This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 28 June 2019

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WINTER EDITION FOUR

FRIDAY 28TH JUNE 2019

All Fired Up for Fun!

Our team at Snowsports School can Dig It!. Pic - Tim @ Top Shots. Rick Havenstein in action on Wombat’s Ramble. Pic - Tim @ Top Shots.

Mom and Elliot Porter from Bright. Starting them young. Pic - Tim @ Top Shots.

FROM THE CEO Snowing in both Hemispheres

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oming out of the longest night of the year and passing through the winter solstice, it was amazing to see that in the Northern Hemisphere, as they celebrated the unofficial first day of Summer, many of the North American resorts received up to 60cm of the good stuff …aka snow.

Meanwhile in the Antipodes, it’s been a mixed bag! We were blessed with some of the best early snowfalls on record, then a little too much pre frozen snow (can’t bring myself to say that dirty four letter word, that starts with ‘R’ and rhymes with Spain) and now crystal clear nights that have seen the snowmaking crews working overtime and capitalising on the conditions to ensure a great early season experience can be had.

The Falls Creek Lift Co team have done brilliantly - making megalitres upon megalitres of snow every night to restore the snowpack and provide a boilerplate foundation for when the natural snow returns. And it will… just looking at the last five years, except for 2015 and 2017, by the time you are reading this, the snow depth charts traditionally begin their upward trajectory. Note: even though 2017 didn’t start great… BOY when it did, it kept coming thanks to the ‘Blizzards of Oz’ that puked down right through until the end of season.

A key differentiating factor at Falls Creek, is not just the southerly aspect of much of the terrain, or the progression perfect range of ski runs, nor its 110ha of snowmaking ability… BUT the piece de resistance is…

Rocky Valley Lake (or Dam…). In times of low natural snowfall, the 28,000,000,000 litres held beneath its 250ha surface area (note it’s 90m down at its deepest point), is the envy of every ski resort in Australia.

As part of the Kiewa Hydro Scheme, the catchment area is fed via the natural topography of the Bogong High Plains and 32kms of aqueducts that feed water into the Lake. Once captured, water is pushed through 18kms of tunnels and down through four power stations. In a relative context the water used for snow making equates to less than 1% of its total volume, even in the biggest of years. (Sorry, I forgot, its school holidays, the history and geography lessons are over!)

On that topic, to all those reading this, who’ve come here to spend time in the school holiday period, on behalf of the entire resort and our community, I’d like to offer a huge welcome and thankyou to all our guests and visitors who’ve chosen to visit us here at Falls Creek.

Of course, with the holiday season, the resort ups its ante and activations throughout the village begin to take life as well as the ‘on piste’ event schedule cranking up too. So, be sure to check out the events page at www.fallscreek. com.au as there are some great new additions this season, with something for everyone, all season long.

You’ll find pretty much every event under the ‘At the Resort’ drop down and you’ll be able to stay up to speed on everything that is happening. If it’s not in there, then the ‘What’s on Guide’ will have the current weeks program. Also, make sure to download the Falls Creek App to get notifications on lifts, night skiing, promotions, lessons and the like too.

It's holiday time for everyone. Pic - Top Shots.

Oh, and if it’s your first hit out on the slopes for a while, or you’re just a bit rusty, dust off the cobwebs with a lesson, or two.

Kick the bad habits out early, reactivate the muscle memory right and enjoy a ripper start to your season with Australia’s best ski school.

Foodie Tip of the Week: Huski Kitchen…

Craving some south-east Asian dishes, then this is a must. Dinner here for five was outstanding and beyond tasty. The selection of plates designed for sharing is very well thought out. The starters, Salt & Pepper Squid with Tempura Veggies only whet the palate for the taste sensation that’s to follow. The Massaman Curry & Potatoes – boom, it packs a kick, but is just right… the Pad Thai… on point and delicious, the Crispy Pork Belly left the plate in record time and the Braised Beef Ribs fell apart!

Then, the Crispy King Prawns, eaten shell and all (sans the head, but including the tail) were crunchy and delicious with the chilli dressing lip-smackingly good – I dare you. All this was washed down with the Domenica “Two Cells” Chardonnay from Beechworth. Bookings on; 03 5758 3863.

Now, get out there and lay some tracks…! • Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management

Resort Entry Tickets may also be purchased on-line at

www.fallscreek.com.au Visitor Information Centre

Child Care – Hours & Rates

The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located in the Resort Management Office, up stairs on the corner of Slalom Street and Bogong High Plains Road.

Open 8am – 5pm daily for Visitor Information and Gym Memberships.

Ph: 03 5758 1202. (Map Ref: E4)

Falls Creek Child Care is located in the St Falls complex, at the base of the Halley’s Comet chairlift – open from 8:30am to 5pm, seven days a week for children from 12 weeks to five years old.

Resort Entry Resort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap, approx. 4km before reaching Falls Creek. Day and Night passes are $56.50 on arrival per day, (or $51.50 on line). If arriving after 5pm and departing prior to midnight on the same day, entry is free. Visitors over 65 years of age receive a discount.

Season Passes are available at $555 (or $475 on line).

An ‘All Resorts’ permit, valid at all Victorian Snow Resorts is available for $787.00. Enquire at the Visitor Information Centre desk.

Resort Entry Fees fund the essential services of: • Ski patrol • Car Parking • Snow Clearing • Water Supply • Waste Management • Visitor Information Services

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Hours & Rates Morning: 8:30am – 12:30pm $90 Afternoon: 1:30pm – 5pm $75 Full Day: 8:30am – 5pm $135 Bookings are strongly recommended as places are limited.

Make your booking at: www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.

Accommodation Transfer Service Operating from the Terminal Building on the Bogong High Plains Road, the Accommodatin Transfer Service will move you, your family and your luggage comfortably to your lodge or apartment.

Hours of Operation Mon – Thurs & Sat: 8am – 10pm Friday: 8am – 12 midnight Sunday: 8am – 10pm A Taxi Service is available in the Village during these hours. Ph: 03 5758 1203

Rates Adult: One Way $24 Child One Way $18 Season Pass: Kids Under Five:

Return $39 Return $24 Adult $200 Free

Luggage Allowance Two pieces of luggage, one pair of skis & boots or snowboard & boots and one piece of hand luggage per person.

Excess Luggage: $8 per item.

Ticket Sales – On Mountain & On Line From 27.06.19 until 09.09.19 all visitors will be required to use the Accommodation Transfer Service.

Visitor vehicles will not be permitted into the village during this period.

Falls Creek Resort Management General Enquiries: Ph: 03 5758 1200

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FROM THE GM Beginner Beginner, Chicken Dinner!

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an you remember the first time you saw snow? What about the first time you skied or boarded? Did you learn as a child or an adult? Did you take to it like a duck to water or did you throw your arms up in despair?

Would it surprise you to learn that almost 85% (global stat) of first timer guests don’t come back? For the ski industry, that’s a pretty depressing figure and an opportunity lost. The reasons for this level of conversion failure are many and varied, but the bottom line is that it’s hard. Adults in particular can really struggle with it and in Australia, the approach to adult Snowsports lessons could certainly be improved. I’m not sure that the typical two hour group lesson is yielding the best results.

So, over the summer we thought we’d have a crack at trying to break this first time skier conversion statistics. We’ve taken a leaf out of the European book and this season we’ve introduced an ‘All Day Beginner Skier’ program for adults. Designed to take a more relaxed, social and tailored approach to one’s progression, we hope this program will help beginners achieve a greater sense of confidence and capability and have them skiing home using one of our many home trails from day one.

given them the ‘thumbs up’) along the home trails at the end of the day to help them orient themselves with the mountain, making sure they don’t overshoot their turn off and seeing them safely into the village at the nearest point to their accommodation.

Imagine the sense of accomplishment, if every beginner skier/boarders could end their day on snow in this way. We’re hoping that this approach will help fuel a snow obsession like our own and seeing first timers returning to Falls Creek and returning often.

If you’re an adult beginner, or you know others who are, I encourage you to book in at the Falls Creek Snowsports School for our new ‘All Day Beginner Program’ and reap the benefits of a program tailored for success.

Enjoy yourselves this week! • Sharon Raguse, GM Travis is just on of the team that will get you enjoying your experience in double quick time.

Pic - Sabrina @ Top Shots.

Falls Creek Ski Lifts

OPENING HOURS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 12noon – 4pm Tuesday to Sunday Panabode Building, Slalom Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: E4. Look for the Harvey Kat. For Further Information: Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum Ph: 03 5758 1200

To further assist in consolidating confidence levels, we’re also trialling an initiative to guide first timers (whose instructors have

Adventure your way with Falls Creek Snowsports School!

Our Falls Creek Snowsports School offers an extensive variety of ski and snowboard programs, catering to children and adults of all abilities. We’re here to drive your passion for snowsports, develop your skills and get the most out of your on-snow experience!

Paw Patrol Snowclub (3 - 5 years) Full & half day programs – see your child’s love of skiing grow as their skills progress! Specialised lessons include professional full-time staff, full day or half day options, delicious lunchtime meals, progress cards and all in a word class learning environment. A favourite of the Nickelodeon Paw Patrol puppies!

• Full day: 09:15am – 2:50pm • Half day: 9:15am – 1:00pm • PM lesson only: 1:15pm – 2:50pm Registration from 09:15am and 1:15pm, with lessons commencing at 10:00am and 1:30pm.

Junior Workshop (6 – 14 years) Full day programs – book your child in for a full day of adventure and watch as they learn to master skiing or snowboarding! Specialised lessons include constant supervision, full day lessons, delicious lunchtime meals and progress cards.

Full day: 09:30am – 2:50pm. Registration from 09:30am, with lessons commencing at 10:00am.

Ride Tribe (13 – 17 years) This year, our full day ride tribe program will commence at blue level and up. This dedicated teen program is designed to further develop the skills and confident of our teenage skiers and snowboarders. High-end Ride Tribe groups will hit the parks, freeride the mountain and most importantly, have a tonne of fun with other ripping teenagers. The program includes constant supervision, full day lessons, delicious lunchtime meals and progress cards.

Full day: 09:30am – 2:50pm Registration from 09:30am, with lessons commencing at 10:00am.

over lunch. Get past your second session in the afternoon, and really get moving within Falls Creek’s world class beginner terrain.

Adult Programs (15+) Develop your skiing or snowboarding skills in our group lessons, designed to cater for adults of all ability levels.

NEW FOR 2019. Adult group lesson start at 10:00am The AM Group Lesson features extended sessions and is available daily from 10:00am – 12:30pm.

The PM Super Session guarantees a maximum of five participants and is available daily from 1:30pm – 2:50pm.

Enquire about our number of speciality programs, including our Mim Sodergren Women’s Program!

Private Lessons For the ultimate in personalised instruction, you can’t go past a private lesson. Receive expert, individualised instruction in a session specially designed to cater to your individual needs and preferences. Advance bookings are essential, so get in quick! For all advance lesson bookings and enquiries, please email snowsports@fallscreek.net.

Brand new to snowsports?

If you have never skied or snowboarded before, the Falls Creek Learn to Ski or Learn to Board lessons are for you.

With a group lesson in either the morning or afternoon, plus exclusive all-day access to the Halley’s Comet, Mousetrap, Boardwalk and Drover’s Chair beginner lifts, you will find your skills developing in no time! Lessons are available for adults and children and commence at 10:00am and 1:00pm daily.

Booking Details Save time on arrival and pre-book any of our group programs* online at our Falls Creek E-store: https://shop. skifalls.com.au, or let us guide you through your choices at any resort ticket office, rental store, or the Snowsports School Office in Cloud 9.

For any enquiries, please contact us at (03) 5758 1000.

‘All trails lead you home at Falls Creek!’

New for 2019 - Adult LEARN TO SKI “ALL DAY” As a first timer, we want your experience to be as comfortable as possible. Join our Full Day First Timer program and enjoy the guidance and support of your instructor all day, and even

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FALLS CREEK EVENTS Freeride Series 2019

Rider X - Saturday 27th July

he Falls Creek Freeride series 2019 will include five events throughout the season for each discipline. Enter all five events to be crowned Falls Creeks first freeride male and female champion, decided by the tally of points from each event. Huge cash and gear prizes for all the events and overall series winners!

This will be a classic boarder/skier cross course set to suit both disciplines over by Ruined Castle finishing at Dicky Knees.

Dip and dive as fast as you can down a course full of turns, berms and jumps.

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The Skiing events will include:

Another new event for Falls Creek this year; the Rider X!

One racer at a time, best of two runs points allocated to finishing places to contribute to overall freeride series winner.

Jam - Rider X - Rails under the lights - Big Air - Slopestyle - Summit Masters bumps Snowboard Events - Rider X - Rails under the lights - Big Air

This will be a classic boarder/skier cross course set to suit both disciplines...

Rails under Lights - Friday 9th August This brand new rail jam will allow riders to show off their skills and win some rad prizes! Located in the Village bowl, you won’t want to miss this event! - which welcomes both skiers and boarders.

- Slopestyle

Big Air - Saturday 10th August

- Bandwagon Banked Slalom

What a perfect chance to show off your

Opening weekend until June 27th

This event will be open to both Skiers and Boarders with both U/16 and open categories.

Slopestyle - 24th August This event is a Slopestyle format, utilising the array of world-class terrain park features we have at here Falls Creek.

Held on Lookers left of the Ruined Castle terrain park this event will cater for everyone! With a medium and large line, everyone can get involved for the chance to win some rad gear and cash prizes! Open to both skiers and boarders, slopestyle is judged on overall run impression which takes into account, amplitude, difficulty, variety of tricks and execution.

Summit Masters - Saturday 7th September Tradition and true roots return to The Summit.

This year we will have a solid day of competitive bumps skiing on the Saturday,

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air skills, go high, go big or go home!

The Big Air is a new event for Falls Creek this season and will be taking place in the Ruined Castle Terrain Park.

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Be Part of the Team!

As a member of the Falls Creek Race Club, young members can...

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• Learn life skills in a wonderful rewarding environment.

• Make friends for life – with opportunities to travel the world.

• Learn to ski and board in a family friendly surroundings.

Club Welcome Drinks

Programs from primary to late teens – including tertiary tuition for full-time athletes.

‘An integral part of Falls Creek and its history!’

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Expert Master Boot Fitter’s on site to fit you up.

Open Daily: 8am – 6pm

HIRE • RETAIL • TUNING • CUSTOM BOOT-FITTING 03 5758 3377 Centrally Located Map Ref: K5

FREE Pick-up & delivery for all ski and snowboard rental!

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FALLS CREEK EVENTS with the GS down Father Fosters Details of the event: • Side by Side knock out! • Top 4 competitors from each category will go through to the finals. • Crafted and Hot dog style blended moguls. • Judged by a panel of professional and peer group. • This event is skiers only!

Bandwagon Banked Slalom - 14th September This event is the ultimate Banked Slalom for those snowboarders who love a bumpy ride!

One of the last events for the Falls Freestyle series in 2019, the BBS is a competition not for the faint hearted.

There will be berms, jumps, bumps and spills galore when the community and visitors alike come together to wind their way through Falls Creek’s brand new course.

This year the banked slalom will only be open to snowboarders.

Make sure you get involved in the Western Theme of the day - there will be prizes for best dressed!

Junior Agility Race - Saturday 6th July The Junior Agility race is the perfect opportunity for school ski teams, race clubs or individuals to gain valuable pre-season race experience. This race focuses on the athlete being able to move through a variety of different gate formats and terrain changes, making the first race an ideal building platform for the season ahead. The event is designed for intermediate-advanced skiers and snowboarders aged 6 – 16.

Falls free ride - Fun for everyone, participants and spectators. Pic - Courtesy Falls Creek Race & Events.

There you have it! Lots of great action to be enjoyed and involved in this season. If you need to know more, Phone: 03 5758 1026 or Email: fc-events@fallscreek.net.au. •

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FALLS CREEK ALPINE ASSOCIATION Join Up!

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he Falls Creek Alpine Association (FCAA) represents the interests of ratepayers including ski clubs, apartment owners, individuals and some commercial operators at Falls Creek.

The FCAA’s membership represents about 25% of the on-mountain beds at Falls Creek and delivers our views and voice to the FCRM Board via the Falls Creek Strategic Stakeholder Group.

For over sixteen years the FCAA has represented the interests of its member at Falls Creek and now has 41 member organisations comprising over 5,000 individuals.

The FCAA is a not-for-profit group that provides a voice into the many arms of the Victorian government and regulatory organisations effecting our membership, where FCAA seeks to influence policy that impacts their members before it is adopted.

Being a member of the FCAA provides access to a source of valuable knowledge on a wide range of information on Falls Creek.

This includes access to our knowledge base which has been developed over many years and covers a wide range of matters including service providers (trades, builders, insurers etc), advice on building regulations, lease renewal processes, local planning issue information, local information released by the FCRM Board. In addition, our highly developed network of organisations are quite happy to discuss their experiences with other members.

Further benefits of FCAA membership are: • The Road to Falls Creek member card which offers deals and exclusive offers available only to FCAA members.

• The Mountain Muster, our flagship social event is held each Queens birthday weekend at Falls Creek. This event provides FCAA members with the opportunity to get together in a social environment and hear updated information on Falls Creek and the alpine industry in Victoria. It is open to all FCAA members.

• The FCAA also makes donations to Falls

FCAA President, David Risby. Pic – Courtesy FCAA

Creek community organisations such as the Museum, School, CFA, SES and Ski Patrol to name a few.

The modest FCAA annual membership fees contribute to the operation of the organisation, donations and the Mountain Muster event. The elected FCAA committee members are all honorary and there are no staff.

To find out more about the advantages of joining the FCAA, please contact David Risby, President of the FCAA via email: president@fcaa.org.au. •

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DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA Camps Program

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ne of the standout images of Disabled Wintersports Australia (DWA) at Falls Creek for many visitors is a big group of volunteer adaptive guides, skiers of varying disability and various pieces of adaptive ski equipment gathering around the base of Halley’s Comet most Saturday and Sunday mornings of the ski season. This activity is associated with one of our key activities, facilitated weekend camps.

Looking after all these people, their varying needs and the equipment to support them both on and off snow is a logistical challenge to say the least. The person responsible for this is our Victorian Camps Coordinator, a role being very capably managed for the second season by Ken Payne. In Victoria our camps are based out of Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre where DWA is a partner in a fantastic building that was commissioned last year. The AAA building is the only fully accessible in-snow accommodation facility in Australia.

The DWA camps program consists of Organisation Camps and Members Camps.

The Organisation Camps are weekend camps facilitated by DWA on behalf of various disability organisations such as Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Spina Bifida Foundation and Disability Sport and Recreation. Member Camps are open to all DWA members and can include people with a broad range of disabilities on the same weekend.

The weekend camps are hectic events for participants, carers, volunteer guides and of

course Ken. A typical weekend camp will start with the participants arriving typically by minibus on Friday afternoon. The afternoon and early evening are consumed with fitting up adaptive equipment, sorting out ski and board hire, organising lift passes and lessons, ensuring that all participants are adequately clothed and understanding the individual needs and goals of each participant. Later Friday evening another minibus arrives at Howman’s Gap with the guides, many who travel up from Melbourne to give their weekend up to helping others.

Saturday and Sunday are all go… up early each morning, getting organised, up to the resort and out on snow. Days are jam packed with on-snow activity and heaps of fun times. By the time participants and guides head back to Melbourne late Sunday afternoon it is two minibuses packed with very tired and worn out people.

DWA relies on the support of many people and organisations to be able to conduct our Camps Program. As well as the ongoing support of the Resort, Falls Creek Ski Lifts and Cloud 9 Restaurant this year we are really pleased to have Volkswagen Australia on board as the vehicle sponsor for both our Victorian and New South Wales camps programs. Last week Ken travelled up to Sydney on the train and had the luxury of travelling back in a brand-new Volkswagen Amarok which will be used to transport equipment and will be seen prominently around the Alpine Resort. A huge thanks to Volkswagen Australia for their generous support. • Pete Hull

The brand new Volkswagon Amarok ready for Ken Payne to drive back to Falls Creek to help with all of our DWA camps during winter. Pic – Courtesy Ken Payne

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS Early Season Snow Hunting

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s I sit up here writing this, it’s nice and sunny. Maybe six or seven degrees today which is quite hot for a mountain. Glorious though. Whilst by the time you read this it is either pouring down rain or belting down snow, hopefully the latter, there is a bit of ‘fun’ to be had early in the season exploring what there is on offer and ‘hunting’ for some early season XC turns. Last week my younger brother and I had a ‘two hour level one’ session planned and so whilst the grooming report on FallsCreek.com said that there was 0kms groomed, we thought we would

Welcome to Winter 2019!

be optimistic and see what snow we could find. So, we headed out in our runners, poles and skis in hand and ski boots in the backpack.

With no idea what awaited us, we ran up to the McKay Road to see a 5cm firm covering of snow where the aqueduct joins up. We put our skis on thinking maybe we would just be ‘mad in the head’ and do two hours back and forth on a nice 200metre strip of snow along McKay Road. Rest assured, although my brother says he was willing to do so, we quickly discovered that all of the aqueduct right over to the Frying Pan was covered in skidoo-groomed-snow. So we did a bit of that, running across some grassy patches on our ‘race skis that were no longer race skis’ (haha no just kidding - we were on full-blooded rock hoppers).

This weekend the Senior National XC Ski Team has their June Training Camp here at Falls Creek as well as the Junior Team having their Winter Training Camp the following week. Depending on the snow conditions there will be a mixture of skiing, running, bounding, and gym on the plan.

The national team athletes have all returned and from the Northern Hemisphere and have been training since April/May again in preparation for the next European Season.

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Most of the Senior and Junior Team was based in Davos, Switzerland over December to February with the main competition focus of the Seniors being the Seefeld 2019 World Ski Championships in Austria and the Juniors being the World Junior/U23 Championships in Lahti, Finland. With the National Team Head Coach, Valerio Leccardi, growing up in Davos, it made for a great training facility for the athletes.

Huge mountains and sunny days (and depositing large amounts of money in Swiss bank accounts).

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Next we thought “ok, well it’s not too bad down here, maybe if we go up higher it could be even better?” So we took the Wombat’s Ramble highway (NB: XC skiers are not allowed to ski on the Ramble anymore) up to McKay road were we were

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delighted with the snow cover, all the way up to the top of McKay, albeit rough grooming. Doing the whole McKay top loop with a trip down to Pretty Valley completed our two hour ski that morning and it was very satisfying to say the least.

Highlights include; Skiing back down McKay on what looked like snow - only to have my legs almost completely taken out from under me by some submerged rock activity. Another highlight, wearing shorts and a T-shirt and feeling like it was spring. Final highlight, coming back down Wombat’s Ramble at the end and just pulling out some fat teles (telemark turns) in front of some punter downhill skiers.

A bit of an adventure, a bit of early season fun, not too bad.

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS the World Junior Champs in January.

It was my first-time skiing in Finland, and it was incomparable to any skiing I’ve done in Australia that’s for sure. The week of competitions was very cold with temperatures below -10°C each day. The junior boys and girls 15 and 30km events were held in -18°C. The sun only came up for a few hours each day, rising around 9am and going down around 3pm. When snow is that cold it gets very slow and sticky. We had to wear tape on our faces each day as well to avoid skin damage from the cold air. This was some of the coolest skiing I’d done in a while and of course it was really fun battling it out against countries across the world. A highlight for me may have been the 30km classic event on the last day where I fought out the whole race alongside a Slovakian and a Chinese!

In contrast, I was also lucky enough to be a part of the team competing at the World Senior Championships in Seefeld, Austria.

This was the official world champs for cross country skiing and they are held every two years. I was part of an older team with the likes of Olympians Phil Bellingham, Barbara Jezersek, Aimee Watson and Jessica Yeaton as well as team mates Mark Pollock and Kat Paul. Being my first experience of a World Champs, it was quite overwhelming at times with huge crowds of people flocking to the stadium every day and a crazy amount of athletes from all over the world. At the champs, Jessica Yeaton achieved the best result at a World Champs by a cross country skier coming 22nd in the skiathlon which was really exciting for us.

In stark contrast to Finland, each day the temperatures rose to at least above 5 degrees and for my 15km classic event I was skiing

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at 3pm in the afternoon in 11 degrees in a t-shirt. These conditions definitely helped some athletes more than others. Overall it was a fantastic experience to see the sport of cross country skiing in its full glory.

Seeing that many people dress up and come support and to see the best athletes in the world on show was eye opening and unforgettable. I’ve definitely come back to Aus with some perspective and motivation to be fighting up the top with them in the years to come.

Events Coming Up Next weekend is the first set of races here at Falls Creek, obviously dependant on snow conditions, we are on track for the Snow Trek and Travel Mini Series on Saturday the 6th of July and the Birkebeiner Ski Classic on Sunday the 7th. These are always fun events to give a go, and I recommend putting them on your radar. • Seve de Campo

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SUCCESS IN NEPAL Bobby Conquers The Triple

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n Monday 27 May in Nepal, Bobby Bajram came one step closer to achieving his dream of climbing Everest in 2021 by conquering the final peak of Mt Lobuche East.

On May 10, Bobby left Australia with expedition leader Andrew Lock to fly to Nepal and commence the task of climbing Base camp (5,380m), Mt Kala Patthar (5,644m) and Mt Lobuche East (6,119m).

Commonly known as ‘The Triple’ and never attempted by a disabled athlete before, this climb measures a total of 17,143m and is considered the test climb in preparation of Everest. Climbing with Andrew and his Sherpas, Bobby has now completed this

climb and reached the final peak without the aid of oxygen. As a result, he will now be granted permission for a climbing permit to attempt Everest in 2021.

“I couldn’t even see the top of Lobuche, and I was done, my body was shutting down and I wanted to give up, but I knew I had to prove I could do it, that I am one of the most extreme athletes in the world with a disability. Andrew told me now was the time to prove it and I knew I had to man up and just do it for all the people with disabilities around the world” said Bobby, “without Andrew and my Sherpas I couldn’t have done it, he pointed me in the right direction and they spurred me on and then I crawled on my hands and knees 400m to the summit.

I couldn’t see, there were drops either side of me, but I kept telling myself ‘man up, suck it up’. It took me an hour and fifteen minutes but I did it. When I reached the

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top I sat there and cried and I thought about my family and I felt proud, because I said I would do it, and I did. I’ve done this for everyone with a disability around the world, if I can do it, then you can do whatever you want to do too.”

It’s been a long time coming for Bobby Bajram, Australia’s youngest diagnosed MS sufferer. He has spent years training to prepare himself for extreme conditions including below zero temperatures and winds up to 160km per hour. The conditions are unforgiving, temperamental, and treacherous. Oxygen is limited and tragically 11 climbers have lost their lives in the past two weeks attempting to climb Everest – a tragedy not lost on Bobby, his team and his legions of fans. In order to withstand these conditions and succeed, Bobby has dedicated years of his life to an intense training regime including Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at the National Institute of Medicine and Altitude Acclimatisation.

Ongoing work-outs to prepare have included training at Fitness First and Trees Adventure Park along with ocean and sand work at Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club. In addition, Bobby has the support of dozens of sponsors including Jayco, Linfox, Flight Centre Travel Group, Encore Journeys and many more. Unique to this climb is the inclusion of satellite communications which has allowed Bajram’s supporters to follow his movements provided by sponsor All Sat Communications. Bobby and his team have been able to provide regular updates on Facebook with regards to his movements

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SUCCESS IN NEPAL including the penultimate moment when he reached his final destination!

Fortunately, Bobby’s climb has been in the hands of expedition leader Andrew Lock, a renowned mountaineer and the first Australian to climb all 14 mountains above 8000m. Whilst Doctors feared Bobby would not make it up one peak let alone three he was out to prove them all wrong and has now done so.

“When I was first diagnosed and blind, I told myself that one day I would make it to the top of the world and see the blue sky. This is me realising that dream.” Said Bobby Bajram. “If I wasn’t working towards this goal, I would still be in that wheelchair.

If I could tell anyone anything it would be if you’re having a good day, then get out there and have an even better one, feel WINTER EDITION SEVENTEEN good about yourself, feel proud to be who you are, love the privileges of your life and AD PROOF celebrate them”.

In preparation for his Everest campaign, a fundraising campaign has been created calling for $1 from Australians who would like to see Bobby achieve his dream. The “Buck for Bobby” campaign will attempt to raise the money before he leaves for Everest next year. Bobby is your typical Aussie Battler, an average bloke dealt an even more average hand in life. Rather than sit back and wait to die, he chose to live his life to the fullest and work towards achieving his dreams. Bobby is proof that you can live with a disability and still achieve your dreams.

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Getting close to the top of the world, Bobby Bajram in Nepal. Pic – Courtesy Bobby Bajram

“This was a goal I set for myself as a child.

To climb the highest peak in the world.”

Said Bobby Bajram “And I’m still working towards that goal, achieving The Triple brings me one step closer to that goal”.

Bobby returned from Kathmandu in early June and there is every chance he may be in Falls Creek this week. •

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COMFORTABLE SKIING When You Hit the Ski Wall

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ver feel like your skiing is staying the same, despite efforts to improve?

Sounds like you have hit a learning plateau. There are lots of reasons why this might be, but here’s a few to consider.

The quick and steady gains you make when starting skiing keeps you motivated by exploring more of the mountain with each leap you make. But when you get to a certain level, the improvements are going to be smaller and harder to see. This is where you must find your own motivation – check out the local race club kids for some inspiration. Find that skill that freaks you out (maybe it’s a steep run with jump turns?) and plan small steps to tackle it.

Maybe you need some ticks on your score card?

Motivation may not be your issue. It might be that you get to ski one to two weeks a year which isn’t enough time for the ski movements to feel ‘natural.’ That’s where you need some advice from a pro. A lesson with an instructor that you are on the same

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ocal lad Ben McIlroy is an up and coming Enduro mountain bike racer. Over the last two years he has progressed to be the fastest junior rider in Australia winning both the National Series and the National Championships in 2016.

On March 26 Ben went and raced his first ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in Rotorua, NewofZealand.

PriorontoParallel the event Located front Karelia Lodge St. Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat Opens from 12noon until 5pm Daily! about the race and his potential future in Mountain Staff Special the mountain bike world.

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MR: Is itput excitement or are you nervous?

And improvements to come winter!!!

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wave-length with can be invaluable. Having someone to help you break ingrained habits you didn’t even know you had can be challenging, but also enlightening.

Fear, fitness and time on skis might be obvious causes for a learning plateau, but what if it’s something else? Look no further than your equipment. This is not a cop out.

Sometimes, you can blame your equipment.

If you’re getting consistent feedback from different instructors, but still can’t make your ski do what it’s told, then look no further than your boots. Ski boots are set up to fit what the manufacturers think will fit the ‘masses.’ But are you the mass? No, you’re an individual and an individual setup for ski boots is crucial in having control of your skis.

Your ski boots dictate how you stand and how much you can move. Perhaps your boot is too stiff and in order to control your ski you need to sit in the back seat and steer with the ball of your foot? Or perhaps the cuff isn’t allowing for your bowed legs, and instead of getting on your inside edge, pushing your leg inwards just makes your ski flat and out of control? Perhaps the forward lean is too aggressive? The list goes on and on and on, but you see what I’m when I was about 12 I started showing more interest in racing. I went to a few of the Victorian Enduro events but after a couple of years that series kind of fell apart.

I then stared racing the national series.

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I wanted to with hanganti-freeze out with theand fasticy guys chains, coping so roads I wanted to hang behind you!out with Chris Panozzo.

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When we got the top, everyone Daily departures fromtoMelbourne, Albury was wondering wherewill we’d been. was and Mount Beauty have you He on the just like “Ah we’ve just been slopes sooner – without thechilling fuss!! at the bottom.” So that felt pretty cool.

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saying? Boots have a massive impact on your skiing. Sounds like a professional ski boot assessment is on your to-do list now.

But what about skis? Absolutely. Different skis will affect your skiing too. Skis need to fit the conditions and type of skiing you’re doing. Don’t go for a Japow fatty when you’re skiing the hard-pack of Australia.

A professional ski boot fitter and a ski instructor can help you with learning plateaus. When the two work as a team to guide you, got magic Ben McIlroy withwell, bike - you’ve and a ‘can-do’ attitude.and Pic you’ll - Matt Rousu.on the steeps of a learning curve in be back ofno thetime. races •he was doing.

Krista Sturday MR: What are your goals for this year, more EWS or is going to be too hard to Ski Podiatrist juggle school? at Ortho Ski Ben: I’m racing the EWS in New Zealand and in Tasmania but this year I want to finish Year 12 and get out alive, do as much riding as I can and stay fit. It’s probably not the best year to be going into my first EWS because Year 12 takes up such a massive chunk of my time.

MR: Have you got any plans for further studies such as University, or depending on how these two EWS events go, would youLOCAL like to chance it and try to become a RADIO professional racer?

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QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND

GALA SOCCER DAY metres so far this week and the conditions A Fresh Slate are perfect to ‘keep on pumping!’

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Under 7, 9to and teams travelled from Open from 12noon 4pm Myrtleford, on both neighbouring towns until of Bright, Saturday and Sunday, the to museum is goals Yackandandah and Benalla attack the fantastic.

There areMount many Beauty relics and some on the pitch of the recreation great films fromground). many days back and it reserve (Cricket presents a fantastic insight into how our The format village grew.was exciting. The under 6 and 7’s play four against four no goalkeeper and Speaking museum, historical society it’s on like of donkey kong.the The tackles were – and in particular one Karen Smythe – impressive and the massive end to end 20m has done a fabulous runs following the balljob likeofaputting swarm ofthis bees museum together. was entertaining.

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You are invited to the 5th Annual “Falls Our under 11’sEDITION showed their fantastic ball WINTER SEVENTEEN Creek Meeting” to 6:30pm Sunday handling skills out4:30pm on the pitch and had close 9th June 2019They at Elk. Drinks at bar prices. games all day. really put a lot of effort in AD PROOF Nibbles provided. and deserved the dim-sim feast post-match of the of theacanteen.

Thisleftovers is not really meeting, it’s more about meeting others catching upinwith Soccer aside - theand other buzz was the old friends and offgoods, the new canteen.

We kicking had pastry hotseason dogs, with a bang! hangover). slices and(read hot drinks all running out the door past the very long line and some Meet Resort Management CEOamazing Stuart volunteer parents and committee Smythe and Falls Creek Ski Liftsmembers GM working their hands to help Sharon Raguse and to getthe anbone update on make this brand new committee’s first gala day a preparation for the upcoming Winter. success.

You will also hear about Mountain Film returning to Falls Creek for the 2nd year on Sunday 29 July. Don’t miss it! •

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Know the code. It’s your responsibility.

Failure to observe the code may result in cancellation of your ticket or pass by ski patrol or other authorised personnel.

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10:00am 12:00pm Saturdays DEADLINE: apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong--Village, Mount Saturdays Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga and Dederang, 10:00am 12:00pm Saturdays 10:00am 12:00pm Regular servicing will identify when Regular servicing will identify when when CONTRACT: plus HOW the RMB’s between Dederang and Tawonga and selected venues inRegular Bright andservicing Myrtleford. will identify Ph: 5754 3400 for Ph: 5754 3400 for HOW Ph: 5754 5754 3400 forform at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ items are wearing (brake pads, tyres, Ph: 3400 for items are wearing (brake pads, tyres, HOW

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Drs Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Imagine discovering (too late) that your Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Imagine discovering discovering (too (too late) late) that that your your Robinson, Libby Libby Garoni, Garoni, Skye Skye Robinson, Imagine Brake Pads had worn out just as you’re Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Brake Pads had worn out just as you’re For Information onDelaney, Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: For Payment, Placement Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Delaney, Laura Laura Zagorski, Zagorski, Brake Pads had worn out - just as you’re of Adverts or Subscriptions, please forward to: heading for the tree.

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Email: Angela kencbell@bigpond.net.au Office Address: Regular servicing is important for the Regular servicing servicing is is important important for for the the Suite 2, 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty Regular Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty 3699. ABN: 22 171 749 807 good health of your vehicle and for your good health of your vehicle and for your WHAT Fully accredited General good health of your vehicle - and for your WHAT Fully Fully accredited General Fully accredited accredited General General WHAT good health and safety! good health health and and safety! safety!

Practice with 37 years service good Practice with 37 years service 14 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2019 Edition FOUR Practice with with 37 37 years years service service Practice A Motoring Tip brought to you by: to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK Alpine View 22

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lpine View apartment 22 is a beautiful four bedroom two bathroom unit with excellent natural light, great views and is located in an ideal ski in-ski out position in the Village Bowl.

Apartment 22 is nestled high in the Alpine View complex and enjoys an enviable position with spectacular mountain views.

Featuring four spacious bedrooms and two large fully renovated bathrooms, the unit can be configured to host 12 people very comfortably. Apartment 22 is refurbished to a high standard and has a modern yet warm feel and is sold fully furnished. This apartment is situated in a well-managed complex with a good rental return history.

Figures are available on request.

The location of the Alpine View complex is close to a skier’s paradise. It is within spitting distance of several local quality dining establishments, a couple of ski hire and retail outlets and offers easy access to

the Summit and Eagle Chairlifts.

During the summer months, (described as everything not winter), the location can be easily accessed by car with adequate parking out front or nearby.

While the enjoyment of Falls Creek as a winter resort is undoubted, it is the growing suite of summer activities that adds untold value to a purchase in the village.

Network Peaks Challenge Falls Creek, the Easter Festival as well as regular mountain bike shuttles. (See Fallscreek.com.au/events for a complete list).

At $450,000 this apartment is definitely worth and inspection. Please contact Christa at Zirky Real Estate for further details or to arrange an inspection. Mb: 0402 277 808. •

Over the last decade, much work has gone into developing and securing summer trade.

The resort now boasts in excess of 40km of mountain bike trails – with some being accessed from the Village Bowl. Add to these the many kilometres of aqueducts and management vehicle tracks and your exploring, whether on foot, on a horse or on your bike is endless. The Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing is an iconic Australian walk of international standard being promoted by Parks Victoria.

The afore-mentioned suite of summer activities includes the Alpine Challenge, the Mile High Dragon Boats, the Bicycle

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS

Email your adverts to us and you don’t pay until you sell the goods – or until your Advert achieves the desired results.

Em: kencbell@bigpond.net.au

MISSING BOOK A copy of Dr. Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis on the Bogong High Plains was left in the care of Bill and Yvonne Sutton. It has been lent to some-one and not returned. If any knows anything please contact Bill or Ph Ken Bell on 0400 350 488.

FOR SALE RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $250. Ph: 0400 350 488.

FOR SALE Alma Novia Wedding Dress, Size 8, High front neckline with intricate lace and beaded detail, high lace back and

buttons, soft tulle A-line skirt that flows in to a beautiful train. Worn once – by mistake. $950. Ph: 0400 350 488 FOR SALE One brand new pair of ASICS Tennis shoes, size 46 Euro (11.5 US). Worn once. Too tight for me. Retail Price: $159.95. Will sell for $120. Ph: 0400 350 488 WORK WANTED Administration all-rounder looking for part-time/ casual work. Proficient with both MYOB and Xero.

ABN and references available. Mb: 0478 729 259.

Em:raymondroberts255@yahoo.com NEW MOUNTAIN STAFF Do you need linen, TV, or a bedside table, call in to the Hospital Op Shop, 1A Tawonga Crescent. Another option for clothing is the Uniting Church Op Shop on Hollonds Street. Ph: 0419 615 732.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED Would you like to be more involved in the community? To learn a little more of our unique history? Then why not volunteer to help staff the Falls Creek Museum where you get to meet lots of wonderful people. To learn more, phone Margy on 03 57581200 during business hours.

POSITIONS VACANT - BOGONG VILLAGE Cleaning/Guest Services Staff Required Winter 2019 Season (June - Sept). Casual/Part-time Approx. 10-25 hours per week. Potential start March or April for early training. Email resume to: manager@bogongvillage. com or call Kim McKeown Ph: 03 5754 1131.

FOR HIRE Three Tonne Tipper and mini Excavator. Ph: 0427 942 171.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.

ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE Frueauf Village(below Milch Café) Ground Fl, Rm 2, 4 Schuss St, Falls Creek. Ph: 5758 3766.

Em: fallscreek@altitudephysiotherapy.com.au.

Wb: www.altitudephysiotherapy.com.au BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125.

BUILDING & ELECTRICAL Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879.

CAKE MAKING & DECORATING Elene Wood at www.studioecakes.com.au in Tawonga – for all occasions. Mb: 0409 673 192 or Em: studioecakestawonga@bigpond.com CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES Oztek Property Maintenance. Let us look after your home. We do bathrooms, decks, pergolas and all handyman needs. Call Dave 0466 990 862.

CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies - All Types.

Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au

COMPUTERS & SERVICE Custom built computers, Upgrades, parts, laptops, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery, backups. Ph: Michal Trnka 5754 4637 or Mb: 0417 163 601.

DRIVING INSTRUCTION Summit Driver Training. Tawonga based driving instruction and re-assessment. Ph Craig 0427 722 287.

ELECTRICAL All Electrical Services. Ph: 0418 698 491.

Reg No: 7923.

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Altitude Electrical - no job too big or small. Domestic, commercial & industrial.

Contact Ben Svarc 0419 801 109.

FREIGHT - ALB - MTB - FALLS CREEK Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty & Falls Creek Mon to Fri incl. Refrigeration Available.

Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320 HAIRDRESSER Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week & evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.

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LD’S HOME PET CARE Pet Care & Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 5754 1695 PAINTING SERVICES Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services, Ph: Laif 0437 023 921.

PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270.

REFRIGERATION & ELECTRICAL Qualified Refrigeration Mechanic & Electrician available to solve problems in the Upper Kiewa Valley and Falls Creek. DC Electrical & Refrigeration. Ph: 0428 737 273.

STORAGE Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units.

Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.com TAXI & 4WD SERVICE Mt Beauty Taxi Service. Covers Falls Creek & Albury.

Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13 10 08.

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