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XTREME: Snowboarder Ryan Tiene goes for broke at Buller X. On the back of last year’s successful event, in 2018 we will see the challenge opened up to the international elite. See page 3 for the full story. PHOTO: Tony Harrington
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Season’s car pass was “unsustainably lowâ€? MOUNT Buller Mt Stirling Resort Management Board chief executive ofďŹ cer, Mark Bennetts, has responded to community concern that the mountain does not consider local families when setting winter prices. It was revealed last month that the price of a 2018 season car pass has risen more than 100 per cent. In 2017, the pass cost $240 – the same product this year will set mountain-goers back $500.
Mark Bennetts responds to why a more than 100 per cent rise in cost of pass
“The board undertook an extensive review of resort entry and parking prices after the 2017 snow season,� Mr Bennetts said. “This focused on boosting the number of mid-week and overnight visitors to the mountains and the broader region - it also sought to implement a fair and equitable approach across the breadth of local, intrastate,
interstate and international visitors.â€? Mr Bennetts said the 2017 season car pass was “unsustainably lowâ€? and “signiďŹ cantly less than other Victorian alpine resortsâ€?. “We understand these changes do result in a signiďŹ cant increase compared to the price that season pass holders paid in recent years, and hope they will appreciate
the recent investment of approximately $2m in visitor infrastructure including resealed roads and car parks, pedestrian safety, waste water treatment, an improved bus and taxi service, and the soon to be launched Buller Air Zone,â€? Mr Bennetts said. However, 100 per cent of the comments received on the MansďŹ eld Courier Facebook page were against
the price hike, saying there should be a special pass for local residents. “It is very disappointing,â€? Laura Buckley wrote. “I was going to buy one, but re-considered after seeing the price - I love the mountain and skiing but they are making it an only millionaires sport by doing this.â€? Sam Milic said it was a ďŹ ne example of the operation of the mountain, “favouring wealthy tourists and disadvantaging the localsâ€?. „ Continued page 2
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Season’s car pass was “unsustainably low�
Cheap skiing for students
free entry to Mt Stirling every Thursday,� he said. “A 10 per cent discount off season pass is also available, and approximately 140 residents purchase these passes each year.� Mr Bennetts said every visitor to Mount Buller was able to access a number of complimentary visitor services provided by the RMB. For more information on what is provided on-mountain, head to the Mt Buller website.
„ From page 1 Continuing with the theme, Jilly Archer suggested “there should be two separate season car passes, one for local residents at a reduced rate, and one for everyone else�. However, Mr Bennetts said Mt Buller did what it could for Mansfield residents. “Local visitors are important to us, and we provide free access to permanent Mansfield Shire residents on opening weekend, as well as
MT BULLER offers uni students great deals all winter long with 20 per cent off usual adult pricing for lift passes on presentation of your full-time student ID on Tuesday and Wednesday. That’s not all though, you can also get fantastic discounts on lessons and accommodation. SCHOOL PRICE: Students can lay down turns for cheap on Buller. PHOTO: Andrew Railton
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Celebrate kids at Mt Buller these school holidays UNTIL Saturday, Mt Buller will be hosting kids’ activities on the slopes of Mount Buller. All week Buller staff will celebrate their smallest guests with special, kid friendly events on offer. Today, Friday, July 6, Mt Buller will come alive with a special dress up day. There will be prizes for the best dressed kid on the mountain, along with another free sing-along at the ABOM at 4pm. On Saturday, twilight skiing kicks off – welcoming in a month of discounted ski tickets. To mark the occasion, free glow in the dark face painting will be provided by Miss Twisty from 3-5pm. For more details running over the week, go to www.mtbuller.com.au.
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Buller X goes international
HARD AS A ROCK: Last year’s Buller X winner Coen Bennie-Faull in the thick of it. PHOTO: Tony Harrington
BULLER X blazed onto the Australian freeride scene in September 2017 when 16 elite skiers and boarders from around the country took on the challenge of Mt Buller’s steep and treacherous chutes in a unique big mountain competition. This year the event adds an international flavour by inviting a handful of top-notch internationals to try their skills down under. The line-up remains small and will be handpicked, with a total of 10 skiers and 10 boarders chosen to compete in the 2018 event with automatic entry given to the top two placed skiers and snowboarders from 2017. Last year’s winners Coen Bennie-Faull and Nate Johnstone earned the distinction of filming with the acclaimed adventure and action production house Teton Gravity Research in the majestic Teton Range at Jackson Hole Wyoming. This year they defend their title along with second placegetters Australian snowboarder Ryan Tiene and skier Edward Casey. “The one-day event is an incredible display of Australia’s rich freeride talent,” said event founder and director Tony ‘Harro’ Harrington. “Myself and the judging panel were blown away by the lines the athletes produced for the first ever Buller X, and we can’t wait to see what the athletes pull out for this year’s event.” As incomparable as it is challenging, Buller X only goes ahead if and when the conditions align for the athletes to ski and ride the steep, technical course. The Mt Buller chutes are daunting, steep, narrow and unforgiving. It is only when good quality cover,
sufficient snowpack and bluebird weather conditions all come together that the event gets the green light to be called on – similar to a big wave competition. The 2017 event saw over 21,000 people tune in via the website and social channels to watch the action live, along with a crowd of keen onlookers positioned across from the course on Family Run. “If 2017’s event is anything to go by, 2018 is going to be epic,” said Tony. “The response to Buller X has shown the thirst for an Australian based freeride event, and this year with the addition of international athletes, it’s an exciting chance to make Buller X an internationally recognised event. “I am excited to showcase to the world the depth of big mountain freeriding talent and terrain we have down here in Australia.” The event tests even the most skilled skiers and boarders to assess and ride technical and challenging terrain, and showcase their big mountain smarts. It celebrates considered and careful riding as well as the splendour of skiers and boarders being present and respectful of the terrain they ride. The event is held on just one day with each competitor allowed two runs while being filmed and judged by a panel of international big mountain judges. In addition to on course judges there are international judges who view each line in detail as filmed by long lens cameras and drone providing carefully assessed scores. Subscribe via the website and follow Buller X on Instagram and Facebook for updates and content as we wait for the mountain to call the day.
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REST IN LUXURY: The hut provides blankets, comfy chairs, air vents and even places to charge a mobile phone – all with a panoramic view over Mt Buller.
Free ski-in hut now open on Buller
IN the fine tradition of the warming huts that dot European ski fields, Mercedes-Benz has launched the Star Lodge at Mount Buller. Designed to provide skiers and boarders a sheltered place to rest between runs, the luxurious rest stop was officially opened late last month. Part of a wide-ranging partnership between MercedesBenz and Mount Buller Resort, the Star Lodge has been constructed just a few steps from the top of the MercedesBenz Chairlift, which services the resort’s popular Bourke Street run. Located approximately 1700 metres above sea level, the Star Lodge commands panoramic 180-degree views across not only Mount Buller Village, but also nearby Mount Stirling and the surrounding
Victorian High Country. The Star Lodge welcomes all skiers and boarders who can rest in comfortable chairs, connect to Wi-Fi and charge their phones, warm their hands using air vents and enjoy ambient lighting that changes to suit the time of day, reminiscent of the Energizing Comfort Control feature found in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class range. The Mercedes-Benz Star Lodge was constructed with three shipping containers, placed in position by crane and lashed to twelve 1.25-tonne concrete blocks. The structure is built to resist cyclone-strength wind gusts, providing visitors with shelter from the changing elements as well as welcome warmth and comfort. In addition to the Star Lodge, Mercedes-Benz has
also supplied the Mount Buller Resort with a fleet of its capable SUVs, each specially fitted with snow tyres for operational use around the resort this season. Mercedes-Benz AustraliaPacific managing director and chief executive officer, Horst von Sanden, said skiing and snowboarding is a favourite pastime for many MercedesBenz owners and prospective customers. “With the Star Lodge we give not just our customers, but every visitor a subtle taste of the Mercedes-Benz lifestyle with an invitation to enjoy our warm hospitality,” he said. “We created an innovative and interactive way for Mercedes-Benz to be at the heart of the action, right next to one of Australia’s busiest ski runs.”
NOW OPEN: The Mercedes-Benz hut has now opened on Buller, providing skiers and boarders with a free rest stop and place to recharge and revive.
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Stay safe in the Alpine areas this winter VICTORIA Police, State Emergency Service (SES) and Parks Victoria are reminding visitors to the Alpine National Park and surrounding areas to remain aware of the hazards and be adequately prepared for remote backcountry activities this winter. “Recent weather conditions have resulted in heavy snowfalls which may be unstable in some alpine areas,” said SES acting assistant chief officer Brendan Corboy. “If the risk is deemed significant, community notifications and advice will be issued through the Vic Emergency website and app.” Significant snow falls on Victoria’s alpine peaks have signalled the beginning of winter and areas on and surrounding the Alpine National Park will now likely be prone to avalanche risk throughout the season. “Although they aren’t as common as in Europe or North America, avalanches do occur in Australia,” said Victoria Police emergency management inspector Pauline Williams. “We are reminding people to be adequately experienced and prepared for backcountry travel, and access snow and weather safety information
BEWARE: Emergency services are warning people travelling in the Alpine areas that they should be wary of avalanche.
before they visit remote backcountry areas.” The risk increases dramatically with severe weather conditions and unstable snow pack, such as experienced in recent days.
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prepared and experienced for these hazards and let someone know where they are going and when they plan to return. Safety tips before going out on the snow include:
s CHECK THE WEATHER AND conditions before you head out; s ENSURE YOUR INTENDED activity is within your fitness and abilities; s LET A FRIEND OR FAMILY
member, and/or appropriate rangers, know where you’ll be; s TAKE A MOBILE OR satellite phone, however, be aware some areas within the Alpine region are out of mobile phone range; s DON T DEVIATE FROM PRE arranged plans; and s ENSURE YOU HAVE appropriate equipment and attire. Those engaging in remote backcountry activities need to be mindful of the risks and hazards in the area. Backcountry skiing especially is an inherently dangerous activity that requires experience and knowledge of the terrain and conditions. “We want visitors to enjoy backcountry travel and skiing in the Alpine National Park, but to do this they must be adequately prepared, experienced, understand the hazards and notify someone of their intentions,” said Parks Victoria district manager Ty Caling. “Visitors who are not experienced and want to undertake backcountry skiing and touring can always take a guided tour with one of our licensed tour operators. “Similarly, Alpine Resort areas are actively managed and patrolled, and are the safest place to ski and board.”
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Name: Tori Smith. FILE PRO Age: 18. R E SKI Where do you live? Kanumbra. Do you ski or snowboard? Snowboard. What level skills do you have? Intermediate/ advanced. How long have you been visiting Mt Buller? Six years. What are you looking forward to the most this season? Seeing how the mountain has changed since last season, finding something new to explore. Do you snowboard anywhere else? Falls Creek. What’s your favourite run on Buller? Tirol. Favourite Apres venue and why? The Whitt – it is an easy place to warm up and catch up with friends.
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lifts at Buller, they held the first Doppelmayr agency in Australia. Club members supported Orange lifts as guarantors, board members, shareholders and staff until its takeover by McMahon Holdings in the 1980s. The club continues to take an active interest in the mountain and its development. Formation of the club: In early 1950, four friends from Brighton gathered a group of friends to apply for a site on Mt Buller to build a ski lodge and were granted site number 25 on Mt Buller - Merrick Summers, Jim Nilsson, Jock Robertson and Neil Barter. Friends from Melbourne Tech and Melbourne Uni were gathered and a club of 25 members was formed, to finance and build the lodge. Materials were scarce, and labour and cartage were expensive, so the work was undertaken by the members. Over summer of 1950-1951 and 26 building days later, the lodge was at lock-up stage, after which the club was referred to at the time
instead, as the “Bloody Mountain Wonders”. The first season was had at BMW Ski Club Lodge in 1951. The lodge was the thirteenth lodge to be built in the Mt Buller village. Club name and logo: BMW stands for Brighton Mountain Wanderers. The identity of the club reflected the origins of the earliest/foundation members – Brighton – Mountain was logical – then Wanderers was a natural addition. With their interests at the time being sports cars and motorbikes, as well as snow sports, the initials seem to tie their interests together, but the logo was designed to be different from that of the BMW car company, whose products were not sold in Australia at the time. The club roundel reflects the main club activity – weekend skiing – and has the following symbolism: Blue Right: Friday night climbing up the mountain; Yellow Right: Saturday sun skiing; Blue Left: Saturday night club party; Yellow Left: Sunday skiing. Growth for the future: The original lodge had 10 bunks – one per original full member – but quickly needed expansion as families grew.
In 1966-67, the first extension saw the conversion of a sundeck to extra living space upstairs and an additional bunkroom with ensuite downstairs plus a new sundeck. By 1985, the second major expansion of 10 bunks and three ensuites was undertaken as children of members were adding pressure to bookings; the present-day lodge is the result of this expansion. Currently, the club is pleased to be welcoming third and fourth generation Buller skiers as members. While long-held club traditions such as no telephone or television have had to bow before the wifi age, other family-friendly traditions such as club roasts on Saturday nights, provided for both guests and members, continue to be a strong attraction for weekend visitors, and the long-held no smoking policy, instigated by original member Dr Nigel Gray, has now become the norm in most public places. Original member Merrick Summers, now 93 years strong, said: “The lift system is now in good hands and with the advent of snow making greatly enhances the reliability of the resort for which we are all thankful. “Dad would be well pleased with the popularity that the sport now enjoys - he always said, ’Skiing gives you something to look forward to in the winter time’.”
UNVEILED: Pat and Merrick Summers at the unveiling of the plaques in 1999.
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IN response to the injuries he sees resulting from sport, Mark Knapp, owner of Delatite Dentistry, is encouraging children and their parents to protect their teeth during sports, including snowboarding, footy, netball, basketball, skateboarding and cricket. “We’re a preventative dentistry clinic,” said Mark. Mark sees one child with chipped or loose teeth every
two weeks, which he believes could easily be prevented with a mouthguard. “At the skate park children wear protective gear such as knee and elbow pads and helmets,” he said. “I never see them wearing mouthguards though, and accidents happen all the time.” Last month, Mark saw three children with their front teeth knocked out, and another case
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Pension Grimus lodge manager night THE staff at Pension Grimus Lodge have had an enjoyable weekend, as they opened their doors and welcomed the 2018 snow season at their manager night. Pension Grimus Lodge provides hassle-free on mountain storage and hire as well as accommodation.
c SMILES: Robyn Pennington and Sally Williams having a laugh. f RUGGED UP: (from left) Wayne McGregor, Anton Grimus, Gerri McGregor and Gregor Lo Tresti get rugged up for a fun evening on the mountain.
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c HAPPY: (from left) Carmen Ryan, Stephen Jones and Bec Farmer welcome winter.
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FUN: (from left) Maddie Holt, Maddie Dodds, Elizabeth Battley, Mary-Ann Bricker and Sarah Wilks enjoying each other’s company. PHOTOS: Mark Woodsford
WITH the annual CFA Cocktail Party, snowfalls last week added to the festivities and celebrations of the new 2018 winter season on Mt Buller. More than 100 people gathered for the night to celebrate and welcome in another winter.
Enzian Hotel Lodge manager night MANAGERS at the Enzian Hotel Lodge threw open the doors in celebration of winter, warmly welcoming the snow season on Buller. Staff enjoyed an extravagant night of music and drinks in the warmth of their lodge, which provides affordable accommodation for couples, small groups and families.
GRINS: (from left) Gabi Hepi, Ivana Birch, Cooper Stankkovich, Amy Stopper and Christopher O’Connell were all smiles during the cocktail party. LAUGHS: Kayla Morton, Anna-Leese Kavanagh and Selina Kinlt were among many who attended the fun evening.
DRESSED UP: Zoe Kattlewell and Nicolette Pankovics were all dolled-up for a night out.
BOW TIES: Daniel Jenkin and Corey Donaldson dressed up for the CFA cocktail party last week.
1) COMPANY: (from left) Luke Lennard, Shelly Lennard and Patrick Cody had a good time at the Enzian Hotel Lodge manager night.
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2) LADIES: Ann Jaggard, Karen Bennetts and Deb Fyfe had a ball last weekend at the manager night. 3) BEAM: Robyn Pennington, Amanda Riley, Emma Shorland, Tiffany Henwood, Kate Maxfield and Gerri McGregor were all smiles during the Enzian Hotel Lodge manager night. PHOTOS: Mark Woodsford
SMILES: (from left) Ash Barber, Eddie Xuae, Toby Coulter and Ness Hinneberg had a good time at the cocktail party.
ENJOY: Nicola Gordon and Jesse McKenna were having a ball.
HAPPY: Sarah Duffy and Katie Head flashed their pearly whites for the camera at the cocktail party.
JOY: River Ralph and Wynston Chew enjoyed each other’s company.
GOOD TIME: Suzie Follett and Tim Hammil enjoyed a night out last week.
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Protect Our Winters launches in Australia AN Australian chapter of global environmental group Protect Our Winters (POW) is due to launch in Australia this month. The launch will coincide with a visit to Australia by professional big mountain skier and POW director Chris Davenport. Chris is set to visit Mt Buller and Thredbo resorts, spreading the word on “why we need winter” and will host a Q&A at the Mt Buller Cinema from 7pm on Tuesday, July 24. The talk will follow a screening of the new Teton Gravity Research movie ‘Rogue Elements’ in which local skier Mitch Reeves features. Last year professional big mountain snowboarder and POW founder Jeremy Jones and his family visited Mt Buller after accepting an invite from long-term friend Tony ‘Harro’ Harrington. During their stay the Jones family visited Mt Buller and Thredbo where Jeremy launched a partnership with Thredbo, the first resort in Australia to partner with POW in order to lead the charge towards positive climate action within the snow industry. Since founding POW 10 years ago the organisation has grown to a global network of over 130,000 supporters and engaging with 60 million snowsports enthusiasts across the world. A following that is fast growing momentum in Australia. Leading the campaign in Australia
is a passionate group of advocates including Tony ‘Harro’ Harrington, Rhylla Morgan, Josh Fletcher and Kerris McLiver. All have extensive experience in the snow and outdoor sports industry. “At the heart of it Protect Our Winters is a passionate crew of diehards, professional athletes and industry brands mobilising the outdoor sports community to lead the charge towards positive climate action,” Tony Harrington said. “We are really excited to bring together a team of passionate people, athletes and industry professionals to ensure this conversation is happening in Australia.” The Mt Buller event is a great opportunity to learn about the POW movement and ways you can get involved and ensure our winters are here to stay. To find out more and to get involved with Protect Our Winters (POW) Australia contact the team at staycool@ protectourwinters.org.au or visit www. Protectourwinters.org. Advanced ticket sales are available for $10 from the Rip Curl store or full-price on the door is $18 adults/$15 child/$12 Buller Crew. Proceeds from the night will go to Protect Our Winters Australia. GO BIG: Big mountain skier and POW director Chris Davenport is set to visit Mt Buller and will host a Q&A at the Mt Buller cinema.
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Time to do the Cattleman’s jam for 13th consecutive year AUSTRALIA’S premier rail event, Burton Cattleman’s Rail Jam, will be returning for the 13th consecutive year in 2018. Australia’s best snowboarders will descend on Mt Buller on July 21 to compete in the country’s longest running snowboarding rail event for a share of $10,000 worth of cash and prizes. Last year Jye Kearney took back the crown with his trademark style and claimed first place. Jye has now won the event five times in the last six years. Andy James closely followed Jye for a very well earned second place. Sam “Red Dog” Neuman rounded out the podium with third. Josh Anderson, one of the debutants of the night, impressively took out the Monster Best Trick as well as the new Transfer Show Up & Blow Up Award.
IT’S TIME: Mt Buller is kicking off the Snowracer Series this week, an important lead up to the Victorian Interschool Snowsports Championships. PHOTO: Andrew Railton
Snowracer series Event 1 starts Sunday THE Snowracer Series kicks off on Sunday, July 8 and is an ideal opportunity for school teams or individual racers to get that edge and additional race experience on course. The events are open to primary and secondary school children in both skiing and snowboard disciplines. Not only are these events great adrenalinecharged fun, they are also an important lead up to the Victorian Interschool Snowsports Championships. Things will take off from Substation on Little Buller Spur with two runs in giant slalom (second run reversed order within division). Please note that competitor numbers are capped at 220 and it is not possible to enter both ski and snowboard competitions. Divisions: Division 1: School Year 11 & 12; Division 2: School Year 9 & 10; Division 3: School Year 7 & 8; Division 4: School Year 5 & 6; Division 5: School year 3 & 4; Division 6: School year Prep, 1 & 2 (for Alpine events). Divisions can be combined depending on competitor numbers, and a start list will be posted the day before the event.
LET’S JAM: Top snowboarders competing in the annual Cattleman’s Rail Jam. PHOTO: Andrew Railton
LISTEN UP: The FOX will remain on Mt Buller for at least another three years.
FOX FM renews mountain partnership AS the 2018 ski season kicks off, FOX FM announced their renewed partnership with Mt Buller for another three years, connecting Melbourne’s most listened to radio station with Victoria’s most visited ski resort to cover all the fun and action of the mountain all winter. FOX FM will be streamed live across the ski area, alongside Fox FM’s on-air personalities broadcasting live on location across the season. So, when Melbourne goes to the mountain, they won’t have to miss their favourite FOX shows Fifi, Fev and Byron, Carrie and Tommy or Hughesy and Kate. The return of the famous ‘FOX chairlift’ and the live ‘FOX Cam’ on the
Shakey Knees ski run will also transport skiers and boarders up one of Mt Buller’s most popular runs, complemented by branding in maps, brochures, websites, daily ski reports and videos and joint promotions right across the season. FOX’s general manager Dave Cameron said, “Mt Buller is Melbourne’s favourite weekend winter wonderland. “We’re excited to extend our exclusive partnership with the mountain for another three years. “Our listeners will continue to see and hear their favourite station The FOX all over the mountain all winter long, with The FOX Chairlift returning to take our listeners sky high.” With FOX FM set to
light up the mountain once again, general manager of Buller Ski Lifts, Laurie Blampied said, “Buller Ski Lifts looks forward to three more years of fun on the slopes and over the airwaves with FOX. “It’s a true partnership with plenty of shared values. “By working together, we mix good times with great music and make winter a whole lot more fun. “The FOX crew are part of the family up here on Mt Buller and it’s the soundtrack to the winter on the slopes. “This partnership is a great way for us to share the mountain vibe with listeners in Melbourne through snow reports and presenters capturing the fun on the slopes live on air.”
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A snapshot of Photo Shop FOR many visitors to Mt Buller, a Photo Shop picture is one of their most important and lasting memories of their time on the mountain. Whether it is their child doing their ďŹ rst turns in Ski School or making turns down the race course, these photos sit on mantelpieces around the world. Acclaimed photographer Tony ‘Harro’ Harrington leads the team at The Photo Shop at Mt Buller, snapping moments and racing achievements, and although he’s best known for taking action shots, magazine covers and large scale landscapes, it is resort photography where his passion for being behind the lens all started. “I got my start in professional photography when I got a job with Randy Wieman at HotShots in Thredbo back in the 90s,â€? Tony said. “I loved having fun with families and making great memories. “It’s where I got the bug and realised I could do photography as a job.â€? Wieman had come to Mt Buller in 1987 and kicked off the photography service in a small facility underneath the ABOM where they processed photos, and the link is not lost on Harro. “Randy taught me so much and it’s a great legacy that I am honoured to continue,â€? he said. “Digital photography and iPhones have changed the landscape and made it increasingly challenging for a photo business. “But it takes skill and professional equipment to get good shots in the snow, especially of race action. “Once people come and see what photos we are able to capture, compared to a shot on their phone, they see the value
ALL SMILES: A perfect sample of a Buller family photo by Photo Shop.
and want that photo for their family history. “We can also work with guests to get that great portrait of the whole family which you just can’t do yourself.� Harrington has a small team of professional photographers who help him cover every race on the mountain over the busy winter season. “Jacqui and Michelle joined the team last year and do a wonderful job getting everyone smiling and especially capturing beautiful moments
with small children and families,� Tony said. “They both shoot beautiful wedding portfolios over the summer and then pull the winter boots on and make magic in the snow. “Kerris McLiver picked up a camera and helped me establish The Photo Shop a couple of years ago and is a key part of our team. “It’s incredible to think that only a handful of us manage to record so many race moments captured each season.�
PHOTO: Tony Harrington
During the Subaru Victorian Interschools Championships in August The Photo Shop team will shoot, process and upload hundreds of images every day. “It’s a massive week with long days for the kids racing, our photographers getting every start and the nervous parents eager to see their children compete,� said Tony. “It’s full on but I love how we are continuing to add to the history of the mountain with photos that might include future winter Olympians or
life-long Mt Buller skiers and boarders. “We play an important role in helping the resort remember these days and that’s a pretty cool part of our service.� When Harro isn’t taking photos on the slopes he’s often up in the dark to capture dawn moments for his art collection and creating custom images such as the large scale pieces currently displayed in the Breathtaker Hotel and Spa at Mt Buller. A sample of his inspiring
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Mt Buller Property... New Buller land release MOUNT Buller welcomes the first land release since 2015, with a rare opportunity to purchase the lease and development rights of two adjacent level vacant blocks on Stirling Road. Mark Adams Real Estate has been appointed by the Mt Buller Mt Stirling Resort Management to seek expressions of interest from interested parties. The land would be perfectly suited for a residential development as townhouses, apartments, syndicate or new ski club. This is a great opportunity to purchase one or both of the sites with
frontage to Stirling Road, a short walk from the Buller village and seconds to Chamois ski run. Site 53 (16 Stirling Rd) has a generous land size of 884m2 with direct street frontage halfway along Stirling Road offering easy access for both vehicles and pedestrians. The adjoining land at site 187 (14B Stirling Rd), has a land size of 442m2 offering vehicle and pedestrian access via an easement from Stirling Road. The neighbouring site 53 has potential to connect both sites for redevelopment. Both sites are available to pur-
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Christiana 1
$900,000
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.
Enzian 1
$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.
$220,000
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.
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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 - Bella Vista, 15 Summit Road 3 2 1 Unbeatable Location - Drive In. Ski Out | Apartments from $1,000,000 Bella Vista is the ultimate lifestyle choice. Apartments offer 180 degrees of stunning panoramic views to Mount Stirling & what we will always call Shakey Knees. Located for convenience and stunning views. Walk to Bourke Street, ski across to Shakey Knees or catch the free shuttle bus near your front door. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom north facing apartments with spacious designs from 138 m2 - 148.2 m2 plus functional balconies. Quality kitchen fit-outs, large living, gas fireplace, magnificent views. Huge master bedroom with walk-in, feature bath & separate shower. The second & third bedrooms will easily fit a king bed & king singles. Large laundry/ drying room & hydronic heating throughout. Garage Parking available at additional cost. Apartments available end 2018. Individual Car Parks Available for Season 2018.
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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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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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Mt Buller - Chalet Apartments 810/ 11 Summit Road 5 5 Vendor Wants It Sold - Huge Penthouse At Low Price. Chalet Apartments – Penthouse 810 has been thoughtfully created & designed over several multi levels totalling 281 sqm (30sq) plus 4 private balconies of 85 sqm. Would be perfectly suited for multiple families. Features 5 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms with 3 master bedrooms each having en-suites. Sumptuous living, views to the north, open fireplace, built-in bar, adjacent dining room plus second dining area. The second living room is perfectly positioned as a children’s playroom/home theatre/guest room. Large cedar sauna room, separate laundry, dedicated drying room. 2 on title car parks & 4 personal storage cages are included. Price on Application
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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-Bella Vista Car Parks 15 Summit Road Brand New Garage Car Parks Now Complete – Ready to Occupy Bella Vista is a brand new residential development located on Summit Rd just up from the village centre. Part of the project includes a ground floor garage with 25 car parks. Hugely successful with 80% of the car parks already sold to very happy clients who are now parking there. The designated basement carpark spaces come with remote control door access making entry a breeze. Adds value to your existing property and guaranteed annual 4WD parking permit application to the Mt Buller Resort Board. Buyers can unload at their own apartment first and then drive back and park their car for their entire stay. Price: Contact Agent
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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 - 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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