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PRICELESS WINTER EDITION TEN FRIDAY 10TH AUGUST 2018
Let There Be Snow!
• Top: Cassie Hutchinson enjoying the new Pow…! Pic – Nathan @ FCRM
• Left: Having a snow-ball – The Cosci family from Adelaide. Pic - Tim @ Topshots • Right: Enjoying the thrill with Kerry Lee-Dodd. Pic - Tim @ Topshots
FROM THE CEO
Better Than Average… Creek Ski Patrol) that there are two
substantial crusts under the snow pack at
week) given the forecast snow falls. Take
care out there. If you need to upskill…
W
ith snow falling at the proverbial about 20cm and 80cms respectively, with or haven’t got appropriate knowledge
‘rate of knots’ the snow base
is well above the thirty year 2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SER
boilerplate layers insulating and keeping the
snow pack in great condition. Who doesn’t
for skiing in the backcountry, then
there’s the Avalanche Training courses
average for this time of the season. Now, love a bit of spring skiing… so this is also from Aug 24th being offered in resort
with what has been predicted at the time of Round One - Falls Creek
looking really good for late September. Round
by One of
Avalanche the GEAustralia.
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will be staged this weekend,
accredited AST1 (Avalanche Awareness) beginning
writing, you may need a snorkel out there! he National Gravity Enduro Series withAST2
and practice sessions Avoidance)
(Avalanche from 11am coursesFriday.
In fact, the current base (141cms and acts as the qualifying series for the
Enduro World Series. See mention During
are the course
recognised of the weekend,
worldwide and offer several
climbing) is already beating total snow fall To quote
in the articlethewithgreat ‘godfather of
Ben McIlroy. of the trails willtraining
comprehensive be closed andtoknowledge
general riders to
maximums in 17 of the last 30 years… so although Blue Dirt will have shuttles
stay safe in unpatrolled terrain. Whilst running
you
the outlook for skiing and boarding for extreme
Mountain Bike skiing’ - Doug
Australia Coombs
in conjunction with on Friday
Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased may thinkfrom 11amrelevant
this isn’t to 6pmfor and again on
Australia,
the remainder of the season is excellent. “There’s no such
to present Round One thing as Gravity
of the 2017 too Saturday from 9am to 5pm.
you’re wrong… so - Know Before You Cost is $50Go!
per
Particularly since peak snow depth has day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt.
been recorded on or about August 29th much snow.”Series. The series is Australia
Enduro National com.auwe
Whilst to are
book. On Sunday
having a ripper the trails
season will
with
wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo be closed
snow that to the general
is plentiful andpublic,
of great butquality,
will No ti
for the last 30 years. Of course, in 2017
Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at progressively Grav
the Blizzard of Oz 3.0 hit on September the same can’topen as the
be said different
for the plightsections
of many
Balingup
To quote WA in June;
the great Round Four
‘godfather will go to
of extreme of the hard-working
event are completed.
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communityValley Poin
Rockhampton
skiing’ - Dougin July and“There’s
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round
suchwill Roadarewillsuffering
also havefrom
closures and bedroughts.
subject to
(cumulative season total of 475cm). be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence who crippling gam
thing as too much snow.” So, at the risk of delays should anyone be travelling
So, as a community, what better way than back from faste
I have it on very good authority (Falls River in northern
sounding greedy… NSWthe in August.
forecast outlook for the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage.
for ‘snow farmers’ to help out our mates in slow
The popularity of mountain biking continues
August is nothing short of spectacular… we Nowlow thislands…
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Business
Entry Tickets
may also be purchased on-line at
www.fallscreek.com.au www.fallscreek.com.au
Visitor Information Centre Accommodation
Child Care – Hours & Rates
QT Hotel Falls Creek
Rates
Apartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna &
Ou
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
seven p/p p/n bunkfor
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
MonFalls
– ThursCreek
& Sat: Country
8am – 10pmClub
BE Foodstore Vis
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.
2 the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35Falls25. Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition TEN
Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.
Nelse Alpine Lodge
Stingray Restaurant @ QT
FALL LINES
stricken communities across Australia. Snowshoes for hire You’ll be amazed at how easily you can
walk, even on soft snow.
Falls Creek Resort and its awesome Snowshoeing is a great mountain activity
restaurateurs are putting on a collective From Windy Corner there are even signed
that doesn’t involve special skills or
fund-raising appeal. All participating snowshoe tracks to follow, out onto the
expensive equipment.
restaurants will be donating proceeds, cross-country trails and into the snow gums
some from the week, some for the Snowshoes aren’t just those ancient wooden towards Rocky Valley Dam.
rest of the season, some with Parma’s, tennis-racquet contraptions hanging on the
Two-hour tours are available on Tuesdays
others with alternative dishes, or nights lodge wall – there are modern versions, too
and Thursdays from 10am, suitable for any
specially dedicated to the cause. Check - and Falls Creek Cross Country at Windy
level of fitness. The cost is $30 per person.
out the dining guide to find participating Corner has brand new Tubbs snowshoes for
Otherwise rent a pair for a whole day for
restaurants. Every $1 (or more) from rent. It’s the easiest, safest, and cheapest way
$35. A great family activity if you’re not
a Parma meal or a participating venue to get yourself anywhere on snow.
quite ready to hit the slopes. Any questions
will be donated to help the cause. Check There are no special skills required to call 03 5758 3408. •
out the collection barrels also located snowshoe. We all know that if you can
throughout the resort and lose that spare dodge a wrench then you can dodge a ball.
change. All funds raised will be donated Likewise, if you can walk, then you can
to www.buyabale.com.au (or you can text snowshoe. You just strap in, grab some
“drought” to 0437 371 371 to donate) and Nordic poles if you’d like, and get going.
the great work they are doing to help out
our farmers.
So Foodie Tip of The Week – support Service & Demo Centre
all those businesses getting behind the
fundraising initiative…who doesn’t love a New Range of Salomon Ski & Snowboard Boots
parma or simply a great cause.
now in stock!!
The snow is calling… get out there and get • Expert Master Boot Fitters on site to fit you up!
amongst it!!! •
• Open Daily: 8am – 6pm.
Stuart Smythe, CEO • Free Pick-Up & Delivery for all ski and snowboard rental!
Falls Creek Resort Management
In the Village Bowl at the Falls Creek Hotel Map (Ref: M2) Ph: 03 5758 3819
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
Wb: www.fallscreekraceclub.com.au Em: ski@fcrc.com.au
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
lunchtime meals, progress cards and the chance to meet the Registration from 9:45am, with lessons commencing at a private lesson. Receive expert, individualised instruction in
Paw Patrol puppies! 10:00am. a session specially designed to cater to your individual needs
• 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 TEN 3
OUR COMMUNITY
And It’s People even saw snow as a kid, but I started skiing
when I was at university. We started off
R
onice Goebel has been part of the backcountry skiing because we were poor
cross-country skiing community students, and you could just take a tent and
at Falls Creek since 1988. She’s go out.”
sun-tanned and lively. We sat down to talk Ronice is a teacher, and you couldn’t
skiing, and reflected on the rising numbers imagine her in any other profession.
of females now getting into the sport. Encouraging, energetic, nurturing, and
This Saturday the 11th August, the approachable, a great manager of people –
Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club will host its these are all traits that come to mind. She
annual Ski de Femme, a free social clinic studied teaching at university, and has been
suitable for beginner and intermediate in education her whole life. “And I still love
female skiers. Last year numbers exploded it!” she says.
with over 100 women and girls involved, She also has a postgraduate degree in
and clinics were run by some of Australia’s Women’s Studies, which is fitting given the
best female skiers and international coaches. work that she has done consciously and
The event was started in 1994 by locals unconsciously as a role model encouraging
Helen L’Huillier and Jenny Van der Ploeg, girls to clip in to skis. She’s selfless, not
who were both keen to get more women just in her actions, but in the way she talks
into a sport that they loved. about herself. Her incredible work and
I asked Ronice how she first got into skiing. experiences, in her mind, are merely just
“I’m actually from Glen Waverly. I never things that she has done. The real stars, the
people she remembers, are the skiers she
has coached and the friends she has made.
Nothing is about her. She talks about her
3pm - 5:30pm
A very active and heavily in to skiing Ronice Goebel.
Pic – Courtesy the family.
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4 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition TEN
OUR COMMUNITY
past as though biographing someone else. “And all this because you love skiing?” For Ronice, she never left the sport, and
Perhaps that’s been the key to her longevity. skiing gets to the heart of what she loves
“Oh yeah. You love skiing, you meet
about life.
Ronice joined the Birkebeiner Club in people, and because I’m on the Kangaroo
1988 when she moved to Bogong Village as Hoppet board, you’re an ambassador. It’s “You make these friends overseas, and there
a teacher. When she had her daughter she so many people’s dream to come here to is this big thing, this cultural exchange, and
thought the club would be a great way to Australia.” I love it. It’s like our contribution to world
meet other kids. peace, because if you travel and see other
I ask her if she has noticed more women
people who are similar and want similar
The importance of community is a out skiing now than before. She agrees that
things, that’s what makes being human
common thread. I comment that I hardly there are, “When you’re out skiing you see
good, having friendships.”
see her alone. a lot of women, not necessarily being great
skiers, but enjoying being out in nature.” “Thankyou Ronice, I appreciate your time!”
“I’m often with a bunch of kids trailing
• Struan Jones
around. I genuinely like the kids. This There are many brilliant female skiers
current crop is fantastic, and you get to in Australia, but one of her heroines is
know them. They’re fun, and they’re the Lescinska (Linky) Grimmer, who started Driving Tip
future.” skiing at 23 while studying law at the ANU
Ronice is the current secretary of the
in Canberra, then went on to compete at a Clear all the snow off your vehicle
World Championships.
Birkebeiner Club, and also manages the before you drive down the hill!
Victorian Cross-Country Ski Team, which According to Ronice, the key to keeping
is a junior team made up of skiers aged 12 people in the sport is all about the
to 20 years. friendships they make. “You don’t pretend
to be someone else when you’re out on the
“I’m really interested in cross-country skiing
snow; you can just be who you are, and if
development - the development of juniors
kids have friends in the sport when they’re
and making things happen, so maybe that’s
young, they’ll stay in the sport a bit longer.”
how I see myself: I’m just a ‘make things
happen’ kind of person.”
She has also been an active competitor in
ski racing, this year approaching her 27th
Kangaroo Hoppet.
“What about overseas?” I ask.
“Oh, only Loppets” she replies off-handedly
“I’ve done all the main Loppets, which is all
16 of those…”
‘Only Loppets’ refers to a series of
marathon-length races around Europe,
Asia, and North America. It’s no small
achievement.
“The most memorable one was in Iceland,
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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 14th & Thurs 16th
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
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition TEN 5
FROM THE GM
VFM… What the heck the weather is a little more stable, the snow
a little more forgiving, when it’s a little
does that stand for? more pleasant to be lunching outside and
W
the kids seem to happier too.
ho doesn’t love a good acronym?
I learnt something the other And heck, why wouldn’t you wait… for
day! VFM stands for “Value waiting reaps rewards! With the conditions
for Money” and well, in a ski resort that’s looking like we will be in for fabulous
something some guests report is increasingly Spring skiing, now is the time secure 2018
difficult to find. Unless of course, you’re a Spring Pass.
guest of Falls Creek! True story! Priced at $499 for adults and $299 for
While everyone is out there enjoying this children & seniors, the Spring Pass allows
amazing snow that keeps topping up our you unlimited access to skiing at Falls
base nicely, it’s almost sacrilegious to be Creek and Mount Hotham from the 1st
thinking about Spring skiing. However, we September until the end of the season. To
know that there are a whole lot of guests secure your pass, head to www.shop.skifalls.
(yes, we know who you are) that hang com.au or visit any of our ticket outlets in
out waiting patiently for those gorgeous, resort. Talk about VFM!
slightly warmer, slightly sunnier days, when Speaking of ticket outlets…
How good does this spring skiing look? – taken last
We’ve been listening to guest feedback from
year on 23rd September by Chris Hocking
last year and have responded, making life a
little easier we hope and expediting access
8:30am until 10:30am. If you’re a seasoned
to your favourite slopes. Our newly finished
skier, we recommend you head there to
ticketing window located at Gebi’s (at the
load your lift pass and to add any additional
base of Gully Chair) opened last Friday 3rd
lesson requirements for the day and get
SKI-DOO & CAN-AM ATV/SSV August.
skiing faster! I mean… ski responsibly, but
SUITABLE FOR THE SNOW The Gebi’s ticket window will now operate get out onto the hill quicker! Go the Gebi’s
SALES, SERVICE & PARTS Friday through to Monday each week from ticket window for premium service and hits
Contact your local dealer the slopes with less wait time!
ARKON POWERSPORTS Phew! - Oh and buy your Spring Pass whilst
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02 6056 6010 Spring Skiing Rocks (SSR)… a new
enquiries@arkonauto.com.au acronym for you! •
Your Action Attraction Sharon Raguse, GM
Open Seven Days - 5pm ‘til Late!
Dinner: 5pm - late! Falls Creek Ski Lifts P/L
Exotic Pizzas ~ Tasty Steaks
WINTER EDITION~ FOUR FRIDAY 26TH JUNE 2015
An exciting new leisure Perfect Pastas ~ Banga Burgers!
Ripper Drink Specials Every Night! Our New Frying Pan…
experience at the top
of the mountain! AD PROOF Friday 10th: The Man Trivia - $600 in Prizes • Rustic, industrial and chic.
• Bar and grill in the heart of Falls
PLUS: Driving Force tour ‘Emph N Treats,’ ‘Mr
Boasting a bistro, wood-fired pizza, Ruckman,’ - The new wave of Aussie Hip Hop! Creek’s famous Village Bowl.
waffle station, bar & café. Sunday 12th: Foozball Competition
$50 Bar Tab to be won! • FRIDAY – $10 Cocktails!
Wood-fired Rotisserie, Deli and kitchen
providing: Tuesday 14th: Falls Creek Darts Competition! • SATURDAY – the Falls Creek All Stars
• Café & Deli selections Wednesday 15th: Jam at The Man! re-unite from 9pm.
• Bistro meals
• Wood Fire Pizza Thursday 16th: Poker – 8pm Start! • SUNDAY – Après Recovery session
• Waffle delights Friday 17th: Double header of ‘Smash Bros’ with Ooz from 12pm
and ‘The Murderballs.’ Up and comers of • MONDAY - $20 burger & beer combo!
the Melbourne punk and grunge scene!
• TUESDAY - $5 tacos & $10 margaritas!
Take Away Liquor • WEDNESDAY – Trivia with Sammy from 6pm.
& Meals available. $1 chicken wings, $10 pints!
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At the top of Halley’s Comet Chairlift
Open Daily: 8:30am to 5pm. Ph: 03 5758 3362
Village Central • Map Ref: I4
LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE BOWL
AT THE BOTTOM OF SUMMIT
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6 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition TEN
CELEBRITY CHEFS
Enjoyable & Sustainable
T
he Three Blue Ducks philosophy
of utilising fresh local produce
and supporting sustainable food
sources is a value the team at BE Foodstore
hold close to their heart. When Ben
Kraus, owner of Bridge Road Brewers and
good mates with the Ducks crew asked
whether BE Foodstore would be interested
in hosting the event, Jason and Melissa
jumped at it! As Jason put it “We are The Ducks Team, Sam, Chris, Andy, Jeff, Darren and Mark. Pic – Courtesy Three Blue Ducks.
feeling privileged and pretty damn excited
to have such a highly regarded, successful Blue Ducks has held a SMH Chef ’s hat At the time of going to print, your Ed is
& celebrated team of Chefs coming in for from 2011-2014 and for three seasons ran not sure exactly who is coming down – but
a kitchen takeover creating an evening all the Gully Bar & Restaurant at Huski. rest assured any two or three members of
about sharing beautiful food with good the Ducks team will make next Tuesday
Darren and his business partner Mark
friends.” 14th August a night to remember at BE
wrote The Blue Ducks book in 2013 which
Foodstore. Get your booking in now!
Bridge Road Brewery, one of Australia’s is now on it’s second reprint. He is co-host
Ph: 03 5758 3222. •
most recognised independent brewers will of Channel 10’s ‘Recipe to Riches’ and has
be showcasing a range of their craft brews his own show ‘Charcoal Kitchen’ on Foxtel
& one of Falls Creek’s favourite muso’s, Life Style Food.
‘Ooz’ will be playing laid back tunes Andy Allen. “My philosophy on food is all
throughout the evening. about flavour. Yeah some people say we eat
A couple of the key members of the Ducks with our eyes, but it’s the taste of what we
Team are: eat that keeps people coming back.”
Welcome to Winter 2018!
A former electrician, Andy Allen’s life
Darren Robertson. Michelin star UK chef
Mark Raffan introduced Darren to food. was changed forever when he became the Now Open
When he was 24 he moved to Australia youngest winner of Masterchef Australia Seven Days a Week
to work for Tetsuya Wakuda. He stayed at Series 4, in 2012. Andy has continued From 10am
Tetsuya’s for eight years during which time his passion and learning as a chef at the For relaxed long lunches,
renowned Three Blue Ducks, and travelling exceptional dinners, coffee,
he was Head Chef for three years. In 2010 he
around the world with best mate Ben and snacks and drinks!
started ‘The Table Sessions,’ a ‘guerilla dining Plus, we have a great balcony to
organisation’ that ran pop-up dinners. These sharing all the learnings on his YouTube
enjoy the action in Slalom Plaza!
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DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA
Spina Bifida Foundation result being perfect shaped turns. Well done
Katherine and a big thanks to Daniel and
Camp Nic – Katherine’s guides who assisted and
T
enjoyed their weekend of guiding.
he Spina Bifida Camp was off
and running on Saturday with Libby was riding with Hanna in a Mountain
seven sit-skiers on the mountain Man sit-ski down Drovers with waves of
and supporting the sit-skiers DWA had super fans appreciating Hanna’s new-found
15 DWA Guides and three support crew. skills so much to the extent that the team
With DWA also providing transport from had to wait a few times to let everyone pass.
Melbourne, accommodation in the snow Hanna put in strong carving turns from top
at the new Howman’s Gap facility plus to bottom and what great moves and camera
instructors and guides all working together work from Issy. Thanks Issy.
to provide this fabulous opportunity The other DWA sit-skiers were once again
for DWA participants to enjoy their roaming in two’s and when it comes to
involvement in winter sports. lift queues DWA like to have large breaks
Weather wise, the weekend started a between the riders on a chair lift. Travis
little wet but it did not deter all who and Campbell, in their sit-skis were well
participated. With seven sit-skis on the supported by DWA guides. Loading a sit-
mountain and 15 DWA jackets, the ski onto a lift is a well-rehearsed and timed Carving Drovers Dream with Kezia and DWA
presence of DWA could be seen around the operation. To the public when watching it Guides Libby and Tess – Pic - Israel Marsh
Falls Creek resort. On moving around the could be seen that loading a sit-ski is simple
mountain, it was apparent that all members process but as we all know anything that
is easy becomes that way with planning
DUCKS IN SNOW
of SBFV had arrived to achieve their own
personal goals. Travis and Campbell wanted and training on a repetitive basis for both
to achieve independence on a sit-ski and DWA Guides and Lift Operators. No
with the assistance of our DWA guides, doubt that while at the lift you will hear
both achieved that goal by Sunday and the term “Slow and Pull Back” addressed to
Join the team from the Three Blue Ducks
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require a guide. request and in their extensive training lift as they take over the kitchen at BE Foodstore.
operations know that they must slow the
Ben and Kezia were not far behind as they lift and go around to the back of the chair
roamed the mountain in conditions that lift and pull back the sit-ski while the
had most skiers and riders heading inside. guides lift the sit-ski into the chair. The
When they did arrive at Cloud 9, both sit-ski is then clipped to the chair for safety
where a little cold but with ‘hot rocks’ and depending on type of sit-ski other
supplied by Hot Shots, their hands were unique operations are performed.
soon getting warm. Thanks, Hot Shots for BE Foodstore Falls Creek - Tuesday 14th August
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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
Trail Report
W
ith snow depths well over one
and a half metres there is a lot
more to like about Falls Creek
at the moment. With over 50cm of snow
recently fallen the groomers have been out
there working hard to prepare the full trail
network. A ‘hair dryer’ will be in affect this
weekend though as it will be warm and
windy before another cold front comes in
for some more snow. I should stop with
the weather report though because I’m not
qualified. In terms of options, 60kms of XC
trails have been groomed in the last week
however more like 30km will be available on
the daily. Expect all trails to be groomed after
the storms settle though. Some highlights
Phil Bellingham (cntr) pushing up another hill at the NZ Winter Games. Pic – Courtesy NZ XC
include Langford’s loop, Paul’s loop and
when the winds die down definitely get up to
McKay loop up top there for the nice vistas. What’s happening? tall, skilled and just starting. Distances are 1,
2.5 and 5km in skate technique. Many of you
This weekend at Falls Creek there are a couple
would know Ronice, the local Mount Beauty
of events on the calendar. On Saturday the
resident and Cross Country Ski pioneer and
11th Ronice Goebel is commandeering the
so it would be great to get around this as
Ski de Femme Fun Race. This one is a great
she has done a lot of work. On Sunday the
event for all females young and old, short and
12th is a slightly longer race, the notorious
Rocky Valley Rush/Sun Valley Ramble (insert
location followed by dynamic adjective).
Your One-Stop
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Critique of Cross Country Skiing and the
enjoyment! Human Condition
I was roller-skiing the other day, and
although it may be kind of well-known in
most of Europe/Scandinavia, it certainly isn’t
in Australia. Whilst I enjoy it and it is such a
mishap - like losing your steering because good simulator for skiing, I get people asking
your front wheels lock-up when you put me why would I do it? And why do I do
the brakes on - and you slide in to a
ditch (at best). cross country skiing even. So I thought this
week I would unpack this godforsaken sport
Get rid of all the snow from your car
- it’s dangerous! a little, delve deeper if you will.
Carry chains (for your drive wheels),
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of offering us distraction - the glittery
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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition TEN 11MIM SODERGREN WOMEN’S PROGRAM
Five Day Wrap-Up
T
he week of 23rd – 27th July 2018
saw the annual Mim Sodergren
Women’s 5-Day Program hosted
by the Falls Creek Snowsports School and
our beautiful alpine village and resort. 30
women and seven female coaches took
to the slopes to transform technique and
conquer terrain that both challenged and
excited our participants.
The Women’s Program is named for Mim
Sodergren, a ski instructor at Falls Creek
during the 1980s who moved to New
South Wales with her husband Mike - also
an instructor - and were tragically killed in
the Thredbo landslide in 1997. Mim ran a
local ladies’ day at Falls Creek, and was a
key proponent in developing the children’s
ski school curriculum that continues today
in the form of the Snowclub and Junior From the Eighties, Bernadette Grope (ski instructor) Ted ‘Phantom’ Weeks (Sun Valley Snacks & Raconteur), Jan
Workshop programs. Shoesmith (FC Licensed Supermarket) and Mim Sodergren (creator of the now highly respected Mim Program for
women skiers). Pic – Ken Bell
While the Program saw a week of wild
weather and limited visibility, the women
were incredible sports and truly embraced the ‘ski by feel’ attitude that the weather markedly improved our technique once
called for. Venturing through Vertigo and back on the groomers.
Corkscrew Valleys, the Summit and The
The après events were a highlight, as
Maze in search of fresh tracks with only
Feathertop hosted welcome drinks at the
tactile senses to guide us certainly tested
start of the Program, and the Falls Creek
our balance, but these off-piste experiences
Hotel once again put on après cocktails
on Wednesday. Dinner on Thursday night
at Huski was a culinary treat, and some
ladies were lucky enough to walk away
with a pair of Dragon Goggles or Rossignol
skis, courtesy of our generous sponsors.
An evening of Champagne shopping at
the newly branded Ālp store allowed the
ladies to relax after our first day, and many
stocked up on the beautiful winter warmers
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The skiing continued, with all groups
progressing to more difficult terrain
throughout the week, and supplementing
their learning with tips, tricks, drills and
mileage. This year we had a spread of green,
blue and black skiers, with more than two-
thirds of the group returning from previous
years. It is a testament to the quality of the
Program that so many women continue to
return – not only for ski instruction, but
also to share their alpine experience with
old and new friends.
On the final day, the group paid tribute
to Mim and Mike Sodergren, and their
colleague Mary Phillips, all former Falls
Creek employees who had moved to
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WINTER
In the EDITION
five years SEVENTEEN
I have been coaching the FRIDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2017
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Eagle Rock andADlisten
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to the words of the
memorial without feeling a nostalgia for a
woman I never met.
The Mim Program also provides great opportunities for just a touch of socialising. Pic – Courtesy Michaela Patton.
Huge thanks must go to my fellow coaches,
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Mini Series Three Thank you to those who assisted Telemark
in running Mini Series Three, from assisting
W
ell done to those of you who with the setting up/packing up tasks to the
braved Windy Corner’s notorious kids who assisted with running the adults
weather to enter Telemark Nordic event.
Ski Club’s 3rd Mini Series event. Like on For those who stayed for the Laser Biathlon
many occasions the Nordic Bowl proved event, we had an inter-club competition
to be poles apart from Windy Corner, between Telemark Nordic Ski Club
providing wind protection and beautiful and Birkebeiner/Telemark (Birke/Tele
sunny weather. Last Sunday we had 22 team). It was very exciting, seeing unique
children participating from under 8’s to interpretations of the usual rules (jumping
under 18 age groups, and 8 in the adults the start, pole throwing, sharing poles, track
category. cut short, shooting twice and even bindings
A big thank you goes out to our sponsor undoing). However, there was an eventual
Snow Trek & Travel who provide us with our winner and that went to the Birke/Tele We’re a happy bunch of campers at Mini Series Three.
spot prizes. For your cross country skiing team! Well done to you all, we’ll have to Pic – Lynn-Maree Cullen
questions please do not hesitate to see Peter have a rematch soon.
and his team at 161 High Street Wodonga. Remember Telemark has one more Mini at the Jack Heberle Race Hut in the Nordic
Also thank you goes to Falls Creek XC Series event scheduled: Saturday 1st Bowl. Presentations: At the conclusion of
Grooming– the tracks were great especially September at 11am. Technique: Freestyle. the adults event.
after the rain we have had in the couple of Entries: 9:15 – 10:15am at Windy Corner Please note, the presentations will be held
days leading up to the event. Day Shelter. Late entries 10:40 -10:55am in the Nordic Bowl (weather permitting).
All participants will receive a diploma and
WHAT’S ON – AUGUST those who complete all four Mini Series will
receive a medal. •
10th Board Lounge Throwdown – Fantastic Rail 21st. Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty
Jam under Lights in Slalom Plaza. Anxiety Self Help Support Group, 7pm –
Ph: 03 5758 1026. 8:30pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood EMERGENCY
11th Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Centre. Gold coin donation appreciated.
EMERGENCY 000
Diabetes Support Group. 10am. Lakeside Phone the Anxiety Recovery Centre Vic on
Ambulance 000
Community Centre. All Welcome. 03 9830 0533.
EMERGENCY BROADCASTER
Ph: 0427 544 824. 23rd Falls Creek Nights Sprints – the best XC Alpine Radio (Fires & Floods) 96.5 FM
11th TDFNL Rd17. Yackandandah V Dederang MB skiers in action in the Village Bowl.
ELECTRICITY
11th Ski de Femme – fun ski day for ladies. 10am Ph: 03 5754 1045. Faults & Emergencies 13 17 99
Nordic Bowl. Ph: Ronice Goebel 0409 332 642. 23rd: Falls Creek fabulous Summit Night Show FIRE
12th Rocky Valley Rush/Sun Valley Ramble 10:30am Spectacular. From 7:30pm on the Summit Falls Creek/Mount Beauty/ Tawonga 000
Nordic Bowl. Ph: Anne Bellingham 03 5754 1815. – features skiing/boarding and equipment HOSPITAL
demos and a fabulous fireworks display. Mount Beauty 5754 3500
16th Falls Creek fabulous Summit Night Show
Ph: 03 5758 1000. MEDICAL CENTRES
Spectacular. From 7:30pm on the Summit
– features skiing/boarding and equipment 25th 9:30am. 42km Kangaroo Hoppet.9:40am. Falls Creek 5758 3238
demos and a fabulous fireworks display. 21km Australian Birkebeiner. 9:450am. 7km Mount Beauty 5754 3400
Ph: 03 5758 1000. Joey Hoppet. Falls Creek Nordic Bowl. POLICE
All welcome to spectate and cheer the Falls Creek 5758 3424
17th Mount Beauty Men’s Shed Regular Monthly
international stars. Ph: 03 5754 1045 Mount Beauty 5754 4244
meeting and BBQ. From Midday at the shed
25th & 26th TDFNL Qualifying Final (Sat) and Elimination Wangaratta 5723 0600
in Tennis Court Avenue
Final (Sun) RCA
18th TDFNL Rd18. Mitta United V Dederang MB Falls Creek 5758 3287
30th Falls Creek fabulous Summit Night Show
18th Australian Open Sprint Championships. RACV
Spectacular. From 7:30pm on the Summit
9:30am Nordic Bowl. Ph: Anne Bellingham Falls Creek/Mount Beauty 5750 1230
– features skiing/boarding and equipment
03 5754 1815. BURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS
demos and a fabulous fireworks display.
18th & 19th Nitro Good Times Fun Weekend. More info Ph: 03 5758 1000. Followed by the Pendl Cup. CFA 1800 668 511
later. Ph: 03 5758 1026. STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE
19th Australian Open Championships 10am Nordic Falls Creek 13 25 00
Bowl. Ph: Anne Bellingham 03 5754 1815. WILDLIFE RESCUE 0421 553 527
2018 PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES
PUBLICATION SCHEDULE: ADVERTISING RATES:
Ed 11 * 17.08.18 * Australian Open XC Championships. Falls Creek XC Night Sprints. (C) DISPLAY: • 1 column (6cm wide) = $15.00 per cm. 4cp = $20.00 per cm.
Ed 12 * 24.08.18 * Kangaroo Hoppet, Aust. Birkebeiner & Joey Hoppet. Pendl Cup(C) • 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $25.00 per cm. 4cp = $35.00 per cm.
Ed 13 * 31.08.18 * Kangaroo Hoppet Wrap, Mini Series 4, Storm the Castle. (C) • 3 column (19cm wide)= $35.00 per cm. 4cp = $49.00 per cm.
Ed 14 * 07.09.18 * Summit Masters Bumps Comp. The Dreamer Freestyle Series. (C) CLASSIFIEDS: • $4.90 per line.
DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club, club BUSINESS DIR.: • $5.90 per line.
lodges and apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, FORMAT: • Logos and images 300dpi> as jpg attachment
Tawonga and Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang and Tawonga and selected venues DEADLINE: • Friday 2.00pm prior to publication date
in Bright and Myrtleford. CONTRACT: • A Season Contract for 16 editions of winter is available offering a 15%
ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ discount. The contract is secured by payments made four editions in
INSERTS: • Not Available advance. Due Dates: 08.06.18; 06.07.18; 03.08.18 and 31.08.18.
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