This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty

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FRIDAY 5TH JUNE 2019

Enjoy our Mountain!

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.

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

alls 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!

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.

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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

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. For Further Information: Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum Ph: 03 5758 1200

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 money. The lamb shank simply dropped off the bone, a duck ragout that disappeared without a trace, a beef cheek massaman curry where its texture rivalled that of the best pulled pork or slow cooked brisket you’ve

Resort Entry Tickets may also be purchased on-line at

www.fallscreek.com.au Visitor Information Centre

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)

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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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

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 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!

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ith 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

Paw Patrol for the kids during the holidays.

Pic - Courtesy FCSL

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.

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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, 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!’

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RACE CLUB NEWS The Busy Fun Period

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t 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.

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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

Service & Demo Centre New Range of Salomon Ski & Snowboard Boots have just arrived!!

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

Open Daily: 8am – 6pm FREE Pick-up & delivery for all ski and snowboard rental!

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Be Part of the Team!

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

• 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.

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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RACE CLUB NEWS 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.

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.

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

Looking forward to seeing you at the auction. Cheers! • Nyree Fiddes, Falls Creek Race Club

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.

Milch is back Better than ever

Mondays: $20 burger night Plus TRIVIA Tuesdays: Kids eat dinner free! (w purchase 1 for 1 of main meal)

Wednesdays: $25 Steak Night!

Lounge Bar & Restaurant

All day Breakfast Burritos

Huge Open Fire.

Lunch, Apres, Dinner | Noon to 11pm

All day coffee!! All day smiles!!

Coziest, Most Relaxed Lounge in the Village!

Great Meals, Great Value!

$10 Cocktail Hour Daily 4pm - 5pm!

Dinner Available from 5pm!

(03) 5758 3263

Ph: 03 5758 3407

17 Slalom St, Falls Creek

Bookings Recommended

Dinner reservations recommended

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4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek. Map Ref: J3

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DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA Guide Training Camp June 29-30

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very 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-

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

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

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COMFORTABLE SKIING Why Cave Men Never Skied

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s 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.

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.

You’ve gotta love it. The science of skiing and boot fitting has moved on! Pic – Courtesy Ortho Ski.

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… • Krista Sturday, Ski Podiatrist at Ortho Ski.

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.

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS International Guests

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his 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?”

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 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.”

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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.”

“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”

Experience the fabulous views & relax in the lounge whilst enjoying warm hospitality

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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.

Bar open from 4pm and Restaurant open daily for dinner from 5:30pm.

Roaring log fire and stone hearth – come and enjoy an after dinner port or fortified in our comfy couches in front of the fire.

For reservations call 03 5758 3800 or Em: ski@summitridge.com.au Schuss Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: K3 8

OPEN FOR LUNCH DAILY from Saturday 22nd June Bar Open from 12noon with bar snacks available all day.

HAPPY HARVEY HOUR Tuesday 9th & Thursday 11th 3:30pm – 5:30pm Live Entertainment with

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS 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.

Ellen Søhol Lie. Pic - Courtesy Ellen.

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.

J.B.’S

RESTAURANT OPEN EVERY DAY!

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

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

“Be Foodstore and a modern Japanese twist” Falls Creek’s home of fabulous food, specialty coffee, super smoothies, shakes & fresh juices plus eats and all day treats made with love!

9 Parallel Street. Map Ref: H2 Ph: 03 5758 3278

Karelia Alpine Lodge 9 Parallel Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: I2

THIS WEEK AT ELK Specials for the Week Ala carte breakfast daily from 7.30am Features the famous toasties & coffee for only $14.50 Daily express lunch@ $22.50 In conjunction with our ala carte menu

The region’s best craft beers & cider on tap + extensive wine & cocktail menu

Early bird dinner special $26.50 from 4.30pm – 6.15pm

fuel up the mornings - recharge the days relax the evenings

Sunday night Eye fillet stir fry w Asian greens & black rice

super convenient location at the base of Eagle Chair

Monday night Chinese styled pork belly w sticky jus & greens

Saturday night Chicken Katsu don

Tuesday night Duck risotto Wednesday night Beef cheek w/ mash & greens Thursday night Sticky beef ribs w/ Dendeng balado sauce Friday night T bone chips & salad w/ sticky jus Open daily from 8am til late for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Be sure to pop in and sample local goodness with super friendly service

“Apartment 3” Elks new cocktail bar | Open 7 nights a week Happy hour 4pm-6pm Stay tuned for our weekly specials.

In the meantime, have fun, work hard and be safe

See us on Facebook & Instagram & For reservations call 03 5758 3222

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FORGET THE FUSS Take The Bus

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here 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

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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

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, there is an easier way – as outlined above. •

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here’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.

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.

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hat 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.

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Composition is critical. You all know the Great Success old shot of the family with that telephone ocal McIlroy is an and pole growinglad outBen of dad’s head.

Orupthe coming Enduro mountain bike group shot with number one daughter racer. Over the last two years he has looking the other way. Yup, everyone has progressed to be the fastest junior rider in a phone (with a camera it),National but whatSeries Australia winning bothinthe gets best shots.

Backgroundinis2016. andyou thethe National Championships important.

On MarchBack-lighting 26 Ben went can and make raced your his first subject dark.

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Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but You have made a fair effort to get to the nervous because it’s such a big event. snow and enjoy the fabulous outdoors.

MR: Have you heard aboutatthe Wouldn’t it be great to anything go home with least tracks over in Rotorua, NZ? a couple of super shots for the album – or Ben: From or what (Panozzo) said, the website, theChris face book page, has or the they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks. family?

MR: How did you get into riding?

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MR: many national events haveThe you raced? introduction to ‘The 35mm Photographers Handbook’ Julianyear Garrett andIJohn Ben: My firstby national in 2015. raced three events, Toowoomba, Adelaide, and Calder says “The first million photographs Canberra and placed 3rd overall the done series. were the hardest to take – but for we’ve it…”

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They work hard to capture your treasured I remember at Barjarg the shuttles were always holiday memories! a bit delayed, we were hanging out down the bottom forseveral so longways that we missed our There are younearly can take race runs.

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He was regulars is the Halley’s Comet chairlift shot just like “Ah we’ve just been chilling at the bottom.” So that felt pretty cool.

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

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!

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

They will also do Park Jumps, family

Snowclub photos, Junior ofportraits, the races he was doing.

Workshop and all of the kids’ races.

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Open from 12noon until 4pm on both The 2019 and Mountainfilm Tour features Saturday Sunday, theon museum is the best short films from the annual fantastic. There are many relics and some Mountainfilm festival Telluride, great films from manyindays back and it Colorado.

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But, during 25 Coolest Festivals in themembers World by many of theFilm Historical Society MovieMaker magazine.

The festivaljobs. has are flat out working their ‘normal’ PRICELESS been held in each year 1979, Therefore weMay are looking forsince volunteers with bestlove films touring more than who the would thethen opportunity to spend 150 around world. to keep somelocations time staffing thethe museum it open so thathas people can take advantage Mountainfilm toured Australia and New of the fabulous collection of and Zealand including Falls Creek material since 2017 videos.

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Tuesday Movie nights will continue for about the This is not really a meeting, it’s more season at the Frying Pan Inn with a great meeting others and catching up with old selection of Adventure Films friends and kicking offEntertainment the new season with including Warren Miller’s Face of Winter & a bang! (read hangover).

Line of Descent.

Meet Resort Management CEO Stuart From Tuesday 16 July onwards, freeGM Smythe and Falls Creek Ski Lifts admission, movies to start from 8:30pm.

Sharon Raguse and get an update on For further details, this paper or call the preparation forwatch the upcoming Winter.

Frying Pan on 5711 9100. • 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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espite 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).

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 WINTER EDITION SEVENTEEN great skiourtracks for all participants.

Some of most important people are already out on the slopes making things safe and secure for a fabulous

Please also note theweekend. start time later atFenton AD PROOF opening Pic -isNathan 1pm. For more details please email LynnMaree Cullen at: lmc0511@gmail.com for the Mini Series flyer and race brief for 2019.

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And theof good part, July Danwar is doing Happy Harvey Hour on Tuesdays For Hire: Skis – XC – Telemark – Touring – andthe a range of Snowboards. andRecreational Thursdays at Falls Creek Hotel from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.

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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.

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

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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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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.

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK Sun Valley Mansions Apartment 6

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

leeping 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.

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.

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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

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. •

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Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays.

Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue.

Ph: 03 5754 1118 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.

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.

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.

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

TDFNL General Bye Birkebeiner Classic C, 2.5/5/10. 10:30am Nordic Bowl. Anne Bellingham 0427 006 246.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome.

Ph: 0427 544 824.

Snow Trek and Travel High Plains Tour F 2.5/5/10. 11am Nordic Bowl.

Len Budge 0417 352 845 TDFNL Rd 13. Dederang Mount Beauty V Chiltern @ Dederang Board Lounge Throwdown. Slalom Plaza 6pm – 9pm. Falls Creek’s very own rail jam under lights. Ph: 03 5758 1026.

YMCA Howman’s Gap Vic Relay Champ.s C/F 2.5 & 5. 11am Nordic Bowl.

Len Budge 0417 352 845.

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

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.

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.

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 Vic Junior Sprint Champ.s F. 9:30am Nordic Bowl. Ben Derrick 0400 110 046 TDFNL Rd 14. Dederang Mount Beauty V Kiewa Sandy Creek @ Dederang Vic Junior Distance Champ.s C. 10am Nordic Bowl. Ben Derrick 0400 110 046.

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.

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

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And improvements to come this winter!!!

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DIANA LODGE RESTAURANT

THE BOWL

16

GATEWAY CAFE / BAR

17

16

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10

8

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FC SPORTS VILLAGE BOWL

5.

The Bowl

4. Albury Corner

11

CENTRAL SNOWSPORTS WINTERH AVEN

The Gully

7

15

9

14

RESTAURANT

19

17

3. Winterhaven Corner 12

25

LAKESIDE LODGE

12

SNOWDRIFT REST./ BAR

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24

1

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23

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1

15

6

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4

HUSKI CAFE

3

22

T I E ST

ALFIES FAST FOOD

Slalom North Day Carpark

FC SPORTS SILVERSKI

ST 4

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SS HU

10

13

ASTRA BAR/ RESTAURANT

1 20

21

14

SUMMIT RIDGE RESTAURANT

MILCH CAFE / BAR

2.

Falls Ck OISHII GO Central

16

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THE PASS COFFEE

Slalom / High Plains Road

Lower Slalom Overnight Carpark

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8

6.

Schuss St

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2

5

3

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1

NELSE LODGE

SNONUTS DONUTS

APRES VOUS

3

ALTITUDE P HYSIOTHERAPY

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KOKI SNOWSPORTS HIRE

27

25

FALLS CREEK HOTEL

SNOWRIDER RENTALS

16

11

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9

CENTRAL SNOWSPORTS CEDARWOOD

2

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LEES RESTAURANT

SKI VALET SNOWLANDS

Windy Corner

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4

7

7

Lower Windy Corner Overnight Carpark

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11

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15

14

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FALLS CREEK NORDIC CENTRE

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Police / CFA / SES

Street number

ATS (Accommodation Transfer Service)

Information centre

Medical centre / ambulance

Village bus stop

Toilets

Post office

Helipad / Parking

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