shots team have done a great job of Snow Photo of the Year by Tony Harrington for his shot of Chris Booth at Treble Cone during the 2010
providing brilliant photography. They World Heli-Challenge.
have covered everything from action, Notable industry achievements included Alpine Restaurant of the Year.
to family, to park and also indoors a facelift for Falls Creek, a major
and have provided plenty to the media. The following are resort specific,
snowmaking development at rugged highlighting the establishment or service
But this year’s Photo of the Year goes to Hotham, further snowmaking progress at
Tony Harrington for his Powder Clouds judged the best in that resort.
Perisher and Mt Buller, the beginning of
shot of Chris Booth at Treble Cone Three Beanies - best overall restaurant
Radio Frequency ID ticketing at Thredbo,
during the 2010 World Heli-Challenge. experience - went to Summit Ridge.
and a new Alpine Restaurant of the Year.
Two Beanies - quality alpine dining
These were the highlights of season
- went to Winterhaven
2010, as seen through the eyes of The
Visit the
Daily Telegraph Skiwatch judges. One Beanie: - terrific food at a reasonable
Bogong Power Station price in pleasant surroundings - went to
Information Centre The skiing year started on a high with
Cock ‘n’ Bull.
For historical & geological exhibits. Australia’s best-ever performance at a Winter
Open: 11am - 3pm Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun. Olympics in Vancouver, we endured a first The Long Lunch award went to Alta
Bogong Alpine Village half of winter bereft of natural snowfalls, and the Best On-Mountain Diner went
Group Bookings, Phone 03 5754 3318
and the season is finishing strongly after the to The Produce Store.
snowiest peak-month of August in 26 years. Best Alpine Travel Dining went to the
The Daily Telegraph Skiwatch King River Café at Oxley.
PHOTOS Awards 2010
Achievement of the Year: Falls Creek
Outstanding Alpine Accommodation
in Falls Creek went to Altezza 1570 and
- St Falls All Seasons Gateway Project Special but Affordable Accommodation
- Snowmaking & Night Skiing on went to Silver Ski Boutique Hotel.
Wombats Ramble. Best Alpine Coffee went to Tom Dick
Best New Ski/Snowboard Program: & Harry’s and the Alpine Bar of the
Falls Creek - Steve Lee’s Back-country Tours Year went to Winterhaven.
Best Alpine Dining: Thredbo. Summit Congratulations to all of the above. One
Ridge has dominated this for the last special line in the Skiwatch report says
four years, but The Terrace at The “The top end of alpine dining in Australia
Denman Hotel edged out its rivals as now puts many city eateries to shame.” •
Wave & smile at the birdie
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Girls Night In
It’s that time of year again, and Lisa
Drew, Carol Johnstone and Angela
Toniolo have registered with The Cancer
Council to host another Girls Night In
event to raise funds for the fight against
breast and gynaecological cancers. After
the success of 2008’s Pretty in Pink
Party and 2009’s Girls Just Wanna Have
Fun 1980s Party, with a total of over
$6000 raised from both events, the girls
are determined to hold another fun
evening for this important cause.
On Friday 29th October, ladies of the
Upper Kiewa Valley are invited to put
on their best 1970s outfits and enjoy a
night of 70s music and dancing at the
2010 Girls Night In 70s Disco Party! One brilliant image that graced our pages this season was this one taken by Matt Hull. Matt humped his gear and
trekked over the dam wall and along the race-line before climbing up to Roper’s Lookout for this fabulous shot.
The fun is set to kick off from 7.30pm
in the back room of The Bogong Hotel. 1970/80’s. Others will know Rita for her - with the latest addition to the family
Alpine Blue Light will kindly provide its longstanding work with the local CWA or arriving just 2 days before Rita’s birthday!
disco equipment, and pub proprietors, will have competed against her at tennis or Happy Birthday to our beautiful Nana
Tim and Marie, will help the girls make lawn bowls back in the day. Rita is ‘Nana’ Rita - everyone had a wonderful time
the night a memorable one! Enquiries to to 56 direct descendents - 6 children, 22 celebrating your special day. •
Angela on 5754 4069. • grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren
Happy Birthday
Congratulations to Rita Handley
who recently celebrated an important
milestone. Close friends and family
travelled from all over the country to
help Rita mark her 90th birthday.
Spring flowers - camellia, daphne and
cherry blossoms - provided a beautiful
welcome to the 150 guests as they arrived
at the Tawonga Hall on Saturday 11th.
Party guests enjoyed a lovely afternoon
tea of sandwiches, mini quiche, sausage
rolls, scones, caramel slice and lemon
cake. The party continued on to the
Bogong Pub afterwards.
Rita, daughter of the pioneering Briggs
family, has lived in the Kiewa Valley
most of her life. Many residents will
recall Rita as the local ‘Avon’ lady in the
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National XC Team Report
O
n Saturday September 18th the
Australian XC Ski Team and
Falls Creek Ski Resort offered
a free skating clinic at Falls Creek. Top
Australian Team athlete Nick Grimmer
was joined by Kangaroo Hoppet
winners Esther Bottomley and Valerio
Leccardi (from Switzerland), National
Team Coach Finn Marsland and
other National Team members who all
helped provide the coaching. Ex Olympian Paul Gray was out to enjoy the sunshine Swiss Olympian Valerio Leccardi with a couple of
The day was fantastic with one of the and encourage the beginners. Pic - Finn Marsland. his talented group. Pic - Finn Marsland.
participants commenting “It was a great com. With the snow season drawing fourth in the top ten moments and
weekend and we had perfect spring snow near to an end it is time to count down achievements of the last decade.
conditions. Thanks to the National Team the final four moments of the decade. 3. Ben Sim, Top 30 in Norway WC
for putting on this skate clinic. We not 4. BD’s Four Hoppet wins On November 21st 2009, Ben Sim
only enjoyed the session but I’m sure our In 2000, Ben Derrick became the second became the second Australian cross
skating technique has improved.” Australian to win Australia’s most country skier ever to score World Cup
One of the aims of the free clinic was to prestigious race the Kangaroo Hoppet. points, and the first to do it in a distance
promote the fantastic skiing conditions This alone would have barely rated a event. Sim finished 30th in the opening
that are still on offer. Cross country mention in this count-down. However World Cup 15km Freestyle in Beitostolen
grooming will continue at Falls Creek Ben did not stop there - going on to win in Norway, just 1:07 behind the winner
throughout September and spring off- the race on three more occasions. More Ronny Hafsaas of Norway. Sim started
track skiing will likely last into October. than any other Australian athlete Ben with bib number 31 and on the time
The Decade’s Top 10 dominated the domestic racing scene. He splits was sitting around 30th place the
Over the last month this paper has won 16 Australian Championships and entire race. With a kilometre and a half
been counting down the top ten medalled in another 18 giving him a total to go there were six skiers all with a
moments and achievements of the of 34 National Medals. Ben performed to chance of taking places 29 and 30, and
last decade. A complete list will soon a very high standard internationally, but it Sim seized the opportunity to try and
be published on the Australian Cross was his Hoppet achievements, combined take one World Cup point. The feeling
Country Skiing website www.ausxc. with his domestic dominance, that ranked was that he had just missed out, so when
the results appeared on the screen in the
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stadium and on the TV in the athletes’
room, the Australian Team reactions were
such that spectators would be forgiven for
thinking that Simbo had won the race.
Racing World Cup is hard, racing World
Cup in Norway is even harder, although
this is just a single person achieving a
single result it is a result of such high
quality that it had to be in the top three
moments of the last decade.
2. Paul Murray, a decade of dominance The people in Linky’s group really enjoyed the day - I’m sure I’ll get the hang of this Cross Country stuff - but
For the entire decade from 2000-2009 brushing up on their skating. Pic - Fin Marsland. why did they give us two skis? Pic - Finn Marsland.
Paul Murray was consistently Australia’s Australia at the Olympic games and in and moment of the decade 2000-2009.
best cross country skier. A top ten list 2006 when Esther Bottomley and Clare- Although not mentioned in the
could be compiled purely of his results. Louis Brumley qualified, they became countdown, it must be noted that Finn
February 2005 saw the high point of just the second and third to do so. Clare Marsland, the Australian Team Coach
Paul’s skiing career and the number achieved the best ever result by a female throughout the entire decade, was involved
two achievement of the decade. On athlete at an Olympics finishing 42nd in all ten of the moments either directly
the 13th of that February Paul Murray out of the field of 67 and 9.9% behind or indirectly. Credit must be given to
scored Australia’s first ever World Cup the winner. Since the ‘Glass Ceiling’ was him as well as all the athletes mentioned
points for cross country skiing. Paul broken at the Torino Games, Australian in the countdown. Stay tuned for the
finished 29th, the highest ever, in the Cross Country Skiing has been top ten moments of 2010-2019 due to be
1.2km sprint classic World Cup in inundated with female skiers. Older published in 2020. With the current crop
Reit im Winkl, Germany. Nine days female skiers have taken up the sport of athletes anything is possible. • NG
later Paul was competing at the World and junior female athletes are joining
Championships also in Germany where in droves illustrating the impact Esther
he achieved Australia’s best ever World and Clare have had. No other event
Championship result finishing 31st. To in the decade has led to the same sort
this day Paul remains Australia’s highest of inspiration and thus qualifying two
finishing cross country skier in both female athletes to the Torino Olympics
World Cup and World Championship. Games is the number one achievement
To show it was not just luck Paul backed
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To New Snowsports School abilities of people of many nationalities.
M
ark ‘Macca’ McDonald is But this year is a little different. This
very much part of the fabric year Macca will assume the top job at
of the Falls Creek Snowsports the Snowsports School in Hokkaido, a
School and the Falls Creek community, resort that claims to be the home of light
and has been for close to 35 years. powder snow in Japan.
During each of our summers, Macca, Macca said: “Where I’m heading to
like many professional instructors, will after this winter in Falls Creek has
move overseas and take a position with world-class powder conditions, an
another Snowsports School to continue exciting mix of culture, village life,
the role of advancing the ‘on-snow’ small bars, dramatic scenery and
teaching terrain that is comparative to
Beaver Creek in Colorado. Hokkaido
MOTORING TIPS is an adventure island. There’s surfing,
mountain biking, rafting, hiking
High Mileage Vehicles and amazing golfing for the summer
Treating your high-mileage vehicle with a months.” Mark ‘Macca’ McDonald in his APSI uniform.
little TLC and consistently following the rules “Japan has a tradition in skiing that
Pic - Courtesy Mark.
supplied here for vehicle maintenance will I am pleased to be involved in. It is Niseko and Hanazono a new destination
help ensure it will go the distance. now experiencing a surge of interest and exciting place of interest” he added.
Rule #2 - Find a good mechanic. If you don’t by overseas skiers and boarders. The “A part of the attraction is that there is
do your own maintenance, find a reputable international market is strong - coming lots of groomed intermediate to advanced
mechanic. A good mechanic will listen to from Australia, Hong Kong, China, terrain and good beginner terrain which
your questions and explain procedures clearly. Singapore, Thailand and Scandinavia. is ideal for the sport’s newcomers.”
Rule #3 -- Have your tyre pressure checked The snow and easy access is making Mark McDonald is a local lad who first
at least once a month. It’s the best way to skied Falls Creek as a kid in the mid
prevent unexpected flats. A service station 70’s. His first stint of working in the
attendant can quickly and easily perform the resort was at Pretty Valley with Bazz in
check. Also make sure to rotate your tires and 1986, followed by a stint at Koki, before
check their alignment as part of a regular beginning a full time professional career
tune-up (or with every other oil change). in instructing in 1990.
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and up to 90 in peak) as one of practice is to use two skis crossed as an X
advancement. “Our snowsport school
has two meeting places for our guests,
U-Z to mark the spot of the accident. This X in
the snow makes the spot obvious to first
U is for Untracked. Untouched slopes just
Hanazono and Hirafu, where they’ll waiting to have lines carved down them. aiders and rescuers and warns other users
sign-in for regular, all day sessions, What a feeling to be the first down a run on the run to keep clear.
privates and kids specialist privates and leave your signature in the snow. Y is for Year. What a year it was,
or participate in our Powder Guides minimal snow for the first two months
program. Our kids ski school program U is also for Untold - the thousands of little
stories woven in to the tapestry that is Falls then more snow then you could wish for
has great facilities and is the largest in falling in August. Compared to other
our area - and continues to grow from Creek, and books by Julian Brown & Bob
Howe are worth searching out for their tales. years 2010 shaped up well in the second
its inception six years ago.” half and the season has legs, it’s still going
Amongst the snowsport team there V is for Variety. Ski resorts are full of strong in mid September. Y is for Yes! Yes
are 12-15 full-time highly qualified variety. In the villages you will find many the skiing in Spring is spectacular!
snowboard instructors who will develop different people from all walks of life and
many different countries and a stack of Z is for catching some Zzzzzz’s. Winter
a unique program of riding and park is over and the end of the season is
experience. They have a Park ABC great restaurants serving a wide range
of delicious food. There is always a great near. Now we can all get some sleep.
program that shortly after learning the
range of runs and terrain for everyone to Thanks to Kim McKeown for compiling
art of turning the board, focus goes on
play on and a wonderful array of styles this wonderful and thoughtful look at
to the three park levels - ABC. This way
and characters on the slopes. If you are the resort. Kim is a new member of the
the boarders get fun and challenges
not inclined to slide, our resort has a swag community and when not working with
as early as possible in their boarding
of other recreational options from spas, Neville and Di, she loves to get out on the
development.
saunas and massage to bush/snow-shoe board or on the bike. •
Mark continued “We’ll also offer four walks, swimming pools and gyms, skidoo
weeks of Women’s Programs, two in trips, heli rides, great music and even
January, two in March, and a guiding movie nights. Variety is also the spice of
program throughout the winter months Life - it is never boring
which will help enhance the visit by our
growing international clientele. Japan W is for Winter. Our favourite time
is good value for money at present, of year. Clean air, crisp white snow,
cheaper than America, a little cheaper crystal clear scenery in all directions.
than Europe and for Australians almost W is also for...White... Wonderland...
in the same time zone.” We wish Macca Woo Hoo!
well in his future endeavours. X is for...
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Water Filters chlorination. Studying the sites would
S
take months - and how do we know we’ve
ince time began, the Upper Kiewa
reached the right conclusion. It therefore
Valley has always had beautiful clean
makes the issue of the chlorination of our
drinking water. It is only recently
water supply a very personal issue. Some
that some senior public servants - in their
of the bugs that can affect our health
exceptional wisdom - have decreed that our
can be contracted simply by the action of
water is not fit for human consumption.
cleaning our teeth.
As a result, the powers that be have
Any action we take therefore becomes
added Chlorine to our water ‘to stop us
our responsibility - and so it should be.
and our visitors from getting crook.’ We
The logical answer here would be to err
have no say in this decision (democracy
on the side of safety (or conservatism).
at work) and our ‘we know better than
If we agreed that Chlorination is a
you’ bureaucrats have done it again.
necessary evil, the fact is that once it has
In researching this article, a quick scan done its job in the pipes, we certainly
of the Internet will uncover a plethora of don’t need it (and any of the material it
information - some for and lots against has killed) coming out of our tap. How
do we deal with this? Well, we get hold
A Whole of House filter system measures a little over 20
of the local plumber to stick in a filter.
WHAT’S ON SEPT Graham Boote is one such local plumber
inches (500mm) deep and can be installed in a secluded
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24th Start New South Wales & South Australian - and he has a keen interest in the water There are several systems available, with one
School Holidays.
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Screen. Ph: 5758 3282. a supplier who comes with impeccable and can contain a range of quality filters.
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WHAT’S ON OCT The other option is the whole of house filter.
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4th End Victorian & Queensland School Holidays. & Ovens Valleys for over 25 years. the shower (no green hair) and the laundry
4th Tennis Season in Mount Beauty starts this Kitchens, Restaurants, Professional Suites. (white sheets always). The whole of house
week. Enquiries Phone: 0400 350 488. Len Plum filter can cater to the municipal supply or
20 th
Annual General Meeting - Mount Beauty & Ph: 02 6028 9221 Mob: 0409 289 221
District Community Enterprises Limited. 7:30pm to a tank water supply. Either way, you’ll
at Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. have beautiful water and peace of mind.
Enquiries: 5754 4484.
23 rd
Annapurna Estate’s All Things Sparkling. Talk to Graham on 0414 353 166. •
A tour of the winery and its sparkling wines.
Bookings essential. Ph: 5754 1356.
23rd-25th Open Gardens in the Kiewa Valley as part
of the Bright Spring Festival. Two gardens are
open and proceeds are going to the Watoto
Children’s Project in Uganda. Ph: 03 5754 5343.
The gardens will open again on 30th to the 1st Nov.
30 th
Rotary Club Monster Garage Sale. Pyles
Carpark in Tawonga South. Ph: 5754 4453.
30th - 2nd Nov Cup Weekend Activities in Mount Beauty &
Falls Creek.
31st Mitta to Mount Beauty Mountain Bike Ride.
Starts 10am at Mitta Mitta. Ph: 5754 1346.
31st Mount Beauty Car Club. First meeting of
the summer. Starts 11am at the Tawonga
Track. All welcome. Ph: 5754 4261.
2010 WINTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES
PUBLICATION SCHEDULE ADVERTISING RATES:
SEd 01 • 29/10/10 • Mitta to Mount Beauty Bike Ride. Rotary Garage Sale. DISPLAY • 1 column (6cm wide) = $12.00 per cm. 4cp = $21.00
SEd 02 • 12/11/10 • Summer Events Guide. SUmmer Shop Local Guide. Mt Beauty Fly-In • 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $22.00 per cm. 4cp = $38.50
SEd 03 • 26/11/10 • Christmas Shopping Guide - Christmas Functions Guide. • 3 column (19cm wide) = $30.00 per cm. 4cp = $52.50
SEd 04 • 10/12/10 • Pre-Christmas Activities, Carols, Shopping, Functions & Wishes. • Classified = $4.00 per line.
• Business Directory = $4.90 per line.
DISTRIBUTION • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, clubs and FORMAT • Logos and images 300dpi > as jpg attachment (Mono).
flats in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga, Tawonga South and selected DEADLINE • Friday 2:00pm prior to publication date.
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ENQUIRIES
For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: For Payment, Placement of Ads or Subscriptions please forward to:
Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488 Phone/Fax: 03 5754 1346
Email: kencbell@bigpond.net.au Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Kiewa Valley Highway, Mount Beauty.
Kirsten Seaver Email: kseaver@own.net.au Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty, VIC, 3699.
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