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Contents MANAGING EDITOR Steve Cuff

Features

DESIGN & ARTWORK Chris Febvre and the NEM Creative team

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$11.8m Mt Bike Upgrade

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An investment of 11.8 million to create 30km of new trail around Lake Jindabyne.

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Snowy 2.0 Update We visit the Lobs Hole Snowy 2.0 project site for Prime Minister’s approval.

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Waste and Environment

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A new campaign against waste on highways and national park plus Green Caffeen.

Man Hotel Celebrates 60 An iconic Perisher venue, The Man from Snowy River Hotel turned 60 this winter.

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New Thredbo Gondola The Merritts Gondola debut has received great reviews as guests ride the new lift.

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Perisher Mountain Strategy

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PUBLISHER Snowy Mountains Media Hartley Higgins and Steve Cuff

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All guests who visit Perisher resort this season must wear face coverings.

Exciting news you might be able to catch a tagged fish and win big prizes.

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TV travel shows are visiting and promoting the wider Snowy area.

It might be the best season for a Thredbo lesson and improve your technique.

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Shut The Gate winery and cellar door has reinvented itself to be a grocer.

The Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct updates on survey and vision.

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We might not be able to travel overseas but we can still plan and dream.

Sad news of Australian snowboard cross champion drowning while spearfishing.

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Be sure to indulge in snowy shopping for spring fashions and accessories.

Yarrangobilly can offer you new adventures, take a swim in the Thermal Pool.

Perisher Compulsory Masks.

Regional Visiting

Tagged Fish Release

Fine Tune Technique

Berridale Bright Lights

Snow and Travel

COVER PHOTO Ben Murphy laying it over on the Perisher Corduroy.

PHOTO: Perisher

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We talk with Perisher mountain manager about their mountain snow strategy.

CONTRIBUTORS Boen Ferguson, Peter McDade, Jackie Perry, Adam Lambert.

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Spring Fashions

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The First Word NOW in mid-winter, this season certainly has been different on many fronts. The snow was lean to begin but then a massive storm in earlier July resurrected our season. Now in early August Mother Nature rescues us again with a huge four-day storm.

The mountain slopes are primed now for the remainder of the season.

Due to the virus and accompanying restrictions, it was always expected the season would be quiet, but who could have foreseen that Victorian ski lifts would now be closed. Hotham and Falls Creek only opening their lifts for four days.

Here in NSW crowds have been limited to enable the snow resorts to open. And to the credit of resort operators they have all done an incredible job, practiced all their safe operating plans that the NSW government required which has allowed us to ski and snowboard.

One disappointing aspect of this season, which has really continued from the isolation period prior to winter is the social media negativity. Really, why can’t people accept that we are not in normal times, and if “your normal” winter is not going according to plan, it

seriously is a first world problem.

Authorities are making decisions based on the overall good of our region, the state and Australia. And some people voicing their objections are probably not even visiting the snow this year, but they love being a keyboard warrior.

Some sections of the media have not helped anyone’s cause. How a trace of covid in the Perisher Valley sewage system evolved into a Perisher covid-19 Hotspot headline was poor journalism to say the least. I would be embarrassed to be associated with those publications that spread the total wrong information.

Our snow season so far until I write this column has NOT been affected by the virus. There are no hotspots. Sure a few businesses have been fined for doing the wrong thing, and the bush doof idiots and other revellers must have money to burn and were appropriately fined for their indiscretions.

Businesses across the region and for the entire snow industry for that matter are really hurting. Here in NSW at least shops are trading but spare a thought for our snow friends in Victoria who are closed.

The overall significance of this winter

◼ PILLOWS: The early July storm deposited 80cm of snow. Here kids sit at a table at Merritts Mountain House in Thredbo.

PHOTO: Boen Ferguson / Thredbo. may well play out for years to come within the snow industry. Importers, wholesalers, plus retailers will no doubt end up with excess stock as trade has been down across the board.

We can all help by supporting our local snow retailers, and for that matter all our local shops. Shop local.

Looking ahead the summer for our region should be strong, with limited international options the mountains are a fine place to spend your summer and autumn holiday, and of course visit next

winter when we trust some normality is restored to our snow season.

We hope you like this edition where we have a mix of snow and summer content.

Stay tuned to our social channels, website, and newsletter for more season news before our next edition.

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Face Masks Compulsory at Perisher and others safe. We continue to operate within the Government’s regulations as and when they evolve relating to COVID-19 and resort operations,� Perisher stated. “We are strictly following all advice from the Australian Department of Health.

Guests and employees are required to wear a face covering, maintain physical distancing, and practice good hygiene while at Perisher and we request that guests who are feeling unwell do not visit the resort. We would like to thank all our guests for their cooperation in adapting

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to our COVID-19 Safe Operating Plan this season. Everyone has their role to play to help keep our season safe.�

Perisher season pass holders have unlimited access to the slopes, but guests wanting to purchase day tickets will ďŹ nd limitations around the restricted capacity for this season.

All lift tickets, snowsports school lessons, rentals and Skitube tickets are only available for pre-purchase online.

To purchase tickets, visit the perisher.com.au website.

COVER: Guests at Perisher are always required to wear face masks .

GUESTS visiting Perisher for the remainder of the 2020 snow season must adhere to wearing face masks as part of the resorts covid-19 safe operating plan.

Introduced in later July, all Perisher guests and employees will be required to wear a face covering while on Perisher premises including at The Station, including but not limited to: arriving and departing the resort in car parking facilities, while using lifts, on Skitube and shuttle buses, in public places, and while skiing and snowboarding.

Guests are kindly requested to supply

their own face covering. Appropriate face coverings can include a neck buff, balaclava, facemask or similar and should ďŹ t closely around your mouth and nose and allow for breathing without restriction. “We have worked closely with industry and Government representatives to develop our COVID-19 Safe Operating Plan to guide our safe resort operations this season. It encompasses two equally important parts; Vail Resorts’ initiatives to keep guests and employees safe and the expectations of guests to keep themselves

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Visit Adaminaby’s Snowy Scheme Museum THE Snowy Scheme is a fascinating part of the region’s history, and one of the best collections of history from that era is housed at the Snowy Scheme Museum in Adaminaby.

The Museum has recently received a $50,000 boost to help the town’s tourism industry recover from the recent summer bushfires.

Snowy Monaro Regional Council has been awarded $50,000 through the Bushfire Community Resilience and Economic Recovery Fund with the grant obtained to support the museum’s work and help support economic recovery in the

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LEGEND: An office setting of Commissioner Sir William Hudson.

Adaminaby region With Selwyn Snow Resort closed for this winter after being destroyed in the January bushfires, the town has lost its regular winter economy. Although the Snowy 2.0 has been a boost to some businesses, the town invites tourists to visit on their next travels.

Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor Peter Beer said the grant will enable the museum to improve its collection and further enhance its standing as a visitor attraction and point of interest for the region.

“While the town itself was spared from flames, Adaminaby has suffered a significant economic impact with the major tourism attraction in winter being destroyed and some of its popular summer activities affected,” Mayor Peter Beer said.

“This funding will help Adaminaby in its economic recovery by bringing tourists back to town and to our region.”

Deputy Mayor Lynley Miners and Council’s Tourism and Events Manager Donna Smith joined the museum’s committee in July for an official presentation to celebrate the $50,000

◼ HISTORY: A recreation of a surveying scenario at the Snowy Scheme Museum.

PHOTOS: Steve Cuff. funding announcement.

The Snowy Scheme Museum is home to a nationally significant collection of historical items that promote the engineering and social achievements of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme.

The volunteer run museum was established in 1992 and its collection features machinery, historical vehicles, photographs, maps and the personal items of Commissioner of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Authority, Sir William Hudson.

◼ TECHNOLOGY: Various devices used during the Snowy Scheme.

“The museum is a fantastic attraction.

The hard working committee has built the collection up to 6,000 items and each piece tells the important story of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme,” Mayor Beer said.

Currently the Museum is taking bookings by enquiry.

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Shake Off The Cabin Fever LOOKING back from the start of the year it would be fair to say the Snowy Mountains have had it tough.

Firstly, there was the January bushfires that devastated the Kosciuszko National Park and impacted towns across the region. Then came the isolation and travel restrictions and now a heavily reduced winter season will soon be over.

But resilient business operators across the entire region have all started on the rebuild trail and are ready to welcome back visitors plus their own loyal patrons for the summer ahead.

◼ VISIT: The Wilgro Orchard cellar door on the Batlow Road.

Wildbrumby Distillery owner Brad Spalding is one such operator who has seen the entire ups and downs first-hand. One of the most popular venues in the mountains, Brad had closed the doors earlier in the year, and being the creative thinker, was involved in the Shake Hands with the Snowies theme, along with Lake Crackenback Resort.

“Talk about timing,” Brad said. It was supposed to be a grassroots really friendly gesture after the bushfires.

“We all meant really well with shake hands and then we had to stop doing any physical contact. It was just to say we are going to welcome you and look after you in the mountains. Here we were trying to embrace our customers and then the virus came, and we stopped all that.”

During the autumn isolation period there were limited choices for travellers, and television viewing statistics were surely through the roof. Which in a way was good, as replays of television shows of the mountains, and then networks visiting the region put the spotlight back on the mountains.

Wildbrumby had previously hosted the

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HOST: Getaway’s Catriona Rowntree and Brad Spalding at Wildbrumby Distillery.

Getaway show, along with Cocina Mexican restaurant and Lake Crackenback Resort which aired again before winter.

“The really interesting aspect when Getaway went to air, it had a huge audience, people were at home isolated and it had a huge amount of viewers.

I think people miss the landscape and visiting the mountains and these type of shows really help keep it front of mind,” said Brad.

All towns are eager to welcome visitors and hoping the worst is behind them.

In Batlow, apple growers Ralph Wilson from Wilgro Orchard and Greg Mouatt

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from Mouatt’s farms have appeared on television shows showing the devastation of their orchards. Many growers have similar stories but they are still open.

The Tumbarumba Wineries have had travel segments, the Landline show has documented the Tumbarumba and Tumut timber industry, where huge sections of forest, their product and livelihood destroyed in a matter of weeks.

Australians spend more internationally than they do domestically, and now that international is out of the market, it is time to shake off that cabin fever and travel locally.

Mountain Bike Trail Extensions for Jindabyne THE Snowy Mountains has their foot firmly planted on the mountain bike pedal in recent years and have continued to improve their offerings.

The recent announcement that a further $11.8 million will be invested in Jindabyne mountain bike trails is exciting for both residents and visitors.

Jindabyne’s reputation as an international mountain biking destination will be enhanced with approval given to build and improve 60km of trails around Lake Jindabyne. In the eyes of mountain biking enthusiasts, having multiple trail options could be the key decision maker when planning their next venture, so this project adds to our tourism product.

Snowy Monaro Regional Council has recently given the green light for the Lake Jindabyne Shared Trail project to proceed. The project will see an additional 30km of new trails built and a further 30km of trails reconstructed.

When completed in coming years the extension of the existing trail network will permit riders to take in more of Lake Jindabyne, allowing trail enthusiasts to ride from Jindabyne out to Kalkite. The Hatchery Bay trail will also extend onto Creel Bay. “This is a very exciting project that will strengthen Jindabyne’s standing as a world class adventure area which has been

identified under the state government’s proposed Special Activation Precinct,” Mayor Peter Beer said.

“Our shared trails already offer great views but once this project is complete you will be able to take in much more of the stunning Lake Jindabyne. The construction of 30km of new trails will attract more people to region and provide our residents with more recreational opportunities.”

Council will now undertake community consultation to allow Snowy Monaro residents the opportunity to have their say on the shared trail project.

Jindabyne Trail Stewardship’s Matt Murtagh, himself a keen trail enthusiast says the trail will be a huge asset for the community and for visitors.

“It will give people a variety of options of where and what they want to ride and cater for all skill levels,” said Matt.

The trail is expected to have favourable gradients to suit the intermediate level. The Tyrolean precinct already offers a myriad of trails and soon riders will be able to continue a scenic ride from Jindabyne out to Kalkite.

These trails will complement existing mountain bike trails at Mt Gladstone in Cooma, The Thredbo Valley Track, Lake Crackenback Resort trails and Thredbo’s gravity trails.

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VIEW: Mountain bike enthusiasts will have more scenic riding options around Lake Jindabyne with 30km of new trails.

PHOTO: Steve Cuff.

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Master Brewer Creates New Kosi Beer THE beauty of the Snowy Mountains is it attracts people from all walks of life, some visit for the snow, some stay for life and others call it a second home.

Famous beer brewer Chuck Hahn calls Jindabyne his second home. Or maybe it’s the Banjo Paterson Inn that is his second home, as on every visit you will find him downstairs brewing beer that flows straight to the tap at the Banjo’s Muster Bar. Chuck created the Kosciuszko Pale Ale, which by the way is one of the most popular beers now and is a great brand to have for our region. Everyone can associate Kosciuszko with the Snowy Mountains.

Originally from Colorado, he still has a bit of that American accent, although it has been toned down by decades of living here in Australia. He skied and worked as a ski patroller at Loveland Pass, Colorado, hence his association with the mountains.

He is still passionate about his skiing but said he had not ventured out so far this season.

In his home country his claim to fame was creating Coors Light in his earlier brewing days. “The second biggest beer in the United States,” said Chuck.

In the brew house Chuck is in his element, and he rattles of brewing terms one after

the other. His passion and enthusiasm for beer easily noticeable. His offsider is Richard Burton from Snowy Mountains Sports, just next door. Richard has been learning the trade from the master brewer and together they fill the vats and proceed through the brew process.

Recently they have developed a brandnew beer, their Kosciuszko Dark Lager, which Chuck says is going well.

“We are always looking at different brands for Kosi, we just had the one Kosi Pale Ale, and that has just grown like everything.”

“Nowadays little breweries are having five or ten different beers, we always had just the one, we are always experimenting. Way back we did a pumpkin ale for Gavin (Gavin Patton), and we did some hefeweizens, we did that for a couple of years.”

“We thought we try a dark cloudy mountain lager to see how that goes, and it seems to be going fairly well,” said Chuck in early August, a few weeks after the first dark lager brew.

“The beauty of that is it looks dark, but it tastes like a much lighter coloured lager.”

Describing one of the differences with the dark lager was they added the hops during the fermentation process with the yeast present. “You stabilise the alpha

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CHEERS: Master brewer Chuck Hahn with Banjo Paterson Inn publican Cameron McKid. PHOTOS: Steve Cuff

and beta assets differently and so it gives you a kind of really pleasant fruitiness without bitterness.”

“I am just toying up a new recipe now for a Czech Republic style pilsner, so it will be a rich tasting pilsner.”

For anyone visiting the Banjo this winter, try out the new beer and offer some feedback.

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Huge Storms and Powder Snow THE 2020 season kicked into gear via two huge storms, one in earlier July where a desperately needed 80cm fell, boosting the season’s outlook. Then in early August as we are going to print, another storm cycle is depositing another huge sum of snow.

Here is a snippet of images from Thredbo and Perisher photographers.

◼ FOCUS: Tim Windshuttle at Thredbo August 5th.

◼ BLAST: Theo Coates at Perisher on August 5th.

PHOTOS: Perisher

◼ SWEET: August 5th, Adam Kroenert up to his armpits in silky snow. PHOTOS: Thredbo Resort / Boen Ferguson. ◼ FILL: The Snowgums Chair at Thredbo is caked in snow on July 13.

◼ CHUNKS: Snow is flying for Joss McAlpin at Perisher Augsut 5th.

◼ DEEP: Kids are loving the huge snowfall at Thredbo on July13.

◼ SNOW: Perisher skier Lee Rolls out in the July 13 elements.

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Green Light Go For Snowy 2.0

◼ LARGE: The face of rock at the tunnel portal.

ALL PHOTOS: Steve Cuff.

STEVE CUFF THE Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, visited the Snowy 2.0 project site at Lobs Hole in late June where he gave the official approval from Federal Government and signed off on the project.

The Prime Minister said it was an incredibly important day in our national history.

“It’s exciting to be here today to announce the green light, the thumbs-

up green light for the Snowy 2.0 project to now move to its full implementation phase,” said Mr Morrison.

“This is a nation-building day that we have come here together to mark and to Paul Broad and all of his team and the many of them gathered around us here, engineers, those working on site, those making the coffee, those building the roads, the bridges, this is a very significant day and it’s a significant day for jobs, particularly in this part of Australia, regional jobs in what is an absolutely barnstorming project,”

said Mr Morrison.

Paul Broad thanked the Prime Minister for the approval and said building the mighty 2.0 project was crucial and receiving the environmental approvals was fundamental.

“We’ve gone to extreme lengths with our partners at FutureGen to not damage some of the really high country, really sensitive parts. I know there’s a construction site here in Lobs Hole but it was the most damaged part of the park.

An old mine used to be down the road here. There used to be a little town down the end there as well. We will leave this site, it will be better than what it was before we come” said Mr Broad.

onsite concrete factory, accommodation quarters which will be expanded extensively as the project ramps up and there is constant traffic flow of trucks stretching for kilometres.

There has been substantial excavation for the tunnel portal, the first task for the huge tunnel boring machine (TBM).

The first of three tunnels will see a descending inclined tunnel down into the proposed cavern area of the underground power station.

Of workers who gathered for the announcement, Snowy Mountains Magazine spoke to several from Tumut, including Georgia and Matt from the Coffee Pedaler in Tumut who were

Until now the Lobs Hole site had been officially off limits to all but Snowy Hydro and Future Generation JV contracted workers. But with Mr Morrison attending media were invited to the site.

There is extensive work in progress across the vast site, including the approximate 14km of dirt road down to Lobs Hole from the Link Road. Trucks, excavators, and work crew are busily preparing the road for the huge influx of trucks and machinery still to arrive on site. Once the concrete factory is operational in Cooma, there will be an ongoing fleet of trucks with daily deliveries plus delivery of big machinery.

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◼ APPROVED: Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Snowy Hydro CEO Paul Broad.

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many of the workers, they are based in accommodation at Providence Portal.

Her role includes different tasks from cleaning, to escorting trucks in and out, or even carting water.

“I have been up here since November last year, so going on eight to nine months or so. Yeah, I love it, its great fun. We drive in every day, it’s probably two hours we spend driving from Providence,” said Tenesha.

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EXCAVATE: Matt Phillips who has transformed a hill into a tunnel portal. delighted to talk with the Prime Minister after serving him coffee.

Matt Phillips, also from Tumut and working with the MAAS Group from Dubbo, said he operated the D9 bulldozer that had been pushing dirt at the portal entrance since April. Their company had 36 people on site and Matt’s machine operates 12 hours a day.

“We share it around and do 21 days on and nine days off and someone will get in it (bulldozer) when I go away. Just in it all the time,” said Matt.

“It’s nice to see a job like this at home.

I travelled around the country for the last 20 years doing work like this, but having it in your back doorstep, its magic.”

Tumut born and raised Tenesha Baker said she loves working at Lobs Hole. Like

Upcoming Traffic Movements The Snowy 2.0 project is expecting transport of components of the first tunnel boring machine (TBM) from Port Kembla through Cooma and to the construction site between mid-August and mid-September (subject to weather conditions). Movement of components of the second and third TBMs will continue through to near the end of the year.

The oversize, overmass (OSOM) loads will mostly be transported at night (including through Cooma), to reduce traffic impacts.

Planned rolling road closures in Bredbo and Cooma to facilitate the OSOM loads are expected to occur from 10pm to 5am, Monday to Thursday nights only (no road closures scheduled across weekends).

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LOCAL: Tenesha Baker from Tumut.

For safety reasons, the largest loads will be transported from the Snowy Mountains Highway south of Cooma to Lobs Hole during the daytime and this will involve intermittent, rolling road closures.

Transport for NSW and the Snowy 2.0 principal contractor Future Generation JV will coordinate communications for these truck movements and road closures once the schedule has been locked in.

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(174 tonnes, 6.66m wide, 8.03m long, 2.85m high). Another of the largest loads is the cutterhead centre block, (123t, 5.8m wide, 6.7m long, 2.42m high). The widest cargo at 7.01m is the segment erector (52 tonnes, 6.85m long, 3.6m long).

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Bright Light for Berridale MANY hospitality businesses were forced to close as the Covid - 19 hammer fell, but the crew at Shut The Gate Wines in Berridale weren’t going take it lying down. They swung into action expanding their cellar door and providore store into a Little Grocer and Liquor Shop.

Owners Richard and Rasa described it as a one stop shop for a local community wary of travelling into busy supermarkets. It has now developed into a popular drive stop and really added to the town of Berridale.

Weekly fresh fruit and veg, artisan sourdoughs and pristine Merimbula Lake oysters all matched up with local craft beers and wines continues to bring delight to the Berridale village and beyond.

“We thought changing up our offer to include fresh quality produce as well as gourmet delights would help us all get through this crisis,” said Rasa.

“Bringing in interesting and delicious local produce each week would give us all something to look forward to during

the dark lock down months. The local support has been overwhelming and we’re incredibly grateful that we’ve been able to keep our staff on and our doors open with a bigger broader food and wine experience.”

As the restrictions eased and cellar doors could open again, the Shut The Gate crew realised they needed to once again adjust, and created and built a new dedicated tasting room to showcase their large range of premium wines.

“Once we made the decision to continue with The Little Grocer, it was obvious we needed a tasting room and more space to be Covid - 19 safe and allow shopping space for the grocery section,” said Richard.

“We can now host small groups that are interested in booking a tasting as well as shopping The Little Grocer”.

By now you might be thinking that this could be a fun outing in Berridale. But can you get a quick bite for lunch? Well of course!

Their newest addition for the winter season is a tasty takeaway caravan. Here you can try the Tuscan white bean soup or the pork and fennel bollito misto, or maybe the kids might like the loaded fries. Naughty but nice.

Now on your travels, whether passing through to and from the snow or looking to rest your legs, don’t forget Berridale has a lot more lights on these days and you might just be surprised what this little village with a Little Grocer has to offer.

You will see the sign and the caravan, open Wed-Sun 12.00 - 6pm or until the food runs out, and book ahead for a wine tastings.

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Stop Littering Highways and National Park LITTER is a problem on the highways and within the national park, mostly due to ignorant people who discard waste with no concern for the environment.

In early August, a new litter campaign was launched by the Canberra Region Joint Organisation (CRJO), Snowy Monaro Regional Council, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, Snowy Hydro and Transport for NSW. The campaign has new litter signage and improved bin infrastructure along the Monaro Highway from Canberra through to the resorts.

You can help reduce littering by using the bins provided at rest stops or by

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taking your rubbish home and dispose of it in your yellow recycling bin or red waste bin.

To help drivers, the project is also offering free waste bags that can be placed in their car, rubbish placed within the bag and then emptied once at an appropriate bin or location. You can pick up free waste bags at all Visitor Centres.

Recent litter checks along the Monaro Hwy and Kosciuszko Rd from the ACT border to Perisher identified littering along these roads and in the Kosciuszko National Park is still a mayor issue. Initial litter counts identified littered items like cigarette butts and items from drink containers and take away packaging are still being littered along these roads and at rest areas.

Robbert Mels from CRJO said the project sees upgraded signage and bin infrastructure at seven rest areas.

“By installing more waste bins, cigarette bins and clear signage at rest stops along these roads travellers are encouraged to do the right thing and dispose of their rubbish by using the bins provided.”

Snowy River Regional Council Mayor, Peter Beer welcomed the project launch

◼ NEW: There is upgraded signage and bin infrastructure at 7 rest areas. Pictured here at Berridale are Robbert Mels from CRJO and Tim Scanlon NPWS. and said, “The program will encourage and assist in keeping our beautiful region just that.”

The NSW Government has provided

$74,000 funding to deliver the project.

Organisers are also urging people If you see someone littering from their vehicle you can report them to the NSW EPA.

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Changing Your Coffee Drinking Habits OVER a billion disposable coffee cups are thrown away each year in Australia, and probably hundreds of thousands here in the Snowy Mountains. Most end up in landfill, the ocean or in our case, the Kosciuszko National Park.

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The new movement of Green Caffeen have their own take on how they can help the environment, and it starts with a free reusable cup from any participating cafe.

Scan, swap, drink, return. Green Caffeen is a FREE reusable cafe cup system for eco-focused cafes and coffee lovers across Australia. Cafes love it, coffee drinkers dig it and the planet high fives you for it.

The idea is you download the Green Caffeen app at participating cafes, get your FREE Green Caffeen cup and drink your coffee with a clear conscience. Drop it back to ANY Green Caffeen cafe within 30 days and feel the good karma of saving the planet, one cup at a time.

Green Caffeen cafes are all over Australia and cups can be used endlessly between cafes and users who are part of the Green Caffeen team.

If you cannot drop your cup back to a participating cafe within 30 days, there’s a $12.99 fee to allow Green Caffeen to make sure there are enough cups for everyone to reuse. You receive an email reminder after 14 days.

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◼ SUSTAINABLE: The new Green Caffeen coffee cup. consumer, and regular coffee drinker who travels (to the snow) it is the ideal solution to change your coffee habits.

Here in the Snowy Mountains paper cups are often left to litter the national park or end up in our landfill even if we dispose of the cup. So, it is a win for the environment.

Green Caffeen are approaching 18,000 users, and local cafe businesses in the Snowy Mountains are on board this winter, and more set to join.

The program is supported by the snow resorts, Thredbo, Perisher and Charlotte Pass, plus by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Snowy Monaro Regional Council.

The team at Green Caffeen want more local cafes to join, so if this interests you make contact via the website.

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Digital Snow Dreaming THERE is no shortage of Australians who love to travel internationally for their snow holiday. But considering the current world situation there is still some uncertainty over what could eventuate in our summer months with international flights, and more importantly the northern hemisphere winter snow season.

Overseas resorts have had their eyes firmly focused on the Australian and New Zealand season to see how we have opened, coped, and in some cases closed resorts due to the impact of coronavirus.

But just like the start of our winter when we often take inspiration in the latest ski movie releases, this summer, if we cannot travel overseas for any given reason, the next best option is to watch everything online.

The Mogul Ski World annual Snow Show is normally a big highlight on the calendar for Victoria’s skiers and snowboarders – a chance to catch up before the Australian snow season, explore the incredible snow holidays on offer around the globe, connect with representatives from the

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PHOTO: Dan Evans. world’s best snow resorts and start getting excited for end of year international snow adventures.

So, when this year’s event had to be cancelled back in May, the team at Mogul Ski World wanted to create a way for their travellers to stay inspired, stay connected with their travel dreams and to stay updated on the latest news, products and offerings from their global snow resort partners.

Enter the Mogul Ski World Virtual Snow Show! Launching online in August at thesnowshow.com.au the digital platform and content hub provides the ultimate ‘Travel From Home’ toolkit, aiming to replicate the experience and inspiration provided at the live event.

Innovative content including virtual resort tours, video messages from farflung destinations, live Q&A’s, mountain

maps, news updates, spectacular imagery and packages will all be on offer from snow resorts and destinations across the world.

Mogul Ski World’s Managing Director, Felicity Moss explained that the Virtual Snow Show aims to provide some of the joys of travel from the safety of home and give people something to look forward to when international travel restrictions ease.

“Our annual Snow Show is normally such a big and fun celebration of snow travel and a time that our whole team, clients and friends from the international resorts all look forward to each year.” she said.

“At Mogul Ski World, we live for travel and the fact that we can’t jump on a plane right now, while frustrating, doesn’t mean that we can’t continue to explore the world and feel that rush of a new travel experience. That’s what we want to provide with our Virtual Snow Show.

Dreaming, planning and anticipation can be almost as enjoyable as the adventure itself and during tough times like these, it’s particularly important to have something to look forward to, something to dream about to get us through.”

The best destinations and resorts across the US, Canada, Japan and Europe will be on show including the Banff region of Sunshine, Lake Louise and Mt Norquay, Aspen Snowmass, Telluride, Park City, Deer Valley, Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, Solitude, Kiroro and Tomamu in Japan, Switzerland and more.

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Archibald Entry for Local Artist LOCAL Jindabyne artist Toni Cary has submitted an entry for one of Australia’s most prestigious art competitions, the Archibald Prize, with her entry of Stuart Diver titled “Becoming Stuart”.

The Archibald Prize, first held in 1921, is awarded annually to the best portrait, ‘preferentially of some man or woman distinguished in art, letters, science or politics, painted by any artist resident in Australasia’.

Toni, who attended International Art School, said she was 16 when she started painting and came second in the state for her artistic work at high school. Toni is author of the ‘Alcheringa’ book series, a regional collection of reading books for children and has previously entered the Archibald on two occasions.

“The last one was poet Mark Tredinnick, a poet who had won lots of prizes who was also a lecturer at Sydney University, and one previous, the honourable John Fahey, former Premier of NSW,” said Toni.

Commenting on Stuart’s portrait, Toni said Stuart was a good subject. “We did one sitting that is all you need to do.

But I did take a lot of photos and I didn’t really know if Stuart would be

able to come back.”

“My idea of meeting him, like a lot of artists, you might know the subject, but not that well really. You need to talk to them and get the aura of the person and the feeling of the person. Stuart is just an interesting person because of what has happened to him. That, and I have studied psychology, so that interests me, that is why I thought he would be a good subject.”

Stuart Diver, General Manager of Thredbo Resort has previously had his portrait entered in the Archibald in the year 2000, painted by another local artist, Brad Spalding from Wildbrumby Distillery.

“It looks like me,” said Stuart. “It’s Toni – her view of me, so the likeness is awesome, but portrait painting isn’t about having a realistic thing that looks like a photo. Otherwise you may as well take a photo. If someone walked in, who knew me, they would say that is 100 percent me.”

“I like it, because it is different and not just me standing in the snow or doing whatever, I think it’s great. I really like it.”

The painting is acrylic and metallic

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IMAGE: Stuart Diver and artist Toni Cary with the Archibald portrait entry.

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paint which is all water based. The theme they discussed is that all these things happening around Stuart are in the past.

“You are emerging from the past and yet you are still in the mountains,” said Toni.

There are usually 1000 Archibald entries of which 40 to 45 make the finals where they are exhibited (hung). The finalists

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K7 Adventures operator Acacia Rose says, “It’s awesome. You really see the mountains from a totally different perspective. That is what we love to show our guests, and once they have experienced it, they are simply in awe of what we have.”

The beauty of any such adventure beyond the resorts is it caters to all levels. For those who are not sure of what to expect, a half day snowshoe excursion could well be a great introductory. Once you realise what is accessible it may be the start of more adventures.

The Porcupine Trail in Perisher is a winner for snowshoeing and the Ramsheads a classic half day tour from Thredbo.

Delving into the backcountry opens

a whole new world. Not only with the most sensational views, but winter landscapes you have only seen in glossy photo galleries and ecosystems that burst with interest and beauty.

The list of adventures for snow revellers is multiple, we are talking snow shoeing, backcountry ski touring, split boarding and photography tours with guide Mike Edmonson who has spent decades exploring the Main Range.

This season, there have been some amazing days on the Nordic Trails at Perisher where you can find yourselves amongst the snow gums resplendent with new growth shimmering on the edges of the trail.

Cross country skiing lessons are also available from K7 Ski School, and before you know it you will be schussing around and exploring the trails. And there is no lift ticket required for cross country, its free once inside the national park.

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A first this year is the extraordinary winter ascent of Mt Kosciuszko via Hannel’s Spur from Geehi camping above the treeline before summiting.

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Trip Intention Form for Kosciuszko National Park The National Parks and Wildlife Service advise to register a Trip Intention Form for any private adventures to gain access to the Kosciuszko National Park this winter.

The weather can be extreme, so it’s important to tell other people about your trip, so they can contact NSW Police in case something goes wrong.

The form can be filled out online, and your trip details will be sent to the relatives, friends, or trusted person that you nominate, with instructions on how to contact NSW Police if you don’t return on time.

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Region Visitor Centre, Tumut Visitor Centre and Perisher Visitor Office, wait to fill in your form in person at that location.

To complete this form you need, name, email address and phone number of your emergency contact. Details of all members of your group, trip details, start and finish locations, departure and return date and time.

Details of your equipment. For example, your satellite phone number and Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) hex number if available.

Forms available online at www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/trip-intention-form.

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The Man Celebrates 60 Years WHEN it comes to Perisher Valley history, The Man from Snowy River Hotel is in the Iconic category. The hotel opened its doors on the 25th of June 1960, the lights of the inn glowing warmly against the snow through the high glass facade. This welcome glow has become a symbol of the warmth and hospitality provided to guests for the past 60 years.

When Ken Murray built the Sundeck Hotel in 1959, he was only going to build one hotel and one ski tow. However, the success of the venture prompted him to embark on a second hotel and T-bar for the 1960 season. Construction of the 150,000 pound “The Man” began on the 6th January 1960 and just four weeks later the Sundeck was destroyed by fire. So, the race was on to build two hotels before the snow arrived.

The completion of the hotels was a battle against the elements. Perisher Valley was snowed in two months early (22 April) and a succession of early blizzards continued to build snow depths. Materials were buried several feet under the snow and had to be dug up. The road head remained a mile away at Smiggin Holes and hundreds of tons of timber, other building requisites plus hotel equipment and furniture had to be transported over snow.

Four weasel machines, imported for the carriage of guests achieved miracles and even hauled three emergency generators weighing five tons each.

The Man from Snowy River was opened on schedule on 25th June 1960 with 39 rooms, 39 bathrooms, a swimming pool in front and a tennis court.

The opening was quite something: employees of Architon Constructions, the Cooma builders, many still in their work gear, plus mountain staff, hotel guests and other lodge guests packed the venue. The boilers and heating had

◼ STYLE: Guests drinking at the bar, a fine smorgasbord and an old aerial view.

PHOTOS: Courtesy of Perisher Historical Society & Cooper Collection.

been commissioned that day and as the building warmed up, snow and ice that had been built into the construction, since April 22, began to melt.

The party raged on into the night and the next day hungover construction workers had to repair water damage, plus damage from the party. The new Sundeck opened on 30th July, three weeks later.

The first manager of “The Man” was Fritz Feiersinger followed by Ken Murray’s sister and brother-in-law, Gwen and Alan Cooper, who stayed at the hotel until 1974. The lounge area was ideal for parties and guests had many interesting and fun nights with fashion parades put on by Gwen and entertainment provided by Ken Rouse and his band; Fritz playing his beloved harp and Hans Weikl with his squeeze box.

Murray Publishers Pty Limited was taken over by Australian Consolidated Press in 1972 and Kosciusko Alpine Resorts was formed. Murray Publishers then traded under the name of Perisher Ski Resort which incorporated the resorts of Perisher and Smiggins.

Stan Mouchka became the manager of the Hotel, working for Kerry Packer. In 1978 the hotel was purchased by four families, the Bart, Breuer, Burger and Lendvay families.

Managers during this time included Chris Brown, Joe Goddard, Dick and Julie Buelow. In 1987 Ann and Brian Smith became managers and would run the hotel for 26 of its 60 years. Brian was a terrific publican overseeing The Man’s famous public bar, with Ann looking after guests in the accommodation.

Brian, a passionate Parramatta supporter could always be found in the bar on Friday evenings to keep a close eye on his patrons plus watch Friday night football. In between greeting guests, Ann could be found skiing the crosscountry trails, always looking stunning in the latest fashionable attire. Ann and Brian raised their two children, Kate and Stephen at the hotel and finally retired to warmer surrounds at the end of the 2013 season.

For the past seven years, The Man has been under the management of Mark and Jen Mooney.

One of the big changes Mark and Jen have made is introduce lunch into the public bar in the 2014 season. It was so successful that they followed this with pub dinners a few years later and the pub is now known as the place to dine in Perisher Valley.

The pub food scene has really changed,

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HISTORY: The early days outside the hotel, a lady and her dog.

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and their offerings include everything from the quintessential large parmi through to tuna poke bowls, peking duck pancakes and in the evenings a grill menu with Riverina prime steaks, Cowra lamb chops and seafood fresh from the South Coast.

The pub bar continues the tradition from the feisty early days, famous now for its lively daily Après sessions with mountain goers often dancing in their ski boots to live music (in a normal season). On a sunny day, guests can sit on the hotel’s extensive front terrace, enjoy lunch, a cold beer and watch people zooming down Front and Centre Valley.

In 2018, after planning approvals and an extensive renovation, the Hotel opened its stunning Mountain Spa adding massage, beauty, hair and wellness facilities to its offering. The spa has six treatment rooms, including a hair salon, bathing facility and yoga studio.

The spa’s signature treatments, tailored specifically for the alpine environment and using Australian organic products, are incredibly popular and book out well in advance.

The hotel’s fine dining room, with its two-storey glass facade overlooking Front Valley, was renovated last year.

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With a nod to its 1960s architecture, Mark and Jen introduced reproduction Hans Wegner chairs, some black booth seating and retro timber ceiling pendants. New dark tan leather lounge furniture and Hereford hides and cushions complete the mountain chic look which rivals some of the world’s great ski hotels.

Head Chef, Mark Bunter returns for his third season at the Man. Welcomed back from two-hatted Wasabi, Noosa and having worked in Hakuba, Japan and Whistler, Canada, Mark’s creative menus use local produce extensively, giving the award-winning dining room the flair for which it has become renowned.

Jen Mooney said, “The hotel always has regular guests who have stayed here for over 40 years and they “own” and love The Man as much as we do.”

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Fishing Report August September

◼ HAPPY: Colin Oatley shows off a nice catch.

By Brian Burns FISHING the lake edges can produce good brown trout that have come back into the lake after spawning in the rivers and streams.

As we get into late August and September, the rising lake levels herald “Polaroiding Season” when it is possible to spot feeding trout in close to the edges of the lake from any high vantage point on those clear blue-sky days. First light and last light of the day are the best times to spot cruising fish.

The best fishing methods are light spinning with small to medium hard body and/or soft plastic lures. Large wet flies can also obtain results, woolly buggers, black matukus and goldfish patterns can all produced fish. Bait fishing with live worms and/or Power Bait can also attract fish during the day. There are many easy access points around the lake to enjoy the sunshine on clear days.

For the boat trollers, you can’t go past Tassie Devils in pink or gold patterns, surface trolled early or late in the day or within a meter of the lake bottom once the sun is up. If you haven’t tried assist hooks behind your favourite Tassie instead of a treble hook, give it a go. They do less damage to the fish if you want to catch and release, and when you get hooked up you stay hooked up.

I recently tried out a new lure from Rapala with great results, it is the Shadow Rap Jack Deep in a Live Rainbow Trout pattern. It gave results both trolling and casting from the boat at rocky structure. It has a very fast vibrating action and runs quite deep, four to five meters when trolling, well worth a try.

If you would like to cast a fly with your spinning rod, try a weighted casting fly. They land soft on the water, sink to the depths, and a slow retrieve with an occasional twitch can produce results.

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Prized Recovery Trout Release THE Snowy Mountains region could soon be lucrative for not only fisherman landing their prized trout, but those same trout could possibly be worth much more with a tagged fish release in October set to have prizemoney attached.

With the news that the Snowy Mountains Trout Festival has been cancelled this year due to current virus situation, there are several groups working on a tagged release with prizes available for those lucky to catch the trout.

The idea is to boost the trout fishing industry in the region with the lure of big fish and prizes and based on a similar release in Victoria which attracted many hundreds of anglers to their region.

The exact time period to land the fish is to be determined but could be 12 months or more.

The plan is to raise around $20,000 in cash or kind to add to the interest and attracting both experienced and new anglers to the region. Over 300 adult rainbow trout up to 5kg in size will be released over the Snowy Monaro Region from October with hopes that there

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will be prizes available on some of the tagged fish.

The trout will be ex brood stock based around 40% distributed into Lake Eucumbene, 40% into Lake Jindabyne with the balance of 20% distributed over the Snowy Monaro Region.

The idea has the support of Snowy Monaro Regional Council, Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce, Cooma Chamber of Commerce, Eucumbene & Adaminaby Chamber of Commerce and NSW DPI Fisheries.

Cameron Westaway of DPI stated, “We fully support the proposal to release externally tagged rainbow brood stock fish as per the split you listed to promote fishing in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area. We have about 130 three year old brood stock which are up to 5kg and up to 70cm in length and about 200 two year old brood stock which are about 1kg and up to 45cm in length. So, we will have at least 300 but it might be more.”

Final details to be provided in October, stay tuned to your local fishing outlet and media.

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the design and planning process for our new facilities.”

Located in the northern part of the Kosciuszko National Park, the closure of Selwyn has also impacted the town of Adaminaby, with many businesses relying on the winter tourism to boost their

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economy. The resort was also popular with day visitors from Cooma, Tumut, Talbingo, Wagga Wagga and Canberra.

The resort has been an ideal introduction to many snow families and has operated for 50 years since its establishment in 1966. It comprises 45

hectares covered by 11 lifts with 88% of the terrain catering to beginners and intermediates. It has dedicated tobogganing and tubing areas.

Selwyn Snow Resort is expected to open for business in the 2021 snow season once new building works have been completed.

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GOLFERS love a good charity day and the upcoming September event at Coolamatong Snowy Mountains Country Club near Berridale offers a slight twist.

The day consists of a breakfast start, the par 3 ambrose team event, plus lunch and presentations which are all included in the price. There are golf prizes plus raffles and auction prizes, so bring a few extra dollars with all funds this year going to the Jindabyne Lions Club and the Berridale Lions Clubs.

One difference for golfers used to playing the course is the par 3 holes have random tee positions, which provide for interesting shots.

The charity par 3 day is in conjunction with the Jindabyne Bowling and Sports Club, and in previous years there has been upwards of $4000 raised.

PHOTO: Selwyn Snow Resort.

VIEW: An aerial view of Selwyn Snow Resort after buildings have been demolished.

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AFTER fires destroyed Selwyn Snow Resort in January the resort was unable to operate for the 2020 season. In recent months the demolition of buildings was undertaken with efforts now focused on the future.

The resort recently released a statement saying, Irwin & Hartshorn were engaged to undertake the demolition project, which included the demolition and removal of debris from the Selwyn Centre, equipment hire building, maintenance and workshop facilities, staff accommodation and a number of snow making pump stations.

Assessment reports of all lifting and snow making infrastructure damaged is also now complete, with the focus of the rebuild now moving into the design and regulatory approval phase of the project.

Project Managers have been engaged to co-ordinate and oversee the various elements of the design and development phase.

Ewan Murdoch, Operations Manager of Selwyn Snow Resort said, “the demolition of all buildings is now fully complete, and the contractors had done an excellent job at the site. The Selwyn Snow Resort team and I look forward to continuing with

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Huge Praise for New Thredbo Gondola LAUNCHED at the start of the winter 2020 season, the Merritts Gondola has been a major success in its debut season and is quickly becoming Thredbo’s favourite choice of transport.

The Gondola’s ideal proximity to the village, its base at the Valley Terminal, allows guests to embark on a fast six minute ride straight to the alpine region and access the popular Cruiser chair.

Everyone who has ridden the gondola has offered great praise, especially families whose preferred choice is skiing the Merritts slopes on the mixed intermediate terrain.

Alison from Bronte who has a family of five said, “We love it as a family where we can walk down from the lodge in the village and all ride as one to our favourite slopes.

Personally, I like to download as well if I am tired and feel I have had enough of skiing, it brings me straight back to the village and no need to catch the bus.”

The mid-station also allows for guests to upload from the High Noon run, ideal for intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders who are accessing the Dream Run and its surrounding tree runs.

For village guests attending lessons

◼ RIDE: Neil and Judy from the Thredbo Supermarket take a gondola ride.

starting in Friday Flat, it has made the start to their day easier where they can ride the gondola to mid station before alighting and skiing to their lesson.

The quick and easy access to and from Thredbo Village in full protection from the elements is also expanding lunch choices to all village guests. On sunny spring days, be sure to enjoy the alpine setting and the new deck area at the Merritts Mountain House.

Thredbo’s Marketing Manager, Caroline Brauer, says the success of the gondola is evident from all the feedback from guests.

“The Merritts Gondola has been positively received by all our guests. The way it has opened up the mountain and is providing our guests with more trail options, better transport for all abilities to the Cruiser area, plus a comfortable ride in the Gondola cabins in all weather has really enhanced the experience for our guests.”

The $15 million Doppelmayr constructed high speed 8 person Gondola is Australia’s only alpine gondola and is fast becoming a very popular destination for foot passengers who want to ride a lift and see the snow. Foot passenger guests are advised to pre book in advance as tickets are limited this season due to the covid restrictions.

The gondola is a cabin-style lift normally found in Europe and North America and represents five years of planning and development. The lift spans 1.3 kilometres and rises 298 vertical meters and is driven by an innovative industry leading Direct Drive electric motor system making the Gondola super quiet and more efficient than a conventional gondola.

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STAR: Jindabyne’s Sophie Harper (purple) who created the artwork for the MyThredbo card at the top of the gondola with her siblings.

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POPULAR: The Merritts Gondola has been a huge hit with guests.

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The Backcountry Winter Adventure PERHAPS it is the unknown of what you might find, or the shear excitement of experiencing something totally new, but either way, taking a backcountry tour is gaining in popularity as snow enthusiasts become more adventurous.

Thredbo Resort’s Backcountry Tours supported by The North Face are back for winter 2020, offering you the winter experience of a lifetime.

Backcountry adventures are for skiers and

◼ SUMMIT: Standing on Top of Mt Kosciuszko.

snowboarders wanting to go beyond resort boundaries with the iconic Australian Main Range at your doorstep to explore.

Hosted by some of the most experienced, passionate, and knowledgeable backcountry guides in the country, you’ll have exclusive access to exciting terrain and learn important backcountry safety skills.

For the ultimate bucket list adventure, sign up for tour to Mt Kosciuszko, the highest point in the country, where you’ll most definitely earn your turns and appreciate the majestic panorama from the top of Australia.

The scenery alone from the summit is well worth the effort on the 6km trek out.

Whether you’re new to the world of backcountry or a regular rider ready to step things up a notch, there is a tour for you.

For those who have never ventured beyond the boundary into backcountry world, it is advised to take the Introduction to Backcountry tour. There are certain principles for safety you need to understand, and this tour is perfect for those who’ve never tried alpine touring but want to learn. The Introduction Tour is a

◼ THRILL: Chasing fresh lines in the backcountry.

PHOTOS: Thredbo Resort.

prerequisite before joining the other, more demanding tours.

Skiers and snowboarders in search of the perfect lines and fresh snow will be in their element on the Beyond The Boundaries Tour.

From Ramshead to Mt Kosciuszko, this tour is a mission to find the best turns on offer!

If you’re an experienced adventurer hungry for a challenge you can take the Advanced Adventurer Tour providing advanced backcountry skills training and access to more technical terrain. You will summit and ride Australia’s highest peaks for an unforgettable experience that will push you outside of your comfort zone.

Each guest is provided with a loan North Face backpack that contains a beacon, probe, and shovel. Snowshoes, splitboards

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and touring skis are available for rental, so participants don’t need to purchase any gear beforehand.

Tours require a minimum of 2 guests with a maximum of 5 people per tour.

COSTS (including lift pass for lifts used during tours): Introduction to Backcountry Tour: $199 Beyond The Boundaries Tour: $299 Advanced Adventurer Tour: $299 Mt Kosciuszko Summit Tour: $299 Visit thredbo.com.au/activities/ ª ¬Þ¬óĖêĐĄĩŴ ²Ģ¹êĐĖĄ¹Ĉ Đó ĸê² óĖĐ more and book today.

Tune Up Your Winter STEVE CUFF THE Thredbo season is well underway with a big variety of terrain ready to ride for all ages and abilities. Better yet, with early August snowfalls and lift passes currently available until the end of the season, it is time to ramp up your winter with some stylish turns.

Thredbo offer a mountain of terrain but can you handle it all or are you in need of a

technique tune up.

This year with the new gondola delivering more guests to the popular Cruiser area, it’s perfect timing for you to break free from the intermediate slopes and step up to conquer the whole mountain.

Lessons are the key to any improvement, but it still mystiďŹ es me why many Australians shy away from ski and snowboard lessons. Does it help to follow your friends and mimic what they do.

Usually not.

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Backcountry Adventure Guides has extensive experience in guiding guests to ďŹ nd not only the best snow, but also experience everything the backcountry has to offer.

The Thredbo Max5 lessons for adults and kids are just that, a maximum of ďŹ ve people so you learn more, and much faster.

Small class size, max improvement! With a maximum class size of 5, including lift line priority and some of Australia’s best instructors, you will spend more time on snow skiing and boarding than standing around.

I personally remember making the mistake when I started skiing of listening to my mates. I realised years later; they knew nothing. From then on, I proceeded to learn from the pros. That is the best money I ever invested and after persisting for many snow visits, it paid off.

That feeling of carving and experiencing the ski work its magic will take you to the next level. More importantly, it allows you to access more of the mountain with less fatigue, these points are the beneďŹ ts of lessons.

These days many of my friends are instructors, so I know how much training and effort they invest in their knowledge to be able to progress you faster, so you are more equipped to tackle the mountain.

Add to the equation some decent

â—ź CARVE: Improve by having lessons this winter.

PHOTO: Steve Cuff equipment, a few hours each time you visit the snow and you will see huge results.

Plus, instructors always show you areas you may never have explored. If you’re an advanced rider and looking to ďŹ ne tune, a more customised option could be a private lesson where you can build skill rapidly.

Peruse the Thredbo trail map and you will see the terrain you can explore, you might just need a few more skills but it is all achievable.

All lessons run daily and are delivered with 2020 social distancing and follow the Government’s latest advice. For information on how to improve with a lesson, visit thredbo.com.au/lessonsprograms/ and enjoy the ride.

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Stage 1 Special Activation Precinct STEVE CUFF THE Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct (SAP) was announced in November 2019, to expand the scope of the 2018 Go Jindabyne Master Plan and to encompass the wider Snowy Mountains region.

The investigation into the SAP will continue to focus on Jindabyne’s transformation into Australia’s Alpine Capital. It will include the snow resorts within the Kosciuszko National Park as well as the key transport corridors between Jindabyne and the alpine resorts.

In a nutshell, this is a once in lifetime opportunity for the alpine region of Jindabyne and the NSW snow resorts.

There is potential for government investment upwards of $500 million dollars. Plus, what it brings to the table is private investment.

The NSW Government will deliver a master plan for the area in 2021 that will show private investors that the region is growing and therefore worthy of investment.

The SAP vision has been on display for public comments and closed on August 14. There was also an accompanying survey, both were open to the public with good response.

The NSW Planning Department also visited the region in August where they presented to various strategic parties.

During the next six months consultants will continue to visit as they piece together data acquired from not only the recent vision and survey, but incorporated with information previously received in the Go Jindabyne Master Plan.

The objective of the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct is to make the region sustainable for 12 months of the year, not just winter. The target is to increase year-round tourism by making

the region an unmissable place to visit during any season. The funds to transform the area will be via the $4.2 billion Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund.

Benefits offered by a Special Activation Precinct include streamlined planning, government-led development, and a business concierge service that will make it easier for new businesses to set up in the region.

The key points are: ̋̽ťũŋĿŋŶĀ̽ŶĝĀ̽øĀƑĀķŋťĿĀłŶ̽ŋĔ̽ƘĀÕũ̧ round adventure and eco-tourism attractions and improve tourism amenity within the region, ̋̽ġĿťũŋƑĀ̽ÕòòĀŭŭ̽ƒġŶĝġł̽Õłø̽Ŷŋ̽ the region, to support increased visitation numbers, ̋̽ũĀĿŋƑĀ̽òÕťÕòġŶƘ̽òŋłŭŶũÕġłŶŭ̽Ŷŋ̽ĀłÕïķĀ̽ growth in winter tourism, and ̋̽Ėũŋƒ̽ŶĝĀ̽ũĀĖġŋł̽ġłŶŋ̽ ŽŭŶũÕķġÕ̲ŭ̽ national training base for high performance alpine athletes and paraathletes.

The survey audience was specifically asked for input on how you see the future of Jindabyne, Thredbo and Perisher, and what would enhance the whole project.

Common traits were evident in the vision statement comments.

Most people agreed we need better pedestrian accessibility to the lake, more footpaths in all areas of Jindabyne. While mountain biking was well supported, the idea of a full lake mt bike route was dismissed as it would be only viable for elite riders. A dedicated mountain bike park in Jindabyne was favoured.

Transport was also prominent in discussion, with heated debate on a bypass around Jindabyne, but widening of roads or better access to the resorts was prominent. Public transport or lack off was raised.

For activities, suggestions were to have more in Jindabyne such as zip lining, which makes sense for bad weather

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CHANGE: Jindabyne will be improved under the special activation precinct.

PHOTO: Dave Birss days in the resorts. The heritage centre rethink, the free camping there needs to was supported and would be an extra be banned. attraction. A predominately outdoors We await the public exhibition stage community led discussions for better planned for early 2021. infrastructure such as bigger skate park and an indoor adventure hub.

SAP Timeline It seems there are varied opinions on the We are currently at stage 1. national park. Perisher should have the Stage 1: Announcement, head lease to bypass the NPWS inactivity, stakeholder engagement, and to developing Perisher more for summer. community visioning.

Town planning will be key to the finished products as it is currently considered poor by many participants, and high density was not wanted as it would ruin the character. Not many agreed on a new Jindabyne airport.

The lake foreshore had plenty of comments, but this may have summed it up. There is room for a controlled and well-designed foreshore area but not at the detriment of the lovely natural flow.

The whole Claypits area needs serious

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2006

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Evolving Mountain Strategy STEVE CUFF EACH season is entirely different with snowfalls, accumulation, and snow depth plus how weather systems impact the mountain.

Knowledgeable guests certainly compare years from their previous visits but spare a thought for the mountain manager and the grooming team who must contend with what mother nature delivers. Plus how much snow the snowmakers can produce.

Perisher’s Mountain Manager, Andrew Kennedy, understands his mountain exceptionally well. Having worked in various areas of the resort as supervisor before taking on the head role, Andrew knows every snowfall has an individual significance to each area of the resort which ultimately decides how many lifts and runs can open.

To Perisher’s credit, to be able to open 43 lifts in July and early August, after only one substantial snowfall was highly commendable and shows how hard mountain crews work behind the scenes. We just see the results each morning when we

◼ PUSH: After a big snowfall there is no rest for the grooming team to shape the mountain.

ski the corduroy.

In a season where covid-19 and NSW health department restrictions impacted on lift ticket capacity, this season more than ever, having maximum terrain open meant more than just skiable terrain. It allowed more tickets to be offered to guests, and eased season pass restrictions.

The recent snowfall of early August has changed the mountain for the better. The natural snow depth has increased over the metre mark for the first time this season, but more importantly, it makes the job easier for all mountain departments.

Andrew said the August snowfall now has the mountain looking good, but he would still like “a couple of more snowfalls for September.”

When asked about July’s limited natural snow, where snow depth peaked at 90cm before dropping to 70cm, Andrew commented, “It was a great job by the snowmakers and the groomers to interlink all those lifts to allow our guests to be able to ski the four areas of the resort.”

During seasons like this with below par natural snow in July, being able to switch on sophisticated snowmaking “insurance” is essential as well.

“The investment we’ve made over the previous 20 years is certainly paying off and be able to open those runs with limited natural snow certainly goes a long way to why we have been investing in this technology.”

“With no follow up snowfall after early July until now, we’ve had to manage what mother nature gave us. There has a been a lot of shovelling to keep the trails open plus the cat work we have been doing, so certainly looking forward to

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The August snow like every snowfall will allow the groomers to farm snow from snow fences, and push and fill where required.

People would be surprised how much accumulation you can acquire from these fences. Guests may or may not notice them around the resort, but they are valuable assets and serve their purpose well.

Andrew says they are especially productive after good westerly winds. “The resort is set up for snowfalls from the southwest, or west, that is how our snow fences are built and designed. Then we can clean them out to help build up the runs.”

Every mountain has a desired depth where it makes life easier for the mountain crew.

Over 100cm is good but a preferred depth at Perisher is 150cm which allows for all runs to open. This higher depth is realistic now for the remainder of the season, so look forward to the back end of 2020 being the best skiing and boarding of the season at Perisher.

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◼ GLOW: A break between early August storms showed Mt Perisher is in fine shape.

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Summer Snowies Road Trip TOURING the Snowy Mountains during summer offers unlimited attractions and venues that will see you look at Australia’s premier alpine playground with a different perspective.

Most people only visit for snow and the winter season, but there is more, much more, so surprise yourself and take the summer road trip through the snowies. Here is a sneak peek.

CLIMB MT KOSCIUSZKO No doubt the number one choice is climbing Kosciuszko and anyone can summit Australia’s highest peak. The popular route is via Thredbo taking the Kosciuszko chair and then follow the 6.5km dedicated walking path to the top.

From Charlotte Pass take the Summit Road and walk for 9km past Seaman’s Hut. Allow half day for either option, bring water, food, extra layer and a camera for the stunning 360 degree vista.

◼ Seaman’s Huts in Kosciuszko National Park.

MOUNTAIN BIKING Where to begin! Thredbo have gravity trails where you ride the chair and then descend the trails. Lake Crackenback Resort have an extensive cross-country trail network, and the Thredbo Valley Track runs for over 35km from Thredbo to Lake Crackenback and then to Jindabyne. Intermediate skills for the final leg of this trail.

Jindabyne have the leisurely and scenic Hatchery Bay trail on the lake’s edge, plus a myriad of trails past the dam wall. If driving from the Canberra side, spend a day at Mt Gladstone in Cooma, this trail network has become extensive and you can shuttle drop to the top of the hill.

KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK View the map and you will see this might take a few days, there is plenty of exploring to do. Set aside a few weekends or more, a full week to appreciate the entire loop.

The best is Yarrangobilly Caves, Long Plain Road to see the Blue Waterholes, camping at Geehi or Tom Groggin along the rivers.

For a relaxing holiday with lake vistas, stay at Khancoban Lakeside Caravan Park or Talbingo Caravan Park and both have cabin options.

Extensive hiking options across the park, ask at the Visitor Centres for specific maps of your position and add the Main Range Track and the history of Island Bend near Guthega.

HISTORIC AND INTERESTING SITES The historic Burnima Homestead in Bombala was built in 1896 and offers a fascinating tale of history through the decades, be sure to book for the first Saturday of each month tour at www.burnima.com.au.

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Mountain Biking along Thredbo River.

PHOTOS: Steve Cuff

The Cooma Jail has a museum, the new Cooma Visitor Centre has all the information and pamphlets. Be sure to visit the Discovery Centre in Cooma, their new virtual tour on the big screen is highly impressive.

SCENIC DRIVES There are driving options galore, pick a road any road, and combine them with a lunch venue and experience all the mountain regions have on offer. The wineries at Tumbarumba, Courabyra Wines cellar door a popular lunch venue, the town of Tumut and the Blowering Dam and Batlow with great road stalls for apples and fruit. Jindabyne’s Wildbrumby Distillery is a must, The Lott in Cooma a great lunch venue.

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Vale Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin 2020 has been a tough year to say the least. From drought to the devastating bushfires over summer and now dealing with the ongoing impacts of COVID-19.

The Monaro and NSW has been through its fair share of challenges.

Now more than ever we need to look after our own mental health. We are dealing with uncertain times and the NSW Government is committed to providing more opportunities for people to talk with health professionals about their mental health. Every conversation that helps a person’s mental health is the opportunity to save, or improve, a life.

To ensure the support is available the NSW Government recently announced a $1 million investment in a pilot program, which will deliver mental health training to pharmacists and staff.

Particularly in regional areas, pharmacists are often the first to notice someone in distress. We respect and trust our pharmacists and we often turn to them when we need medical advice. Through this program we will now also be able to turn to them when we need support and advice when it comes to our mental health. This training is an important investment in our local community.

The pilot program will build on an existing program offered by the Pharmacy Guild, by providing additional training on mental health issues, including depression, psychosis, and substance abuse, to ensure local pharmacists have the tools to support our community from the outset. This will include a strong focus on recognising mental illness in men and impacts of traumatic events, as well as suicide prevention and finding the most appropriate specialist services for individual needs.

Pharmacists are highly trained in their field to assist with a wide range of health issues including mental health. More often than not they are the first point of contact for people in distress, especially in a regional community. That is why it is important we provide training that will help them to support the local community and link people to GPs and mental health support services.

It is critical that drought affected communities are supported as much as possible and training for the program has been prioritised for a number of regional districts including Southern NSW. We acknowledge the drought has caused financial and emotional stress, as well as uncertainty. COVID-19 has only added to this.

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THE snow community was in mourning in July after the shock news that champion snowboarder and Australian Winter Olympian, Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin, died in a tragic spearfishing accident on the Gold Coast.

One of the most likeable and humble personalities in Australian sport, Chumpy, as he was referred to, drowned while spearfishing off an artificial reef at Palm Beach.

The 32-year-old won two snowboard cross World Championships and represented Australia at three Winter Olympic games, Vancouver 2010, Sochi 2014, where he was flag bearer for the Australian team and PyeongChang 2018. He competed for over a decade on the world snowboarding tour.

Chumpy was a true legend and renowned ambassador of Australian snowboarding and the snow industry, inspiring many people in the sport.

He was passionate about helping kids and ran a camp at Mt Hotham. He had a high profile yet always had time for everyone and to help promote the sport. He was a truly kind and humble person.

Tributes flowed in from Australia

The words below are a touching tribute from Adam Lambert, fellow snowboard cross athlete on the Australian team. We thank Adam for allowing us to post his thoughts.

I heard the news of Chumpy’s passing and knew I had to make a post, but what I wanted to say, how I was going to write it. I needed a little more time to be sure. So, forgive me for being a little late, I needed to make sure what I was saying was right. That it was meaningful because the passing of a good friend is nothing to take lightly.

After hours of thinking last night, about how best to deliver my respects I settled on writing a note directly to you, Chump, hopefully you will read it wherever you are now and take some comfort in knowing we’re all hurting, but we are also celebrating the great things you have done, the things you achieved and the great person we all knew you were.

Hey Mate, I was sitting in my car in Cooma when I heard the news. I thought it was a joke or someone had made some kind of fake news account.

◼ LEGEND: Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin at a press interview at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. PHOTO: Steve Cuff. and across the world. Fellow athletes, friends, snow industry identities and the wider community, each offering their own personal tributes and condolences to his family.

It seemed like every time he strapped on the board, he expected himself to win, such was his self-

belief. Even when you spoke to him you could sense his determination would never waiver. On so many occasions Chumpy would always stop and chat and always had time for interviews even when on the biggest stage in the world, the Winter Olympics. - Steve Cuff.

I called my dad, I talked to Harald, I spent the next 20 minutes sitting there in my car trying to figure out what had happened, how it could have happened.

I don’t think it really sunk in, I still don’t think it has really sunk in even writing this letter to you now.

I think you would feel honoured by the volume of support that is flowing in for you, if not a little overwhelmed. Your passing has brought out the best in our community. Differences were put aside to honour your legacy, your career and we remembered the man behind the board, not just the headlines and the Redbull helmet.

You touched the lives of more people than you know. People from all walks of life. From the casual Olympic viewers that watched you race in three Olympics, cheering you on, sharing the highs and lows from that small part of your life. To the young Aussie kids you inspired every year in Hotham, the teenagers who lined up next to you in the start gate, who couldn’t believe they were about to race a world champion. You inspired, you led, and most importantly you loved

what you did.

I was one of those kids, you always said you remembered me as the shy kid in the corner, although I changed that perception. Regardless of what you saw in me, I always saw you as an inspiration, I grew up watching you race, I had shirts, papers and snowboards signed by you every year at the SSA Futures, I pulled out next to you in my first ever FIS Snowboardcross event. Whether you knew it or not you were there pushing me to become better.

Over the years you became more than just an inspiration, more than just an idol, you became a friend. We travelled the world together, complained about shit hotel food, shared rooms, shredded pow. You were there for my first podium, you were there at my first Olympics, we shared some of the biggest moments in my life and it will never be the same without you.

You were one of the greats, and you will be remembered. I hope you’re carving it up wherever you are. Sick waves and deep pow. www.lambobacktosnow.com

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Adventure at Yarrangobilly EXPLORERS have always been fascinated with the Yarrangobilly precinct, from the time they first ventured into the caves, wandered along the scenic river, and created the bushland trails.

This spring your exploration will be slightly different as the caves themselves

Yarrangobilly Caves

◼ EXPLORE: A family enjoying a scenic bushwalk at Yarrangobilly.

PHOTO: Destination NSW

have been temporarily closed, but don’t be deterred from a great day of hiking and sightseeing in what is a stunning bushland gorge.

Although Yarrangobilly was heavily impacted by the bushfire, they are experiencing tremendous flora regrowth on the gums and grass trees.

Starting from the Visitor Centre, you have the Caves House to admire, a wonderful piece of architecture that has been meticulously restored so be sure to wander here as your starting point.

Be sure to keep an eye out for the resident Lyrebirds, who can be spotted easily through the regrowth. And especially around the visitor centre and caves house where they are now congregating in rarely seen groups.

Possibly to enjoy the new plantings around Caves House which have been put in post fires.

With map in hand, you will see you have options. A new favourite walk emerging is the loop down to the thermal pool and back along the river walk, which takes

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SOOTHING: The Thermal Pool is 27 degrees all year and ideal for a swim.

PHOTO: Jackie Perry. you past the entrance to South Glory and short trail extension of the River Walk to North Glory caves. the Glory Farm and return to the pool. The The walk takes a leisurely one hour, scenic River Walk back to the trail junction however there are some steeper sections of Glory Arch follows the meandering so make sure you have sturdy shoes and Yarrangobilly River and allows for pack some extra water and snacks plus wildlife spotting. include another layer in your backpack.

Visitors can enter the archways of A reward for your efforts is arriving at each cave part of the way (a locked gate the thermal pool and the option to take restricts full access) and given the quieter a swim in the comfortable 27 degrees time it’s the ultimate opportunity to set that it resides year-round. Yes, it may up the perfect photo. well be chilly on the outside, but pack After admiring the archways head north the swimmers and take a dip to soothe along the Castle Walk where you will your muscles after your trail exploring admire the Yarrangobilly Valley at its adventures. There are BBQ facilities finest. The trail leads to the Castle Cave making it an ideal picnic area. just over a kilometre from the archways Just past the thermal pool you have a and is a great return loop.

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Rail Trail a Fabulous Ride SUPERLATIVES have been flowing in for the new Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail which has been a huge hit plus a welcome tourism addition to the region since officially opening in April.

The trail counter has clocked over 6000 rides which is a remarkable achievement for what was the first rail trail in NSW on public land.

The $5 million invested by the NSW Government for the 22km pilot trail has been money extremely well spent. It has

◼ PACE: The trail is ideal for all levels of riders.

proved an economic boom for some local businesses with both towns noticing an increase for their economy.

Owen Fitzgerald, one of many key people instrumental in the project said the trail has really seen solid traction and the results have been spectacular.

“Talk to any business and they are all overwhelmed with the success of the trail and the visitation,” said Owen.

One business in Tumbarumba which has benefited is Tumba Bikes and Blooms, where the nursery now has evolved to also offer E-bike hire. Bikes are available for half day and full day hire and should be reserved prior, plus they have bike accessories.

Rosewood business owner Jenny Murfett from Gone Barny said there were a mix of people travelling in both directions to and from Rosewood and Tumbarumba.

“We have found it fabulous, business has picked up and I think there is a lot of good coming out of it, not just Rosewood, but Tumba and the whole area. I would think the General Store (Rosewood) is also picking up business as well,” said Jenny.

◼ LEISURELY: Ride the 22km Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail.

PHOTOS: Matt Beaver / Snowy Valleys Council.

“At the start of the lockdowns it was pretty quiet, but with the rail trail you still have people wanting to do their exercise, even if they’re local, and then when things started easing up people from away just wanted to get away. Also, what is really positive is full families are doing it, it is not just one person.”

The beauty of the rail trail is the gradient is inclusive for all riders and you can stop and see the interpretive signage. The trail passes over four restored trestle bridges and former rail stations, Tumbarumba, Glenroy, Rosewood and Woseley station.

The trail will eventually have bike service areas and toilet facilities along the trail.

Members of government had also visited the trail and have gone away suitable impressed that the investment is working

strongly in its infancy. Considering the recent turmoil in the region with bushfires and travel restrictions prior to winter, the rider numbers are a positive sign.

The Sugar Pines walk, an immensely popular attraction between Tumbarumba and Batlow was burnt in the bushfires and had to be destroyed. This was a huge blow and the rail trail has helped with tourism to soften the Sugar Pines blow.

You can follow the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail on Facebook.

For E-bike hire phone Bikes and Blooms in Tumbarumba on 0448 295 716. Stop for lunch at Gone Barny at Rosewood (02 6948 8380).

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Refined Boat for Water Speed Record

◼ CHANGE: The Spirit of Australia II will have a new tail fin in September.

PHOTO: Steve Cuff WHEN the Spirit of Australia II returns to Tumut’s Blowering Dam on September 12 for more trials, observers will notice a significant change to the boat with a recently fitted new tail plane.

Dave Warby will re-commence his quest to break his father’s world water speed record, and with this new addition to the boat Dave expects this to be a key element to eventually eclipse the 511.10 kilometres per hour his father Ken set in 1978.

To get technical, Dave said the crew have built a cage frame mounted deep

into the boat which he described as “quite a significant structure.” The tail plane itself is made of strengthened aircraft aluminium and is relatively light in weight.

“We went as long as we could and as fast as we could without one safely,” said Dave.

“Now we really need one on it – now we are pushing into 300 mph and beyond.

That’s where we have been doing a lot of fabrication. We are just going over absolutely everything to make sure it’s

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right for the next time we come down.”

On the September weekend they return for testing, Dave said they are “not just going to go out and floor it and hope it goes as good.”

“We will just gradually build it up over one day and on the Sunday if all going well, I am sure we will increase the speed to what we done last time.”

Their last outing reached a speed of just over 400 kmh.

“It will just give us more aerodynamic stability. I think that was a part that

had been missing from our last run.

Dad never run ‘Spirit of Australia’ over 180mph without the plane on it. We’re pushing 250 without it. We really wanted to do it to get some data on how the boat feels and what it needs and everything it told me in the cockpit matches up with the theory. So, we have matched up the practical with the theory and we are heading in the right direction with it.”

Dave has always stated the boat has ample speed. “If I had kept pushing the throttle it definitely would have gone over, you could keep accelerating and go faster, the problem is the slow down.

The back of the boat moved around a bit slowing down from 400kph. So that is where we knew we had an aerodynamic imbalance in the boat. This will fix it.”

The team cannot plan exactly how their future schedule will look, and when they will attempt the record. But Dave said that three more trials at Tumut should see them in a position to be running on record pace so they know they can break the record.

“I want to know the boat is doing the numbers comfortably before I call for a record, because it is going to be a circus when that happens. I wouldn’t want to do that and have the boat not going to produce. When we call for the record, the boat will do the record.”

THIS year more than ever we will appreciate the fresh air and all the attributes that spring delivers. One of the spring season’s best offerings is the flowers blooming in all their glory.

In Tumbarumba, eager property owners will be fine tuning their gardens and pruning flowers to peak for the annual Tumbarumba Spring Flower Festival.

Schedule for the weekend of October 31 - November 1, guests are invited to peruse the spectacular garden settings within the town, plus short drives to private country properties.

The country properties particularly offer vast wide-open gardens, a perfect setting to practice social distancing while strolling and admiring the splendour of the flowers and meticulous work of their owners.

The festival traditionally has a flower show at the Tumbarumba Motel, plus have introduced an art and photography display, scarecrows, sculpture, and skateboard art. The scarecrow competition sees many creations lining the streets. These selective events will be programmed but final decisions made closer to the event on venue.

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◼ LIFE: Enjoy the gardens in spring colour.

PHOTO: Peter McDade This year nine manicured gardens will be presented with pride by their owners and for guests to enjoy the quality of the flowers.

The Tumbarumba District has been impacted by the January bushfires and the festival committee hope their event is one way to help the town shine with brighter colours, plus wishing visitors will support the town in the coming spring months and summer.

You can find all festival information by following their Facebook page, plus maps will be available on the Visit Snowy Valleys website at visitsnowyvalleys. com.au.

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Bookings are essential for testing at Jindabyne, Bombala, Perisher and Thredbo.

Please call 1800 999 880 or visit www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au to complete the online registration form.

NSW-Victoria border As part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic the NSW-Victoria border has been temporarily closed. This measure has been taken to help contain the spread of COVID-19 and also to protect the health and jobs of NSW citizens.

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World Class Training Facility AUSTRALIAN winter sports athletes are one step closer to having their own world class training facility after the NSW Government lodged a Development Application with the Snowy Monaro Regional Council in August for Stage 1 of the National Snowsports Training Centre at Jindabyne.

Stage 1 of the $5.1 million project will see the construction of a dry slope airbag jump and upgrades to the Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre.

NSW Deputy Premier and Member for Monaro John Barilaro said the National Snowsports Training Centre would cement Jindabyne’s status as Australia’s home for winter sport.

“This facility will put Jindabyne on the map internationally and make it the envy of the winter sports world,” Mr Barilaro said.

“Athletes from across the globe will come to Jindabyne to train at this worldclass airbag training facility which will be operational year-round. This is good news for Snowy Mountains after what’s been an extremely tough year. This project will bring huge sporting and economic benefits to the region through jobs, investment and tourism.”

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The dry slope airbag jump is a gamechanger for Australian winter sports and with many of the athletes locally based for their winter campaigns, it will enable to stay home and train instead of travelling internationally for water jump training.

Snow Australia Chief Executive Officer Michael Kennedy welcomed news of the lodgement of the Development Application.

“This is a significant step towards the establishment of a permanent base for

Snowsport in Australia,” Mr Kennedy said.

“This facility is critical to the sustained success of our athletes in an increasingly competitive international sporting environment. It will serve as a base for our high-performance programs and will also provide a focal point for pathway programs and broader winter sport community to come together.

“The National Snowsports Training Centre will have a profound impact

VISION: An insight to what the bag jump facility will look like.

on Australian athletes’ capacity to maintain and enhance their international competitiveness.”

The Development Application will be on display for 14 days from early August on Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s Application Tracking Tool with the plans on exhibition at Council’s offices.

Stage 1 of the National Snowsports Training Centre is scheduled for completion in early 2021.

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THE property market is at an interesting crossroads and while sales have more than held their own in Jindabyne, the holiday rental market as expected is down around the 50% level due to the restricted access for the snow resorts this winter.

Looking back over the past years, Jindabyne has had great growth in land sales and owners are gradually building on these lots. The new Echidna Place has seen steady construction and these lots are a good example of the price growth.

They were offered to the market between $340k to $500k but have seen considerable upside.

The Willow Bay subdivision originally had 10 lots for sale, and there are now only two left in this gated community.

It shows that the demand is there for premium blocks, with professional clients purchasing these prime properties on the lake.

With the progress of the special activation precinct raising the profile of Jindabyne, plus the recent virus isolation showing companies their workers can work from home, having an office at home and relocating to this part of the

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VIEW: The roadway leading to Willow Bay.

world looks even more appealing.

For the holiday rental, there is good signs this will return to normal once summer arrives.

Gordon Jenkinson from Kosciusko First National Real Estate said, “On a more positive note, given the issues with overseas travel and overseas ski trips, as long as we can get on top of this virus here, I am very confident the whole Snowy Mountains area will do well in 2021.”

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