Friday, June 6, 2014
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New projects add to mountains of fun Improved facilities both on and off the slopes
Alpine history is alive and well - P5
Snowboard coach top honor - P6
Magic at Mt Stirling - P8
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WELCOME HOME: Mt Buller’s own Winter Olympian, Anton Grimus, seen here competing at Sochi in February, will be welcomed home at this weekend’s opening celebrations. PHOTO: Courtesy GEPA
MT BULLER and Mt Stirling have the welcome mat out and are looking forward to a big 2014 snow season. Mt Buller Mt Stirling Alpine Resort Management chief executive officer John Huber said that during a busy summer of events, the board and employees have been working hard to complete some great new improvements to the resorts both on and off the slopes. Visitors can now check up to date conditions at Mt Stirling with the added convenience of two brand new live webcams. “On Mt Buller, we’ve undertaken some largescale projects including the complete renovation of the former Cow Camp Plaza, now known as the Village Square Plaza,” Mr Huber said. “This important facility has undergone a major renovation and refurbishment including the addition of a mezzanine level almost doubling the seating and dining capacity. “The Plaza now enjoys a new aspect and entrance from the Village Square, all new interior and furnishings, a cosy fireplace and even a lift to the mezzanine
for accessibility.” Mr Huber said visitors will be sure to enjoy the fresh new look and feel, and encourages everyone to stop by and have a look. “It really adds class and comfort to the heart of the resort,” Mr Huber said. In the ski fields, resort management and Buller Ski Lifts (BSL) continued to invest in snowmaking infrastructure with the completion of the automation of the snowmaking system on the northern side of Bourke Street, following the purchase of six new fully automatic snowmaking guns. “This improvement will see eight times more snow produced than the machines that were in place previously,” Mr Huber said. BSL made improvements to the lifting infrastructure over the summer, including the installation of a mid-load on the Tirol T-Bar improving skier and snowboarder access from the north side down to the Village. December 2013 saw the launch of the Mt Buller Sculpture Park Walk, a diverse collection of sculptural pieces dotted around the resort. Continued page 2
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