north east regional extra | June 12 - 18, 2019
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June 12 - 18, 2019
Stan on patrol By KYLIE WILSON FOR almost 40 years, Peter “Stan” Cantwell has played an integral role in the safety of Falls Creek residents and visitors alike as a member of the Falls Creek Ski Patrol. It’s a job that he wouldn’t swap for the world. “I love the mountains,” he said. “I’ve never really lost that love of being in the mountains and the great outdoors.” Stan first came to Falls Creek in 1977 as a fresh faced 18 year old, spending his first years on mountain working for the Falls Creek Ski Lift Company. His nickname of Stan, which most people on the mountain know him by, came about when he and his early workmates shared bunk rooms - particularly one year, when everyone in his room was named Peter - and all gave each other pseudoyms which happened to stick. He laughed that while he was named Stan, another workmate ended up with the nickname Ian Cognito. By 1981, he had begun working part time for the Falls Creek Ski Patrol, progressing his way up to a full time role from there. He said that plenty has changed in the realm of ski rescue since then, with one of the key innovations being ski lifts changing from T-bar style to chairlifts, increasing safety for the average resort goer.
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◆ EXPERIENCED: Peter “Stan” Cantwell has been integral part of the Falls Creek Ski Patrol for almost 40 years. PHOTO: Nathan Fenton
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