I’m not talking about the snow forecast, I’m talking about the crème de la crème week for fun stuff.
There’s the Wombats Rambler, the Alpine Masters Championships, the Australian Open Sprint Championships, Rider X and the Police Games kicking off too.
Go here: www.fallscreek.com.au/eventsearch/ to check it all out and get that competitive spirit pumped up. If watching vs competing is more your style, then the Masters is the go… it’s a series of events, a night super G (the Rambler), GS training on Father Fosters (Dicky Knees a good vantage point), then the final course through ‘The Slot’ on the Summit on Sunday July 28th will be sure to see a few thrills and spills.
If you’re after XC action, then the Sprint Championships can’t be missed. These explosive athletes provide a tremendous
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
spectacle, the very definition of power and grace. Head to the Nordic Bowl this weekend.
Of course, at around this time of year the snow pack is building nicely, the base has bonded well and accumulating snow fall starts to accelerate (FYI we are smack on the 30 year average snow depth for this time of year).
With that the opportunity to experience ‘off piste’ activities increase.
Falls Creek is the gateway to the high plains and some of the best and easily accessible backcountry terrain.
The majesty and thrill of backcountry skiing is an experience too few get to truly experience. It’s like a great hike, but better, ‘cause it’s on snow!
Having skinned and zig zagged the face, traversed the ridge, dug a pit (or two), reviewed the snowpack and profile along the way, scoped the runout paths, terrain traps and trigger points, whilst also having taken turns at breaking trail… you then eventually arrive at your desired point of descent.
Frankly, it’s hard work. It’s exhausting. But it is SOOOO worth it… ‘Earning your turns’ and the sense of accomplishment that comes with it is a great feeling.
If you’re exhausted just thinking about it, Falls Creeks very own Steve Lee can provide all the same fun, with a fraction of the effort. It is a must do for intermediate and above skiers who are keen on the backcountry but haven’t necessarily the experience to do it (ie. The right training, the right equipment and knowledge - or understanding of terrain). Well, Steve has all of the above and you get to sit down, enjoy the views and get the ride of your life on his touring sleds, plus the exhilaration of ‘freshies in the back country’… book it now at the Events page, or http://www.fallscreek. com.au/listing/backcountry-tours-withsteve-lee/.
Another favourite of mine and one I recommend doing, are the Snowmobile Tours hosted by Doug and Noreen. They’ve got the best office in the world and they get to ride snowmobiles across the high plains and show off Falls Creek like no other. The whole family can participate… and you won’t be disappointed, its great fun. Make sure you book, as they are extremely
12noon – 4pm Tuesday to Sunday
Volunteers Needed Ph: Margy 03 5758 1200
Panabode Building, Slalom Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: E4. Look for the Harvey Kat.
Resort Entry Tickets may also be purchased on-line at www.fallscreek.com.au
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 –
popular. Twilight trips are especially memorable… they book out well in advance. Doug and Noreen have lost count of the number of proposals (wedding) they’ve participated in!!! http://www. fallscreek.com.au/listing/snowmobiling
If you are keen on taking up backcountry touring, the Avalanche Training Australia, in conjunction with Avalanche NZ are offering accredited training courses this season. The dates for the Falls Creek workshops can be found here: www. fallscreek.com.au/listing/avalanche-trainingaustralia-falls-creek
Know Before You Go and have the right knowledge to make sure that every day is the best day on snow possible.
Foodie Tip of the Week: Summit Ridge. Our annual pilgrimage to Summit Ridge coincides with a birthday celebration and a tradition now for the last five years. Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better… WOW was I wrong. Our party had the degustation menu, expertly matched to wines (the kids had water!) and liqueurs. We couldn’t pick a favourite dish, but if I had to, it would be a toss-up between the
Trout Pate, or the Quail, or maybe the Duck, or even the Lamb, oh and then the dessert. Trust me on this one, just do it. It’s a culinary extravaganza. Plus, Keith and Anne’s wine list justifies a trip back anytime.
Right… now get out there and get some turns in. •
Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
While Victoria may have started back at school this week, there was still one week left of the school holidays for those members
could see the course on Father Fosters. We have 23 people signed up to the Wednesday afternoon sessions and 10 people for the Saturday sessions. The Masters program has only come about through the constant and unflagging efforts
allocated to finishing places to contribute to overall freeride series winner.
Saturday 27th July 2019. Format: Rider XOpen to skiers and boarders.
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to continue by setting a course for us on Father Fosters, and even though we could only see three gates in front at any time, they gave us feedback on what they could observe. We are absolutely thrilled to have access to such highly qualified coaches as Bernie and Stephan and to benefit from their expertise over the coming weeks.
Wednesday & Saturday programs to ensure that we got the Masters Program off the ground: Symon Pyrohiw, David Etherton, Samuel Perna and yours truly. Your commitment to this program and our Club is greatly appreciated.
9am- Bib Collection (Dicky Knees). 9:30am to 10:30am - Course inspection. 11am- 1st Run (Best of two runs). 12:30pm - 2nd Run. 3pm- Presentation. •
were sent to compete in the Cross Country Disciplines which is two better than previous years. Among the results Barbra Jezersek, Australia’s Leading female skier places 33rd in a field of 90 competitors in the 10km Freestyle which was an Australian Record for Cross Country Skiing at the Olympics. The Lads and Ladies were hotly fancied for the Team Sprint Event as well, coming off a record 10th and 12th place showing at the
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The Board Lounge Throw Down went ahead on Friday and was a great success. It’s great to see skiers and snowboarders competing together and showing us what they can really do. It’s an amazing spectator event to watch. Congratulations to Club members Grace Breen, Issy Bond, Llana France, Loui Elliot, Jasper Wong and Tom Breen for making the podium.
Saturday proved better weather wise for the 10 Masters participants and this time we
In up-coming events, Race Club is putting on its Trivia Night once again on Sat 27th July 2019 from 7pm at in the QT Function room.
Check out https://www.revolutionise.com. au/fallscreek-wsc/events/43935/ for more details and to buy tickets! • Cheers, Nyree Fiddes - Falls Creek Race Club
World Cup in Germany a few weeks before the Games. The ladies team, consisting of Barbara and Jessica Yeaton, performed well with 12th place ahead of countries like Italy, Austria and Canada. The lads (Cal Watson and Phil Bellingham) finished with 25th place and were up against it with the pace being pushed right from the start (I was watching it and remember seeing some ning-nong Chinese racer set off guns blazing and all for nothing as they ended up coming second last anyway!). “We put in as much as we possibly could, but in the end we were expecting to do better but can’t really do much more” said Callum Watson after the race.
Announcing in 2019 the Falls Creek Alpine Masters Championships; on the weekend of the 26th- 28th July. The Alpine Masters Championships includes the Wombat Rambler Super G Night race, a GS training course on the Saturday and finishing with the final event of a GS race down Father Fosters Race Course.
Complete the whole championships over the weekend or select individual events. The Wombat’s Rambler is a team event of four (including at least one member of opposite gender). If you can’t get a team together enter solo and the race and events department will allocate you a team. We will have a separate set of results just for you Masters!
The Aussie Team started off with the Davos World Cup like usual with a big team. In a field of over 100 men and 70 women the Aussies did alright, a special mention to Liam Burton (Jindabyne local) who
Another new event for Falls Creek - The Rider X! This will be a classic boarder/skier cross course set to suit both disciplines over by Ruined Castle finishing at Dicky Knees. Dip and dive as fast as you can down a course full of turns, berms and jumps.
One racer at a time, best of two runs, points
As a member of the Falls Creek Race Club, young members can...
On the Saturday hone in your skills for the main event on Sunday! We will have a training course set up on Father Fosters from 12pm-3pm.
Sunday morning return to the race course down Father Fosters and test your skills. Further details at the Race & Events office, Ph: 03 5758 1026. •
Regular Falls Creek visitors and the locals would have notice the array of different coloured uniforms scattered around the mountain, in particular the Lime Green jackets. These are worn by Tickets and the Guest Services team.
Our Guest Services Team is mainly made up of Volunteers who dedicate eight days or more of their time, being a friendly point of contact for guests all around the mountain. These volunteer in their lime green uniform, spend their day assisting ‘everyone.’ Some of these volunteers are locals with a long history in the resort. Others are newer faces who just enjoy the opportunity to ‘hang out,’ learn the mountain and support people.
The role of Guest Services starts at around 8am or 8:30am at the bottom of Halley’s Comet where we are a friendly point of contact for guests and we also assist families and first timers heading up to lessons.
Usually, our next role (especially during school holidays) is to sort the queue at the bottom of Halley’s Comet, Towers and Drovers and wherever else we’re needed. This is about getting folk to work together and group together in fours – because there are four seats on each chair and those waiting down the back of the line do not want to see seats going up empty.
Then as we ski around we help those having difficulty and will try and assist if possible. It may be as simple as helping some-one scrape the snow from the bottom of their boots so they can get into their bindings again. It may be as critical as being the first on the scene of an accident and organising the safety aspects and contacting Ski Patrol.
At the end of the day you will find us lapping Wombats Ramble or up at Cloud 9, advising guests the best way home to their lodge, whether it be a simple trip down Wombats, downloading on Halley’s Chair or skiing safely back to your lodge with one of our team with our ‘ride home’ program.
Overall, Guest Services, like the rest of the team on the mountain, are here to help you. If you have a question, need directions or whatever, just ask. We’ll do our best to make sure you’re having a good time!
If you are interested in joining the guest services team you are in luck. We still have spots available!
To inquire about the role and benefits included, please contact Emily, our Guest Services Supervisor at volunteers@ fallscreek.net. You may never know until you join this great team. •
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Spina Bifida participants were on the mountain this last weekend at Falls Creek with six Sit Skiers and a Snowboarder. With good weather and such a large group, the DWA jackets could be found on all the runs.
Saturday starred with Brianna who was a returning participant and who has been skiing since she was young a person and is so happy to be here on the mountain at Falls Creek. Brianna loved the speed and enjoyed exploring more of the mountain by going over to Ruined Castle and Scott’s Chair while being tethered by brother and sister DWA Guides Sean and Lisa and they made the most of the weather and what the mountain had to offer. Tethering a sit ski (mono or dual ski) is the first step to independence with a DWA guide holding the sit ski for speed control with long leashes and assisting with turning when necessary. Brianna was confident
and was willing to increase her knowledge and ability on the various ski runs at Falls Creek. Both Brianna’s parents were up on the mountain and enjoyed watching their daughter have fun with her love of snow and sit skiing, with her smile and laughter making it all worthwhile. Sit skiing and the snow is important to Brianna and gives her the independence to ski with others. There was no doubt that her favourite part of the day was completing a 360° in the snow on Ruined Castle, and a tree run between Milky Way and Last Hoot.
On Sunday at Drovers, Katherine from DWA in Melbourne decided to continue her progression to be an independent mono skier (one ski). This required DWA Guide Nick to tether and control the speed of the mono sit ski while Katherine practiced her turn shape and control through the Drovers terrain. Progressing from a dual sit ski to a mono sit ski is a significant progression and one that takes patience, time and the knowledge that several falls will eventuate. Many firsts were achieved on the weekend for Katherine as she mastered her turns on the groovy Drovers slopes.
With six sit skis on the mountain DWA are
aware of the effort and care that is required from the ski lift operations staff. Loading a sit ski onto a lift is a well-rehearsed and timed operation. To the public when watching, it could be seen that loading a sit ski is simple process but as we all know anything that is easy becomes that way with planning and training on a repetitive basis for both DWA Guides and Lift Operators. No doubt that while at the lift you will hear the term “Slow and Pull Back” addressed to the lift operator. Lift operations know that they must slow the lift and go around to the back of the chair lift and pull back the sit ski while the guides lift the sit ski into the chair from the side. The sit ski is then clipped to the chair for safety and depending on type of sit ski other unique operations are performed. DWA acknowledge the never-ending friendly support we receive from the ski lift operations staff and would like to thank them for their continuous support of DWA on every camp and during the week. Well done guys – thank you.
If you would like to know more about DWA, would like to donate to the fabulous work or would like to get involved, go to https://www.disabledwintersport.com.au. • Ken Payne
Knees are the skier’s injury of choice, for both recreational and World Cup skiers. Whilst World Cup skiers mostly do an ACL rupture with minimal damage to other areas, recreational skiers have way more fun with their knee injuries and are far more likely to rupture their ACL and damage surrounding structures simultaneously – like meniscal cartilage, collateral ligaments and tibial plateau fractures. Party time!
Looking at the mechanism (or movements) involved in causing an ACL rupture, a woman’s natural structural and biomechanical predisposition puts many of them at an unfair disadvantage for suffering one of these types of injuries. And this is reflected in the injury rates for recreational female skier ACL tears being much higher than males.
Over 50% of ACL ruptures are caused by the ‘slip-catch’ mechanism. The movements involved are; the outer leg is twisted in, and the knee is bent inwards, and snap goes the ACL. Ouch!
The other classic ski mechanism of injury is ‘phantom foot.’ The knee is bent well beyond 90 degrees, the skier is almost sitting on their ski, and the foot is internally rotated. In this position, the bindings can’t detect that they need to release, so they stay on, tearing the ACL instead. Clang!
Based on expert opinion, the risk factors for knee injuries are any that put you closer to the mechanisms described above, such as:
• Increased Q angle (knock knees) – more common for the ladies
• Joint laxity/hypermobility – more common in women, who tend to be more flexy
• Proprioception (or neuromuscular control/functional joint stability – do your muscles activate subconsciously to control the joint’s stability?) bad reflexes.
• Low quadriceps and hamstring muscle strength – especially eccentric muscle contractions (when you’re decelerating or slowing down)
• More recently physios have been discussing the role of gluteal muscle strength (your butt muscles) and their role in knee pain. We love big ski butts.
THIS IS BUMMING ME OUT, WHAT CAN I DO? Yes, it does sound a bit dreary, but of course there are things to do to try to lower these risk factors. And clearly it is possible to lower these risk factors, because women in the World Cup have equal ACL injury rates to the men. So, hope is not lost. A lot of these start with being fit and doing some skiing-specific strengthening and proprioceptive training. Several neuromuscular training exercises have been evaluated with impressive success. This sounds far trickier than it really is. Go and talk to the peeps at Altitude Physio for some excellent exercises to get you going. Unfortunately, these mostly involve prep before you come skiing.
If you’re already on the slopes and want to reduce injury risk, get your technique and equipment right. Start by getting your boots aligned correctly to reduce the intrinsic risk factors you’ve been dealt. Get a slightly shorter, slightly narrower and slightly softer ski – these put less strain on the knee. Get a lesson to ensure you’re using optimal ski technique to prevent getting in the tricky-knee situations and don’t ski when you’re too tired - visit Nelse for a bevvy instead. • Krista Sturday, Ski Podiatrist at Ortho Ski
School holidays are over, we are in the thick of the racing season with Vic Juniors just passing and our first set of National Championships this weekend!
The Vic Juniors went well with a great fast sprint course around the bowl and a lot of participation across age groups ranging from under 10 to under 20. The Saturday brought a freestyle sprint. Adam Barnett and Brianna Oldis took the win in the U20 category. Zara Bongiorno and Che Buckley won the U16 categories. Ella Green and Isaac Spring took home the choccies in
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the U14. Finally, Ebony Harridge and Eli Spring won the U12 category. In the mass start classic distance event on Sunday, the U20 juniors raced a 7.5km, with the U16 a 5km and the U12 a 2.5km. Adam Barnett and Hannah Price took out the U20, John Mordes and Lily Murnane the U18, Jayden Spring and Maddie Hooker the U16, Clancy Merrick Harvey and Rosie Franzke the U14, Alec Franzke and Ebony Harridge the U12 and finally Eddie Franzke and Marley May Tryhorn the U10! That was a lot of names, but we got there. Well done to all competitors, it looked like a lot of fun out there. It’s cool to think that out of those names there could be future Hoppet champions and Australian Olympians!
This year the coaching crew at Windy Corner are from a great myriad of locations around the world. If you want to hone in on your XC skills this Winter, be sure to get in touch with Windy Corner, you could find yourself learning from the expertise of Sweden, France, America and of course Australia.
You could find yourself learning from the expertise of Sweden, France, America and of course Australia.
This week though, I thought it would be good to get to know one of our coaches
in Anton Hallon. Anton is our Swedish representative and has a fair bit to say. We caught up this week to speak English together.
TWIFC: “Where are you from?”
AH: “I am from the Sweden. Born in the forest, raised by the bears. I grew up with the wolfs and learned to run like the moose. Sweden is a peaceful country, with sunlight all summer long due to its place north of the polar circle. We are good at Nordic skiing and we fear for our life when its warmer than 30 degrees outside.”
TWIFC: “What is your story?”
AH: “Big question. Not sure how much of my past I shall reveal here. Never been in jail. 26 years old. Working as a national orienteering coach for Ireland and Nordic ski instructor for Windy Corner. Like to climb high mountains and struggling with my English speaking. I make my bed in the morning and like to get to bed early.”
TWIFC: “ What sports do you do?”
AH: “I am a runner that has a crush for cross country skiing. I perform pretty well in orienteering as well. But apart from these three sports, do I pretty much suck and all other sports. I would love to become a good surfer though.”
TWIFC: “What is your goal with cross country skiing?”
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will definitely improve my chances. I will also race the Hoppet 42k. No goal there, more to just have a good time.”
TWIFC: “What do you train for?”
AH: “Nothing. I train mostly just because I love to be physically exhausted afterwards. I would still be training even if science showed it was bad for you, and even if I was the last human left on the planet, I would still do my 2h run. That’s what makes me me. But if you would like a proper answer: Vasaloppet 2020.”
TWIFC: “What made you want to come down to Australia and Falls Creek?”
AH: “That question have I got almost every day since I arrived. The main reason was of course because I got offered a job here. I am here for work.”
TWIFC: “What has been your favourite thing about Falls Creek so far?”
AH: “The extremely good environment for training.”
TWIFC: “What is your favourite Australian food?”
AH: “Not sure what’s considered as Australian food, but the potato gems at Windy Corner with some salt and pepper after a long day in the ski tracks are absolutely amazing. I am very keen to try eating kangaroo meat; that would definitely be considered as Australian food.”
TWIFC: “ What do you think of the skiing here compared to Sweden?”
AH: “I like it. The weather is so much
more comfortable here than in Sweden. Every day is an easy day. Never cold, never slow snow, it’s not even dark. The terrain is more flat and the tracks are well groomed. Unfortunately, I miss all the small huts where you can buy Swedish fika on the mountain. To have a freshly made coffee and a waffle with ice cream halfway on your 4h ski would be amazing.”
TWIFC: Thankyou Anton, and good luck in the Hoppet.
One more thing from your Journo, the trails are absolutely divine at the moment! • Seve de Campo.
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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?
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?
Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks.
MR: How did you get into riding?
espite having to cancel the first Snow Trek and Travel Mini Series for this season, Telemark Nordic Ski Club (TNSC) were determined for their second event scheduled to go ahead. A huge thank you to everyone who participated in helping TNSC kick off the cross country ski race season at sunny Falls Creek for 2019! Thank you to Falls Creek Groomer’s, Geoff and the team for packing the snow and maximising the snow we could use for the event. We were able to set a shortened but interesting course that involved skiing multiple laps which was fantastic from a spectators perspective, being able to see racers from the Nordic Bowl’s vantage points. Unfortunately for those older racers who haven’t had to ski so many laps before in races, the counting proved to be a bit of a challenge with some racers inventing their own loops! We will not mention names…! Thank you to TNSC’s continued sponsor for the Mini Series 2019 – Snow Trek and Travel Wodonga. Don’t forget for all your cross country skiing expert advice and equipment please see Peter and his team at 161 High Street Wodonga Ph: 02 6056 6605 or www.crosscountryskier.com.au.
Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,
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when I was about 12 I started showing more interest in racing. I went to a few of the Victorian Enduro events but after a couple of years that series kind of fell apart. I then stared racing the national series.
TNSC would also like to thank the parents and kids who assisted in setting up, taking on official’s roles and packing up. It was greatly appreciated and proof, many hands make light work. We look forward to seeing you and your friends at the next Snow Trek and Travel Mini Series #3 on Sunday 4th August at the usual start time of 11am.
MR: How many national events have you raced?
U10 Girls
1. Astaria Benne Keeble MBPS 3:48
2. Louise Prest CPS 4:53
U10 Boys
1. Eddy Franzke TPS 3:08
2. Hamish Retchford MBPS 3:33
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).
3. Tom McCluskey MBPS 4:27
U12 Girls
MR: How did you end up travelling and racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite Gravity Enduro Australian champion)?
1. Kirsten McLennan MBPS 9:43
U12 Boys
of the races he was doing.
MR: What are your goals for this year, more EWS or is going to be too hard to juggle school?
U14 Boys
1. Alec Franzke TPS 6:17
2. Connor Taylor MBPS 8:15
U14 Girls
1. Emma Prest Str 7:39
2. Rosie Franzke TPS 8:20
3. Annika Benne Keeble MBPS 9:36
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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
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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.
1. Angus McLennan MBPS 13:50
U16 Boys
1. Josh Cullen VLC 10:21
U18 Boys
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?
1. Josh Lock WSC 9:57
2. Riordan McMillan SSA 10:52
Open Women
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.
1. Lynne-Maree Cullen TNSC 9:15
2. Marion Baines TNSC 12:35
Open Men
1. Ian Franzke BNSC 7:24
MR: Do you think you’d be able to develop a career and race at the same time?
2. Tim Retchford BNSC 7:46
Ben: Yeah, looking at someone like Paul
3. Bob Cranage TNSC 10:37
We have our fingers crossed for a huge amount snow with the next low pressure that is due for this coming week. See you on the snow! • Lynn-Maree Cullen
Fresh Local Fruit and Vegetables… … and real Free Range Eggs?
We also have a local gourmet selection… Sourdoughs, Honeybird Coffee, Beechworth Honey and more! Iconic NZ products like Whittakers and Cookie Time
Just in - our real Fruit Ice-Cream Machine Kiwi s Market
Open Seven days 8am - 6pm through summer 239 Kiewa Valley Highway Next to Fallons Caltex and Bus Depot Ph: 0498 804 096 Facebook.com/kiwi’smarketgarden
TAhere’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,
s the season progresses and the mountain is being fully activated, (read: ‘busy’) the challenge of managing risks and incidents involving tobogganing in the ski field area and throughout the village has escalated to an unacceptable level.
To the lonely rugged gorges of the Kimberley out West.
The challenge is not with tobogganers in the designated toboggan area, but those outside of it.
The wattle is our symbol, and a hundred years before
The Diggers kept the wattle close --- those brave and hardened men,
The Champagne Club Kiewa Valley regrets to announce that due to circumstances beyond our control the 2019 Snowball scheduled to be held Saturday 27th July has been cancelled.
Ticket holders will be contacted by the committee as soon as practicable and any questions regarding the cancellation can be directed to committee members or to President Jodi Mann.
And the wattle was their talisman, to get back home again.
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.”
On a busy day there are often more tobogganers outside of the Village toboggan area than within it. Despite signage in very evident places, these are proving ineffective. Due to the significant risk of a tobogganer colliding with an oversnow vehicle (Husky, snowmobile or side-by-side) or skier/boarder in the relatively heavily trafficked Village Bowl Court and Village Bowl turnaround areas, the Village Bowl Toboggan Slope will be closed until further notice.
Of all the native trees the wattle wins the test, For it blooms in golden trusses and the wild birds make their nest.
All tobogganing will now place at the Windy Corner Toboggan Slope only!
High up in the canopy, well in from the borders,
We request the assistance of all businesses in the village in getting the message to guests of the dangers of tobogganing outside the designated location at Windy Corner.
Guests wanting to load on Gully chair with a toboggan will be directed to the Shuttle Stop and transport service to Windy Corner.
Astra Day Spa offers a range of packages and treatments using only the best products.
FCRM and FCSL would appreciate your help in getting this message out to our visitors and reinforcing the risk of tobogganing in dangerous areas.
Visit us today to find out more.
Ph 5758 3496 spa@astrafallscreek.com.au
BAustralians 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 •
ack again this year is the Falls Snowman Challenge! Come up to Windy Corner and make a snow creation for your chance to win. There are three categories this year; one for the most creative snowman, one for the best dressed and one for the most likes on social media. Entering is easy! Simply take a photo of your masterpiece and send it to fallscreekxc@ymca.org.au or use the hashtag #fallssnowmanchallenge when uploading to your preferred social media site. Winners will be announced at the end of the season and will receive a $100 gift voucher for Windy Corner Café and Ski Hire. •
A ski lodge atmosphere at off-mountain prices
Fancy a lift to your restaurant tonight?
The Champagne Club Kiewa Valley remains committed to conducting quality events in the Kiewa Valley to raise much required funds for families in need, young achievers and community groups within the valley.
Several new and exciting events are well advanced in the planning stages and further information regarding these will be released in the coming weeks. Contact for Jodi Mann – Mb: 0409 235 550. •
This notification is in the interest of safety for all visitors. Kind Regards, Fall Creek Resort Management. •
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.
Open 7 days by appointment
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. •
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A family friendly lodge situated in the beautiful Kiewa Valley offering suites for individuals, couples and families, Valley View is the perfect place to kick back and relax after a long day on the slopes
Oversnow Taxi Service Available
·Newspapers and magazines
Carries up to 10 people. Pick up available from all accommodation venues on the mountain.
$80 one way or $150 return Last taxi 9:30pm.
BOOKINGS: 0409 033 920 info@valleyviewlodge.com.au www.valleyviewlodge.com.au
Reservations essential, please call 03 5758 1208 · Extensive grocery range · Bottle shop: beer, wine, spirits · Fresh fruit and vegetables · Hot pies and sausage rolls · Heat and eat meals ·Phone re-charge ·ATM
Located only 30km from Falls Creek! Find us on Facebook!
Located in Slalom day carpark at the bottom of Halley’s Comet Chairlift. Tel: 57 583 009 For pick and pack deliveries please visit www.foodworkshighcountry.com.au
Are you looking for the latest ideas which will help you reduce your power bills? Of course, we are all interested in making our energy costs more manageable. Most readers of this news mag will have heard of the efforts in Yackandandah to make their town more sustainable in its energy use. They call themselves TRY (Totally Renewable Yackandandah), and they are on the way to setting up their own power system and retailer, Indigo Power.
The Alpine Shire has been invited to be part of this enterprise, and our Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association has set up a small group, calling ourselves TREK (Towards Renewable Energy Kiewa). Our first step has been to organise an Expo at the Auditorium beside the Information Centre, Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday, August 3rd
There you will have an opportunity to hear about the latest in solar and heat pump technology, and speak with several suppliers. There is particular information about a ‘new’ type of heat pump for hot water, which is much more efficient than the older models, uses less than one third of the energy compared to an old immersion heater type, and is about the same initial cost to install.
Call in and check it out during the afternoon. For further details, contact Keith Pike on 0408 652 471. •
Born out of a desire to showcase the strong, inspirational, adventurous women of the outdoor world, the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour presents a carefully curated selection of short films that will entertain, enthrall and enlighten.
Showcasing a 2 1/2 hours program of the most heartfelt, inspiring and entertaining films celebrating adventurous women from independent film makers around the globe. Featuring a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles, covering topics relevant to women in the outdoors the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour will connect with both the avid adventurer and the armchair adventurer alike.
The 2019 tour showcases Samantha Gash on her quest to run across India, a committed paddler who doesn’t let size get in the way of her passions, big wave surfing champion Paige Alms, rock climber Hazel Findlay, a crew of rad Alaskan fat tyre snow bikers who know how to dream big and more.
By celebrating the female adventurous spirit, we aim to make women in the outdoors more visible. But Gutsy Girls screenings are not just for women - they are for all of us to celebrate diversity and inclusion and the rad ladies of the adventure world.
Find out more and view the trailer at: www. GutsyGirlsAdventureFilmTour.com.au.
The Film Festival will be held at 7:30pm this Saturday the 27th of July at the Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre. Entry is on a gold coin donation. Wine and Crackers afterwards. All proceeds go to The YMCA’s
Fully licensed restaurant
Open Doors program which is a program that aims to make all events accessible to everyone. Further enquiries to 04 5758 3228. •
Experience ‘Best Actor’ Andre De Vanny in his solo performance. A play for a mature audience, coming to Mount Beauty Community Centre on Saturday August 10th at 8pm.
Through brilliant classic theatre, Andre De Vanny (Best Actor 2015 Green Room Awards) uses raw energy in a solo performance, unravelling one man’s fight for survival in 1960’s Ireland.
‘Swansong,’ written by Conor McDermottroe, is the story of “Occi” Byrne, abused, isolated, violent and vulnerable, searching for redemption.
“Andre has one of the most powerful and engrossing presences of any actor I have had the pleasure of working with. Swansong puts Andre in his element, allowing him to
Daily departures from Melbourne, Albury and Mount Beauty will have
Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au Ph: 03 5754 4024
reservations@fallscreekcoachservice.com.au
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!
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.
AGE Good Food Guide since 1998
Open until Saturday February 17th. Then closed for three weeks.
Lonely Planet Guide
Re-Opening Friday March 9th
Bookings Please! – Gift Vouchers available
Ph 03 5754 4495
177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga
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!).
Get rid of ALL of the snow from your car – it’s dangerous!
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).
metres so far this week and the conditions are perfect to ‘keep on pumping!’ Falls Creek Museum
flex his full creative muscle and fill a bleak space with rage, fragility, sadness, loss… it is mesmerising,” says Greg Carroll, director (and Melbourne Fringe co-founder).
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.
Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts brings Swansong to Mount Beauty Community Centre on Saturday 10th August at 8pm. Tickets available from Mount Beauty Hardware and Drapery, Hollonds Street, or at the theatre door: $25 adult, $20 UKVRA Member, $10 youth. Bar opens at 7:30pm. The play has themes and language for a mature audience. •
Speaking of museum, the historical society – and in particular one Karen Smythe –has done a fabulous job of putting this
If the reviews are anything to go by, Valley View Lodge is the place to stay off the mountain this winter.
lounge, or take a seat at the licensed bar for a drink or two.
In their second winter in the business, the Shuttleworth’s have also added a variety of social events to the Lodge’s calendar, including dinners with guest chefs whipping up Javanese food, American BBQ and wood fired pizzas, and live music gigs for all guests to enjoy.
In fact you’ll often find visitors deep in conversation despite having just met, groups of locals swinging by the Lodge to catch up over a meal, and children who have befriended one another during their holidays playing board-games together in the lounge. It really is an atmosphere you won’t find just anywhere!
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It’s also the ideal location for big groups to get together for the ultimate winter getaway, with the space to sleep up to 35 people. And if you need a little more space for your family, there’s also a modern three bedroom house with a fully equipped kitchen, and living and dining spaces available - and don’t forget a bathtub to soak in after a long day on the slopes!
Leave the worries of hiring and fitting chains, coping with anti-freeze and icy roads behind you!
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.
“Absolutely wonderful, immaculately clean, perfectly styled, Sarah and Andy bent over backwards to make our stay perfect.” “We have travelled from Tasmania and have stayed in many places along the way and this place by far is the best!” and “You could not find more welcoming and hospitable people to spend a weekend with” are just some of the comments you’ll find online, and you only have to set foot in the front door to discover how fantastic the Valley View Lodge experience truly is.
To stay up-to-date on what’s happening at the Lodge so you don’t miss out on any of the fun, make sure you’re following their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ valleyviewlodgemtb. •
Park your car in the secure car-park in Tawonga South and ride our comfortable warm coach to Falls Creek!
FRIDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2017
Falls Creek
Bottom of Gully Chairlift.
Mount Beauty
Run by Andy and Sarah Shuttleworth, along with their children Billie and Zelk you’ll be welcomed like an old friend and no doubt meet a few new mates yourself once you spend a little time having a yarn around the cosy fireplace in the communal
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).
Meet Resort Management CEO Stuart Smythe and Falls Creek Ski Lifts GM Sharon Raguse and get an update on
10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318
Fancy a lift to your restaurant tonight?
Alpine Radio 96.5 FM
Oversnow Taxi Service Available
In the Kiewa Valley
Alpine Radio 92.9 FM
In the Ovens Valley
Alpine Radio 94.5 FM
Carries up to 10 people. Pick up available from all accommodation venues on the mountain.
In the Harrietville area
$95 one way or $170 return Last taxi 9:30pm.
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3.0 CM x 1 COL $35.70
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Daily departures from Melbourne, Albury and Mount Beauty will have you on the slopes sooner – without the fuss!!
Open Daily 10am – 12:30pm & 2pm – 5pm (Map Ref J6) Ph: 03 5758 3238 all day.
WHERE WHEN HOW 24 hours for Emergencies. General Practitioners experienced in Family and Snow Sports Medicine. First fully accredited snowfields practice in Australia based on 34 years experience. WHO WHAT
Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au
König & V2 Chains – and we can supply magnetic ski and snowboard racks! Gear: Sportful XC clothing & La Bent accessories Plus: Enjoy a coffee, toastie or cake on our deck or take-away!
Tawonga Crescent.
8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays. Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments
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WHERE WHEN HOW Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Sky Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew McAlpine & Lachlan McKeeman.
WHO WHAT
Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South Ph: 03 5754 1118
Ph: 03 5754 4024
“You’ve only got one head – put a lid on it!”
Em: info@rockyvalley.com.au Open 8am – 6pm Seven Days in June
Fully accredited General Practice with 40 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.
This stylishly renovated alpine apartment features two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Apartment Athena offers ultimate convenience for a lucky buyer - everything has been renovated for a new owner to enjoy.
Located in the managed complex of Frueauf Village, this property is approximately 59.1sqm and sleeps six. The master bedroom has a king bed and the second room with two bunks. Both bathrooms are crisp, white and fresh. There is a large ski drying room with laundry facilities. This apartment is very private and has easy access in the complex.
Athena feels warm and inviting, it has a lovely open plan kitchen area that accesses a private balcony with new hot tub. This apartment is truly nestled in the alpine nature.
Frueauf Village has a long alpine head lease to 2052 and the complex has onsite management.
Frueauf Village is located centrally in the village and is within easy walking distance to some of our finest dining establishments –with one of them being in the complex itself. Quality ski hires and retail outlets are also quite close.
Like the rest of Falls Creek, Frueauf Village offers that unique ski out – ski in facility that makes the village unique as a snow resort. As an all-year-round resort and holiday
destination, Falls Creek has a lot to offer. World class mountain bike trails have been constructed in the resort adding up to a total of over 40km of trails. This has led to lots of fun for locals and adds amenity and attraction for visitors.
We then have the fully sealed Bogong High Plains Road giving access to the fabulous high plains, the Mitta Valley on the other side –including the Blue Duck and Payne’s Hut. A comprehensive suite of events makes summer in Falls Creek a nice time to be here. The Dragon Boat festival; the Alpine
Challenge; the Peaks Challenge Falls Creek and the World’s Longest Lunch are highlights of the summer - as are the 12°C cooler temperatures on those stinking 40°C summer days in the city.
At $370,000, this property definitely deserves and inspection. Call the agent to make an appointment. Please note this apartment has not been in holiday rental previously. Christa Smit (Zirknitzer), Director, Zirky Real Estate, Mb: 0402 277 808. •
PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:
Ed 09 * 02.08.19 * ASSSTC, Rails Under Lights, Big Air Comp. Mini Series Three. (C)
Ed 10 * 09.08.19 * Ski de Femme, RV Rush & SV Ramble, Rails Under Lights, Big Air (C)
Ed 11 * 16.08.19 * Kangaroo Hoppet Lead Up, Invitation Night Sprints, Photography Exhibition. (C)
Ed 12: * 23.08.19 * Kangaroo Hoppet; All-In Slope Style, Rudi Pendl Night Race. (C)
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• 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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Abloke calls his mate, the horse breeder, and says he’s sending a friend over to look at a horse.
His mate asks, “How will I recognise him?”
“That’s easy, he’s a dwarf with a speech impediment.”
So, the dwarf shows up, and the breeder asks him if he’s looking for a male or female horse.
“A female horth.”
So he shows him a prized filly.
“Nith lookin horth. Can I thee her eyeth?”
So the breeder picks up the dwarf and he gives the horse’s eyes the once over.
“Nith eyeth, can I thee her earzth?”
So he picks the little fella up again, and shows him the horse’s ears.
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 FOR SALE
RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $250. Ph: 0400 350 488. FOR SALE
Alma Novia Wedding Dress, Size 8, High front neckline with intricate lace and beaded detail, high lace back and buttons, soft tulle A-line skirt that flows in to a beautiful train. Worn once – by mistake. $950. Ph: 0400 350 488
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
“Nith earzth, can I thee her mouf?”
The breeder is getting pretty ticked off by this point, but he picks him up again and shows him the horse’s mouth.
“Nice mouf, can I see her twat?”
Totally mad at this point, the breeder grabs him under his arms and rams the dwarf’s head up the horse’s fanny, pulls him out and slams him on the ground.
The midget gets up, sputtering and coughing.
“Perhapth I should rephrathe that. Can I thee her wun awound a widdlebit?” •
FOR SALE
One brand new pair of ASICS Tennis shoes, size 46 Euro (11.5 US). Worn once. Too tight for me. Retail Price: $159.95. Will sell for $120. Ph: 0400 350 488
WORK WANTED
Administration all-rounder looking for part-time/ casual work. Proficient with both MYOB and Xero. ABN and references available. Mb: 0478 729 259. Em:raymondroberts255@yahoo.com
NEW MOUNTAIN STAFF
Do you need linen, TV, or a bedside table, call in to the Hospital Op Shop, 1A Tawonga Crescent. Another option for clothing is the Uniting Church Op Shop on Hollonds Street. Ph: 0419 615 732.
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.
have lots to keep you warm! Clothing, Boots, Work wear, Insulation, Heaters! If you need it, we have it – or we’ll get it! Gift vouchers and free gift wrapping available WELCOME
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.
CLOTHING REPAIRS
Call Marilyn Sparks, Mb: 0411 335 326. Also on Facebook private message.
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.
LD’S HOME PET CARE
Pet Care & Dog
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
Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13
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Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays. Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.
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 YMCA Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre and YMCA Falls Creek Cross Country are hosting a screening of the Gutsy Girls Film Festival as part of the Women’s Cross Country Ski Camp – See below. For further info, go to: www.facebook.com/events/383690172220486/
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
WHAT’S ON – AUGUST
Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays. Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118.
1st 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.
3rd TDFNL Rd 16. Dederang Mount Beauty V Wodonga Saints @ Dederang.
3rd
T.R.E.K. Toward Renewable Energy Kiewa –An Expo at the Auditorium beside the Information Centre, Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty from 1pm to 5pm. Refer Article on Page 12 of this paper.
4th Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series Three. 11am Falls Creek Nordic Bowl. Ph: Lynn-Maree 0409592 226.
6th – 8th Aus Secondary Schools Ski Teams Alpine Championships. Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 1026.
7th – 9th Aus Secondary Schools Ski Teams XC Championships. Falls Creek Nordic Bowl. Ph: Heath 03 5754 4005.
8th
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.
8th 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.
9th Rails Under Lights. 6pm – 9pm. A brand new rail jam in the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 1026.
10th Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome. Ph: 0427 544 824.
10th TDFNL Rd 17. Tallangatta V Dederang Mount Beauty.
10th Big Air 10am – 2pm on the Ruined Castle Terrain Park. Practice 10am – 12noon. Judged Runs from 1pm. Presentations 4pm. Ph: 03 5758 1026.
10th Ski de Femme Freestyle Fun Race. 1km, 2.5km and 5km. 10am Falls Creek Nordic Bowl. Ph: Ronice: 0409 332 642.
10th ‘Swansong,’ a gritty drama performed by Andre De Vanny (‘Best Actor’ 2015 Green Room Awards), Mount Beauty Community Centre, 8pm. Tickets at Mount Beauty Hardware and Drapery, $25, $20, $10. For a mature audience. Bar opens 7:30 p.m. Presented by Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts.
11th
Rocky Valley Rush & Sun Valley Ramble. Freestyle 7.5 & 15km. 10:30am. Falls Creek Nordic Bowl. Ph: Ann 0427 006 246. 15th North East Primary School Relays. 11am Falls Creek Nordic Bowl. Ph: Ronice: 0409 332 642.
15th 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.
16th 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
17th TDFNL Rd 18. Dederang Mount Beauty V Thurgoona @ Dederang
20th 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.
22nd 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.
22nd Falls Creek Invitation Night Sprints 6pm in the Village Bowl, bottom of Summit outside the Frying Pan Inn. Ph: 03 5754 1045.
23rd David Rosendale Photography Exhibition. The Boardroom at QT Friday 6pm – 8pm. Sat & Sun 10am – 8pm. Em: info@davidrosendale.com.au.
24th All In Slope-style. 9am – 2pm. Ruined Castle Terrain Park. Falls Creek’s home-grown Slopestyle Event. Ph: 03 5758 1026.
24th Falls Creek Nordic Bowl. 9:30am: Kangaroo Hoppet, 42km. 9:40am. Australian Birkebeiner, 21km. 9:50am. Joey Hoppet, 7km. Contact the Race Secretary: 03 5754 1045.
29th Rudi Pendl Night Race. 6pm on the Summit. In memory of an Austrian friend that embraced snow, dance, cooking and all of Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 1026.
31st Australian Junior XC Sprint Championships. 9:30am Falls Creek Nordic Bowl. Ph: Ann 0427 006 246.
