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WHEN IN ROME: Internationally acclaimed skier, alpinist and adventurer Chris Davenport visited Mt Buller last week to promote Protect Our Winters, while here he took the chance to try out our local terrain. PHOTO: HarroArt
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INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed skier, alpinist and adventurer Chris Davenport visited Mt Buller last week, supporting the launch of Protect Our Winters in Australia. Protect Our Winters – known as POW – is a movement driven by skiers like Davenport who care about winter and encourage positive change and education about climate. The Australian chapter was launched this month by a small collective of people based at Mt Buller motivated to promote POW’s message of protecting winter.
International skier and climate advocate visits Mt Buller to talk winter Ĺ°
“We are skiers and snowboarders who live and work in the mountains and love these special places,� lead advocate of the group Josh Fletcher said. “POW is a group of people who want to be able to enjoy alpine life and sports into the future and we need to make some changes if we want that to happen.� Chris Davenport is a board member of POW International
and met with Buller Ski Lifts senior team, the Resort Management Board and chamber representatives on his visit. He spoke at a community event in the Mt Buller cinema about the work of POW and how communities and resorts can mobilise to bring about changes for the betterment of the environment. “It’s been a wonderful visit back to Australia and my ďŹ rst
time skiing at Mt Buller,� said Chris. “I’m impressed by the terrain here and by the awareness and commitment the community here has on this issue. “I met with a great group of kids lucky enough to go to school up here on the mountain yesterday and it gives me hope when you hear their questions and see their enthusiasm to learn about our planet and get
out and explore the world. “I’ve spent my life in ski resorts and it’s always interesting to learn and see how different places operate. “Australia has such a unique and special alpine area - it’s been great to connect with people and see the innovation and drive that the resort community has here to create a sustainable future,� he said. For more information on POW Australia and to get involved please go to Protect Our Winters Australia Facebook page or email staycool@protectourwinters.org.au.
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MT Buller and Mt Stirling Resort Management apologised last week to the many people caught in lengthy delays on the Mt Buller road on the night of Friday, July 20. Continuing snowfalls throughout the day meant there were several periods when there was an unusual amount of accumulated snow on the road. Buses and 2WD vehicles were required to ďŹ t chains at Mirimbah throughout the day. One bus had difďŹ culty at Unnamed Corner, causing another to take evasive action, resulting in both buses becoming bogged on the side of the road. A third bus slid into an embankment further down the road at White Bridge. TrafďŹ c in both directions was halted several times to allow recovery vehicles to navigate their way through the heavy trafďŹ c to reach the scene, permit an ambulance carrying an injured skier off the mountain, and again as all three buses, one containing a group of school children, were returned to the road.
ICY: Several road incidents caused long holdups on Mt Buller recently.
“The children were safe and warm throughout the recovery effort and thankfully they all made it home safely,â€? Resort Management chief executive ofďŹ cer Mark Bennetts said. “The whole recovery took several hours to complete and we apologise to everyone who was patiently waiting above or below
the incident throughout the evening and into the night. “Our team worked with Victoria Police to control and reopen the road as quickly as possible. “Resort Management is also reviewing the events to try and reduce the chance of them occurring again, improve our response,
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SNOW FIRE: A new pumper tanker with wheel chains (above left). NEW IN THE YARD: One of the new snow fleet vehicles, which help volunteer firefighters get to their brigades (above right).
New snow fleet boosts Buller response
NEW over-snow vehicles have boosted brigade morale and response capability at CFA’s Mt Buller fire brigades. Side-by-side vehicles fitted with snow tracks have been strategically placed around Mt Buller to improve transport options for CFA volunteer firefighters during winter. Capable of carrying five people, it will be used with regular tyres outside of the snow season. Operations manager Paul King, the regional commander of the Hume region which takes in the alpine region, said the new vehicles had been welcomed by volunteer firefighters.
“Volunteer firefighters at Mt Buller often work in jobs such as ski instructors, lift operators and in hospitality during the snow season. “It’s a big ask to expect them to also get up in the middle of the night, often during inclement weather, to attend a call-out and CFA is very proud and grateful for their service,” he said. “Previously, members often had to make their way to the station on foot, sometimes in the middle of a snow storm. “These new vehicles make it a little bit easier for them to get to the station to do their job and keep the communities safe – it’s the least we can do for them.”
Mr King recently led a delegation from CFA headquarters which visited the brigade to inform a new strategy for the alpine region. “CFA’s presence in the alpine region is vital due to the complex conditions, which include high-density accommodation and extreme weather, which makes it more difficult both to turn out to and fight fires and to evacuate large groups of people,” he said. “By meeting with members and seeing first-hand the conditions that they operate in, we can make sure that we are doing everything we can to support them now and into the future.”
August 2 – 4: 3AW are broadcasting LIVE Thursday to Saturday at the Mt Buller Chalet Hotel. Come and meet your favourite presenters from Melbourne’s number one news and talk station including Ross, John and more. August 4: The Junior National Mogul Championships jNats event caters for all levels of the sport from first time mogul competitors to aspiring Australian development team skiers. August 4: Yuki Birds Session. A series of events to bring all of you awesome birds together to ride the park, cruise the mountain or just meet some other awesome like-minded birds. August 5: The event serves as a critical competition step for the nation’s mogul skiing athletes, giving them the opportunity to press for national development team selection and providing an ideal lead-up to the Victorian Interschools and ABOM Mogul Challenge events at Mt Buller. Athletes will compete for the strongest prize pool in an Australian junior event, with $1600 prizemoney up for grabs from major sponsor Bounce Inc and prizes from Bolle and Aussieskier. For more information and to register for the event please visit www. jnats.com. August 9 – September 9: Peak Pics Mt Buller Photo Competition. Peak Pics is Mt Buller’s annual photography competition. Each year an amazing range of talented photographers submit their incredible shots. Peak Pics celebrates mountain enthusiasts engaged in awe-inspiring activities. August 11 – 12: Chicks with Stix is a grass-roots organisation that was founded in 2010 in Australia by a bunch of like-minded, passionate snow loving chicks. Our aim is to provide much needed encouragement and opportunities for girls who ski and snowboard and are interested in free-
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What are you looking forward to the most this season? If I get another chance to come up, I definitely would love to see the Pond Skim. I heard about some of the amazing entries last year and would love to be around for it this year. Do you ski anywhere else? I used to ski at Mt Hotham as a child with my family until I started coming up to Buller with my school. I’ve also skied in Austria and Japan, both of which were incredible, and I would highly recommend visiting. While the snow in those places may be better, nothing beats the familiarity of the mountain that I have in coming to Mt Buller. What’s your Favourite Run on
STICK ‘EM UP: Mark (Cricket) Osler in 1990 with the original Bourke Street snow gun.
MT Buller has led the way in Australia when it comes to snow making. In 2018 the total coverage skiable area is over 78 hectares. Remarkably, this represents 25 per cent of the resort and equates to 19km of trails. Snow making is now carried out at every available opportunity, dependent on suitable weather conditions. Buller Ski Lifts has eight full time employees in the department, six of who work nights. They control a total of 244 guns, of which 163 are automated. Our Mt Buller snow makers are producing 530,000 cubic metres of snow per season, led by snow making manager, Paul Richmond. The coverage area includes Bourke Street, Baldy, Skyline, Magic Forest, Chamois, Northside Discovery Area, Burnt Hut, Summit, Howqua, Howqua Extension, Family Run, Little Buller Spur, Whisky Creek Trail, Kofflers, Wombat, Chute, two toboggan parks, and Bonza Access Trail. It really is phenomenal, and will get even better in the years to come. In 1970 John Hilton Wood established a snow making pilot system on Enzian ski run and later moved it to Little Bourke Street. Gus Syme and Bob Bateup were involved in the design and installation. It was in 1990 that McMahon Holdings proceeded with the first stage of the present system and it was installed on Bourke Street with a temporary pump station near Faulty. It was a great season in 1992, with skiing through to Melbourne Cup weekend. However, 1993 was the opposite with the Mt Buller village shuttle having to transport skiers to the summit well into
MODERN TECH: Nowadays, the auto snow guns blaze in the early morning sunrise. PHOTO: Andrew Railton
August just to get a few turns. Back then the shuttle comprised a horse and cart. In 1994 the Grollo family assumed total control of the lifts and snow making with significant investment in infrastructure. This included the water storage dam, air compressors, pump station and distribution pipelines for compressed air and water. This investment increased the snow making to Baldy, Skyline, Summit, Little Buller Spur and Wombat ski runs. In 1995 the distribution system was expanded to include Howqua, Howqua extension and the lower section of Family Run. During 1997 and 1998, further coverage expansion included Chamois (and the newly created World Cup Aerial site), Burnt Hut beginner areas, Pole line #6 access trail and the Tube Park. With congestion growing in the LBS/Wombat area, in 1999 it was decided to expand operations down the Whisky Creek trail to Federation Chair. In 2001, snow making was extended down the Kofflers lift line from the top of Wombat Chair to ensure people could get out of the Summit area in low snow years. In 2002 fan guns were first mounted permanently on towers down Little Buller Spur. And in 2005, Shakey Knees had 20 auto York Borax guns installed. A year later similar automated equipment was installed on the Summit. In 2008 the six seater chair
was installed, now called Mercedes Benz Chair (yes, it has been almost a decade). At the same time four Polecats and one Super Polecat snow makers were installed right of Bourke Street. Also, two Polecats were purchased and installed for the RMB village toboggan run. Since then there have been a number of updates to automated guns on Wombat, Howqua Extension, Little Buller Spur, the Ski School Area, Family Run, Burnt Hut and Chute. Today, 163 of 244 guns are fully automated. The result is amazing. For example, an operator can now turn on around 60 guns in less than 10 minutes. Our Mt Buller snow makers are among the best in the world, recognised globally with work opportunities in many northern hemisphere destinations. Mt Buller is now using approximately 200 megalitres of water per season. Snow making on Mt Buller has been a massive collaboration between Buller Ski Lifts, Resort Management Board and the Mt Buller community. It has been driven by an enormous commitment by the Grollo family, right from the very time they took over the lift company. All skiers, boarders and snow play visitors have been the beneficiaries. Once we get our new water storage facility in 2019/20, stand by for major new developments on the south side of the resort. It will be fantastic.
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1) UPSIDE DOWN: Jye Kearney turned on a spectacular display to win his 6th Cattleman’s Rail Jam. 2) STAY FROSTY: (From left) Troy Sturrock and Bryce Bugera shower champion Jye Kearney. 3) TOP TRICK: This year’s Best Trick was awarded to Mansfield local Harry Green. 4) BIG TURN OUT: The crowds flocked to Buller for the annual Cattleman’s Rail Jam. PHOTOS: Matt Hull/Burton
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IN a spectacular display of snowboarding prowess, Jye Kearney won his 6th Burton Cattleman’s Rail Jam at Mt Buller recently, asserting his dominance as the most prolific rider in Cattleman’s history.
The 13th Burton Cattleman’s Rail Jam
Kearney has competed at Mt Buller’s iconic snowboard event since he was 14 years old and his experience in the event truly shone through. He displayed a technical series of spins on and off both outer rails, and gaps
and tricks on the close-out rail, landing him top spot on the podium with a $4000 pay cheque for his efforts. Bryce Bugera travelled from Canada for the competition and took out second place, applying a fresh ap-
proach to the steep village stair set with impeccable style and consistency. Bryce secured his first international event podium on the night to the roars of an excited crowd. This year’s Best Trick was
awarded to Mansfield local Harry Green, who performed a huge, never-been-done manoeuvre: a backside 50-50 on the top close-out rail, backside 270 transfer to the lower rail. To non-snowboarders, that
is something very technical and not a move you should try at home off the couch. Over 60,000 viewers watched the action live online via the webcast, adding to the lively crowd in the Mt Buller Village for the spectacle.
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Alpine hunters prosecuted for firearms PARKS Victoria has successfully prosecuted two men, one from Mansfield and the other from Yarck, for illegal possession of firearms in the Alpine National Park. Parks Victoria, Game Management Authority (GMA) and Victoria Police caught the men during a targeted enforcement operation in July 2017. The first man received a $927 fine, the second man a $980 fine. Both received a six-month Good Behaviour Bond, had their firearms seized and licences cancelled. “Firearms are only permitted within designated hunting areas during open hunting season,” stressed Martin Downs, regional enforce-
ment coordinator East Region. “Bringing a firearm into a national park outside these times is prohibited and offenders will be prosecuted. “All hunters need to be aware of hunting regulations and ensure they do the right thing. “The fines for breaching regulations can be hefty, and offenders also risk losing firearms and their firearms licence. “Illegal hunting can damage native flora and fauna and ruins the experience of visiting a park for other visitors.” Parks Victoria already prosecuted two men from the same hunting party in April this year.
BUSTED: Parks Victoria, Game Management Authority, and Victoria Police staff during the recent firearms operation in the Alpine National Park.
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UNWANTED: Feral cats have been declared pests in Victoria’s four Alpine Resorts. Feral cats will not be declared as a pest animal on private land, meaning farmers and other private landholders will not be required to control feral cats. Private land owners will still be able to manage cats roaming on their property in accordance with current laws. Recreational hunters will not be permitted to hunt feral cats on Crown land, unless they are accredited volunteers operating in control programs managed by Parks Victoria or the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. Feral cats are a threat to some of Victoria’s most critical-
ly-endangered native wildlife, such as the mountain-pygmy possum, helmeted honeyeater, orange-bellied parrot and plains wanderer. Feral cats are estimated to kill 466 million reptiles and 272 million birds in Australia every year. Government recently undertook public consultation on the proposed feral cat declaration. Over 1000 submissions were received, with more than 75 per cent of respondents supporting the declaration of feral cats as pests. For more information about the feral cat declaration go to environment.vic.gov.au.
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Park rangers recognised on World Ranger Day THIS week, critical and enduring conservation work of park rangers was recognised on World Ranger Day. Rangers have been working throughout Victoria in various forms since the 1890s, when the state’s first national parks were established. Today, Parks Victoria rangers and field service officers care for 4.1 million hectares of mountains, deserts, forests and coastline – an area about the size of Switzerland: this includes the significant Alpine National Park and Mount Buffalo National Park. They also care for 13 national marine parks and 11 marine sanctuaries that support more than 12,000 species of plants and animals, 90 per cent of which are found nowhere else in the world. “Our rangers work throughout Victoria to protect our environment, our communities, and unique fauna and flora so that they remain healthy for our current and future generations,” Parks Victoria chief executive officer Matthew Jackson said. International Ranger Federation president Sean Willmore also paid tribute to our local rangers. “This is a special day for park rangers around the world, recognising their work and the risks they take each and every day in service of nature, conservation and life
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itself,” he said. “I’d like to congratulate Parks Victoria’s rangers, and the Association of Rangers and Conservationists Victoria, for supporting their international colleagues, and for the fantastic work they do locally within that global context, to conserve their state’s natural treasures.” Each day is different for a Parks Victoria ranger. Their work includes: protecting parks, oceans, plants and animals from pests and pollution; maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads, tracks and trails, and campgrounds, toilets and visitor facilities; working with local community, research and volunteer groups; helping lost and injured people; and responding to bushfire and emergency situations. Last year, Parks Victoria
rangers welcomed more than 100 million visits to more than 180 parks and reserves; treated more than one million hectares of land to control pest plants and animals; and responded to nearly 200 lost or injured park visitors. As nature-based visitation has grown, and the size and challenges of the land being managed has increased, so too has the number of rangers. Parks Victoria now employs more than 400 rangers, including 40 Aboriginal rangers who provide invaluable traditional knowledge on keeping parks and reserves healthy and resilient. Internationally, World Ranger Day commemorates rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and celebrates their work to protect the planet’s natural treasures and cultural heritage.
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Santa visits Southern Cross GOLD: Henry Aberdeen took first place honours for his efforts in the Under 9 Men.
NUMBER ONE: First place getter in the Under 9 Female was Lara Kelly.
IN THE ZONE: Little Alexander Munn was flying down the Giant Slalom in the Under 9 Male.
Ski Club Of Victoria holds race 4 RACE 4 for Ski Club of Victoria was on last week, with plenty of kids on the slope for the giant slalom
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1) TIS THE SEASON: Pictured are (from left) Tanya Bourke and James Cleland in their amazing Christmas jumpers.
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2) TIME FOR FAMILY: It was like a real Christmas last week at Southern Cross Ski Club. 3) SOUTHERN CROSS CREW: Pictured are (from left) Paul Miller (president), Brian Bourke (committee) and Liz Compton (committee). 4) RED AND WHITE: Santa came early this year.
BACK IN BLACK: Second in the Under 13 Male was Harry Cooper.
ON FIRE: Olivia Monkman Straub came second in the Under 13 Female and took out third in the Overall Women. PHOTOS: Tony Harrington
PRETTY IN PINK: Fourth in the Under 9 Female Giant Slalom, Ebony Harridge.
ALL ABOARD: (From left) Colin Paterson and Jess Rochefort spent a beautiful picturesque day up on Mt Buller. PHOTO: Juliette Mellon
GOOLD OL’ DAYS: There were wild times ahead at the Enzian, when a group of old friends from long ago were reunited, including (from left) Nick and Sharon Reeves, Katie Bowker, Ben Griffith, Phil Newton, Sue Howie, Peter Bowker, Mark Woodsford, Don Howie, Jo Rogers, David Clark and Daniella Friday. PHOTO: Mark Woodsford
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c BIRD’S EYE: Mt Buller looks stunning from high up. PHOTO: Andrew Railton e FLYING HIGH: Dave Blunden’s hard work has paid off for him and his beloved helicopter. PHOTO: Sam Rouget
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AFTER being born in Foster, a small Gippsland town, in 1965 Dave Blunden realised that the High Country is where he belongs and moved to MansďŹ eld in 1989 where he has since spent 29 years. “I made the big move with my dog and horse,â€? said the 53-year-old. “I spent a lot of time at Tidal River growing up. “I may have moved away from that pretty place, but the High Country was always my calling.â€? Dave was fortunate enough to have a childhood that consisted of ďŹ shing, hiking and playing in the “backyardâ€?, which was Tidal River, with his four siblings, while his
parents ran the local general store. “Growing up where I did has given me the adventurous spirit I have now – we had the whole place to ourselves.â€? Dave is the youngest of ďŹ ve children, with three older brothers and one older sister. Dave met his wife Kath in a Yarra Valley winery 13 years ago, and are now married with two children. Currently the family of four are in the process of refurbishing the kitchen in their 150year old house. “The children we have are adorable,â€? he said. “They take up such a big part of your life and it’s so easy to get caught up in the daily routine of taking them to and from school.
“I’m not always here for it because of my job, but it’s really good to spend time with your kids over the holidays.â€? Occasionally the family head up to Mount Buller to enjoy the snow, but haven’t had a lot of time due to Dave’s job. “I work 10 hour days most of the week,â€? he said. Dave is an appliance technician and spends his time servicing white goods such as washing machines, dishwashers and fridges. On the side, he runs his helicopter charter business from MansďŹ eld. “We have a helicopter based here in MansďŹ eld and we do ights over the High Country,â€? he said. “There’s reasonable demand for ights during win-
ter, but usually we only y two days a week due to all the cloud and conditions that make it dangerous to y. Like passengers, he is overwhelmed by the beauty of the Victorian Alps. “I love sharing the country with my passengers,â€? he said. “They see it from a whole new perspective. “Australia has a lot of great things to see, but what we have here is so special – it changes across all seasons. “We’ve got a mixed bag of goodies.â€? Dave said that his aviation training program consisted of rules, regulations, practical tests, theory and ight tests and exams, and medical requirements. “It was quite a number of
years after doing training that I became a public charter,â€? he said. “People who jump on board with us expect to be safe and fully protected and speciďŹ c conditions have to be met.â€? After ďŹ nally getting into his own business, Dave was overjoyed to be able to buy his own aircraft. “It is very full on – I keep myself busy,â€? he said. However, in his spare time, Dave enjoys spending time at Bonnie Doon, riding his horse and car racing. “I was in Targa High Country last year and I do all my own work on my car,â€? he said. “I don’t look for adrenaline when I y a helicopter – that’s better suited to me in a race car on a track.
“I’ve always been mechanically minded.� Dave’s apprenticeship training consisted of a lot of mechanical training which is where he has learnt a lot of his skills, but he also claims to have picked them up along the way. “When I was a teenager I was always pulling apart lawn mowers, chainsaws and the like,� he said. “It’s saved me a lot of money and has enabled me to afford to do what I do. “I like to get it right – I’m really fussy about how things get put together. “When I was younger it was all about motorbikes and go-karts – you can see where my love for motorsports has stemmed from.�
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Chicks with Stix return GIRLS are different to boys, but big mountains, mogul bumps, the half-pipe, aerial kickers and ski x burns and jumps don’t differentiate. It’s ‘one-size ďŹ ts all’ and it can be daunting, which is why Chicks with Stix will be back for another year on the Aussie slopes for the 2018 season. It has been a cold snow season so far - so hopefully that means there will be lots of snow for each session, where Chicks with Stix get together to have some fun, make friends, learn some new skills and push each other to go bigger, higher and better in a supportive all-female environment. Chicks with Stix is a grassroots organisation that was founded in 2010 in Australia by a bunch of like-minded, passionate snow loving chicks. Chicks with Stix aim to ease the pain, and believe that in a friendly group scenario you can easily push yourself a little more with needed encouragement and opportunities. If you are a female who is conďŹ dent on blue runs (intermediate to advanced) and looking to progress your skills, then these Chicks with Stix sessions are for you, as you can learn to push yourself a little more. Chicks with Stix offer females the chance to ski and board alongside some of Australia’s most experienced
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LIKE HOT CAKES: Whitehorse Village has recorded a staggering 15 sales from $1,500,000 to $2,780,000 over the last eight months.
Mt Buller real estate roundup MT BULLER is now the Australian market leader in Alpine sales that are sold “off the plan”. Whitehorse Village has recorded a staggering 15 sales from $1,500,000 to $2,780,000 over the last eight months. There is now only one Whitehorse 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom with garage, ski in ski out chalet left, which is ready for immediate sale and occupation at $1,550,000. The recently completed block number 5 comprises three 6-star chalets, each of which are fitted out to a level
unheard of in Alpine Australia. These chalets, which are also 3 bed, 2.5 bathrooms plus garage, will rent in the order of $2500 - $3500 per week. The great news continues for “off the plan” sales for Mt Buller, with Kooroora now reporting the entire top floor and all of level 1 being spoken for, with only 5 apartments remaining between levels 2 and 3. That is 75 per cent of Kooroora sold in 12 days. The separate car parks, which are for sale within
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Kooroora, have also had a run on and have been selling very quickly at $100,000 per space. Many owners of other real estate on the mountain are
picking these car parks up so they can have access to the mountain during winter time – an absolute must if you don’t want to go on the over snow transport.
It is interesting – the buyers in Kooroora and Whitehorse are all individuals/families that have been associated with Mt Buller for years. Many of our purchasers
have been taking the opportunity of upgrading their accommodation on the mountain to suit the changing needs of their families. In fact, we have grandparents upgrading their properties so as to provide for grandchildren, as skiing is one of those family sports that everyone can still do together. In John Castran’s 35 years of selling Alpine real estate, there has never been such a feeding frenzy for AAA located properties – no wonder, Mt Buller is only three hours from Melbourne.
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$450,000 Snowflake 2
Relax in comfort with this fully furnished three bedroom apartment sleeping six in comfort with super views over the the village and the Howqua Valley. Look out at the sunrise from this unique apartment which will give you all the lifestyle. The living area and kitchen along with the master bedroom are on the entry level with the second and third bedrooms upstairs. The apartment has all benefits of the hotel management so the apartment can earn it way and use of hotel facilities. They include restaurants, bars, the day spa as well as childrens game area Ideally situated close to Helicopter Flat and the ski school.
$390,000
A wonderfully comfortable and well maintained two bedroom apartment located on the first floor in the Snowflake building. A fully optioned kitchen and dining, lounge area comes complete with two big leather couches for relaxing after a hard day on the slopes. Of the two bedrooms, one has a queen size bed while the second has two bunks with one a double/single combo, sleeping a total of seven. Both bedroom have built in robes. There is a bathroom and all heating and hot water are included in the annual fees. To cap off this spotless apartment is the on site parking by permit. At this price, an inspection is a must.
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Located on the first floor in Twin Towers and over looking Bourke Street, skiing to and from the slopes doesn’t get any easier. This two bedroom apartment is in one of the most sought after locations in Mt Buller. Sleeping six in comfort with a double room and bunk room, this original apartment has been truly loved and maintained. Open space living and dining it has large modular couch and dining for six. Balcony off the living area and body corps include heating and hot water. The apartment is sold on a walk in, walk out basis with all appliances and fully furnished. This apartment is well worth the inspection.
A unique apartment with all the extras in a great ski in/ski out position. It has a large open living room with a gas fireplace and extra TV/sitting room. A well optioned central kitchen with a separate dining area. A three bedroom apartment all with en-suite. A master bedroom, a bunk room and guest room sleeping six. Close to Standard Run and close to Ski School.
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$285,000 St Anton 215
Relax after a day on the snow with views over the Howqua Valley and enjoy your own space. Located next to the Chamois slopes and Lydia’s lift is this recently renovated two bedroom apartment. Sleep seven in relative comfort with a double room and a bunk room. All new appliances in the kitchen and furniture throughout. There is a second private entry out onto the snow. Good benefits with hotel management and good earning potential if that is your wish. This apartment is good value for the investment and certainly worth an inspection.
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This cozy one bedroom apartment located at 20 Stirling Road is perfect for people who wish their own place in the snow. Relax in your own space in this quite second floor retreat with a pleasant outlook. A well appointed kitchen and lounge area with a fold away dining table to make the best use of the space. Ample kitchen with cook top, a convection microwave and full size fridge will keep the food coming. Large screen TV and comfy couch complete the living area. There is good earning potential with bookings through the management company.
$740,000 Breathtaker 305
fter a day on the slopes, relax in comfort with a wood fire and views over the village. This three bedroom, three bathroom townhouse located on Chamois Road has all you will need for a beautiful mountain home. The entry level has the master bedroom with an en-suite, a bunk room, and a bathroom. A second entrance on the lower level has a drying/ski room, a second living area, a double bedroom and bathroom with bathtub. The top level has many features including a large kitchen, dining nook, bamboo floor, balcony, and fabulous sunset views.
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This fully furnished two bedroom apartment sleeps six in comfort. The living area along with a galley kitchen and bathroom are on the entry level with a double room, bunk room and a powder room upstairs. The apartment has all benefits of the hotel management including and use of hotel facilities. They include restaurants, bars, the day spa as well as childrens game area. Ideally situated close to Helicopter flat and the ski school.
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Mt Buller - Buffalo Lodge, 29 Summit Road 4 4 1 Superior Living with Sweeping Views Designed over 3 levels with 4 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms, this luxurious Hecker Guthrie styled alpine home, positioned on an elevated allotment in a prime location, will surpass all expectations! The top-level décor features plaid banquette seating in an open-plan living & dining with open fireplace among rock surround mantle. Substantial Miele gourmet kitchen with an abundance of essential appliances for every conceivable cooking need. 4 generous bedrooms, large laundry with a Miele washing machine/dryer, substantial entry with drying facilities & ample ski/board storage. Remote garage with plenty of storage, boot heaters & ski tuning bench. Price on Application - Fully Furnished
Mt Buller - Moose, 2/5 The Avenue 3 2 Location Location Location Moose Apartments is located in the heart of the village and close to everything - the perfect Triangle with only meters between the Village Centre, Blue Bullet Lift, and Ski School. 3 very large bedrooms with master offering stunning mountain views plus alcove room with sofa bed. Fully functional kitchen with living and dining features uninterrupted views. Very Large bunk room also has kids retreat with couch and TV together with ensuite. Alcove/study offers additional Sofa bedding if desired increasing accommodation to 10 people. 2 bathrooms with main bathroom incorporating Bath and Euro Laundry. 4WD Parking access permit available to unload passengers and luggage.Price: $585,000
Mt Buller - Elk Ski Lodge, 7/6 Breathtaker Road 1 1 1 Magnificent Private Room - A Rare Opportunity! Elk Ski Lodge is one of Mt Buller’s premier lodges seconds to Bourke St with 8 privately owned rooms. Elk has great facilities with 2 well-fitted kitchens, comfortable dining, 3 spacious living rooms, plenty of storage, ski & drying room and a large laundry. On offer at this prestigious location opposite Pension Grimus, is a private room with a spacious fit-out. Including a queen bed, Single bunk & En-suite. Price includes stylish furnishings. 4 on-site parking spaces for owners giving a great opportunity to park on site. Price: $225,000
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Mt Buller - Valley View, 301/8 Abom Way 3 2 1 Spacious 3 Bedroom with Ski-In/Ski-Out Access. Positioned at the front of the building, in a premium position overlooking Bourke St and opposite ski school, this two story design offers sleeping for 9 in comfort. Large living room with gas fireplace and sunny balcony overlooking Bourke St. Downstairs main bedroom features an ensuite with excellent sunlit views. 2 upstairs bedrooms offer two bunks in one and a queen/single bunk in the other. Fully furnished for prompt sale. Strong rental history when not in use. On-title carpark included in the sale. Price: $825,000
Mt Buller - Whistler 1B/1C, 14 Chamois Road A Unique Enclave of 2 Apartments to be Sold 2 Fully self-contained apartments available for sale located in the Whistler Tower with great access from the front of the complex. Facilities include an entrance with drying and ski storage, separate well fitted laundry room, spa room and a rooftop lookout tower with freestanding fireplace. With only 3 apartments in the tower only those 3 have exclusive use of the private facilities. 1B has an on-title car park included in the sale & 1C can apply for a drop off 4WD access permit.
Mt Buller - Snowflake 4/22 Stirling Road 3 2 1 Great 3 Bedroom with carpark The Snowflake building has recently been substantially renovated. Apartment 4 offers an appealing open plan living and dining with a functional balcony. 3 large bedrooms with BIR designed to sleep 7. Family bathroom plus a second powder room. Treed and mountain top views offer excellent natural light. Great ski storage and drying cupboard will appeal. Private laundry facilities 7kg Washing Machine & 7kg Dryer. Great access on ground floor with sufficient private storage at entry. Car parking available to all unit owners with ample parking on site. Being sold fully furnished to move straight in. Price: $495,000
1B - 2 Bed 2 Bath 1 Carpark $445,000 1C - 2 Bed 2 Bath $375,000
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PROPERTIES WANTED FOR SALE Mark Adams 0419 858 007
www.markadams.com.au
Zach Adams 0437 199 500 51d03711-v3/2718
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Mt Buller - Peak 301/1 Stirling Road 3 2 1 North Facing Penthouse Offering Excellent Views. 3-bedroom penthouse located opposite Chamois Ski Run with ski-in ski-out access. Features one of the largest balconies on the mountain offering spectacular mountain views plenty of room for outdoor entertaining for those sunny Buller afternoons. Spacious 2 level fit-out with comfortable open plan living and dining with gas fireplace. Upstairs features the master bedroom with north facing views offering WIR & En-suite with large spa bath. Downstairs with two further generous bedrooms that share a family bathroom with separate powder room. Excellent drying room in entry and walk-in ski storage cage in basement Secure underground carpark with remote control entry and internal lift to top floor apartments. Price: $925,000 Fully Furnished
Mt Buller - Kabuki 17 Chamois Road 3 3 1 Six brand new townhouses with only two available for sale. Each 3 bedroom townhouse has the luxury of a private entry, garage carpark and heated driveway for easy access. The master bedroom having an en-suite and two further generous size bedrooms. Two more bathrooms with all having heated floors for the winter months. Fully fitted kitchen with stone benchtops, European appliances. Oak timber flooring with an open fireplace and balcony. Laundry, drying room, ski tuning, large attic room, heaps of storage. Hydronic heating throughout. Designed and developed by long-term Buller skiers. Price on Application
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4 3.5 1 Mt Buller - Kensei, 4 Chamois Road Prestigious Freestanding Home - Ski In/Ski Out A crafted family home in one of Mount Buller’s most convenient locations showcases every conceivable indulgence over three lavish levels. Discover 4 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 luxurious bathrooms and the expansive comforts of open-plan living and dining. Framed by floor-toceiling glass, expect uninterrupted mountaintop views towards Little Buller Spur and Bourke Street in all directions. Featuring Caesar stone benchtops, gas fireplace and hydronic in-floor heating throughout. Sleeps 11 guests in comfort with BIR in all 4 bedrooms, 2 with Ensuites. Drying room and laundry with Bosch washing and drying appliances. Remote garage with internal access. Intercom system, keyless entry, ample storage. Offered fully furnished for a smooth transaction. Price on Application
Mt Buller - The Christiana 1/1 Breathtaker Road 3 3 1 Ground Floor Over-Sized Apartment Only 2 Minutes To Bourke St. The recently modernized entry to The Christiana Apartments offers a secure private foyer with only 4 apartments. Christiana 1 is a spacious corner apartment and features 3 bedrooms all with en-suites and robes. Magnificent large multiple lounge rooms with one having a gas fireplace. Dining area could be converted 4th bedroom. The kitchen is well fitted with quality appliances. Good drying room and ski lockers. Fully Equipped laundry. Very convenient access for skiing home via Standard Run. Being offered for sale partly furnished. An on-title car park is included with the unit. Price: $825,000
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Mt Buller - Arlberg 5/45 Summit Road 2 2 1 Fantastic location with underground car park. Located in the iconic Arlberg hotel which has many private apartments designed to suit families. Perfectly positioned, Ski-in Ski-out from this appealing two level 2 bedroom with 2 bathrooms, one with double spa. Fully furnished apartment sleeping 6 including kitchen, living & dining. Comes with fantastic underground carpark space on title. Can be used as often as you wish with no restrictions. Very low outgoings make it affordable should you wish to use it more. Can be rented easily and the management is excellent. Enjoy the benefit of the Arlberg facilities in the building. Nooky’s restaurant, ski hire, and boutique and the reception for your paying guests. Inspection by appointment. Price: $520,000
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Mt Buller - Sundowner 28 Stirling Road 11 4 3 Sundowner Lodge - Amazing Opportunity- Large Block 1450 sqm Fastidiously rebuilt and renovated from top to bottom. Currently successfully operated commercial lodge with 30-bed licenses but could suit multiple families looking to form their own mini club. Located very close to the free shuttle (bus stop 4) which takes you straight to ski school. The main lodge has 6 bedrooms with 20 beds, two large bathrooms, spacious lounge with polished floorboards & enclosed fireplace, well-fitted kitchen, drying room, laundry and large storage. Separate 3 bedroom fully renovated apartment with its own entry. Additional 2 bedroom manager unit with private entry. 3 roadside parking spaces just out the front available on an annual basis. Hydronic heating throughout the lodge. Fully furnished and ready to go with low annual outgoings. Price on Application
Mt Buller - Summit Lodge 5/44 Summit Road 2 2 Modern Alpine Living At The Top Of Bourke St This modernised north facing apartment is conveniently located for ski in/ski out access. Spacious sundrenched open plan living, dining and a modern kitchen all with pleasant views towards Mt Stirling, opening out to a substantial northern balcony. 2 comfortable and well-lit bedrooms with BIR offering room to sleep 6. 2 family bathrooms, good size drying space and European laundry. The balcony features a large BBQ and the added bonus of a rare storage room underneath with entry through a trapdoor to store excess luggage and ski gear. The Summit Lodge building is in great condition having been recently renovated. 4WD access car permit available for drop offs and departures. Being offered fully furnished. Price: $565,000
Mt Buller - Cariboux, 1/11 Chamois Road 3 3 1 Alpine Townhouse at the front of Cariboux. Cariboux 1 features 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, 2 living spaces and car parking at the front door. This townhouse has its own private entry and is set over 3 levels. Located on Chamois Rd, quiet location with easy access to the village and slopes. The living features bamboo flooring, slow combustion wood stove, sunny balcony, dining and large kitchen all located on the top floor with fabulous views of the slopes and surrounding mountains. Large master bedroom with En-suite, 2 further bedrooms both with bathrooms (one with bath tub). Additional TV living area on the lower level area plus a great ski store and drying area with easy access from street level. Price: $740,000 Furnished
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Merrijig - Surrender 20 Alpine Ridge Drive 4 2 4+ Surrender is a lovely 4-bedroom home situated on approx. 920 sqm Fantastic open-plan living & dining with a quality kitchen leading out to an Alfresco entertaining area. The top level features a sizeable master bedroom, WIR, En-suite plus spectacular views of Mt Buller. Downstairs consists of 3 spacious bedrooms, with 2 queen beds and a bunk room all to sleep up to a dozen guests. Fireplace & reverse cycle air-conditioning for every season. Double garage and plenty of parking in the driveway to fit a boat & caravan with an additional storage shed for tools, skis & water sports equipment. Quality furnishings throughout included in the sale. The perfect home to suit any lifestyle, whether you’re a family of skiers or a keen fisherman, Surrender is sure to impress. Price: Price on Application
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PROPERTIES WANTED FOR SALE Mark Adams 0419 858 007
www.markadams.com.au
Zach Adams 0437 199 500 j/51d03713-v3/27-18
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