north east regional extra | 19 - 25 December, 2018
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19 - 25 December, 2018 ◆ COMMITTED TO FITNESS: MMA middleweight world champion Rob Whittaker has been among those who have trained at Falls Creek in recent times. PHOTO: Chris Hocking.
By KYLIE WILSON WHEN most people think of Falls Creek, snowsports is what immediately comes to mind. But the mountain is not only active during the snow season – athletes of all persuasions and levels of skill use the mountain as a base to train at most times of the year, especially in the warmer months. Jo Prothero from Falls Creek Resort Management said that there has been a noticeable shift in recent years towards training at high altitude at local venues like Falls Creek over more expensive international options. “From Tour De France cyclists to Olympic runners and entire AFL teams, our resort is the training destination of choice for these athletes amongst the fittest and best in the world,” Jo said. “Each year we see a huge influx of athletes from amateur up to the ultra-elite, mostly from the end of our snow season through the start of summer. “Straight after the snow season finishes is usually one of our quieter times so it makes a big difference to our local stakeholders having regular visitors in athletes, their trainers and families.“ From world champions to high profile footballers such as the Collingwood and Geelong AFL teams, to local sportspeople and Olympians, the mountain often plays host to a diverse range of athletes.
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