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PRICELESS WINTER EDITION TWO FRIDAY 15TH JUNE 2018
Lots to Enjoy this Winter!
• Top: Our Pete looks really comfortable on our brand new Eagle Chair. Pic – Ken Bell
•Left: Many families enjoyed their first ride on the Eagle Chair. Pic – Ken Bell • Right: Tori Thomas at last weekend’s Cycle Cross. Pic – Matt Rousu
CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
Weird Time of Year
A
fter the opening weekend festivities,
2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES
often we wonder, “Ok, well what
now?” Well as the snow looms in
the not too distant horizon (it is probably
Round One - Falls Creek
falling by the time you read this), us cross Round One of the GE National Series
T
countryheskiers wonder what Enduro
can we do will be staged this weekend, beginning
National Gravity Series with practice sessions from 11am Friday.
while we actswait
as for
the the snow? series for the
qualifying
Enduro World Series.goals
See mention During the course of the weekend, several
Many people have set skiing for of the trails will be closed to general riders
in the article with Ben McIlroy.
this winter; for example finish the 42km although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running
Mountain
Hoppet, podiumBike Australia
on thein Vicconjunction with
Junior Champs on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on
Falls Creek Resort Management
or maybe win your age group at in the 7km are pleased Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per
to present
Joey Hoppet.Round ThisOneweekof the 2017toGravity
I want look at day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt.
Enduro
what we can do to better ourseries
National Series. The is Australia
sport if there com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will
wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo be closed to the general public, but will No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s
is no snow around. Don’t worry, I’m not a
Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at progressively open as the different sections Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech.
pessimist WA
Balingup or suggesting
in June; Roundthe snowFourwon’t
will gostay,
to of the event are completed. Pretty Valley
Rockhampton in July and the final round you
but just want to talk about the training will Road will also have closures and be subject to
Point on the Frying Pan Spur. The aim of the
canheld
be do if
onstranded
Woodford back home
Island, oninthetown when
Clarence game is to ride each section no faster than the
the kids are at school (kids are like fog at an delays
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to grow.
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both in Mount Beauty andfun.
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good on the road-bike pumping out the
to having more Start with Bogong Plains Road, heading to Flowtown, completing thatK’s in
before
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Sound like a pretty easy day!!
want to ‘hit the snow running’ as they
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Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice. is
This Weekend 16th & 17th June 10am to 18:30
roller-skiing. is
Many rider
of registration
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Phone: 03 5758 1200
Check this space for longer hours during the season.
Panabode Building, Slalom Street, Falls Creek
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Sunday:be8am familiar
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may also be purchased on-line at
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Accommodation
Visitor Information Centre
QT Hotel Falls Creek
Child
ApartmentCare – Hours
style luxury rooms, Pool&& Jacuzzi,
RatesSauna & Outdoor
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Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other
Alpha
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Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located Steam
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corner Slalom $42
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p/n Bogong
bunk room.HighParallel Street.
Plains Road. 8:30am to 5pm, seven days a week for children from 12 Season Pass:
9am - 5pm weekdays. Ph: 03 5758 1202.
Adult $200
Ph: 5758
Open 8am3488– 5pm or daily
visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au
for Visitor Information and Gym Snowski
weeks Apartments
to five years old. Kids Under Five: Free
Altitude Apartments
Memberships. Self contained
Hours & Rates accommodation open all year round with Shopping
Luggage Allowance
Spacious
Ph: -3 5758 fully self-contained
1202. (Map Ref: E4) accommodation open all on-site management. Located 8:30amin–the Village Bowl.$85 Two pieces of luggage, one pair of skis & boots or
Morning: 12:30pm
Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au
Falls Creek Foodworks
year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & Afternoon: 1:30pm – 5pm $60 snowboard & boots and one piece of hand luggage per
Resort Entry
restaurant - Be Foodstore.
For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level,
person.
Resort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap, approx. 4km Summit
Full Day: Ridge 8:30am Lodge – 5pm $130 St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.
Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au Open for are
Bookings comfortable bed & breakfastasaccommodation.
strongly recommended places are limited. Excess Luggage: $7 per item.
before reaching Falls Creek. Day and Night Passes are
Attunga
at $54 on arrival Lodge
per day, (or $49.50 on line). If arriving Fully your
Make licensed. Schuss
booking Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.
at: www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare. Child Care
Ticket Sales – On Mountain & On Line
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day, licensed. Arlberg
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Visitors overPh: 03 5758
65 years 3255.
of age receive Self-catering the Accommodation Transfer The Centre
Service. is open
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the Accommodatin storage Service
and workshop.
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Cedarwood
Season Passes are Apartments
available at $525 (or $450 on line). Free you,
Wi-Fi.your
Ph. family
03 5758 3247.
fully qualified educators and is eligible for government
Falls Creek Resort Management
Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss move and your luggage comfortably to rebates.Booking is essential. Phone 03 5758 1244 or
An ‘All Resorts’ permit, valid at all Victorian Snow
Street Ph:
Resorts 5758 3393.
is available for $740.00 Enquire at Visitor
Dining & Bar
your lodge or apartment. General
visit Enquiries: Ph: 03 5758 1200
www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.
Falls Creek
Information desk. Country Club
Hours of Operation
BE– Foodstore
Mon Thurs & Sat: 8am – 10pm
Visitor Information
Fully self
Resort contained
Entry accommodation
Fees fund from $135
essential services of: /dbl/night. Open for dining and drinks8amfrom– 9am 7 days during Easter, Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter)
Friday: 12 midnight
•Ph:
Ski5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au.
patrol • Car Parking then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222. Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends
Sunday: 8am – 10pm
•Bogong High Plains Road. and public holidays.
Snow Clearing • Water Supply ARefer ad this
Taxi Service edition. in the Village during these
is available
•Gebi’s Apartments
Waste Management • Visitor Information Services
Last
hours. Ph:Hoot
03 5758Café
1203
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 35 25. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition. Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition TWO
Nelse Alpine Lodge
Stingray Restaurant @ QT
CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
Roller-skiing actually has its own World
Cup series performed in the Northern
Hemisphere summer - it’s a proper thing.
The 100m world record for Roller-skiing
is 11.03 seconds. Buy a pair of ‘wheels’
and some tungsten tips to put on your ski
poles and find a path or closed off road to
practice vital on snow skills. In Melbourne
I’ve found well over 50km of roller skiable
trials to roller-ski on. Mostly on bike
paths and in parks. The next best thing,
and something which is very easy, is to go
running with poles. Somewhere hilly is
good for this.
To put this in context, this kind of training
is also what the best skiers in the World are
doing right now as they prepare for winter
in December. The reigning World Sprint
Champion Frederico Pellegrino, an Italian,
just finished a summer training camp in International Roller-Skiing is big competition in Europe. Pic - Courtesy SdeC.
Sardinia, with Team Italy where they cycled
around the whole island and swam at the ‘Enjoy getting fit’ the dry land training for cross country a go
beach each day. The World 100m Roller-ski before the season is in full flight.
record holder Ludvig Jensen enjoyed a trip It may be a weird time of year but it’s also
to Nice in France where he roller-skied along an exciting time of the year, a time to see Snow or not, as I always say, Cross Country
the many bike paths they have beachside. if the work will pay off and you’ll hit the is - as they say “viventem in perpetuum” or
French Distance Champion Maurice snow feeling fresh and strong. There are “forever alive.” • Seve de Campo
Magnificat has recently just summited the not many better feelings. So make sure to
4000m high Mont Blanche three times throw the excuses out the window and give
in three days, on bike, foot and roller-ski
respectively as part of his summer training.
‘Something to get you started?’ “If we ask the
If you find yourself needing to do some Snow Gods nicely…”
off-snow training this year, here is a quick
starter guide to what a week might look This Week we can enjoy…
like based on all the ideas which have been Welcome to Winter 2018! Saturday: Two Courses $35
discussed. This is a custom plan by your
journo, free of charge, no worries.
Now Open Sunday: Two Courses $35
Monday: Burger Night!
Seven Days a Week
Monday: Rest day. Tuesday: Easy Run, Join us for the longest running Trivia Night
From 10am in Falls Creek!
30minutes. Wednesday: Gym. Thursday: For relaxed long lunches,
Bike Ride, 45minutes. Friday: Gym Tuesday: $20 Curry Night
exceptional dinners, coffee,
(optional). Saturday: Interval session, Bike/ snacks and drinks! Wednesday: $20 Full Breakfast
Run/Swim, 5x2minutes hard. Sunday: Plus, we have a great balcony to including coffee!
Rollerski, 45mins. enjoy the action in Slalom Plaza! Thursday 21st Milch Mingle!
Every Day Specials Gala Opening Dinner, music by Ricki Wood,
Large Pizza & Dry long neck beer plus great drink specials!!!
- $35 Friday 22nd Schnapps Tour!
Saturdays & Wednesdays
You be the judge!
$15 Pizza & Beer Great Cocktails – Tasty Snack Menu
For Menu and further Information visit:
For Menu and further info, visit: More specials to come during the season!!
www.snowlands.com.au/thelasthoot
www.snowlands.com/thelasthoot 4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek
Slalom
Slalom Plaza (opp of
Plaza (start Halley’s
the bikeComet)
trails) Map Ref: J3
Ph:0303
Ph: 57585758 3088
3088 Map Ref: F3 For Bookings Ph: 03 5758 3407
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. AGM
• Make friends for life – with opportunities to travel the world. 4pm Sat 9th June
• Learn to ski and board in a family friendly surroundings. Feathertop Lodge
Programs from primary to late teens – including tertiary tuition Race Club Auction
for full-time athletes. Sat 7th July
‘An integral part of Falls Creek and its history!’ Rossignol Cup
Fri 13th July
Wb: www.fallscreekraceclub.com.au Em: ski@fcrc.com.au
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition TWO 3
OUR COMMUNITY
And its People holiday and don’t expect that type of thing
to happen.”
J
ames “Wongy” Wong is the new TW: “Apart from fire call outs, what else
Operations Officer at the Falls Creek does Falls Creek CFA deal with?”
CFA. I dropped by the Station for a chat.
James: “Fire Brigade is more than just fire.
TW: “Hi James. Tell me about the Falls We deal with hazardous materials, chemical
Creek CFA.” spills or gas leaks. There’s responding to car
James: “Falls Creek CFA is a 12-month of accidents. We also support Ski Patrol, SES
the year brigade. There’s a community of and Victoria Police in cases of landslides or
people, a core group of about 12 who are even chairlift evacuations, and potentially
passionate about this environment and the any search and rescues that may occur.
Brigade.” Particularly up here, the emergency
management approach is all hands on deck.”
TW: “How did you end up here?”
TW: “Where have you come from?”
James: “It’s kind of been 12 years in the CFA Operations Officer, James Wong. Pic – Struan Jones
planning, to work in the alpine space. This James: “I grew up in Templestowe, but I
environment has been a passion of mine live in Chadstone with my wife Freya and James: “I love the landscape. The Victorian
and it was an opportunity to combine work two kids Jasper and Ruby. They’re coming Alps have always been a passion. I really
with this complex environment. There are a up here at the end of June. Jasper is 8 and enjoy how community-minded everyone is,
lot of challenges up here, which really drives Ruby is 5, turning 6 in August.” and how passionate everyone is about Falls
me to build capability for the community, TW: “Why did you join the CFA?” Creek and seeing it succeed.”
for the CFA, for emergency management,
and also for myself.” James: “I always wanted to be in the TW: “And if someone wants to get involved
emergency services. I initially applied in the CFA?”
TW: “What are the specific challenges for to become a police officer, then I saw
the CFA up here?” James: “Come and knock on the door. CFA
advertisements for Fire Brigade, and I is always looking for committed, passionate
James: “The influx of people is a unique thought, well, everyone likes a fire-fighter. people. If someone’s going to be here
challenge up here. Some people don’t have a So I changed course and got in. I haven’t consistently, season in, season out, or even
lot of knowledge around safety in an alpine looked back since.” a new resident - that’s the type of people
environment – whether that’s driving on TW: “What’s been your motivation to we’re looking for. We train on a Wednesday
the roads or clothing. Some of the other come to Falls Creek?” night.”
complexities are the isolation – there’s one
road in and one road out, and there have James: “The motivation is to work in a “The Brigade is only successful because of
been landslides and the road gets blocked.” complex environment, and to be part of an its dedicated volunteers, and I acknowledge
alpine community. I’ve done it overseas in their support.”
“Another issue is evacuations - because of Colorado, but never here at home. I’m also
the temperature. You throw snow on the TW: “Thanks, James. Good luck for the
a telemark skier, and enjoy backcountry season.” • Struan Jones
ground and at night people aren’t dressed skiing and snow camping.”
to evacuate. People are up here to enjoy a For free fire safety advice you can contact
TW: “What are your first impressions of James Wong at the Falls Creek Fire Station
Falls Creek and the Valley?” on (03) 5758 3642 or 0402 013 228.
Falls Creek Alpine Association (Inc.)
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4 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition TWO
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND
Celebrating Achievement One at Windy Corner, ‘The Throne
of Skis,’ the Accommodation Transfer
F
alls Creek officially opened the winter Terminal shelters ‘Snow Wizard’ and the
season on Saturday, 9th June. Despite commemorative installation and innovative
the lack of natural snow, (the homage three-dimensional installation recognising
to the snow gods may have got lost), there
was still plenty to celebrate.
LOCAL TALENT
‘Skyline Lodge.’ Highly accomplished artist
Michael Laubli was commissioned to create
the ‘Throne of Skis’ using old Snowsports
Return visitors make their annual Great Success
equipment and Falls Creek long term
when I was about 12 I started showing
L
more interest in racing. I went to a few of
pilgrimage to the resort to catch up with visitor,ocal
Trevorlad Ware,
Ben McIlroy is an up the
kindly donated and the Victorian Enduro events but after a
old and new friends alike or to just be part coming Enduro mountain
crafted ‘Snow Wizard’ to the resort by way bike couple of years that series kind of fell apart.
of the alpine community Falls Creek is so racer.
of thanks forOver the last two
the memories years
Falls he has
Creek has I then stared racing the national series.
well known for. progressed
created to him to beandthehisfastest junior rider in
family.
Australia winning both the National Series MR: How many national events have you
Over the summer months, the resort and theschedule
A busy NationalofChampionships
events including inthe
2016. raced?
has been abuzz with construction work. On March
official opening26 Ben went
of the and Chair
Eagle raced -his byfirst
Falls Ben: My first national year in 2015. I raced
Ranging from Falls Creek Ski Lifts huge ever
CreekEWS (Enduro
Ski Lifts, the World Series)
celebration of event
the new in three events, Toowoomba, Adelaide, and
investment in replacing the Eagle Chairlift, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Disabled Winter Prior to the
sports Australia event
facility at Canberra and placed 3rd overall for the series.
the substantial upgrades and improved Matt RousuGap,
Howman’s caught up withthe
attending Ben
Fallsto Creek
chat In 2016 I raced the Bright, Perth and
amenity from substantial developments at about
Alpinethe race and his
Association potential
“Muster” andfuture in
the Falls Adelaide National series events winning all Ben M
Mini Flats, Kona Yuki, BSM, Pretty Valley, - Ma
the mountain
Creek Meetingbike withworld.
various stakeholders, three and the U19 series overall. I then went
Les Chalet & Riverina Ski Lodge through then Is
MR: thethis your first of
culmination overseas
seasonrace?
opening on to win U19 National Champs in Adelaide of th
to the transformation developments at the with Yep,
fireworks in the Village (with a time that would have knocked Troy
Ben: first overseas race, Bowl.
first EWS MR
new look Cloud 9 and Frying Pan and the (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be Brosnan off the elite podium). mor
changes underway at Dicky Knees and Once winter is well underway the events MR: How did you end up travelling and
pretty exciting. jugg
Maggies. The visual impact is stunning and schedule is again packed with plenty of racing For alongside
kids andChris Panozzo
big kids, the Throne (2 of
time
Skis,Elite
from
MR: Is itfor
options excitement
everyone.or are you available
Activities nervous? Ben
supports the resorts ongoing adaptation and Gravity
recycled Enduro
gear, will Australian
be enjoyed by champion)?
many surrounded by
both I’m
Ben: on theprobably
snow and a bitinmore
terms nervous
of the and
it’s all-seasons alpine village reputation for Ben: snow this met
I first winter. Hereatwith
Chris Georgia and
a Victorian Cameron
Enduro
than excited. Excited to race overseas, but to fi
the many hundreds of thousands of visitors resorts après offering, continues to be the stateMcLennan, from Geelong
round at Barjarg, I wasandstillourlike
artist, Michael
Under
nervous because it’s such a big event. as m
per year. envy of all other mountains. You can access 15s or Under 17s and I knewLaubli. that he Picwas
– Ken Bell
a fast prob
MR: Have you
information onheard anything
all of this about the
at www.fallscreek. dude. I wanted to hang out with the fast guys
Resort Board Chairman Jo Shannon says my f
tracks
com.au, overor in Rotorua,
visit NZ?
the information centre to so I wanted to hang out with Chris Panozzo.
“It really is a wonderful time for Falls such
load up
Ben: From on what
what’sChris
happening
(Panozzo)around has the
said, I remember at Barjarg the shuttles were always
Creek. The summer season saw year on year MR
increased visitation, and with the significant
resort this
they’re fastseason.
and there• aren’t many rocks.
MR: How did you get into riding?
WELCOME BACK
a bit delayed, we were hanging out down the stud
investment, visitors will be delighted when bottom for so long that we nearly missed our on h
they visit this winter season.” Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad, TO WINTER!
race runs. When we got to the top, everyone you
Wewondering
was have lots to keepwe’d been. He was
where prof
2018 also sees Falls Creek enters its 71st year you
just warm!
like “Ah we’ve just been chilling at the
Clothing, Boots, Work wear, Insulation, Heaters! Ben
as a recognised ski resort and time passed bottom.” So that felt pretty cool.
If you need it, we have it – or we’ll get it! abou
since the first lodge – ‘Skyline’ - was built. After that he and
Gift vouchers free gift
invited mewrapping
to travelavailable
with him bike
The history of skiing on the high plains and toMount
the nextBeauty
round at Hardware
Narbethong.&During do h
clubs that participated in the sport predates Drapery
that Store not to race any more
trip we decided com
this. However, with this initial development ofMon
the–VicFri: 9am – 5:30pm
series. I thought that I wouldn’t MR
Saturday: 9am – 4pm
came many more, and the foundations of really continue racing
Sun & Public Hol.s: 9am – 2pm
but then Chris a ca
the resort were cemented. invited me to Toowoomba. That was my
12 –national
first 14 Hollondsrace Street,
and from then on we just Ben
The weekend was also an opportunity Mount Beauty
became mates
Ph: 03 5754 1999 and he invited me along to all
to officially welcome and acknowledge
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ith 11 of the last 25 opening and waffles (for the kids allegedly!). For the
weekends having been grownups, the mezzanine bar will become
celebrated with no snow to quite the favourite, with its comfy chairs and
be seen, season 2018 at Falls Creek still spectacular views. As we get more snow (it’s
opened, like all those before it, with rousing falling as I write), exploring the other new
celebration - be it catching up with mates, offerings on-piste, at Maggies and Dickie
old and new; the excitement of finding out Knees’ only adds to new experiences for the
all the changes that had occurred across the season.
resort since last snow season; and of course, The team from Disabled Wintersports
getting a first ride on Falls Creek Ski Lifts Australia were also on hand to open the
new Eagle Chair. The Blairegowrie Crabs. Pic - Peter Fuller
new Alpine Accessible Accommodation
In between official engagements, I got to facility at Howman’s Gap. A “first of its
of inspirational. Here’s to a tremendous year
meet up with the Traverse Alpine Group kind” above the snowline in Australia, it is
and an even brighter future.
at the freshly renovated Cloud 9 - all I the culmination of the vision and passion of
could say was… “WOW”! Of the many the dedicated crew at DWA. Overcoming With the beginning of every season,
upgrades, changes and additions up there, obstacles or challenges is something DWA all the prognosticators proffer up their
my highlight would have to be, the toilets. and its members know all to well, and this expectations for the season ahead. Whilst
YEP… the toilets. All the regular visitors to development presented a few more prior the professionals use science, climate models
Falls Creek will know what I mean! to its completion. The result however is and powerful computers to make their
a facility that will provide opportunities, predictions, some others rely on, let’s say, a
I anticipate my excitement will quickly be experiences and lifelong inspiration and more unconventional approach.
overtaken by the first opportunity I get to memories. The Chair of DWA, Paul Lamb,
From one such alchemist, better known
shared several stories about the work they do
for his famous status as restaurateur
and the opportunities they can provide for
extraordinaire, the inimitable Barry Iddles
their members. With heartfelt emotion he
from Elk @ Falls, explained over a glass of
bought a few watery eyes to the conversation
the Bannockburn wine region’s finest Pinot
and to those around him. The organisation’s
Noir (or two), a theory about the crabs at
purpose and its volunteers are nothing short
Blairgowrie, in Port Philip Bay.
As such, #crabwatch2018 was borne. The
An exciting new leisure
theory being, when the water temperature
experience at the top falls below 14°C, the crabs moult their shells
of the mountain! and as quickly as they’ve come, they leave
Boasting a bistro, wood-fired pizza, the bay. What does that have to do with
waffle station, bar & café. snow? Well, allegedly, within six days of this
Located in front of Karelia Lodge on Parallel St
Wood-fired Rotisserie, Deli and kitchen happening, it snows, and the season officially
Open 12noon – 2:30pm & 4pm - 6pm providing:
Best Glühwein in Falls.. now also serving coffee! • Café & Deli selections kicks off with biblical proportioned snow
• Bistro meals falls. #nowivehearditall…
• Carvery share platters
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The Good News… snow-forecast/falls-creek/) for the next week
or so, those crabs better get a move on… We
Refuse and Recycling have it on very good authority (Barry in his
Falls Creek is one of the first speedos at Blairgowrie), that Port Philip Bay
resorts to recycle organic matter! is averaging 13°C.
We recycle:- Ph: 03 5711 9109 Now, with snow on the way, get out there
• Cardboard – baled and sold for At the top of Halley’s Comet Chairlift and have some fun… •
re-manufacture. Queen’s Birthday operating hours
depending upon snow and chairlift Stuart Smythe, CEO
• Co-mingles – plastic, glass and
paper – in the clear plastic bags operating hours. Falls Creek Resort Management
with the RED print.
• Organics – anything that has ever
lived – food, paper, oyster shells, Chair photos: 8:45 to 10:30am!
bones – in the clear plastic bags
with the GREEN print – all sent to
be composted.
Falls Creek Garbage is collected
seven days a week during winter.
If you require supplies of bags,
have a question, or see a problem,
Phone us on:
Mb: 0427 411 415
Shop is now located inside Cloud 9.
Ph: 0407 855 265
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Please see our Hard Waste Collection
guidelines on the website, or if you require
any additional information, please contact
the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. •
Summer Debrief
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DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA
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has been formally opened at Howman’s
Gap, (4km from Falls Creek) by Danielle
Green MP, Parliamentary Secretary for
Tourism, Major Events and Regional
Victoria. The opening took place last
Friday8th June.
YMCA Victoria in partnership with the
Victorian Government and Disabled
Wintersport Australia opened the $3.79
million Howman’s Gap Alpine Accessible
Accommodation Centre which will allow
all-abilities winter sports athletes to hone
their skills on some of Victoria’s best slopes. Danielle Green MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Major Events and Regional Victoria finally gets the
The 36 bed facility opens up new sporting champagne busted to ‘launch’ the brand new Alpine Accessible Accommodation Centre at Howman’s Gap.
pathways for people of all abilities that love Pic – Ken Bell
their winter sports. It will be a modern
athlete training base to develop future “This is more than just beds and
winter Paralympic stars such as 2018 recreation in a stunning location; this is an
Winter Paralympian co-captains and DWA opportunity for us to change our practices
ambassadors, Joany Badenhorst, Mitch and mindset with the whole community
Gourley along with Mark Soyer. and all abilities in mind.” YMCA Victoria
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DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA
Disabled Wintersport Australia President,
Paul Lamb is excited about what the new
facility can offer its members.
“It allows us to serve unmet demand in
our disability programs with accessible
accommodation,” He said.
At a guess, around 50 people attended
the opening – enjoying a round of
speeches, a couple of fine videos showing
the experience of young and older DWA
members before then going outside to enjoy
the actions of Danielle Green as she broke
the Champagne bottle to ‘launch’ the new
Alpine Accessible Accommodation Centre.
Another pleasing part of the weekend was
the informal chat and tipple courtesy of
Falls Creek Alpine Association, this year
hosted by the AAC. The business part was FCAA President David Risby hands a cheque for $750 to Paul Lamb, President of DWA. Pic – Ken Bell
where President David Risby handed over
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butions please contact: For Payment, Placement of Ads or Subscriptions please forward to:
TIPS FOR SNOW DRIVING
To be Safe 2. Clean Your Car– Don’t slack off when it
comes to cleaning your car. Even if you’re
1. Beware of Bridges– Bridges are the first to just driving a short distance, that snow of
freeze and ice over in cold weather. Unlike your roof is a hazard. It can fall in front and
roads which lose their temperature on their obstruct your vision, or it can fly off on to the
surface, bridges are exposed to the wind and car behind you which is seriously dangerous.
cold from underneath which promotes the Also, always keep cleaning essentials in
perfect environment for black ice. Even if your car all winter long such a scraper and
the roads seem okay in mild snow, use extra shovel and make sure your car has enough
caution when you get to a bridge. windshield wiper fluid for the season.
WHAT’S ON – JUNE
16th TDFNL Rd 10. Wahgunyah V Dederang MB 24th Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series 1. 11am FC How smart is this?
19th Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Nordic Bowl. Ph: Lynn-Maree 0409 592 226.
Anxiety Self Help Support Group, 7pm – 28th Open Mike Comedy Muster, Thursday 28th 3. Keep Sand or Salt! Getting stuck in the
8:30pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood June, from 7pm at Arby’s Place, cnr Kiewa
snow is the worst, and the more you try to
Centre. Gold coin donation appreciated. Valley Highway and Mountain Creek Road,
Phone the Anxiety Recovery Centre Vic on: Tawonga. All Welcome! Ph: 0410 738 266 accelerate out of it, the more you dig yourself
03 9830 0533 30th TDFNL Rd 12. Split Round. Played on 7th deeper. Adding some sand or salt in front of
23rd TDFNL Rd 11. Dederang Mount Beauty V July – Wodonga Saints V Dederang MB your tyre will provide the traction the tyre
Thurgoona at Dederang. needs for you to drive your way out. Keep a
bag in your boot if possible.
WHAT’S ON – JULY 4. Emergency Kit– While emergency kits
7th Mount Beauty Community Market. From 9am 14th Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty are important all year round, they are extra
to 1pm Top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Diabetes Support Group. 10am. Lakeside crucial in the winter months.
Crescent. For enquiries or to book a stall, Community Centre. All Welcome.
phone Bev 03 5754 4097. Ph: 0427 544 824.
7th Fast & Female 10am Nordic Bowl. Visit: www. 14th Snow Trek & Travel High Plans Tour 11am, EMERGENCY
fastandfemaleaus@gmail.com Nordic Bowl. Len Budge 0417 352 845. EMERGENCY 000
7th Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series 2. 1pm FC 14th TDFNL Rd 13. Dederang Mount Beauty V Ambulance 000
Nordic Bowl. Ph: Lynn-Maree 0409 592 226. Chiltern. EMERGENCY BROADCASTER
7th TDFNL Rd12. Wodonga Saints V 15th YMCA Howman’s Gap Vic Relay Champ.s Alpine Radio (Fires & Floods) 96.5 FM
Dederang Mount Beauty. 11am Nordic Bowl. Len Budge 0417 352 845. ELECTRICITY
7th Falls Creek Race Club Auction. From 7pm in 15th – 20th South Australian Snow Sports Faults & Emergencies 13 17 99
the Board Room. Excellent food and a great Championships. Ph: 03 5758 1026. FIRE
night. Em: ski@fcrc.com.au. 17th Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Falls Creek/Mount Beauty/ Tawonga 000
7th & 8th SnowRacer Series, for schools, teams or Anxiety Self Help Support Group, 7pm – HOSPITAL
individuals to gain race experience. From 8:30pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Mount Beauty 5754 3500
9am on the NASTAR Course. Call the Events Centre. Gold coin donation appreciated. MEDICAL CENTRES
office on 5758 1025. Phone the Anxiety Recovery Centre Vic on: Falls Creek 5758 3238
03 9830 0533. Mount Beauty 5754 3400
8th Birkebeiner Classic 10:30am Nordic Bowl.
Anne Bellingham 03 5754 1815. 20th Regular monthly meeting and BBQ Lunch POLICE
Falls Creek 5758 3424
12th Regular Monthly meeting of the Upper at the Mount Beauty Men’s Shed, Tennis
Mount Beauty 5754 4244
Kiewa Valley Community Association. Court Avenue, Mount Beauty – from 11:30am.
Wangaratta 5723 0600
7:30pm at the Auditorium beside the Mount 21st Vic Junior Sprint Champ.s. 9:30am Nordic
RCA
Beauty Visitor Information Centre. All Bowl. Ben Derrick 0400 110 046. Falls Creek 5758 3287
Welcome. For more information please Email: 21st TDFNL Rd 14. Tallangatta V Dederang MB RACV
info@ukvcommunity.org.au. 22nd Vic Junior Distance Champ.s 10am Nordic Falls Creek/Mount Beauty 5750 1230
13th Rossignol Cup Children’s Race. From 9am Bowl. Ben Derrick 0400 110 046. BURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS
on the NASTAR Course. Ph: Race Club 27th Wombats Rambler Night Race from 5pm on CFA 1800 668 511
on 03 5758 3663. Followed by BBQ and Wombats Ramble. Ph: 03 5758 1026. STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE
Presentations at the Race Club. Falls Creek 13 25 00
28th TDFNL Rd15. Barnawartha V Dederang
Em: ski@fcrc.com.au WILDLIFE RESCUE 0421 553 527
Mount Beauty.
2018 PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES
PUBLICATION SCHEDULE: ADVERTISING RATES:
Ed 02 * 15.06.18 * Snow Season Staff Training. Winter Calendar of Events. (C) DISPLAY: • 1 column (6cm wide) = $14.00 per cm. 4cp = $19.00 per cm.
Ed 03 * 22.06.18 * Cross Country Calendar. Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series One. (C) • 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $24.00 per cm. 4cp = $34.00 per cm.
Ed 04 * 29.06.18 * Fast & Female XC; Mini Series Two; Start Vic School Hols. (C) • 3 column (19cm wide)= $34.00 per cm. 4cp = $46.00 per cm.
Ed 05 * 06.07.18 * Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series Two. Race Club Auction (C) CLASSIFIEDS: • $4.90 per line.
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Tawonga and Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang and Tawonga and selected venues DEADLINE: • Friday 2.00pm prior to publication date
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10 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition TWOALPINE RESPONSIBILITY CODE
Respect Gets Respect 4. Before using any lift you must have the
knowledge and ability to load, ride and
Know the code. It’s your responsibility.
Failure to observe the code may result in
R
egardless of how you enjoy your unload safely. cancellation of your ticket or pass by ski
snow sport, always show courtesy patrol or other authorised personnel.
5. Observe and obey all signs and warnings.
to others and be aware that there Keep off closed trails or runs. Respect gets respect - from the lift line, to
are inherent risks in all snow recreational the slopes, through the park and the resort. •
activities that common sense, protective 6. Give way to people below and beside you
equipment and personal awareness can on the hill. It is your responsibility to avoid
reduce. These risks include rapid changes them.
in the weather, visibility and surface 7. Do not stop where you are not clearly
conditions, as well as natural and artificial visible from above. Look uphill and give
hazards such as rocks, trees, stumps, way to others when entering/exiting a trail
vehicles, lift towers, snow fences and or starting downhill.
snowmaking equipment.
8. Always ensure your equipment is in
Observe the Code and Share with others good condition and use suitable restraining
the Responsibility for a great experience devices to avoid runaway skiing/boarding
1. Know your ability and always stay in equipment, even when riding chairlifts.
control and be able to stop and avoid other 9. Do not ski, board, ride a lift or undertake
people or objects. It is your responsibility to any other alpine activity if your ability is
stay in control on the ground and in the air. impaired by drugs or alcohol.
2. Take lessons from professional instructors 10. If you are involved in, or witness an
to learn and progress. accident or collision, alert Ski Patrol,
3. Use appropriate protective equipment to remain at the scene and identify yourself to
minimise the risk of injury. the Ski Patrol.
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MISSING BOOK FOR SALE NEW MOUNTAIN STAFF
A copy of Dr. Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis on the Bogong High RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with Do you need linen, TV, or a bedside table, call in to the
Plains was left in the care of Bill and Yvonne Sutton. It added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 G. Hospital Op Shop, 1A Tawonga Crescent. Another option
has been lent to some-one and not returned. If any knows Retail $309.95 will sell for $200. Ph: 0400 350 488. for clothing is the Uniting Church Op Shop on Hollonds
anything please touch base with Bill or phone Ken Bell on Street. Ph: 0419 615 732.
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0400 350 488.
Super King sized Supreme Quilts Doona, Baffle Box
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Three Tonne Tipper and mini Excavator. Ph: 0427 942 171. Brand new, never been used. $390. Ph: 0400 350 488
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ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS ELECTRICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY
Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs. All Electrical Services. Ph: Rick 0418 698 491. Reg Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A
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ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270.
Frueauf Village, (below Milch Café) Ground Fl, Altitude Electrical - no job too big or small. PLUMBING & GASFITTING
Rm 2, 4 Schuss St, Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 3766. Domestic, commercial & industrial. Contact Ben David Batson – Servicing Mount Beauty, Tawonga
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BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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BUILDING & ELECTRICAL Available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320 Landscaping. Ph: 0415 545 646.
Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building HAIRDRESSER REMEDIAL MASSAGE/NATUROPATH
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