• Top: Sam on the Summit overlooking our fantastic scenery. Pic - Lachy Keevers.
•Left: Snowsports School is for everyone. Pic - Tim @ Topshots. • Right: The only way to travel to and from the snow. Pic -Charlie Brown.
FROM THE CEO
WINTER EDITION EIGHT
or boarding lesson yet? I’m a firm believer in no matter how good we think we are, there’s always room to improve. Falls Creek Ski Lifts has an excellent, if not the best ski school in Australia, with a range of instructors capable of challenging even the most accomplished skier/boarder. Add to this, the recently renovated Cloud 9 restaurant which provides a great location to assist in drop offs and pickups, or meet up after your lesson, before you head back AD PROOF
• Cross Country Lessons & Hire
• 1 Hour Free Rental after 1pm
• XC Ski & Snowshoe Tours
• Clinics with French National Champion, Iris Pesseyette
• Café - ski in/ski out
• Toboggan Hire
Upper Car Park Windy Corner Map Ref B3
Ph: 03 5758 3408 fallscreekxc@ymca.org.au howmansgap.ymca.org.au/winter/
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 at $54 on arrival per day, (or $49.50 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 $525 (or $450 on line).
An ‘All Resorts’ permit, valid at all Victorian Snow Resorts is available for $740.00 Enquire at Visitor Information desk.
Resort Entry Fees fund essential services of:
Ski patrol • Car Parking
Snow Clearing
Waste Management
2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES
Round One - Falls Creek
Tdown to Australia’s only true ski in, ski out alpine village.
in the article with Ben McIlroy. Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity Enduro National Series. The series is Australia wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at Balingup WA in June; Round Four will go to Rockhampton in July and the final round will be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence River in northern NSW in August.
The popularity of mountain biking continues to grow. From the great efforts of some Mount Beauty locals in the 90’s - to hosting the Nationals in Feb 2000 - to the point where we have some of the best tracks in the country - both in Mount Beauty and in Falls Creek. The growth and the success means we can continue to host fabulous events.
Whilst you’re in our amazing alpine village, there’s no shortage of things to see and do. If you need a ‘day off’ to rest those weary legs and if you’d like some assistance in deciding what to do, then check out the events calendar and the ‘What’s on Guide’ at www.fallscreek.com.au – just go
to the drop-down menu ‘At the Resort’ and everything you need is just a ‘click’ away. If you’re still stumped and need a recommendation, call the team at Resort Management and they’ll do their best to help you out. Insiders knowledge is also available with the ‘Winter Insider’s Guide’ – look for a copy at your accommodation venue or pick one up from our office in Slalom Plaza. For the tech savvy, on your
Open by Appointment For Groups, Clubs etc
Opening Hours
11am – 3pm Tuesday - Sunday
Panabode Building, Slalom Street, Falls Creek
Map Ref: E4. Look for the Harvey Kat.
Please try to allow 24hours notice.
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Ph: 03 5758 1200
Accommodation
Child Care – Hours & Rates
Alpha Lodge
Open 365 days a year. Self cater accommodation $56 p/p p/n twin/dbl. $42 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street. Ph: 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au
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
Altitude Apartments
Morning: 8:30am – 12:30pm $85
Afternoon: 1:30pm – 5pm $60
Full Day: 8:30am – 5pm $130
Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & restaurant - Be Foodstore. Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au
Bookings are strongly recommended as places are limited. Make your booking at: www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.
Attunga Lodge
Accommodation Transfer Service
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255.
Cedarwood Apartments
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Water Supply
Visitor Information Services
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.
Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss Street Ph: 5758 3393.
Hours of Operation
Falls Creek Country Club
Mon – Thurs & Sat: 8am – 10pm Friday: 8am – 12 midnight Sunday: 8am – 10pm
Fully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au.
Bogong High Plains Road.
A Taxi Service is available in the Village during these hours. Ph: 03 5758 1203
Gebi’s Apartments
Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.
Nelse Alpine Lodge
Open for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Break-
although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running progressively open as the different sections of the event are completed. Pretty Valley Road will also have closures and be subject to delays should anyone be travelling back from the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage. Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort of mountain bike racing to what we know as Downhill or Cross Country. The Gravity Enduro is both. The athletes will start with a warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the Bogong High Plains Road, up the Pretty Valley Road and then across to the Trig Point game fastest slowest before bit without permitted. final taking heading heading and Sound The Saturday: 10am Tent From Hoot Sunday: activation.
QT Hotel Falls Creek
Apartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steam Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all year round - available for group bookings and functions. Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au
Under Five:
Snowski Apartments
Allowance
Self contained accommodation open all year round with on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au
No time Gravity
GE competition.1500
If you’re some weekend.
Two pieces of luggage, one pair of skis & boots or snowboard & boots and one piece of hand luggage per person.
Summit Ridge Lodge
Excess Luggage: $7 per item.
Ticket Sales – On Mountain & On Line
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.
Viking Lodge
From 28.06.18 until 10.09.18 all visitors will be required to use the Accommodation Transfer Service. Visitor vehicles will
Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites. On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop. Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247.
Dining & Bar
BE Foodstore Open for
Now get out there and have some fun... Pic – Sabrina @ Topshots
mobile device search www.fallscreek.com. au/igdownload. This will add the Guide to your phone. If you’re an iPhone user, copy to iBooks – and boom… the guide is at your disposal. If you’re an Android user, the link is the same, but the download will end up in your ‘files’ folder.
Now that is sorted, for the adrenalin junkies, check out the ‘Thrills & Chills’ section… great conditions exist for all the activities listed under this section. They are all ‘must do’s.’
When you get to the end of the day, the best thing about having exhausted yourself exploring the mountain isn’t taking your boots off, or that medicinal, pain soothing glass of wine (or two), it’s knowing, that if you choose to, you’ve got an incredible array of choice when it comes to deciding on where to refuel. Falls Creek has more venues than any other resort in Victoria (or NSW for that matter), so whilst you’re here, why not try a few.
Falls Creeks village layout makes it easy to get around, but if the kids (and grown-ups
for the matter) have ‘tired’ legs… during school holidays the shuttles run until 9pm every night. So we’ve made the choice of heading out even easier, now the tough bit is choosing where you’d like to go… so grab the kids, head out early for a bite to eat and experience ‘foodie heaven!’
Foodie Tip of the Week: BE Foodstore… I dropped in here last weekend for a quick pit stop and some brekkie, knowing I’d be able to get my weekly dose of veggies (the Lean & Green Super Shake) and the Milawa bakery’s fruit toast, with cinnamon butter. The staff are great and friendly, the service is quick and the views up the mountain to the Summit, on a blue-sky day, are just stunning. Like all our great restaurants, there isn’t a meal they don’t do well, so drop in for lunch or dinner, their wine list is extensive and the local craft beers are on display too.
As I write the forecast for the 8th of July onwards looks excellent, with another front coming and a blast of Arctic air hitting just as you are probably reading this. The wind is likely to be a dampener on proceedings, but as with all the snow storms so far this year, we’ve been rewarded with blue sky days shortly thereafter! A word of caution, on great blue-sky days, the afternoons chill down quick, and the ‘bleed’ from the melting snow makes conditions a little slippery. So, drive cautiously and safely if you’re leaving the resort, watch out for black ice and if instructed make sure to fit chains… this is for yours and others safety… oh, and carrying chains (that you know how to fit) it’s the law!
Now, get out there, find those stashes, or hit the piste and have a great time…•
Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management
Daily departures from Melbourne, Albury and Mount Beauty will have you on the slopes sooner – without the fuss!!
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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!’ Wb: www.fallscreekraceclub.com.au Em: ski@fcrc.com.au
Your support is very much appreciated. Your membership subscription will go towards maintaining the museum collection and establishing a fund to digitize the museums records. In return for your support we will place you on our newsletter mailing list and you will receive discounts on all future museum events. Businesses/Clubs members will receive a DL sized window sticker to display on your premises. 2018 Falls Creek Historical Society Membership Application & Renewal Form
Membership: Single Family Businesses/Clubs $20 $30 $50
Name: ...........................................................................Address
Payment by: Cash, Cheque or Direct Deposit Cheques made out to: Falls Creek Historical Society - and sent to PO
Direct deposit details: BSB 633 000 Account 145918009. Please reference your name or business. If making a direct deposit, please send this application form and the date of your deposit.
DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA Guide Training Clinic
Last weekend DWA held their regular new guide and existing guide training clinic. The clinic is designed for those new to adaptive snowsports and for existing guides to advance in specialised areas. The clinics provide a diverse platform for a person to spring into a guiding future with DWA. The experienced trainers provide motivation and support as they explained the fundamental concepts of adaptive snowsports and the various on-snow disciplines and the adaptive equipment to assist a participant on the snow from tethers, snow wings, snow glider and out riggers to bi-ski and dual ski, just to mention a few.
The course started on Friday night with many guides taking the trip from Melbourne to Howman’s Gap after work. On arrival they were welcomed with the new Alpine Accessible Accommodation for
members and guides, who for many it was the first time they had seen the completed building that can now accommodate 36 people with superb facilities.
On Saturday it was up early for breakfast with the team debrief and the loading of DWA adaptive equipment to go up to Falls Creek. The Saturday was a testing day weather wise and the day included information on sit-ski fit outs, mountain safety, blocking and stand-up guiding skiing and snowboarding. Not to forget the guides free ski time and independent practice throughout the two days with specialised skiing assistance included. By the day’s end, all new and existing guides were ready to go back to their accommodation for dinner and a rest.
Sunday the new DWA guides awoke to a magical Falls Creek day - fresh snow, blue skies and a crispness in the air that keeps the snow in excellent condition.
On the mountain DWA made a presence on Main St, Highway, Drovers and Wombats Ramble. Several groups practiced
Getting into the queue at Towers chair with senior DWA instructors Tom Mitten (Falls Creek) and Tom Bourke (Mt Buller) discussing preparation and loading techniques. Pic – Courtesy DWA
DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA
stand-up skiing, snowboarding and demonstrated their lift loading and sit-ski skills. It was also time for the Falls Creek Ski Lift crews to get involved and to give the DWA guides a hand when loading. DWA guides and Falls Creek Ski Lifts crew work as a team to deliver the best possible on-snow experience for all DWA members. It was good to see, well done to both teams and huge thankyou to Falls Creek Ski Lifts. All perfect enjoyable days must come to an end and Sunday was no exception, except that the new guides were now equipped with knowledge and practical experience in adaptive snowsports. Congratulations to all the new guides and existing guides who completed their training.
Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA) is a member-based organisation. Our members range from recreational skiers to Australia’s Winter Paralympians. Membership with the organisation entitles members to concessions on lift passes and private lessons at all ski resorts in Australia and DWA welcome new members and volunteer guides. If you require more information at any time during the season, please contact the following:
General information: info@ disabledwintersport.com.au. Membership: membership@disabledwintersport. com.au. Volunteering: volunteer@ disabledwintersport.com.au
Our friendly trainers will provide motivation and support as you discover fundamental concepts of adaptive snowsports, the various disciplines, select disability groups and presentations, the vast array of adapted equipment, and the amazing opportunities available to you as a DWA volunteer. Gain an insight into the
adaptive snowsport industry, learn how to apply basic safety techniques, dive into some of the common language, and have an absolute blast with your fellow trainee guides as you enjoy this exciting course. •
FRIDAY
Tethering is only one of the skills the DWA Guides will learn. Pic – Courtesy DWA
FROM THE GM Falls Creek Exclusive…
Here at Falls Creek we pride ourselves on being the resort which best connects with snow loving Australian families. Between the progression perfect terrain and our award winning snowsports school, learning to ski and snowboard is now more fun!
Last year we kicked off our partnership with the powerhouse in kid’s entertainment Nickelodeon, recognising that for some kids they need a bit more encouragement to try something new. Engaging with other things they love (like characters from their favourite shows), working with Nickelodeon injected more fun into the snow and provided yet another great reason to come to Falls Creek. Last season, in a Southern Hemisphere first, we celebrated September school holidays with a visit from Sponge Bob and this year we’ve upped the ante.
In a world first, Nickelodeon has taken over our kids programs at Snowsports School. For 2018 we have the PAW Patrol Snow Club, Sponge Bob Junior Workshop and
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TMNT Ride Tribe, injecting more of a freestyle vibe into our programs for the big kids.
We’ve bought #1 preschool franchise PAW Patrol into the resort for July school holidays, understanding that our littlest skiers and snowboarders sometimes need more engagement and encouragement to help them fall in love with the snow experience! This season’s PAW Patrol activation is open to everyone, there’s snowball target practice, toboggan race course, digging area and even a few jumps
to practice on! Located up top adjacent to Cloud 9, all the fun happens between 1pm-4pm from Monday 2nd July – Sunday 8th and this weekend, three of the PAW Pups will be on the snow. What a great opportunity for the little ones in your life to meet their favourite characters here at Falls Creek!
The fun continues when the sun goes down with PAW movie nights happening at QT. I was lucky enough to experience this with my family; my little one Harry, had his dinner comfortably lounging on a gummy bear inflatable chair whilst watching his favourite Nickelodeon programs on the big screen, and my husband and I could enjoy the delicious dinner (and some precious adult time) with visiting friends at Bazaar next door.
How PAW….fect! •
Sharon Raguse, GM, Falls Creek Ski Lifts P/L
Lots more for the littlies to enjoy with Nickelodeon at Falls Creek Snowsports School. Pic – Courtesy FCSL.
Nelse – Where else?
The best-kept secret on the hill - just for your eyes only - word is the meals served in many of the private lodges are on a par with the meals served in the big, fancy restaurants. Provided you are lucky enough to find a lodge that will welcome a nonguest diner. There are a few such places at Falls Creek and Nelse Lodge is one of those lodges! Long-time Falls Creek locals Ros and Graham Parker have left the lodge and this season sailed off into the sunset. Actually not quite, they are still popping up all over the hill and it is lovely to see them enjoying their post Nelse lives. The helm of the good ship Nelse has been passed on to a new crew. Martin Dean and Genevieve Hoyle are the new captains and they have a solid crew supporting them as they set sail into winter 2018. Martin and Genevieve may be new to Nelse but they have both had an association with Falls Creek and the Victorian Ski fields in their past lives. In his 20’s Martin spent his time exploring Hotham and Dinner Plain. In the 1950’s Genevieve’s father Adrian Hoyle was an engineer involved in building Mogul Ski Club.
Nelse Lodge was built in the mid to late 1950s, located more or less in the middle of the village it has offered comfortable, friendly, ski in-ski out, family operated accommodation for many years. The main room of Nelse Lodge is wide, warm and welcoming. As you enter the lodge the bar is to your right, close to a large open fireplace that is kept happily fed with logs for most of the season. The bar at Nelse is small and intimate and has long been a haven for locals, guests and those in the know looking for a quiet place to bend an elbow. Opposite the bar and also close to the fire is a posse of couches with cushions
and throws creating a lovely space to sip wine, read a book or chat and catch up with friends. The other half of the room is filled with tables and it is here that the Nelse crew caters to the needs of hungry guests.
Having spent a convivial half an hour at the bar we find a seat in the meal area and our waitress Margy Furniss gives us an the insiders guide to the menu. Margy spends her summers in Pambula but she has spent many a winter previously at Nelse looking after guests and visitors alike. The menu is a tight offering of three entrees, three mains and three desserts - however this changes on a three-night rotation. Martin and Genevieve have found themselves a new chef, Amy Badcock who has previously worked in the NSW ski fields at Perisher. Amy’s menu is diverse enough to appeal to most palates, the choices are all guaranteed winter warmer favourites. We chose sweet potato croquettes and pumpkin and sage
ravioli for entrees and ordered a bottle of 3 Dark Horses 2016 Shiraz Grenache Touriga from McLaren Vale to complement our meal. The wine list is heavily weighted to Australian wines and why not when our local product is so good! Our main meal selections included a crispy skin salmon dish that was cooked to perfection and a mouth-watering Massaman beef curry. Luckily, we left room for dessert because Nelse does traditional winners such as sticky date pudding and panna cotta and they do them exceptionally well.
If you are looking for a meal somewhere a bit quieter, that won’t break the bank, in a venue that feels a bit like someone’s cosy lounge room crossed with a good quality restaurant I can heartily recommend you try a lodge. As a start you could try Nelse –where else? • Kim McKeown
MONDAY Trivia/Burger night
For relaxed long lunches, exceptional dinners, coffee, snacks and drinks!
Plus, we have a great balcony to enjoy the action in Slalom Plaza! Every Day Specials
Large Pizza & Dry long neck beer - $35
Saturdays & Wednesdays
$15 Pizza & Beer
For Menu and further Information visit: www.snowlands.com.au/thelasthoot
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Slalom Plaza (opp Halley’s Comet) Ph: 03 5758 3088 Map Ref: F3
Slalom Plaza (start of the bike trails) Ph: 03 5758 3088 Welcome to Winter 2018!
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WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
The Nelse Team (minus One) in front of their fabulous fireplace, Margy Furniss, Martin Dean, Amy Badcock and Sean Johnson. Unfortunately Genevieve was away attending to family matters. Pic - Ken Bell
FALLS CREEK RACE CLUB
Ripper Start
We’ve had a ripper of a start to the season, with Race Club starting on Saturday 30th June. With over 110 kids enrolled in programs it was an excited group of parents and athletes who gathered together at Race Club: kids excited to get back on snow with old and new friends, parents excited that they were getting five and a half hours to themselves every day for the next two weeks!
The Club starts getting into Racing next week - kicking off with Snowracer on 7th July, the Rossignol Cup and Cranky Charlie on Friday 13 July (hopefully no one is superstitious), and the King of the Mountain on Saturday 14 July. That’s going to be a busy weekend!
With Race Club’s major fundraiser for the year coming up on Sat 7th July, the Auction Committee lead by Nyree Fiddes has been busy visiting local and metropolitan
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The home of fabulous food… Specialty coffee, organic teas, super smoothies, shakes & fresh juices! All day eats & treats made with love!
Fuel up in the mornings… Recharge the days… Relax the evenings… Super convenient location at the base of Eagle Chair!
The region’s best craft beers on tap + extensive wine list & cocktail menu! Open daily 8am till late PM for breakfast, lunch & dinner
“Be sure to pop in and sample local goodness with super friendly service!”
businesses asking for donations. The response has been extremely positive with the Committee raising over $20,000.00 of donations and more coming in every hour. For the first time this year the Race Club is posting details 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 7th July.
The Fundraising Auction is being held in the QT Boardroom, with catering by the wonderful Barry Iddles of Elk Restaurant, and three time Olympian and Race Club Life Member Steve Lee is returning as our Auctioneer Extraordinaire to run the Loud Auction. Steve Lee in full flight, both as a skier and as an auctioneer, is a sight to behold; he manages to keep the crowd laughing and bidding at the same time which any auctioneer will tell you is a nifty skill to master.
As always, Race Club will be thanking our donors publically in this very paper so keep
Sunday: Carvery Roast
Our World Cup winning entertaining auctioneer Steve Lee will be back on deck this year for our fabulous auction. Pic – Courtesy FCRC.
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/WHDW . 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 (especially while Telstra is taking so long to connect our internet down at the clubhouse… but that is a story for another day). 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 three and five drink cards available to purchase. As always, we’re happy to take cash at the Bar if that’s what you prefer.
We run the auction every year as our 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 must be rolling in money… because skiing is an expensive sport. But the truth is we run the Club 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 Lift company who employee 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 $70 for the first adult member, $50 for the first child member and $30 for every
School holidays dining Special!
In at 5:30 and out by 7pm and get a 15% discount off the total bill! Full a la carte menu with vegetarian, gluten free and children’s op�ons.
FALLS CREEK RACE CLUB
subsequent child. We refund the $300 working levy when parents complete a single volunteer duty. That is why every single donation to the auction is valuable and gratefully received. And it is why we try and raise around $30,000.00 in donations every year to convert into cash to keep the Club running for the next 12 months.
So if you’d like to come along and help us to raise money to run the Club, book you ticket online through Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/WHDW .
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. • Cheers, from the Falls Creek Race Club committee.
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Early morning training is essential for our young race club members. Pic – Courtesy FCRC.
CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
Discover XC TV
This week I’d like to speak a little bit about a media campaign I have been working on this past year with my goal being to encourage more involvement in the sport of cross country skiing in Australia.
What have I done? In short, I have collaborated with a professional videographer to create a high quality video beginner series on ‘How to get started’ cross country skiing. I’m happy to announce it is out on Youtube now on the ‘ausxc’ youtube channel.
I was inspired last year in June when I came across a couple of beginner skiers in the bowl one afternoon. I had a chat to the two ladies and learnt that for one of them it was her first time on skis and the other had been doing it for a year or so. They
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were doing quite well but after speaking to them for a bit, it was clear that it was quite difficult to find information about how to get started cross country skiing, “We tried to search things on the internet but it was hard to find the right stuff.” Some classic rookie assumptions I noted were: “We were not sure if the skis have metal edges or not” – no they don’t, “We were wondering how many techniques there are and what are they” – two, classic and skating, “We didn’t really know what exercises to practice” –well there are a few, you can either get a lesson at Winder Corner or now just search for my video series on the ausxc Youtube.
Basically a lot of cloudy thought. Getting started in XC should be quick and easy I thought.
This got me thinking, “what can I do?” There had recently been the launch of the DiscoverXCSki.com website which is very helpful but I thought it was missing some exciting video media. So I called up my new video friend called Mark Schmocker who was working at FoodWorks last year and I asked him whether he would be keen to help me film some good clips for DiscoverXC. We used National Team Athletes to be the actors, and throughout the video series of eight individual videos all around one to two minutes, we covered all aspects of getting started. From which equipment to use, what are the techniques it aims to cover - everything.
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Open Daily 10am – 12:30pm & 2pm – 5pm (Map Ref J6) Ph: 03 5758 3238 all day.
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• Bar and grill in the heart of Falls Creek’s famous Village Bowl.
• Enjoy classic craft beers and superbly prepared BBQ dishes in an elegant rustic-inspired
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Located in front of Karelia Lodge on Parallel St Open 12noon
Best Glühwein in Falls. now also serving coffee!
A screen shot from the Discover XC TV showing National Team member Kat Paul in action for the purposes of helping skies get more confident with Cross Country. Pic – Courtesy SdC.
So please check out the new videos on Youtube and recommend them to friends who are just getting started. I’m currently in the process of promoting them and setting up systems to allow their accessibility to people new to the sport. At the moment if you search something along the lines of ‘discover xc tv’ or ‘ausxc’ on YouTube you can find it. Also feel free to comment or make suggestions for their improvement; I’m always open for insights. •
Trail Report
With about 70cm of snow before this weekend’s storm, the conditions are sublime for us XC skiers. The full Heathy’s Spur loop and the Park are now very much in the Groomer’s vocabulary. We’ve been doing a fair bit of Sun Valley, Heathy Spur and the Inner Trails this past week on the National Junior Training Camp. The Groomer has also been doing a good job in making sure the tracks are nice and firm so that my Poles do not dig in to the snow. Look forward to the storm of snow this weekend, hopefully after another 20-40cm the whole Trail network will open up so everyone can start practicing their Hoppet laps. •
What’s coming up?
In terms of racing and events, Fast and Female is Saturday the 7th at the Nordic Bowl at 10am. This is a female only event and is basically a way for people to meet and have a bit of fun on the xc boards while doing some drills and stuff. The Sunday 8th of July is the Birkebeiner Classic 2.5/5/10km at 10:30am in the Nordic Bowl. This has been a ‘classic’ one to do for a long time and the Birkebeiner Ski Club to a great job putting this one on, - see you there. The following weekend is the High Plains Tour (skate 5/10km) on Saturday the 14th with the Howman’s Gap Vic Relay Champs on the Sunday 15th. Some good racing coming up then.
The Australian Junior National Team has just finished their annual Winter training camp here at Falls Creek. The camp went from Sunday the 1st to Friday the 6th of July and had 16 athletes from ages 16 to 22
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take part during the week. The camp was a blast and a great team spirit permeated the group. The team is currently focusing on National Champs which are to be held in Perisher Valley on the 21st and 22nd of July this month and the National Junior Championships which are a week later again in Perisher. Go team. •
A quick look at the Discover XC TV is quite good and a credit to the team that put it together. ED.
The Good News…
Refuse and Recycling
Falls Creek is one of the first resorts to recycle organic matter! We recycle:-
• Cardboard – baled and sold for re-manufacture.
• Co-mingles – plastic, glass and paper – in the clear plastic bags with the RED print.
• Organics – anything that has ever lived – food, paper, oyster shells, bones – in the clear plastic bags with the GREEN print – all sent to be composted.
Falls Creek Garbage is collected seven days a week during winter. If you require supplies of bags, have a question, or see a problem, Phone us on:
Mb: 0437 306 799
Discover XC TV will help you to also get involved in Australia’s greatest ski race – as can be seen by the crowd in last year’s Joey Hoppet. Pic – Courtesy the KH Committee.
FALL LINES
Our Museum
We love our Volunteers.
‘Volunteering is time willingly given for the common good and without financial gain.’ (volunteeringaustralia.org).
We are blessed at the Falls Creek Historical Society to have such a wonderful bunch of volunteers that give so much of their time to ensure that the story of Falls Creek can be told to our visitors and preserved for our community.
Not only are our committee members volunteers but so are all of the individuals that look after the museum six days a week during the ski season.
Our volunteers come from all walks of life and undertake many diverse roles within the village. We truly appreciate the time that they give us in the museum from their busy lives.
snowman-making competition, with big prizes up for grabs in three categories. Anyone can enter, and the abominable creations are not limited to snowmen: Snow-women and snow-creatures will be acceptable entries, with three $100 vouchers being given as prizes for Best Dressed, Most Creative, and Most Likes on Social Media.
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Domestic & commercial use. Our professional team is fully licensed and offers a competitive rate for hire, transport, erect and dismantle of local scaffolding jobs. For a free quote, call 0418 578 500
alls Creek Resort Management will be 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day.
guidelines on the website, or if you require any additional information, please contact
MYRTLEFORD SKI CLUB
This year we have retired doctor Leo, Schuss Lodge manager Meryl, apartment owner Di, Margy and Jo from Resort Management who help out on their days off, club member Cathy from Camber Lodge, long term Falls Creek member Karen H and of course Noelene who came to Falls Creek in the late 50’s and who has contributed so much to the Falls Creek Community. Collectively our helpers have years of knowledge and love Falls Creek. They love passing on their stories and are always eager to hear more stories of this colourful village. Please drop in and say hello to these fabulous people.
We are always looking for more volunteers in the museum so that our trusty helpers get a little break so if you have a love of Falls Creek and have four hours to spare from 11am – 3pm Tuesday to Sunday then please touch base with us at info@ fallscreekmuseum.com.au. •
The snowman itself has an interesting history, with the earliest known depiction in an illustrated Dutch book published in 1380! Like scarecrows, the snowman lives an awkward life. He is explicitly immobile and impermanent, yet hauntingly expressive, and seemingly alive.
The snowy effigies are easy to make and manipulate, and with a few twigs and rocks can be made eerily expressive. So get creating!
The best place to anthropomorphise snow is around Windy Corner - near the toboggan slope, or build anywhere you can harvest enough snow and post your picture on the Falls Creek Cross Country and Windy Corner Café Facebook site, use the hashtag #fallssnowmanchallenge, or email to fallscreekXC@ymca.org.au.
Snowman Comp
LODGE MANAGERS
It has been a record year for visitation this summer and Resort Management would like to get your feedback on events, visitor demographic, mountain biking and general observations.
2019 SEASON
Therefore you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel and other members of the community for a summer season debrief meeting. This meeting will take place on Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to around 11:30am in the Boardroom above Foodworks in QT.
Myrtleford Ski Club lodge is a 38 bed facility, with a long term reputation of offering members and their guests a family oriented holiday experience when staying at Falls Creek.
A lodge manager’s position is available for the 2019 ski season, with the potential for extension.
If you have any specific agenda items, please email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. We look forward to seeing you all there. •
Ideally the role requires two people and the Managers are responsible for the operation of the Lodge so that members and guests enjoy their holiday in a safe, clean and relaxed atmosphere.
UKVRA presents…
Duties include welcoming guests, in season winter bookings, basic cleaning and maintenance, and other day-to-day jobs.
Successful applicants will ideally have experience in a similar role in an Alpine environment. An attractive package is on offer including on-site en suite accommodation (suitable for a couple) and remuneration.
Sunday 28th May 5pm
Falls Creek Cross Country and the Windy Corner Café are having a season-long
A Life to Remember
Visit the Bogong Power Station Information Centre For historical & geological exhibits. Now open Sundays 10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318
A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, but we ask that you bring other beverages and also a plate to share. In the case of wet weather, a contingency plan will be in place. Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s family will be in attendance. • Trade
Falls Creek Alpine Association (Inc.)
We are a not-for-profit organisation representing individuals, apartment owners, club lodges and commercial operators on alpine issues to FCRM and the Victorian government.
Fair @ Falls Creek
Visit www.fcaa.org.au to join and discover the benefits.
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
It’s a great activity if the kids (read: parents) are too worn out from skiing or boarding, and a $100 voucher for Falls Creek Cross Country is a great prize. For more information speak to the team at Windy Corner. •
for all members of the hospitality industry to prepare for winter and do some serious saving on product needs for the season.
To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair will take place on Tuesday 2nd May from 10am to 5pm and again on Wednesday 3rd, from 9am to 4pm.
Companies invited to exhibit include Bedding Suppliers, Linen, Manchester and Window Furnishing suppliers, Wine and Spirit merchants, Wholesale Food Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning and Toiletry suppliers and equipment suppliers.
Prepare for the season and save money. Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further details from: Mb: 0400 350 488. •
Please contact the Secretary at: myrtsec@gmail.com and request a role statement, selection criteria and details of application process.
Mount Beauty Information Centre Auditorium. BYO drinks and nibbles.
Tickets: Mount BeautyNewsagency Ph: 5754 4204
$25, $20 (members), $10 (students)
Send your application, including Covering Letter, CV and contact details of three referees to the Secretary at the above email address. All applicants must hold a current Working with Children Check and be able to provide their National Police Check. Applications close Friday 27th July 2018
5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Phone: 5754 1270
ENQUIRIES
Happy Hour: Fridays 5-6pm Community Raffle: From 6:30pm Open Mon-Thurs: 3pm-close Dinner: 5:30-8:30pm Fri-Sun: 11am-close Lunch: 12noon-2pm Dinner: 5:30-8:30pm 03 5754 4985 1 Lakeside Avenue,
Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many exhibitors that will be as this year’s Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw.
…And its People
This week I caught up with Davide Angelini, on his property in Tawonga where he grows Japanesestyle green tea.
TW: “Davide, when people think of tea they usually picture warm climates in the hills of Sri Lanka, India or China. How did you start growing tea in the Kiewa Valley?”
Davide: “A Japanese tea company came door-knocking in the early 2000s, offering a pretty solid contract to give it a go.
Green tea is gaining in popularity for its health benefits, and Australia has an extremely ‘green’ name - especially in Asia - so the company wanted to expand into Australia to harvest tea in their off-season, as well as selling an ‘Australian-grown’ product.”
“And if you look at where the tea is grown in Japan, it’s actually at a similar latitude.”
TW: “So what makes this tea different?”
Davide: “Exactly where it grows. Sri Lankan, Indian teas – the plant is the same (camellia sinensis) – but in those locations it grows constantly, prolifically. In this climate it stops growing in the winter, it rests and accumulates the unique flavours and nutrients. When it starts growing again, it really grows well.”
“I have three harvests per year: the first week in November, between Christmas and New Year, and late February/early March. In between that there is irrigation and fertilising.”
“We produce it, and it gets steamed and rolled to about 5% moisture content. Then it gets shipped to Japan and processed into tea products – boutique loose-leaf tea, bottled tea, and tea bags.”
“When people drink this tea they say, “Wow, it’s Japanese – it’s like being in Japan.” You don’t get that in your supermarket green teas.”
TW: “How did you end up here in Tawonga? Where did you grow up?”
Davide: “My parents are both from a small town in north-east Italy, and they migrated in the 1950s while in their twenties. Dad happily built quite a few footpaths down in Melbourne for a year, but then he said ‘Look, if I’m doing this I might as well go back to Italy.”
“But by that time there were a lot of farmers in Myrtleford and Whorouly growing tobacco, and he went up there and did tobacco share farming, and then called Mum over from Italy to get married. They bought up here in the late 1960s, moved to this property in 1975 and grew tobacco till the mid 1990’s. Now we’ve grown tea since 2002.”
“I grew up here. I know every bit of the farm inside out. This is my spiritual home. My wife Erin and I have two boys and I want it to be the same thing for them.”
TW: “What do you like about this farming?”
Davide: “Not many people have the opportunity to work in this office, with the highest peak in Victoria, Mount Bogong, right there.”
“I also work for AGL. I have been for the past four years. AGL is good to work for. The big thing for a lot of farmers is that I’d be here by myself, and you need that social interaction, so working gives me that, otherwise I’d be down here going stir crazy talking to my imaginary friends.”
“Apart from work, I’m pretty much into soccer with the kids. I’ll be chasing them around. Both of them like their mountain bikes and skiing, and fishing. I’m an avid dirt-bike rider, that’s what I do. I like being outside, out in the bush, hunting, fishing, camping - just being part of the earth.”
Davide’s tea label is the Alpine Tea Company, and can be purchased at his website or at the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre. “Thanks Davide, we appreciate your time!” • Struan Jones
FORGET THE FUSS
Take the Bus
There are lots and lots of reasons that people decide to visit Falls Creek. The absolute beauty of the Bogong High Plains in summer is a major reason – but that is another beautiful story much worth investigating.
Falls Creek as a winter holiday destination has heaps 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. People find it easy to get around and enjoy their experience.
Falls Creek offers skiing and boarding opportunities that you can do for eight
WHAT’S ON – JULY
7th Mount Beauty Community Market. From 9am to 1pm Top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. For enquiries or to book a stall, phone Bev 03 5754 4097.
7th Fast & Female 10am Nordic Bowl. Visit: www. fastandfemaleaus@gmail.com
7th Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series 2. 1pm FC Nordic Bowl. Ph: Lynn-Maree 0409 592 226. 7th TDFNL Rd12. Wodonga Saints V Dederang Mount Beauty.
7th Falls Creek Race Club Auction. From 7pm in the Board Room. Excellent food and a great night. Em: ski@fcrc.com.au.
7th & 8th SnowRacer Series, for schools, teams or individuals to gain race experience. From 9am on the NASTAR Course. Call the Events office on 5758 1025.
8th Birkebeiner Classic 10:30am Nordic Bowl. Anne Bellingham 03 5754 1815.
12th Falls Creek fabulous Summit Night Show Spectacular. From 8pm on the Summit –features skiing/boarding and equipment demos and a fabulous fireworks display. Best spots are in the Village Bowl or outside the Frying Pan.
12th Regular Monthly meeting of the Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association. 7:30pm at the Auditorium beside the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre. All Welcome. For more information please Email: info@ukvcommunity.org.au.
PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:
Cup Children’s
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From
Club on 03 5758 3663. Followed by BBQ and Presentations at the Race Club. Em: ski@fcrc.com.au
14th Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am. Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome. Ph: 0427 544 824.
14th Snow Trek & Travel High Plans Tour 11am, Nordic Bowl. Len Budge 0417 352 845.
14th TDFNL Rd 13. Dederang Mount Beauty V Chiltern.
15th YMCA Howman’s Gap Vic Relay Champ.s 11am Nordic Bowl. Len Budge 0417 352 845.
15th – 20th South Australian Snow Sports Championships. Ph: 03 5758 1026.
17th Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Anxiety Self Help Support Group, 7pm –8:30pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Gold coin donation appreciated. Phone the Anxiety Recovery Centre Vic on 03 9830 0533.
19th Falls Creek fabulous Summit Night Show Spectacular. From 8pm on the Summit –features skiing/boarding and equipment demos and a fabulous fireworks display. 20th Regular monthly meeting and BBQ Lunch at the Mount Beauty Men’s Shed, Tennis Court Avenue, Mount Beauty – from 11:30am.
Ed 05 * 06.07.18 * Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series Two. Race Club Auction (C) Ed 06 * 13.07.18 * Rossignol Cup; XC High Plains Tour & Vic Relay Champ.s (C) Ed 07 * 20.07.18 * Vic Junior XC Champ.s; Wombats Rambler Night Race. (C)
Ed 08 * 27.07.18 * Aus Police Winter Games; upcoming ASSST Championships. (C)
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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.
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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
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. 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
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 touch base with Bill or phone Ken Bell on 0400 350 488.
MINI EXCAVATOR HIRE
Boldly goes where no other excavator goes! Post holes, trenches, landscaping etc. Ph: Mike: 0417 438 450.
FOR SALE – SNOWMOBILE Red BRP V800. New Condition, 1,100kms, regularly serviced, many options. $7795 Ph: 0447 583 255.
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 $200. Ph: 0400 350 488.
ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS
Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs. Services include hems & complete design solutions.
ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE
Frueauf Village, (below Milch Café) Ground Fl, Rm 2, 4 Schuss St, Falls Creek. Ph: 03 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.
CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL
Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Ph: 03 5754 4395. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au
COMPUTERS & SERVICE
Custom built computers, Upgrades, parts, laptops, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery, back-ups. 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.
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 will arrive this week.
If you do decide to drive towards Falls Creek, 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.
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FOR SALE
Super King sized Supreme Quilts Doona, Baffle Box stitched, Four blanket warmth, Hungarian goose down. Brand new, never been used. $390. Ph: 0400 350 488 HOUSE TO RENT
Three bedroom, massive master bedroom, large bathroom, R/C heating and cooling, quite location, huge yard, gardener and water included. $275 per week. Existing tenant needs to break the lease for personal reasons. Contact Alpine Valley Real Estate Ph: 03 5754 4999 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.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ELECTRICAL
All Electrical Services. Ph: Rick 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.
LD’S HOME PET CARE
Pet Care & Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 5754 1695.
PAINTING SERVICES
Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services, Ph: Laif 0437 023 921.
FORGET THE FUSS
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. Google Falls Creek Coach Service for all the details, timetable and bookings. •
SkiFit Yoga
Hatha/Vinyasa –All levels welcome Monday & Thursday @ 5:45 QT Boardroom
*If you require a mat please call in advance. 0402 212 607 Launch Special This Thursday 12th
HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR
Experience needed. Full board & lodgings available. Good wage & conditions. Please call Barry Jones on Mb: 0418 578 500. Em: barry@prettyvalley.com FOR
HIRE
Three Tonne Tipper and mini Excavator. Ph: 0427 942 171. POSITION VACANT
The Snonuts Group has casual day work availableparticularly on Friday, Saturday and Sundays across Slalom Plaza, Dicky Knees and Blue Brumby. Female accommodation also available. Day shifts only and an awesome crew as our cohort. Please email snonutsau@ gmail.com or call Janette on 0400 770 034 or Deb on 0417 572 228
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270.
PLUMBING & GASFITTING
David Batson – Servicing Mount Beauty, Tawonga and beyond. No job too big or small! Domestic, commercial or industrial. Ph: 0488 552 239.
PODIATRY
Ortho Ski Sport Podiatrist. Gebi’s building, 3 Bogong High Plains Rd, Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 3662 or book on-line at: orthoski.com.au
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Mowing, Painting, Carpentry, Roof Repairs and Landscaping. Ph: 0415 545 646.
REMEDIAL MASSAGE/NATUROPATH
38 St Bernard Dv, Tawonga Sth. Ph: 0419 519 275.
STORAGE
Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units. Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.com
TAXI & 4WD SERVICE
Mt Beauty Taxi Service. Covers Falls Creek & Albury. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13 10 08.
PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
Snow Ski Apartment 7
This two bedroom, one bathroom apartment is in excellent condition. Apartment 7 has easy access and is situated in a fantastic location in the village bowl with brilliant ski in and ski out access. The Snow Ski Apartment complex is wellmanaged and has a new long alpine head lease.
On entry there is a large drying cupboard and ski entrance room. The open plan living, fully self-contained kitchen with new oven and dining area has large double glazed widows looking out towards the Gully Chairlift.
The apartment is a single level unit and features two bedrooms one with a trilogy bed and the other with a double bed. There is a separate shower and the bathroom has a well-equipped laundry and separate toilet.
The Village Bowl area has had dramatic upgrades over the past few years. This year the new Eagle Express high speed detachable quad chairlift is operating and just happens to be directly outside the Snow Ski complex. Put your skis or board on at the Snow Ski ramp and one push and you’re at the Eagle. Another aspect is the comprehensive list of services and facilities provided in the Village Bowl. Several restaurant and dining venues like BE Foodstore, Falls Creek Hotel, Easy Eats and
the new up-market Frying Pan Inn. The Village Bowl area is also served by two very good ski/board hire and retail outlets.
In the summer months, (we describe as everything not winter), the location can be easily accessed by car with adequate parking out front or nearby.
While the quality of your enjoyment of Falls Creek as a winter resort is undoubted, it is the growing suite of summer activities that adds untold value to a purchase in the village.
Over the last decade, much work has gone into developing and securing summer trade. The resort now boasts in excess of 40km of mountain bike trails – with some being accessed from the Village Bowl. Add to these the many kilometres of aqueducts and management vehicle tracks and your exploring, whether on foot, on a horse or on your bike is endless. The Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing is an iconic Australian walk of international standard being promoted by Parks Victoria.
The afore-mentioned suite of summer activities includes the Alpine Challenge, the Mile High Dragon Boats, the Bicycle Network Peaks Challenge Falls Creek, the Easter Festival as well as regular mountain bike shuttles.
At $240,000, this apartment is definitely worth looking at.
VILLAGE MAP
For further information please contact the agent: Christa Smit (Zirknitzer), Zirky Real Estate, Mb: 0402 277 808. •
Great location at the top of the Gully Chair... with good views...and cosy open plan living area. Pic – Courtesy the Agent