This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty by thisweek

Fabulous family fun at Falls Creek. The Lang family from Perth. Pic - Tim @ Top Shots. Life member Steve Lee will do the extracting at the Race Club auction. Pic - Courtesy FCRC. | All smiles on my board. Pic - Mike @ Top Shots.

FROM THE CEO

Mi Casa Es Vuestra Casa

Falls Creek takes pride in the fact that it’s not just a destination to many thousands of visitors a year, it’s also a permanent community of people who are fortunate enough to also call this amazing place, home!

The village is spectacular when under snow. It’s idyllic. It’s a winter haven, unlike any other in Australia. It’s unique beyond compare and a destination where you get to choose your own adventure.

In summer, it becomes a mountain adventure experience that offers not just respite from the ‘lowlands’ summer climate, but access to the Bogong High Plains; Australia’s highest body of water; 45kms of mountain biking trails and some of the toughest road cycling challenges outside of Europe. There’s a plethora of trails to hike – from two hours to multi day, then there are the cattleman’s mountain huts to explore and an indigenous heritage that celebrates coming together, meeting on the high plains and sharing an amazing landscape and topography.

The Falls Creek community loves nothing more than sharing this with you. Showing

off a place we call home and effectively the biggest backyard imaginable.

That backyard is nestled in an Alpine National Park, full of threatened species of flora and fauna, for which we are the custodians and advocates for ensuring its sustainability.

Whilst you are here, you will see the pets of our community, more specifically our resident pooches (the only pets allowed). The resort is extremely fortunate to enable its community to ‘extend’ its family in this way. Pets can be (are) an integral part of our family.

Our resident dogs are very special. They are permitted to call Falls Creek home by exception. The requirements to facilitate having dogs in a National Park are extremely onerous and really quite a privilege. In winter, they must be on leads at all times, can only walk off lead in Lower Slalom car park, have general restrictions on where they can be walked and all poop must be disposed of in bins provided across the village to ensure appropriate disposal to protect the very sensitive ecosystem.

All the Falls Creek dogs you will see when they are out walking must be on

OPENING HOURS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

12noon – 4pm Tuesday to Sunday

Panabode Building, Slalom Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: E4. Look for the Harvey Kat.

High Plains Road. Open 8am – 5pm daily for Visitor Information and Gym Memberships. Ph: 03 5758 1202. (Map Ref: E4)

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 •

Child Care – Hours & Rates

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.

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

special leads (this year these are blue with the Falls Creek logo), or if they are just sitting outside, they must be restrained from wandering and all have a unique registration specific to being an introduced species in the National Park. They are easily identified as ‘locals.’

Because you’ve had to leave your beloved family member at home, to ease the anxiety, feel free to say hi to – Joey, Ginger, Storm, Carlos, Ruby, Noah, Nikita, Bella, Lux, Balu, Kioni, Skye, Poppy, Charlie, Storm, Avi… to name just a few… they are very social puppies who love a pat… but, to be on the safe side, always ask their handler before approaching…

Hopefully, to the many visiting dog owners who enjoy Falls Creek year around, by leaving your dog at home, you are helping our local community secure ‘man’s best friend’ to be a permanent and privileged part of ours.

A quick segue to another favourite topic of our four legged friends… FOOD!

Foodie Tip of The Week: Nelse Alpine Lodge. It’s a gem, with exposed beams, a comfy lounge and a fireplace that oozes après, pre-dinner and post dinner aperitifs’. Whilst the cocktails are divine and inspire more than just one, the dinner menu offers a tremendous selection of favourites. Our party of four started with a selection of arancini balls, a bruschetta with a mountain of buffalo mozzarella, and thick cut chips with Aioli dipping sauce. Then, our mains were of a proportion that represents true value for

Rates

Adult: One Way $24 Return $39

Child One Way $18 Return $24

Season Pass: Adult $200

Kids Under Five: 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

Visitor

eaten and a crispy skinned snapper cooked to perfection. Dessert is reserved for those who might have room left… but the Sticky Date pudding and the Lemon Meringue satisfied the ‘what’s for dessert’ questioning by teenagers. Cue food coma… Bookings essential: https://www.nelsealpinelodge.com. au/; Ph: 03 5758 3263. •

Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management

School Holiday Excitement!

With the Victorian and Queensland School Holidays upon us and the others just around the corner, the team have put together a handy guide of a few of the fun activities happening on and off the slopes this week at Falls Creek! To stay in the know, make sure you download the Falls Creek App (available from the App Store or Google Play). You can also track your friends and family while out on the hill using the GPS Tracking feature!

PAW Patrol Pups Visit Falls Creek

Over this weekend, from Friday 5th July through to Sunday 7th July we will see a very special visit from Chase and Marshall from Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol. The Pups will visit our PAW Patrol Snowclub up at Cloud 9 each morning, and then be playing in the PAW Patrol Snow Zone from 12noon daily. Be ready for some gooey green fun too as the Nickelodeon Slime Cup comes to Falls Creek! Download the Falls Creek App to stay updated with their movements and to join in on the fun each day they are here!

The Night Show Spectacular – Village Bowl

Starting at 7pm every Thursday for the next seven weeks, the Night Show Spectacular is a must do on your Falls Creek holiday. Keep warm in the Village Bowl beside specially crafted fire-pits by local artisan Whipps Designs (www.whippsdesigns. com.au) and toast some over-sized, sugar laden marshmallows while you watch our Snowsports Instructors and Park Crew demonstrate their talents under lights and spectacularly choreographed to music ahead of a brilliant firework display to end the night.

Night Skiing & Snowboarding

Enjoy Australia’s longest green run after dark! Night riding kicked off this week and will continue every Wednesday and Saturday, from 6pm to 9pm (Mother Nature dependent). Night riding is $20 per adult and $10 per child.

For something special however… Cloud 9 will this season be offering pizza and wine specials from 6pm so that you can enjoy a meal before hitting the slopes for some night-time fun.

Epic Après Sessions at Cloud 9

Come along and get the lowdown on all the epic resort destinations the Epic Australia Pass gives you access to! Taking place this Saturday 6 July from 4pm to 6pm in Cloud 9 (upstairs at The Stag Bar), Lift Company staff will be hosting a casual meet-and-greet event giving you the opportunity to access insider knowledge from our seasoned Vail Resorts veterans. We will be putting on some tasty snacks and wine supplied by the

FROM THE GM

Yarra Valley’s award winning St Huberts Winery; The Stag. Very important however, please note, that between 5pm and 6pm, guests will be unable leave the venue as our groomers will be busy preparing the terrain outside for night skiing!

Early Lift Access for Season Pass Holders

Lastly, don’t forget, if you possess an Epic Australia Pass or a Hero Pass, you are eligible for advanced lift access at Falls Creek these school holidays. From 8am each day, you will be able to load Halley’s Comet and Towers Chairlift, giving you first tracks down Main Street and Highway 83! Falls Creek just keeps getting better! Have fun holiday makers! •

Sharon Raguse, GM Falls Creek Ski Lifts

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 and delicious lunchtime meals. Full day: 09:30am – 2:50pm

Registration from 09:30am, with lessons commencing at 10:00am.

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!

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.

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

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.

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,

Paw Patrol for the kids during the holidays. Pic - Courtesy FCSL

RACE CLUB NEWS

The Busy Fun Period

It was a bit of a wet and windy start to the season, with Race Club starting on Saturday 29th June for our U12, U16 Junior/FIS groups, and the U8 and U10 Development Programs starting a day later on Sun 30th June. With over 200 members signed up to Race Club and with 115 kids enrolled in programs, it was an excited group of parents and athletes who gathered together at Race Club: the kids excited to get back on snow with old and new friends;

parents excited that they would get some time to themselves most days for the next two weeks!

The Club starts getting into racing this week kicking off with the Junior Agility Race on Sat 6th July followed by the Rossignol Cup and Cranky Charlie on Friday 12th July it’s going to be a busy week!

With Race Club’s major fundraiser for the year coming up on Sat 6th July, the Auction Committee of yours truly, Felicity Gould, Daniela Mollica & Emilie Fary has been busy visiting local and metropolitan businesses asking for donations. The response has been extremely positive with the Committee raising over $25,000.00 of donations and more coming in every hour. Race Club is again posting details of many of the donations on its Facebook and Instagram pages, which is proving popular with people being able to see what will be available to bid on come 7:30pm on Saturday 6th July.

The Fundraising Auction is being held in the QT Boardroom, with catering by the wonderful Barry Iddles of Elk Restaurant, and three time Olympian and Race Club Life Member Steve Lee is returning as our ‘Auctioneer Extraordinaire’ to run the Loud Auction. Steve Lee in full flight, both as a skier and as an auctioneer, is a sight to behold; he manages to keep the crowd laughing and bidding at the same time which any auctioneer will tell you is a nifty skill to master.

As always, Race Club will be thanking our donors publically in this very paper so keep your eyes peeled to spot your business’s name next week. Tickets for this fabulous event are available online through Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/ BDCWV

Tickets are $30 per person, and include lots of Barry’s delicious food and drinks at bar prices. Don’t forget to bring loads of ‘CASH’ to the auction, as it’s our favourite method of payment but we do also have our new ‘Square’ payment system up and running for those who prefer to pay with a credit card. We’re doing drinks card again as they proved to be so very popular with both the punters and our fantastic Volunteers acting as bar staff for the night. Drinks card can be paid for by EFTPOS with 3 and 5 drink cards available to purchase. As always, we’re happy to take cash at the Bar if that’s what you prefer.

The auction is run every year as the Club’s primary fundraiser to raise money to cover the cost of running the club, pay for racing equipment and to pay for the coaches to travel with the squad to races at other Mountains. People often think that the club

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must be rolling in money… because skiing and snowboarding is sometimes deemed an expensive sport. But the truth is that the Club runs on the smell of the proverbial oily rag. We don’t get any government funding, or have any private sponsorship deals and the money for the coaching programs is paid directly to the Ski Lift company who employ the coaches, apart from a $110 Admin fee the Lift Company pays the Club per child. We make 7.2% profit on the sale of the Race Club Jackets and our membership fees are laughably low at $80 for the first adult member, $60 for the first child member and $45 for every subsequent child. We refund the $300 working levy when parents complete a volunteer duty. That is why every single donation to the auction is valuable and gratefully received. And it is why we try and raise around $30,000.00 in donations every year to convert into cash to keep the Club running for the next 12 months.

So if you’d like to come along and help us to raise money to run the Club, book your ticket online through Trybooking: https:// www.trybooking.com/BDCWV.

RACE CLUB NEWS

Everyone is welcome at the Auction; you don’t have to be a Race Club member to come along. It’s a great way to meet people if you are new to the mountain.

Looking forward to seeing you at the auction. Cheers! •

Nyree

Fiddes, Falls Creek Race Club

The Falls Creek Race Club is about fostering our talented young athletes and appreciating the nature of competition. Pic – Mike @ Top Shots

DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA

Guide Training Camp

June 29-30

Every year DWA plan and hold weekend training clinics for new and prospective guides. Last weekend’s DWA clinic was held and had twelve Level 1 Guides (new guides) and seven Level 2 Guides (existing guides advancing to level 2) with six Trainers. The clinics provide a diverse platform to start a guiding future with DWA. Experienced trainers provide motivation and support as they explain and go through the fundamental concepts of adaptive Snowsports, disciplines and the adaptive equipment used to assist a participant on the snow from tethers, snow wings, snow gliders, outriggers to mono and bi sit-ski, just to mention a few.

Accommodation was at the DWA Alpine Accessible Accommodation (AAA) located at Howman’s Gap and allowed the DWA

guides to rest before and after the clinic. On Saturday morning after a quick debrief, DWA Adaptive equipment was transported to Falls Creek with the new and existing guides. The weather was not kind with rain on Saturday but preparation and planning helped to make the day successful and enjoyable.

An important factor that allows some people with a disabilities access to the alpine environment and ski slopes is specialised adaptive equipment. This is equipment that has been designed to maximise the mobility of the skier/rider. Innovations such as sit-skis and outriggers allow people with disabilities the opportunity of being on the snow. With six sit-skis on the mountain and other groups practicing snowboarding, stand-up skiing, with tethers and outriggers, the DWA presence around the mountain is getting known.

Guides are also required to understand how a sit-ski feels and works for a DWA participant who is inside the sit-ski. To do this all trainees will ride the sit ski down a run and then they will be loaded onto a chair-lift and unloaded from the chair-

lift under the supervision of two guides. As with all training clinics, Falls Creek Ski lift crews were involved to give the DWA guides a hand with the loading and unloading and without their cooperation and continuing support the operation of sit-skis on the mountain would not be possible. Both crews worked extremely well as a team to deliver a safe and enjoyable onsnow experience for all DWA Members.

For DWA safety is a major priority and it covers all aspects related to sharing the mountain and safety for the public, the guides, the participants and all ski lift staff, therefore safety is a major part of DWA training and emphasised repeatedly at different stages throughout all clinics.

More information on DWA and other weekend and midweek clinics available can be obtained from the following.

DWA General information can be found at: info@disabledwintersport.com.au; membership@disabledwintersport.com.au and volunteer@disabledwintersport.com. au.

DWA Falls Creek Training and Guiding - Midweek and Weekend: Pete Hull: Em: phull@disabledwntersport.com.au.

Weekend Camps: Ken Payne: Em: kpayne@disabledwintersport.com.au.

DWA Web Site: https://www. disabledwintersport.com.au. • Ken Payne

Volunteer Guide Samantha during training and riding the chair with a sit ski. Pic – Courtesy DWA

Why Cave Men Never Skied

As we’ve evolved over the millennia, humans are asking their bodies to do far more than they ever have. Gymnastics, ballet, unicycle hockey, chess boxing and bobsleigh (where your bones don’t break ‘they shatter’) to name a few. It’s important to remember that skiing and ski boots, are not a natural environment for the foot. Nor is it a natural activity or position for your body to be in – humans did not evolve to go skiing and so we need that extra support. Hence the need for a honking, great, stiff, plastic boot to connect skier to the ski – something cave men didn’t have access to.

Skiing recruits the extended use of different muscle groups that everyday life does not. This is why after lunch the muscles feel depleted, fatigued and another hot chocolate is far more appealing. Technique and fitness come into play in this, but boots also have a huge impact on stance on your skis and whether the correct muscles are activating.

So often people confuse the role of the boot and the ski. The choice of boot for a skier or boarder is influenced far more by biomechanics and enthusiasm levels (your boot can’t tell how good the technique is, but it can tell how much energy is being pushed into it) than the type of skiing. Ski choice is far more dependent on the snow conditions and where the skiing will be done. So, it’s a good idea to let someone who knows biomechanics fit a ski boot or introduce the perfect match, as it were.

Orthotics in everyday or sports shoes are for the forces that go through the foot when you

walk and run. Dial it up to doing 60km/ hr or more on skis and those forces are exponentially increased and acting upon the foot in a vastly different way. This is not what the foot was designed to do! That foot needs some serious support.

A ski podiatrist (what better way to describe the role?) is also the best person to see when there are some of the more serious niggles like a Moreton’s neuroma, plantar fasciitis, excessive pronation or circulation issues. The management of these in a ski boot is often more effective than in a regular shoe.

Pain from boot or body issue can sometimes be difficult to determine from the initial assessment. A recent client wasn’t sure if their boot pain was caused by a previous leg injury and subsequent muscle issues, or if the boot was unsuitable to their body and biomechanics. A few quick functional muscle tests and it was clear it wasn’t the body, it was the boot. Fast, simple and effective. Move on.

It’s also worth seeing a ski podiatrist if coming back from injury to ensure the ski or snowboard equipment is correctly aligned and not going to exacerbate any underlying issues. Or if there are issues that have never quite been figured out. Or just to get ski boots fitted right… •

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DANIEL HILL FOR 2019.

CROSS COUNTRY NEWS

International Guests

This year, like every year, the crosscountry community at Falls Creek is blessed with the presence of many international guests. Skiers from foreign lands coming to the Bogong High Plains in search of snow, friends, kangaroos, love, the list goes on. This year one particular guest is Norwegian/Australian Ellen Søhol Lie. She was born in Australia and subsequently holds an Australian Passport. She lives in Oslo; Norway and this year is down at Falls Creek for the season trying to qualify for the Australian Ski Team and compete at major international events in the future. Let’s see what she has to say.

Side note: As the journo, I have taken Ellen’s answers but corrected the English occasionally just for the purpose of clarity.

TWIFC: “Hey Ellen, what is your relationship with Australia like?”

EL: “I was born here actually, in Sydney in

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1994. I lived here until I was four years old before I moved back to Norway with my parents. Since then I have been back a few times to see friends and to go backpacking after I finished school.”

TWIFC: “Ah so you were once a classic backpacking tourist?”

EL: “Yes, I guess so. In 2014, I went backpacking with a friend. We did Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and down from Cairns. My favourite place back then was Byron Bay because I loved to chill out on the beach. Now I don’t like it as much, just chilling on the beach.”

TWIFC: “What is your favourite thing about Australia now?”

EL: “The people, the environment, the culture. I find people are more open here in Australia. Norwegians can seem a bit arrogant or shy sometimes before you get to meet them.”

TWIFC: “When did you start skiing?”

EL: “I skied as soon as I could walk. I actually started here at Falls Creek! I don’t remember much from back then, but we have lots of videos of me skiing around in the Nordic bowl back in the mid-90s. Mum and Dad were very active members of the Melbourne Nordic Ski Club. When we lived here, we drove to Falls Creek from Sydney many times. My family has always been very into skiing. My parents have told me that they used to have a lot of fun here at Falls Creek back in the day and being Norwegians, they could get their yearly dose of snow.”

Welcome to Winter 2019

Summit Ridge Restaurant has a new Head Chef who brings a Middle Eastern twist to our menu.

Plenty of gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options with the traditional favourites like duck, aged eye fillet, barramundi and pork belly. Also Middle Eastern sourdough breads, snacks, salads and desserts and a full kids menu.

“I am starting racing kind of seriously from the ages 12-16 before contracting mononucleosis (like glandular fever) and after that I didn’t have the motivation to come back. I then became a ski coach actually for a few years at the ski club in Oslo called Fossum.”

TWIFC: “What is your goal with skiing?”

EL: “The Olympics 2022. During the winter 2018 when I was writing my bachelor’s degree evaluations of a company business admin degree, I found out that I wasn’t ready for the office life and I wanted to set an ambitious goal for myself. I wanted to challenge physically and mentally and when I watched the Olympics in February that year, I saw my way to doing something crazy. I had a moment, and everything came to me. It was crystal clear what I was going to do. I wanted to have something to look back at when I am 70 years old.”

“First step is to stay here at Falls Creek training hard for two months with you Aussie guys and try to qualify for the Australian Team.”

TWIFC: “How was last week on the Australian Ski Team training camp?”

EL: “I find everyone very welcoming and I have been taken care of by everyone. It’s very good vibes the Australian team. It is very fun training with them.”

TWIFC: “If you had to choose some key characteristics in your perfect Aussie man, what would they be?”

EL: “Are you serious now? OK”

“Umm, sporty. Adventurous, because in Norway we do a lot of camping and sleeping in hammocks, so they need to be able to sleep in a hammock. And funny. I

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For reservations call 03 5758 3800 or Em: ski@summitridge.com.au Schuss Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: K3

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enjoy laughing; life would be quite boring without laughing.”

TWIFC: “Had you heard about the Kangaroo Hoppet before?”

EL: “I had actually had a jumper from here from Mum and Dad that says Kangaroo Hoppet on it. I also have a purple racing suit with a yellow stripe with kangaroos on it because my parents bought it back. It’s very retro. So yes, I did know about the Kangaroo Hoppet.”

TWIFC: “Do you have a blog or something that fans can find you on?”

EL: “You can follow me on Instagram at @Ellenslie. You can find my videos of Australia at Ellen Søhol Lie on Youtube.

Snow Report and Race calendar

This past week has been tricky with snow. The groomer has been doing good work packing down the 18cm of snow we had last week to strengthen the base. Writing this on Tuesday, the inner trails and up to Watchbed are definitely skiable. The Birkebeiner Classic is still scheduled to happen this Sunday the 7th of July, that being a 2.5/5/10km classic style event beginning at 10:30am in the Nordic Bowl on Sunday morning. Registration is at Windy Corner before the race or register online on the Birkebeiner website. For questions, contact Anne Bellingham on 0427 006 246.

Also, there is no ‘Fast and Female’ event this year due to a change in the international organisation’s structure (or something), so unfortunately this will not be happening. • Seve de Campo

CROSS COUNTRY NEWS

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J.B.’S RESTAURANT

Saturday & Tuesday German Night Special All you can eat $45/adult & $25/child

Thursday Czech - Bohemian Night Special All you can eat $45/adult & $25/child

Wednesday Cheese Fondue Special JB's full Menu all other nights

PUBLIC BAR: 4:30pm to Close! RESTAURANT: 6pm – 9pm 9 Parallel Street. Map Ref: H2 Ph: 03 5758 3278

THIS WEEK AT ELK

Specials

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Ala carte breakfast daily from 7.30am

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fuel

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Stay tuned for our weekly specials. In the meantime, have fun,

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Ellen Søhol Lie. Pic - Courtesy Ellen.

FORGET THE FUSS

Take The Bus

There are lots and lots of reasons that people decide to visit Falls Creek. The absolute beauty of the Bogong High Plains in summer is a major reason – but that is another beautiful story much worth investigating.

Falls Creek as a winter holiday destination has plenty going for it. Not only does it have heaps of wonderful skiing (and boarding) terrain, it has a fabulous integration of ski slopes, the unique ski in –ski out facility – from your accommodation to the slopes and back again, and what we term a range of progression perfect slopes. That means that from the beginners’ areas, it is not a challenge to find the next step up to a slightly more challenging slope to then go to an even more challenging slope. People find it easy to get around and enjoy their experience. And if you’re not sure, Snowsports School offer lessons – a part of which is to help you navigate back to your lodge after skiing.

Falls Creek offers skiing and boarding opportunities that you can do for eight hours a day – keeping fit - breathing in crystal clean air – and when you do stop for a rest, you can enjoy some of the best scenery this country has to offer. The next question is: How do we get to enjoy this wonderful place.

Well Falls Creek is serviced by a very good alpine road. But like any alpine road it has its issues. And when you are travelling here for a well-earned holiday do you really want to tackle the issues that sometimes we are faced with on the road. Snow – lots of it – enough to block the road. Black Ice – you can’t see it and when you do feel it, it is usually too late! Falling trees, vermin deer – big ones, plus our local kangaroos and wombats. All of these issues can absolutely ruin a holiday.

Even then, if you feel confident enough to drive up the road, you still have to deal with the issues of anti-freeze for the radiator, Alpine Mix diesel for all diesel vehicles (diesel fuel clags up in cold conditions), wheel chains (and how to fit them) and then getting your car parked in Falls Creek. And if you don’t have chains in your vehicle, there is every chance you will be turned around at the Resort Entry Ticket Box at Howman’s Gap and sent the 26km back to Mount Beauty to get chains.

You know, there is an easier way. And the secret is in the heading for this article. Forget the Fuss – Take the Bus. Fallon’s Falls Creek Coaches have been here for years. And before them we had the Pyle family – and these operators have untold years of experience in getting our visitors to and from the snow safely – in the comfort of a well-appointed warm, clean dry coach – under the stewardship of a driver who has done the Hazardous Area Driver training –and who has been travelling up and down the road all season – and probably for the last umpteen years.

Falls Creek Coach Service offers regular services from Melbourne, (airport and rail), from Albury (airport and rail) and also a regular service up and down the hill – all designed to fit in with the rail and plane services that you are likely to take to get here. Another option could be to book a private transfer for yourself and your family in either of their luxury vehicles including the new 16 seat Mercedes that arrived recently.

If you do decide to drive here for your holiday, the smart move would be to park your car in the secure carpark at the Falls Creek Coach Service depot in Tawonga South and take the bus from here. The Park and Ride Service offered by Falls Creek Coaches is a dream. During the busier part of the winter a coach leaves for Falls Creek about

every two hours. You can simply unload your gear undercover at the bus depot, park your car in the secure carpark (with options for undercover storage) and then your holiday starts as you board the coach.

Yes there are lots of reasons to take the base to Falls Creek. Safety, comfort, ease, no fuss - and remember, you are on holidays. Enjoy every moment of the time. Go to: www. fallscreekcoachservice.com.au for bookings, prices and timetables.

And, as added incentive to leave the car in the car park, the cost of not carrying wheel chains can be quite expensive as this notice from Victorian Police shows.

Disobey information on a road access sign (Fail to Cary Snow Chains) Road Rule 97(1). Penalty: $161.00.

Fail to Obey No Entry sign (Fail to fit snow chains when directed or sign posted) Road Rule 100. Penalty $322.00 & 3 Demerit points.

Alpine Resorts (Management) Regulations. Failing to Carry of Fit Chains. Penalty: $644.00.

That little exercise of not carrying chains cold cost you as much as $1127.00. But,

Comfort, security, safety and enjoyment are yours for the taking when you book your travel to Falls Creek on one of these fabulous coaches. Pic – Courtesy Falls Creek Coach Service

There’s a wattle blooming every day, somewhere in our land,

From the misty alpine passes to the burning desert sand.

From the Eastern coastal fringes where the wattle grows the best,

To the lonely rugged gorges of the Kimberley out West.

The wattle is our symbol, and a hundred years before

Henry Lawson wrote of the shearers’ strikes he saw---

“We’ll make the tyrants feel the sting o’ those that they would throttle, They needn’t say the fault is ours if blood should stain the wattle.”

Of all the native trees the wattle wins the test, For it blooms in golden trusses and the wild birds make their nest.

High up in the canopy, well in from the borders,

The scenery is superb, but you’ve got bigger things to worry about - like the cost of this thing they’re about to load you in to. “It’s OK; I’ve got Victorian Ambulance cover” Pic - Courtesy Ambulance Victoria.

For further information on ambulance memberships, call 1800 648 484 or visit the website www.ambulance.vic.gov.au. A further bit of good news is that you can ring the above number, give them your details, pay by credit card and you are covered by 5pm the next day. You can do the same by jumping on to the website. If you don’t have a credit card, go to your local Post Office and it can all be done there. •

AUSTRALIAN WATTLE

Snug and safe from mankind and aerial marauders.

Sprigs of wattle went along when Aussies left for war,

To the poppy-fields of Flanders, beneath the cannons’ roar.

The Diggers kept the wattle close --- those brave and hardened men,

And the wattle was their talisman, to get back home again.

Australians love the wattle, and the mighty river gums,

That grow up on the Murray, and no matter what fate comes,

No matter where we travel, no matter where we roam

It’s the Wattle and the Redgum that draw our hearts back home.

Phantom •

Carries up to 10 people. Pick up available from all accommodation venues on the

$80 one way or $150 return Last taxi 9:30pm.

Reservations essential, please call 03 5758 1208

Located in Slalom day carpark at the bottom of Halley’s Comet Chairlift. Tel: 57 583 009

HOLIDAY MEMOIRS

From the Professionals

What makes a good photo? Well there-in lays a good question. A good photo is a good piece of art. A good piece of art does not come easy and a good photo usually takes a little more than your happy snap ‘selfie’ on your phone.

LOCAL TALENT

Great Success

Local 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, New Zealand. Prior to the event Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat about the race and his potential future in the mountain bike world.

MR: Is this your first overseas race?

Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be pretty exciting.

MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous?

Composition is critical. You all know the old shot of the family with that telephone pole growing out of dad’s head. Or the group shot with number one daughter looking the other way. Yup, everyone has a phone (with a camera in it), but what gets you the best shots. Background is important. Back-lighting can make your subject dark. And there is another little aspect to taking photos in the snow that takes a little getting used to. It is the incident light. Normally all light comes down (from the sun), but in the snow there is much more incident light – light reflecting from the snow and changing the natural and recognised accepted shadows that we are all used to. Taking your family photo in the snow with your phone may work – but it may not!

Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.

MR: Have you heard anything about the tracks over in Rotorua, NZ?

You have made a fair effort to get to the snow and enjoy the fabulous outdoors. Wouldn’t it be great to go home with at least a couple of super shots for the album – or the website, or the face book page, or the family?

Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks.

MR: How did you get into riding?

the Victorian Enduro events but after a couple of years that series kind of fell apart. I then stared racing the national series.

MR: How many national events have you raced?

25th season of owning and running the Top Shots photo business at Falls Creek. The introduction to ‘The 35mm Photographers Handbook’ by Julian Garrett and John Calder says “The first million photographs were the hardest to take – but we’ve done it…” That was in the print film days.

Ben: My first national year in 2015. I raced three events, Toowoomba, Adelaide, and Canberra and placed 3rd overall for the series. In 2016 I raced the Bright, Perth and Adelaide National series events winning all three and the U19 series overall. I then went on to win U19 National Champs in Adelaide (with a time that would have knocked Troy Brosnan off the elite podium).

in the morning as you ride up for your day out – with fabulous Spion Kopje in the background. Here the photographer (on the ground with the orange jacket) will call out a number – and that is your identifier to help find the shot in the shop. Try getting that with a phone!

of the races he was doing.

They will also do Park Jumps, family portraits, Snowclub photos, Junior Workshop and all of the kids’ races.

Mike Pischetsreider is now going in to his

Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,

Travelling to Falls Creek this winter?

Leave the worries of hiring and fitting chains, coping with anti-freeze and icy roads behind you!

OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTY

Park your car in the secure car-park in Tawonga South and ride our comfortable warm coach to Falls Creek!

Kelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical Centre, Tawonga Crescent. Full eye examinations including Glaucoma tests, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration screening. Children welcome. To arrange an appointment: Ph: 02 6056 4000

Visits Mount Beauty Fortnightly Next: Fri 10th Nov then Fri 24th Nov

Daily departures from Melbourne, Albury and Mount Beauty will have you on the slopes sooner – without the fuss!!

Fancy a Clean Laundrette? It is here!

41 Bogong High Plains Road

Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au

Clean, comfortable, well-lit and carpeted - with flat screen TV, folding bench, efficient washing machines, cost effective driers and industrial water filters to give you the cleanest wash possible. Open 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays.

Ariel’s Laundrette

There is every chance that Mike and his team of professionals have achieved a similar milestone – but we’re not sure who’s counting. From the days of print to the digital age and now being able to offer a Virtual Reality package the Top Shots team have continued to develop and grow their quality product.

MR: How did you end up travelling and racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite Gravity Enduro Australian champion)?

MR: What are your goals for this year, more EWS or is going to be too hard to juggle school?

A favourite line of Mike’s is “The business of life is the acquisition of memories!” and that’s the business he and the team are in. They work hard to capture your treasured holiday memories!

There are several ways you can take advantage of their service. One of the regulars is the Halley’s Comet chairlift shot

Helen Mathew m 0419 399 737 Mount Beauty | www.mountaincreekarch.com

Ben: I first met Chris at a Victorian Enduro state round at Barjarg, I was still like Under 15s or Under 17s and I knew that he was a fast dude. I wanted to hang out with the fast guys so I wanted to hang out with Chris Panozzo. I remember at Barjarg the shuttles were always a bit delayed, we were hanging out down the bottom for so long that we nearly missed our race runs. When we got to the top, everyone was wondering where we’d been. He was just like “Ah we’ve just been chilling at the bottom.” So that felt pretty cool. After that he invited me to travel with him to the next round at Narbethong. During that trip we decided not to race any more of the Vic series. I thought that I wouldn’t really continue racing but then Chris invited me to Toowoomba. That was my first national race and from then on we just became mates and he invited me along to all

L O CA L RAD I O

Alpine Radio 96.5 FM

Private Photo Shoots are also available. Take out one of the team for a ski/board run or a 20 minute portrait session. A Pro Photography shoot includes 50 plus images on a USB stick for $168 which is great value, but bookings are required.

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 you like to chance it and try to become a professional racer?

You can tell these guys are professional. They have the right gear, the big lenses, the ability to ski and or board and they love looking after people – giving you an extra dimension to your holiday in Falls Creek. They can also compose a photo pretty darn well.

Ben: I haven’t really thought too much about it. Becoming a professional mountain biker would be pretty sick but you sort of do have to have another profession once you come out the other side.

Call into the shop in Cloud 9 (around past the bar) and have a look at some of their fabulous work. – including some great shots of our brumbies on the Bogong High Plains. •

MR: Do you think you’d be able to develop a career and race at the same time?

Ben: Yeah, looking at someone like Paul

LOCAL RADIO

In the Kiewa Valley

Alpine Radio 96.5 FM

Alpine Radio 92.9 FM

In the Ovens Valley

In the Kiewa Valley Alpine Radio 92.9 FM

Alpine Radio 94.5 FM

In the Harrietville area

In the Ovens Valley Alpine Radio 94.5 FM

Emergency Services Broadcaster

In the Harrietville area

Mount Beauty Community Radio for good music,

local news, snow reports and developing programs.

Ph: 5754 4554

Email: info@alpineradio.com.au

Emergency Services Broadcaster Mount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local news, snow reports and developing programs. Ph: 5754 4554

Website: www.alpineradio.com.au

Email: info@alpineradio.com.au Website: www.alpineradio.com.au

Ben McIlroy with bike - and a ‘can-do’ attitude. Pic - Matt Rousu.

Try and get this in a ‘selfie.’ Pic - Tim @ Top Shots.

FALL LINES

Mountainfilm

on Tour

metres so far this week and the conditions are perfect to ‘keep on pumping!’ Falls Creek Museum

This event has proven to be popular and is therefore coming back to Falls Creek for the third time and this year will be held at the Frying Pan Inn!

To maximise your appreciation of the resort, a visit to the museum is a must. Open from 12noon until 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday, the museum is fantastic. There are many relics and some great films from many days back and it presents a fantastic insight into how our village grew.

The 2019 Mountainfilm on Tour features the best short films from the annual Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. One word sets Mountainfilm apart from other tours - HEART. This is a must see celebration of adventure, environment and the human spirit.

Speaking of museum, the historical society – and in particular one Karen Smythe –has done a fabulous job of putting this

Mini Series Two

Despite the limited snow cover, Telemark Nordic Ski Club would like to announce the Snow Trek and Travel Mini Series #2 event (freestyle technique), will be held this weekend.

Details as follows: When: Saturday 6th July. Where: Nordic Bowl at Falls Creek. Time: 1pm. (Entries from 11:15am at Windy Corner, late entries 12:45pm Race Hut in Nordic Bowl).

Danwar For Harveys

Mountainfilm is one of the world’s best mountain film festivals, featured in the Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World by MovieMaker magazine. The festival has been held in May each year since 1979, with the best films then touring more than 150 locations around the world.

Please note that the courses may be modified depending upon how the snow holds up between now and Saturday. However, Falls Creek groomer’s will be doing all that is humanly possible to have great ski tracks for all participants.

Mountainfilm has toured Australia and New Zealand including Falls Creek since 2017 to rave reviews. This year’s films feature an awesome mix of short films featuring skiing, rafting, mountaineering, expedition travel, cultural and environmental stories. This is an event to inspire you to take on the world and experience all it has to offer.

WINTER EDITION SEVENTEEN

Please also note the start time is later at 1pm. For more details please email LynnMaree Cullen at: lmc0511@gmail.com for the Mini Series flyer and race brief for 2019.

Travelling to Falls Creek this winter?

Leave the worries of hiring and fitting chains, coping with anti-freeze and icy roads behind you!

At first glance, Danwar may appear to be running down the same old path of many singers by playing with pre-recorded backing tracks. This couldn’t be further from the truth. All tracks are in fact recorded live at every show giving the sound of a whole band, whilst putting his unique spin on both old and new hits. The use of saxophone, vocals, guitar and percussion mixed into his live looping shows makes them gigs you don’t want to miss!

And the good part, during July Danwar is doing Happy Harvey Hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Falls Creek Hotel from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Don’t miss him! •

AD PROOF

You are invited to the 5th Annual “Falls Creek Meeting” 4:30pm to 6:30pm Sunday 9th June 2019 at Elk. Drinks at bar prices. Nibbles provided.

Bookings are on Line at www. mountainfilmausnz.com for only $20 including 2 drinks with each ticket.

This is not really a meeting, it’s more about meeting others and catching up with old friends and kicking off the new season with a bang! (read hangover).

Tuesday Movie nights will continue for the season at the Frying Pan Inn with a great selection of Adventure Entertainment Films including Warren Miller’s Face of Winter & Line of Descent.

From Tuesday 16 July onwards, free admission, movies to start from 8:30pm. For further details, watch this paper or call the Frying Pan on 5711 9100. •

Meet Resort Management CEO Stuart Smythe and Falls Creek Ski Lifts GM Sharon Raguse and get an update on preparation for the upcoming Winter. You will also hear about Mountain Film returning to Falls Creek for the 2nd year on Sunday 29 July. Don’t miss it! •

LOCAL RADIO

The means slow enough to avoid an mishaps – like losing your steering because your front wheels lock up when you put the brakes on –and you slide in to a ditch (at best!).

Alpine Radio 96.5 FM

In the Kiewa Valley

Get rid of ALL of the snow from your car – it’s dangerous!

Alpine Radio 92.9 FM

In the Ovens Valley

Alpine Radio 94.5 FM

In the Harrietville area

Carry chains (for your drive wheels), gloves (for your hands), mat (to keel on), torch (to see), and knowledge (to know how and when to fit and remove chains).

Emergency Services Broadcaster

Mount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local news, snow reports and developing programs.

Ph: 5754 4554

3.0 CM x 1 COL $35.70 SEASON CONTRACT Visit the Bogong Power Station Information

Email: info@alpineradio.com.au

Website: www.alpineradio.com.au

In order for these events to be held we need your support, so please tell your family and friends - the young and the young at heart, that the xc race season for 2019 will be kicking off with TNSC’s fun Mini Series event this weekend.

Park your car in the secure car-park in Tawonga South and ride our comfortable warm coach to Falls Creek!

FRIDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2017

TNSC looks forward to seeing all of your smiling faces back on the snow again this Saturday 6th July. •

Daily departures from Melbourne, Albury and Mount Beauty will have you on the slopes sooner – without the fuss!! Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au Ph: 03 5754 4024

Telemark – Touring –Recreational and a range of Snowboards. König & V2 Chains – and we can supply magnetic ski and snowboard racks! Sportful XC clothing & La Bent accessories Plus: Enjoy a coffee, toastie or cake on our deck or take-away!

Fully licensed restaurant

Renowned Dining and Wines

Hand-made Pasta ~ Slow-braised meats ~ World’s best Pork Chop ~ amongst other un-worldly delights by Roi! Hand-churned fruit ice-cream - to die for! AGE Good Food Guide since 1998

Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South Ph: 03 5754 1118 Em: info@rockyvalley.com.au Open 8am – 6pm Seven Days in June

Hand-made Pasta ~ Slow-braised meats ~ World’s best Pork Chop ~ amongst other un-worldly delights by Roi!Hand-churned fruit ice-cream. Open until Saturday February 17th. Then closed for three weeks. Re-Opening Friday March 9th Ph 03 5754 4495 177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga

Lonely Planet Guide Bookings Please! – Gift Vouchers available

FALLS LINES

St Kilda Film Festival visits Mount Beauty

For the third year running the local arts council has secured a screening of the winners of the St Kilda Film Festival. Friday 12th July, 7 p.m. in the Mount Beauty Community Centre. Australia’s premier short film festival showcases a diverse range of films consisting of award winners and a Director’s Selection, 12

Bottom of Gully Chairlift.

Open Daily 10am – 12:30pm & 2pm – 5pm (Map Ref J6) Ph: 03 5758 3238 all day. 24 hours for Emergencies.

Tawonga Crescent. 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays. Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments

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

FOR HIRE

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

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.

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

like to get your feedback on events, visitor demographic, mountain biking and

summer and Resort Management would like to get your feedback on events, visitor demographic,

It has been a record year for visitation this summer and Resort Management would like to get your feedback on events, visitor demographic, mountain biking and general observations.

films in all; comedies, dramas, animations, documentaries and experimental films from Australia’s next generation of emerging filmmakers. Some are as short as four minutes, others play for fifteen minutes, but they all have a fresh, innovative approach that informs and entertains. Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts has successfully brought the St Kilda Film Festival to Mount Beauty before, to the great enjoyment of our community’s film lovers. Tickets at $15 are available from Mount Beauty Hardware

Therefore you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel and other members of the community for a summer season debrief meeting. This meeting will take place on Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to around 11:30am in the Boardroom above Foodworks in QT.

If you have any specific agenda items, please email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. We look forward to seeing you all there. •

A Life to Remember

If you have any specific agenda items, please email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. We look forward to seeing you all there. • for to saving To Village will 10am 3rd, Companies Bedding and and Suppliers, suppliers

and Drapery or at the theatre door (but don’t leave it until then as the screening is very popular). A bar will operate before the screening and at interval. Some films contain themes that require parental guidance. Under15’s must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Friday 12th July, 7 p.m. at the Mount Beauty Community Centre. •

A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, but we ask that you bring other beverages and also a plate to share. In the case of wet weather, a contingency plan will be in place. Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s

BUSH GOTHIC

General Practitioners experienced in Family and Snow Sports Medicine. First fully accredited snowfields practice in Australia based on 34 years experience.

Ph: 5754 4204

Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Sky Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew McAlpine & Lachlan McKeeman.

$25, $20 (members), $10 (students)

(members), $10 (students)

$10 (students)

Fully accredited General Practice with 40 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

“You’ve only got one head – put a lid on it!”

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS

FOR

2017 LOCAL PASS

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

LOCAL PASS

Affordable skiing in your own backyard!

skiing in your own backyard!

FOR SALE

your own backyard!

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

Take advantage of the value packed* Local Pass - exclusively offered to local residents.

WORK WANTED

$250 per Adult + $45 per Day

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

$250 per Adult + $45 per Day

Take advantage of the value packed* Local Pass - exclusively offered to local residents. $250 per Adult + $45 per Day $140 per Child + $35 per Day ** More Benefits in 2017**

$140 per Child + $35 per Day ** More Benefits in 2017**

** More Benefits in 2017**

All orders in by Sunday 30th

$140 per Child + $35 per Day ** More Benefits in 2017** All orders in by Sunday 30th April.

$140 per Child + $35 per Day

All orders in by Sunday 30th April. For further information contact: Falls Creek

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.

Trade Fair @ Falls Creek

Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity

MEDICAL SERVICES

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

WHEN HOW WHO

CLOTHING REPAIRS

Tawonga Crescent 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays Ph: 5754 3400 for appointments 24 hours for emergencies Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton & Anoop Pem.

Call Marilyn Sparks, Mb: 0411 335 326. Also on Facebook private message.

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.

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.

Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS

Andrew Ph: Em:

Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the

Andrew Ph: Em:

Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many

Falls Creek.

Sun Valley Mansions Apartment 6

Sleeping 10, this luxurious apartment is situated on Schuss Street in a peaceful setting. It contains four bedrooms, two bathrooms (including en suite with spa bath) and a third shower and basin in the upstairs master bedroom.

Sun Valley has just completed the works required for the issuing of a brand new long lease. The apartment is virtually free standing and access is right to the door by snow cat in winter and by car during summer months.

Internally the property has all modern conveniences, including laundry facilities. On the ground floor are situated two double bedrooms and a four-bunk room, as well as two bathrooms. Upstairs there is a huge lounge area with open gas log fire and beautiful bespoke dining and coffee tables constructed from Australian hardwood, making it an ideal place for family living and entertaining guests.

There is a forth double bedroom on this level with en suite shower and sliding doors accessing the wide balcony, which also connects with the lounge and features a BBQ and spectacular views over Summit, International and north to Spion Kopje and Mount Bogong.

The kitchen area is well appointed and also features two very large stainless fridge

freezers. High vaulted ceilings give a homely feel to the property and sunlight streams in on all sides.

Underneath the building is a large basement area which houses the hydronic boiler for the apartment and provides a large storage space for an owner to store their possessions.

Sun Valley is one of the highest properties at Falls Creek and is ski-in ski-out. Furthermore, a shuttle bus stops very close to the apartment.

There are plenty of fine dining restaurants nearby including Summit Ridge directly opposite and Milch Café just down the road.

This property lends itself to sole occupation if so desired, as there is no restrictive management agreement and the owner is free to choose whether to occupy, rent out or both.

The flat has been managed for many years by Mountain Multiservice, Falls Creek’s largest management company and easily achieves good rental. The body corporate rates are very reasonable. Internal dimensions are approximately 120sqm, not including the basement.

This is a unique opportunity to purchase a rare high quality apartment at a very reasonable price of $650,000. Please contact Ted Weeks at Falls Creek Real Estate on 0456 022 211 to arrange an inspection. •

2019

WINTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES

PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:

Ed 06 * 12.07.19 * High Plains Tour, Vic Relay Champs, Board Lounge Throwdown. (C)

Ed 07 * 19.07.19* Victorian Junior XC Champs. Wombats Rambler Night Race. (C)

Ed 08 * 26.07.19 * Alpine Masters, Rider X, Women’s XC Camp. Aus Open Champs. (C)

Ed 09 * 02.08.19 * ASSSTC, Rails Under Lights, Big Air Comp. Mini Series Three. (C)

DISTRIBUTION:

• All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges and apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga and Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang and Tawonga and selected venues in Bright and Myrtleford.

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ENQUIRIES

Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays. Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118

6th Mount Beauty Community Market, 9am – 1pm. Top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. You make it, you bake it, you grow it – you’re welcome! New stall holders welcome. Enquiries or to book a stall, phone Bev: 0419 289 672, or Em: bevbantick@gmail.com.

6th Junior Agility Race. NASTAR Course 9am –2pm. An opportunity for school teams, club members and individuals to gain pre-season race experience. Ph: 03 5758 1026.

6th Fast and Female, 10am Nordic Bowl. Em:fastandfemaleaus@gmail.com. At the time of going to print, it looks like the Fast & Female may not go ahead.

6th Snow Trek and Travel Mini Series Two. 1pm Nordic Bowl. Lynn-Maree Cullen: 0409 592 226. 6th TDFNL General Bye

7th Birkebeiner Classic C, 2.5/5/10. 10:30am Nordic Bowl. Anne Bellingham 0427 006 246. 11th Regular Monthly Meeting of the UKV Community Association. 7:30pm in the Auditorium, beside the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre. All Welcome. For more info, Phone: Mb: 0428 226 922.

11th Fabulous Falls Creek Night Show Spectacular 7pm under lights on the Summit. Featuring Skiing and Boarding Demos and a fantastic Fireworks display. Ph: 03 5758 1000.

12th Rossignol Children’s Cup. Extended NASTAR Course. 9am – 1pm A long time tradition for kids aged six to 16 to compete. Ph: 03 5758 1026 –to be followed by the Cranky Charlie Cup.

12th The Board Lounge Throw-down (the BLT) 6:30pm – 9pm under lights in Slalom Plaza – a fantastic Rail Jam for U16 and Open categories. Presentations after in Stingray. Ph: 03 5758 1026.

12th St. Kilda Film Festival Short Films Programme,

7pm. Mount Beauty Community Centre. $15 gen. admission. Bar opens 6:30 and interval. Presented by UKVRA and St Kilda Film Festival.

13th Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome. Ph: 0427 544 824.

13th Snow Trek and Travel High Plains Tour F 2.5/5/10. 11am Nordic Bowl. Len Budge 0417 352 845

13th TDFNL Rd 13. Dederang Mount Beauty V Chiltern @ Dederang

13th Board Lounge Throwdown. Slalom Plaza 6pm – 9pm. Falls Creek’s very own rail jam under lights. Ph: 03 5758 1026.

14th YMCA Howman’s Gap Vic Relay Champ.s C/F 2.5 & 5. 11am Nordic Bowl. Len Budge 0417 352 845.

15th - 19th South Australian Interschools Snowsports Championships. Four days of competition for SA kids. Ph: 03 5758 1026.

16th Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Self Help Anxiety Support Group 7pm – 8:30pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Gold coin donation appreciated. Ph: 03 9830 0533.

18th Fabulous Falls Creek Night Show Spectacular 7pm under lights on the Summit. Featuring Skiing and Boarding Demos and a fantastic Fireworks display. Ph: 03 5758 1000.

19th Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Men’s Shed group and BBQ Lunch. From 11:30am. All Welcome. Enquiries to: secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au

20th Vic Junior Sprint Champ.s F. 9:30am Nordic Bowl. Ben Derrick 0400 110 046

20th TDFNL Rd 14. Dederang Mount Beauty V Kiewa Sandy Creek @ Dederang

21st Vic Junior Distance Champ.s C. 10am Nordic Bowl. Ben Derrick 0400 110 046.

25th Fabulous Falls Creek Night Show Spectacular 7pm under lights on the Summit. Featuring

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Skiing and Boarding Demos and a fantastic Fireworks display. Ph: 03 5758 1000.

26th Wombats Rambler Night Race. 6pm – 9pm on Wombats Ramble – an event not to be missed. Ph: 03 5758 1026.

26th – 29th Falls Creek Alpine Masters Championships. Three days of events – including the Wombats Rambler. Ph: 03 5758 1026.

27th Rider X 9am – 2pm. Another new event for Falls Creek this year. This will be a classic boarder/ skier cross course set to suit both disciplines over by Ruined Castle finishing at Dicky Knees. Ph: 03 5758 1026

27th AUS Open Sprint Champ.s C. CC/FIS. 9:30am Nordic Bowl. Anne Bellingham 0427 006 246. 27th TDFNL Rd 15. Yackandandah V Dederang Mount Beauty

27th – 29th Women’s XC Camp. Three days of skiing, coaching, video analysis and socialising based at Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre and hosted by Falls Creek Cross Country. Ph: 03 5758 3408 or Fb: @fallscreekXC

28th AUS Open Champ.s F. CC/FIS. 9:30am Nordic Bowl. Anne Bellingham 0427 006 246.

30th – 2nd Australian Police Winter Games. Four days of competitive actions. Details from www.apwg. com.au. Ph: 03 5758 1026

4.7 out of 5 - Not a bad rating put up by someone else! And improvements to come this winter!!! Talk to us at:

41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty Open 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm W/ends & Holidays Ph: 0400 350 488