This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 20 July 2018

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WINTER EDITION SEVEN

FRIDAY 20TH JULY 2018

We Love Our Mountain!

• Top: The Liu Family from Melbourne enjoying Falls Creek. Pic - Tim @ Top Shots.

• Left: Tim Retchford competing in the Howman’s Gap Relay. Pic - Courtesy Len Budge. • Right - I’m still loving it. Pic - Sabrina @ Top Shots.

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o, I’m not talking about the car park… I’m talking about the Events calendar and Activities listing at www.fallscreek.com.au.

My definition of a great holiday involves a healthy mix of relaxation and doing stuff. There’s no shortage of either opportunities when you come to Falls Creek. Trust me. Check out the list of options on the activities page, or under the Explore Falls EDITION Creek dropEIGHT down menu WINTER and check out the Tours section.

ADoutstanding PROOFexperiences.

All of these are Some, like the Backcountry Tours by Steve Lee, Snow Grooming Tours and the Snowmo Tours are unique to Falls Creek and so worth-while giving a go.

If history is more your thing, drop in to the museum and check out the 71 years

• 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

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2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SER Round One - Falls Creek

Round One of the GE National Series will be staged this weekend, beginning he National Gravity Enduro Series with practice sessions from 11am Friday. acts as the qualifying series for the During the course of the weekend, several Enduro World Series. See mention of the trails will be closed to general riders in the article with Ben McIlroy. although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased FRIDAY JULY 2017 Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per to present Round One of 28TH the 2017 Gravity day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt.

Enduro National Series. The series is Australia com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo be closed to the general public, but will Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at progressively open as the different sections Balingup WA in June; Round Four will go to of the event are completed. Pretty Valley Rockhampton in July and the final round will Road will also have closures and be subject to be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence delays should anyone be travelling back from River in northern NSW in August. the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage.

The popularity of mountain biking continues Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort to grow. From the great efforts of some Mount of mountain bike racing to what we know Beauty locals in the 90’s - to hosting the as Downhill orcan Cross Gravity Snowmobile is only one of the extra activities you get toCountry. enjoy whileThe in Falls Creek.

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

Open 8am Visitor- Information 7.5– 5pm CMdaily x for COL MONOand Gym Memberships. $89.25 Ph: 03 5758 1202. (Map Ref: E4)

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Accommodation Child Care – Hours & Rates

Alpha Lodge Falls Creek Child Care is located in the St Falls complex,

Open 365ofdays a year. Self cater accommodation at the base the Halley’s Comet chairlift – open from$56 p/p p/nto twin/dbl. $42 days p/p p/n bunk for room.

Parallel Street.

8:30am 5pm, seven a week children from 12 Ph: 5758 visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au weeks to five3488 yearsorold.

Altitude Apartments Hours & Rates Spacious fully self-contained open Morning: 8:30amaccommodation – 12:30pm $85 all year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site $60 bar & Afternoon: 1:30pm – 5pm Fullrestaurant Day: - Be Foodstore.

8:30am – 5pm $130 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.

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QT Hotel Falls Creek

Rates Apartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steam Room.

On-site restaurant andReturn bar. Open Adult: One Way $23 $37 all year round - available for group and functions.

Child One Way $17 bookings Return $23 Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au Season Pass: Adult $200 Kids Under Five: Snowski Apartments Free Luggage Allowance Self contained accommodation open all year round with on-site management.

Village Bowl.

Two pieces of luggage,Located one pairinofthe skis & boots or Ph: 5758 3356, or visit snowboard & boots andwww.snowskiapartments.com.au one piece of hand luggage per person.

Summit Ridge Lodge Excess Luggage: $7&per item. accommodation.

Open for comfortable bed breakfast Fully licensed.

Street. Ph: 03&5758 Ticket SalesSchuss – On Mountain On 3800.

Line From 28.06.18 until 10.09.18 all visitors will be required to Viking Lodge use the Accommodation Transfer Visitor vehicles Self-catering accommodation, all Service. rooms with en suites. will permitted the village during and this workshop. period.

On not sitebe manager andinto secure bike storage

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 Attunga Lodge after 5pm and departing prior to midnight on the same Open for comfortable bed &Transfer breakfast accommodation.

Accommodation Service day, entry is free. Visitors over 65 years of age receive Fully licensed.

Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 3255. High Operating from the Terminal Building on5758 the Bogong a discount.

Plains Road, the Accommodatin Transfer Service will Cedarwood Apartments Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03Resort 5758 3247.

Falls Creek Management Season Passes are available at $525 (or $450 on line). move you, your familyapartment and your luggage comfortably to Fully self contained accommodation Schuss ibutions please contact: ForallPayment, Placement of Ads Subscriptions General Enquiries: Ph: 03 5758 1200 An ‘All Resorts’ permit, valid at Victorian Snow your or lodge or apartment.please forward to: Street Ph: 5758 3393.

Phone/Fax: 03 5754 1346 of Operation Resorts is available for $740.00 Enquire at Visitor Hours BE Foodstore Falls Country pond.net.auInformation desk.

Suite 2, 41 Valley Beauty.

Office Address: Mon –Kiewa ThursCreek & Sat: Highway, 8am – Mount 10pmClub Fully contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night.

Open for dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, Resort Entry Fees fund essential services of: .net.au Postal Address: P.O. Box 325,self Mount Beauty, VIC,– 12 3699.

Friday: 8am midnight Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au. then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222.

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• Snow Clearing • Water Supply A Taxi Service is available in the Village during these • Waste Management • Visitor Information Services Gebi’s hours.

Ph: 03 Apartments 5758 1203 Last Hoot Café Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. the entrance to Falls Creek.

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FROM THE CEO page is the Cross Country options.

These guys never stop, literally. There are clinics, championships and with the new GPS tracking of the XC Groomer, there’s an interactive way to view the freshest and most recent grooming. Check out Windy Corner, aptly named, it is the centre of Australia’s XC community.

Don’t worry, if you don’t have the gear, it’s all available to hire. Don’t be fooled, if you’re a downhill skier, it’s a very different experience… and talk about exercise… what a work out! It’s no wonder the elite athletes in the XC world are some, if not the toughest and fittest humans on the planet. Hint: give it a go on a wind hold day!

If you’re staying a while, enter a team in the Wombats Rambler Night Race, it’s a lot of fun and there’s usually a few hidden challenges groomed in to make it just that little bit more ‘entertaining.’

Another big hit and back for its second year, the Mountainfilm on Tour.

Recognised as one of the “Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker magazine, it’s a great night showcasing an array of short films across skiing, rafting, mountaineering, culture, the environment and adventure travel.

There are two sessions, the 5pm and an

8pm on Sunday July 29th… get along.

Need a bit of pampering… look no further, you’ve got three options here: https://www.fallscreek.com.au/massage or perhaps you’ve over done it just a bit (we all know skiing uses ‘the other muscles’), then the team at Altitude Physio will sort you out. They work closely with Olympic and elite athletes and have a tremendous reputation and knowledge of injury management and prevention.

Now, if you’ve not packed your time here with any of the above, or you’re simply here to ski or board, as I write there’s another 50cms of ‘freshies’ forecast, which hopefully at the time of reading has dumped a blanket of cover and there are a few deep stashes to slash.

Foodie Tip of the Week: Someplace Else Bar and Grill – you cannot go past a bowl (or two) of the Crumbed Mushrooms panko crumbed with gremolata, shaved parmesan and pesto kewpie. My boys ask for these instead of ‘French fries’ - now that’s a winner. Looking for a burger, the owners also know a thing or two about meat… there isn’t a bad burger on the menu… take the challenge and go ‘The 300’ - dare ya!

Now, get out there and find the stashes!! • Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management

Service & Demo Centre New Range of Salomon Ski & Snowboard Boots now in stock!!

• Expert Master Boot Fitters on site to fit you up!

• Open Daily: 8am – 6pm.

• Free Pick-Up & Delivery for all ski and snowboard rental!

In the Village Bowl at the Falls Creek Hotel Map (Ref: M2) Ph: 03 5758 3819

Be part of the team!

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

• Learn life skills in a wonderful rewarding environment.

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

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

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

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

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Adventure your way with Falls Creek Snowsports School!

Our Falls Creek Snowsports School offers an extensive variety of ski and snowboard programs, catering to children and adults of all abilities.

We’re here to drive your passion for snowsports, develop your skills and get the most out of your on-snow experience!

Paw Patrol Snowclub (3-5 years) Full & Half day programs – see your child’s love of skiing grow as their skills progress! Specialised lessons include professional full-time staff, half or full day lessons, delicious lunchtime meals, progress cards and the chance to meet the Paw Patrol puppies!

• Full day: 9:15am – 2:50pm.

• Half day: 9:15am – 12:50pm.

• PM lesson only: 1:15pm – 2:50pm.

Registration from 9:15am and 1:15pm, with lessons commencing at 10:00am and 1:30pm.

Spongebob Squarepants Junior Workshop (6 – 12 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, all-day lift access, delicious lunchtime meals and progress cards.

Full day: 9:45am – 2:50pm Registration from 9:45am, with lessons commencing at 10:00am.

TMNT Ride Tribe (13 – 17 years) Full day programs – book your child in for a full day of inspiration as they engage with exciting and challenging

purpose built programs that cater to teenagers. Specialised lessons include constant supervision, full day lessons, all-day lift access, delicious lunchtime meals and progress cards.

Full day: 9:45am – 2:50pm Registration from 9:45am, with lessons commencing at 10:00am.

Adult Programs (18+) Develop your skiing or snowboarding skills in our group lessons specifically designed to cater for adults of all ability levels.

The AM Group Lesson features extended sessions and is available daily from 10:30am – 12:50pm.

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 Coffee Club and 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

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skills developing in no time! Lessons are available for adults and children and commence at 10:30am and 1:30pm daily.

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

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

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

‘All trails lead you home at Falls Creek!’

*Learn to Ski, Learn to Board and Coffee Club cannot be booked online.

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hat a weekend it was for Leisure Balance as they held their first winter camp at Falls Creek through DWA - who supplied the accommodation, transport, guides, on-snow and off-snow support. Saturday was the start of the Falls Creek camp and it was another magical day at Falls with perfect conditions.

The Leisure Balance camp consisted of four sit-ski riders and two snowboarders who could be seen roaming all over the mountain with individuals determined to achieve their own personal goals. DWA partnered and worked with the Falls Creek Snowsports School in both beginner adaptive snowboarding lessons and sit-skiing in the morning. Once out on the mountain the care and attention given by the lift operators helped to deliver the perfect ride safely up the mountain. It was extremely pleasing to see three Falls Creek teams working together as one to deliver a perfect outcome for the

Leisure Balance, DWA participants.

On the snow, snowboarding Dan told us that he was a ‘gun’ and that he was great on a skate board in his younger years and guess what - he was! After the first half of the day was spent going over the basics for snowboarding on Mouse Trap in the afternoon Dan was off down Drovers independently linking his turns one after another. Heath - another snowboarder showed us all what determination can achieve by just ‘doing it’ no matter how many times he fell, Heath just got back up.

The DWA sit-skiers were also going strong with small bumps and sidewall rides being part of the day, while Paul was giving a thumb’s up to go faster. Luke and Robyn were also trying outriggers down Drovers and liking it - safe but fast. At Ruined Castle there was time for the DWA guides known as ‘The Two Nics’ to put Cameron into one or two 360’s and while he enjoyed the thrill of the spin, the bumps were not as much fun for him.

3pm - 5:30pm

Snowboarder Dan with two DWA guides Jeff and Jim assisting down Drovers. Pic - Ken Payne

Whether it is sit-skiing, skiing, snowboarding, telemark or cross country, DWA and the skiing community have come up with a variety of techniques and technologies that can help newcomers break into the skiing and riding world with a minimum of difficulty. It’s only natural that people with various bodily injuries and disabilities want to find ways to start or to continue to enjoy adapted sport.

Leisure Balance took on the challenges and at the end of the weekend they had achieved their goals with a few risks, no injuries and lots of laughter. A huge thankyou to the DWA Guides and Leisure Balance crew and their carers who assisted and made this a most enjoyable weekend for all.

If you would like to know more about the DWA Programs, or how to become a guide, go to www.disabledwintersport.com.au. • Ken Payne

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FROM THE GM Big Steps for Little Shredders!

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s there anything cuter (and perhaps somewhat levelling) than seeing ‘little people’ ripping up the corduroy or sliding the baby terrain park with confidence? Seriously, they are a barely helmets on skis! I speak from firsthand experience for once again, I’m left speechless as my five year old hits the latest of our Panorama Park features and tells me to just watch “because Mummy, you’re too slow and not good enough!”

Now, not that I want to share my feelings of on-snow inadequacy with other parents, but this year we’re really excited to introduce kids snowboarding lesson options for our littlest of shredders… yes, those cheeky 3-5year olds!

In another Falls Creek first, we’re very proud to be piloting this new initiative which sees the former Burton Wriglet Park program, which provided a basic play environment for tots, evolve into a fun yet meaningful teaching program to help develop true boarding skills for littlies. To help facilitate this (yep, those little rippers do need extra help) we now have limited the opportunities on certain days…

THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS ONLY – Snippets Snowboard Program What: Group Lesson. When: 3.15pm – 4.15pm. Cost: $77 per child.

Age: 3-5 year olds.

If your little one has an amazing time in the Snippets program, then you might like to extend the experience and book into a half day program the next day to consolidate their learning.

FRIDAYS & SUNDAYS ONLY - Half Day Snowclub Snowboard Program.

What: Group Lesson. When: 10am – 12.50pm including lunch (Registration from 9.15am). Cost: $163 (includes snow pass).

Age: 3-5 year olds

and how we can adapt and improve our program over time. Parents of participating mini-shredders can expect to be asked for feedback on all of these aspects to ensure the program can be shaped into one which delivers maximum fun and skill development for our emerging baby-boarders.

At Falls Creek, we aim to create a passion for snow for life, and instilling a love of boarding or skiing at an early age is so very important to ensuring we continue to grow the sport over time and see families return to the mountain for generations to come!

One thing my little man has taught me is that kids are capable of extraordinary things... and here at Falls Creek, you can let them find their fun in the most supportive and safe of alpine environments. Let them try something new… it may not float their boat… but then again, .it may be the start of something much more than you or they could ever have dreamed! •

Yep, new programs to help the kids get more from their time. Pic – Sabrina @ Top Shots

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OUR COMMUNITY And Its People

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f the Upper Kiewa Valley has a soundtrack, then Alpine Radio is playing it, broadcasting from the ‘Heart of the High Country to you.’ The station is staffed by a mix of dedicated volunteers, and managed daily by the industrious Vivienne Rochford. I caught up with Vivienne one morning at the station.

The first thing anyone would notice about Vivienne is that she is not shy, which is a pretty good trait considering her workplace.

I’d met Vivienne previously amongst a flurry of phone calls, people coming and going, her trying to fill spots on air with volunteers, and explaining the daily happenings of the station to me. She is full of energy, full of love for radio, and full of dedication to what she does.

I asked her what exactly her role as Manager meant.

“It’s my WINTER job to makeEDITION sure thingsONE run smoothly: to make sure we have presenters for every programme, and also make sure our AD PROOF sponsors are happy. And basically look after our volunteers and make sure they’re happy.”

Alpine Radio occupies a small space adjacent to the Mount Beauty Visitor Centre. The inside of a radio studio is unassuming and surprisingly basic. The presenter sits in a windowed room at a desk of controls with a computer and a microphone, and that’s about it. Vivienne sits at her desk in full view of the presenter, with the radio behind her tuned in so she can hear exactly what’s happening on air.

When the Station Manager position was advertised, Vivienne had already moved to Mount Beauty, yet would still travel back to Canberra at times to do contract work.

“I saw the position, and I thought: ‘That’s exciting!’ Because I do love radio and I do love the community here. People in this area are just the best.”

Vivienne applied for, and got the job. That ended her work in Canberra.

I ask Vivienne about the history of Alpine Radio. Long-time presenter Ian Erbacher FRIDAY JUNE 2017 happened to wander past91H the door.

Vivienne leapt up and grabbed him.

“It will be 15 years on August 23rd this year.” says Ian. “Wow! How do you know that?” Vivienne asks. “It’s in the Birthday Book.” Ian responds nonchalantly. “See, he doesn’t know much, does he?” Vivienne says with a smile.

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Presenters have free reign over their programmes, so there is a sense of collective ownership.

Vivienne is genuinely in awe of the volunteers: “Without volunteers we’d be nothing. We’d be nowhere. And there are so many really lovely people, and so willing!”

Vivienne has a musical background also.

Her father was a professional jazz musician and she learnt classical violin.

“I love all music - classical, jazz, everything!

Hip-hop - I love it all. I used to love coming in here when I was presenting and playing music, I’d want to get up and jig along.”

The station’s programmes range from purely the musical to informative interviews about things happening in the Upper Kiewa Valley, Bright and Harrietville. There are sport programmes, book programmes, and different music genres.

Vivienne has a clear sense of purpose behind her role at the station. “It’s important to help bring the community together. We’ve got people who have lived here forever, and then we’ve got people who are moving here now with young children, and we try to make sure we let them know of everything that’s going on.”

“Also because we now broadcast to Harrietville and Bright, we can bring these communities together. In my mind, this radio station belongs to the people. If we don’t have our listeners we may as well not

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OUR COMMUNITY be here, so we try to give them what they want.”

Vivienne and her husband Brian stumbled upon Mount Beauty by chance when they were looking to leave Canberra to move to a smaller town. “We were walking up the street here and someone smiled and said “Hello!” And I said to Brian: “This is it.”

He just felt the same. We were immediately attracted. And the people, they care about you! They really do. It’s nice.”

Since then Vivienne has embedded herself in the town and its people. She explains how she loves the scenery, and loves to walk around the lake in autumn, or in winter in a ski jacket.

Alpine Radio continues to tick along. I get the impression that some days Vivienne barely pulls together enough presenters to align with time slots. But, she does it all tirelessly. No one person keeps the station on the airwaves, and Vivienne recognises that. She is always trying to attract more volunteers.

If you’ve never tuned in to Alpine Radio then give it a go. 96.5FM in the Upper Kiewa Valley; 92.9FM in Bright and 94.5FM in Harrietville. You’ll likely be pleasantly surprised. • Struan Jones

Alpine Radio Station Manager, Vivienne Rochford. Pic – Struan Jones

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BOOT FITTING Getting the Best Results

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re you doing your ski boots up right? Short answer, probably not.

This is an issue that affects many people. It’s such a simple fix to many problems that I’m going to write a whole article about it. Cramping of the foot, numb toes, sore shins, scrunched toes – these are all issues that can be caused by ski boots being buckled up incorrectly.

So how should it be done?

Well I’m glad you ask! First, slide your foot into your boots that are at room temperature - please don’t leave them in the freezing car or outside overnight. Then loosely do up the top two buckles. Now stand up and flex back and forth in your boots - you need to get your foot right back into the heel pocket. It’s at this point that many people like to smash the heel of the boot into the floor - go ahead, you can do that if you like, but it’s fairly unnecessary,

unless you like making a show of putting your boots on.

Okay, we’re standing in our boots. Perfect.

Now sit down again - everything to do with boot fitting involves a fair bit of standup - sit-down - repeat. Now do those top two buckles up tighter. They should be done firm enough that you can only just get them done up, but they’re not hurting.

Consider these buckles on the cuff as holding you firmly into the drive shaft of your ski engine. These need to be done up firmly so that your energy and movements are translated into the ski and give you those fine-tuned carve turns you dream about. If these are loose, control is lost and the ski will be all over the place.

Now it’s time to do up those last buckles across the top of your foot. These are there to keep the correct shape of the boot. By doing them up correctly you create a rigid structure of the forefoot for improved energy transfer and control. You also seal the boot from snow getting in and making your foot wet and cold. You only need to close these buckles with an easy flick of your thumb - no tighter as this can deform the boot. This is where many people trip up (so to speak) and do up too tightly,

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First Run Good job! Your boots are done up like a pro and you’re hitting first lifts for your premier run of the day. A quick run down the groomers, warming up those legs, a few short turns then really laying into those longer GS turns. Hit the lift again and oh! The feet are pounding. It’s okay, this is perfectly normal. Loosen your boots for the chair ride up. You might find you need to do this for the first few runs of the day until your feet and legs have warmed up and are willing to accept being stuffed inside a rigid, plastic splint - a.k.a. ski boots.

After a few more runs you may find you need to tighten those top buckles at the start of the run. This is good. Do it to the point it feels firm yet comfortable again.

My boots have been properly fitted but are still sore No fear. This does not mean they’ve been fitted incorrectly - or it might - but you won’t know yet. Brand new boots will still take a bit of wearing in, even if they’ve been professionally fitted. Feeling some niggly spots on your first couple of days is perfectly normal, as long as they’re not excruciating and most importantly, as long as the issue seems to be moving around and doesn’t remain solely in the one spot. For example, you may feel a bit of pressure on your little toe, but a bit later that’s stopped and your ankle feels a bit wacky. Adjust the buckles if you like or wiggle the tongue and this should improve.

If, however, there’s a spot that is really sore all day then this needs to be addressed. Go and see a good boot-fitter to resolve this.

The sooner the better. • Krista Sturday Ortho Ski boot fitter and sports podiatrist.

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any people I ski with ask me “why am I not skiing parallel all the time?” Generally, this is easier to fix than you might think. It just takes some practice and a bucket load of confidence. You may have been skiing for a while now but you still find that your skis are not always parallel. Instead they seem to make a small snowplough at the start of your turns. You would probably tell me that it doesn’t happen all the time, only when you’re skiing on steeper runs. So, what do we need to work on to make sure your skis are parallel all of the time? To start a turn with our skis parallel we need three things: 1. To rise up taller at the start of the turn, 2. to have both skis flattened on the snow, and 3. to have both skis turn at the same time by using the legs or focusing on the feet to turn the tips of both skis downhill.

The hard part is that these three things need to be done together every time. The best thing I can suggest is to practice making parallel turns on gentler terrain. You need a certain speed to be able to make a parallel turns and if you go too slowly, which often happens on steeper runs, you will most certainly stem or step your turns. The trick is to perfect the movements above on the easier hills so that it becomes second nature. That way you won’t have to think about it when the run gets steeper.

My second tip is to show your brain that a parallel turn is natural. You can achieve this by practicing ‘patient turn’ on a nice, open, empty slope. Traverse across the hill on your

Take note, follow the tips and practice to get your Parallels going. Pic Courtesy APSI

edges, stand up tall and flatten both skis (by rolling your feet and knees downhill) and then do nothing else but wait. Skis are designed to turn down the hill, tips first.

Parallel turning is a natural way to start turns because that is what our skis are designed to do. I suggest trying patient turns on a gentle slope to start with as you will go quite fast.

Once you’ve got the feel for how easy it is to start a parallel turn you will need to work on finishing the turn up hill to slow down.

Finally, enjoy the feeling of committing to the start of a turn, practice a lot and have fun!

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS Trail Report

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alls Creek has been chugging along nicely; - think a coal powered train traveling along a slight declined hill whereby its momentum alone is almost enough to keep it moving. There is really good snow cover over all trails with another dump having just fallen to top things up and get us over a metre.

The grooming has also picked up the last week or so with much more firmly packed snow and less rat tracks around. My personal highlights lately: Last Saturday, I performed my own secret Level 3 interval session skating around the High Plains Tour course in the morning before the race started. The snow was so nice and firm and fast, I felt like a superman. Another highlight, albeit small, we had a group speed session last week, and we did double pole sets up Aitkens, and I could emit full

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What Just Happened Last weekend was pretty cool, some great weather and some great racing. On Saturday the 14th of July was the Snow Trek & Travel High Plains Tour. There were three distances 2.5km, 5km and 10km with categories for Male and Female. The course was a little different this year with the 5km loop including a loop across the Dam Wall and headed out towards Watchbed a bit.

In the 10km event there were over 40 men competing. Mark Pollock came out on top dropping Ben Derrick, Nic ‘BlackSac’ Blackwell and Tom Hoogenraad over the course of the race. Mark raced topless for this one; he thought it was sunny enough to take the top thermal off - that was his decision and that’s fine. Special mention to Ben Derrick for the first man over 30 and Richie Rumberg as the first man 50+.

Nice. In the women’s 10km event, young U18 Hannah Price took out the title ahead of Brianna Oldis and Lola Timewell (Iris

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Pessey’s athlete). Special mention to Kim Pammer as the first women 50+ (coming 5th place as well). Sebastion Toast (not sure if this is a fake name) was the first women 30-49 across the line.

Ash Forrer (brother of the fast Jarrah Forrer) won the boys 5km, Chelsea Moore won the women’s 5km ahead of Anna Trnka (pronounced “Tring-Ka”).

In the 2.5km event, young U14 chap Leuwin Harridge destroyed the field. Elle Sankey won the girls 2.5km event, also kind of destroying the field.

The 1km fun event which was held after the main event was a success also with many trying racing for a bit of fun.

On Sunday the Howman’s Gap Vic Relay champs were held. For this, teams were much more freely recognised. You could create whatever team of three people you wanted. However there were more official prizes for the club teams etc. In the 5km event (3x5km), ‘Crusty old Coaches’ consisting of the washed-up Valerio Leccardi, American outcast August Teague, and Tim Retchford took out the title thirty seconds ahead of the Wangaratta ski team consisting of Mark Pollock, Cameron Dickinson and Ben Derrick.

Special mentions for ‘Multiculturalism’ (McMahon, Terry and Whitley), ‘PAT ski team’ (Manning, Forrer, Silvester) and ‘Two and a Half Men’ (Rumbergs and Budge) which was probably the best team name.

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS Chelsea Moore, Lola Villafranco and Kate Oldham.

Whilst not in the running for the prizes, the best Mixed Team was ‘Falls Creek Cross Country’ with Aurelie Dabudyk, Warren Sanders and Peter Holmes.

What is Coming Up If you thought last weekend was big, well this one is perhaps even bigger. On July the 21st and 22nd Falls Creek will stage the Victorian Junior Ski Champs. This is a classic sprint on Saturday and a Skate distance on the Sunday. Also scheduled on the same days are the Australian Senior National Championships in Perisher Valley.

These races are the first of the Australian/ New Zealand Cup and will have the best Aussie Skiers fighting it out for the title. So wherever you are there are no excuses not to either support some skiers or even have a race yourself. The weather is looking like it will shape up fantastically for the races. I will be in Perisher for the Aus Champs and will present a wrap for next week. • Seve de Campo

From the Organiser Sunshine, blue skies, no wind, dry snow, different race courses, great track grooming and many prizes meant there were lots of smiling, happy people among the 91 adults and juniors who participated in the Snow Trek and Travel High Plains Tour cross country ski race last Saturday.

It was just as good on Sunday for the 17 three person teams who competed in the YMCA Howman’s Gap Victorian Relays.

The 10km Tour race course provided some early season Hoppet training that included a challenging start for some, up the Hoppet start. However, all very soon changed to downhill running tracks followed by a flat run over the dam wall and on the road beside the dam, out past Picnic Point and back. Mark Pollock and Hanna Price were the overall winners whose names will be engraved on the perpetual trophies that reside on the walls of the dining room at Howman’s Gap. Families and friends got into the fun spirit of the new relay format. Children formed teams with parents and siblings and mates got together to create teams with names such as Mixed Nuts, Three Peas In a Pod (the Pescod family), The Snowgirls on Skis, Two and a Half Men, Lily’s Late and, Team Low Socioeconomic. The winning men’s team was Crusty Old Coaches (from Birkebeiner Ski Club) on the 5km course narrowly beat rivals Wangaratta ski club.

The winning women’s team on the 5km course was Fergie’s Echidna’s.

Thank you to the race sponsors Snow Trek and Travel and YMCA Howman’s Gap who again generously provided the many race prizes. Every participant in the relays who was at the presentations went home

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ast week in Falls Creek was extremely exciting for two young guests staying at Pretty Valley Lodge.

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alls Creek Resort Management will be collecting hard waste on Wednesday 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. Please see our Hard Waste Collection guidelines on the website, or if you require any additional information, please contact the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. •

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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 Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many e observations.

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Therefore you are invited to join the fo relevant Resort Management personnel A Life to Remember to and other members of the community for a A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place sa summer season debrief meeting. on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village To This meeting will take place on Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes Vi Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to to attend and pay tribute.

Commencing at Congratulations to Chloe Edwardson and James Smith on this suprise engagement. wi around 11:30am in the Boardroom above 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s Pic - Courtesy of the happy couple Foodworks in QT. enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some 10 3r wine and light BBQThey will dressed be provided, If you and haveNors any specific Dougie at Falls agenda Creek items, please without heraknowing. him but we ask that you bring other beverages C email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au.

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Falls Creek Cross Country at Windy Corner will be guiding a free Full Moon Ski at 5pm on Saturday July 28.

Not to be missed. In actual fact, as you PRICELESS are reading this you should be onto Trybooking.com/WYKT to make your when I was about 12 I started showing booking, or phone 03 5758 3673. more interest in racing.

I went to aThis few is of the Victorian Enduro events but after a because the Elk Restaurant/Sante Wines couple of years that series kind of fell apart.

Annual Winemakers Dinner is always a I then stared racing the national series. fantastic night.

MR: How many national events have you Next Wednesday 25th is the night with five raced? courses with matched wines, and a special Ben:cocktail My firstprepared national year in 2015.

I raced gin by our favourite three events, Toowoomba, Adelaide, barman Jack! Get in now because itand will be Canberra and placed 3rd overall for the series. too late after!

• In 2016 I raced the Bright, Perth and Adelaide National series events winning all three and the U19 series overall. I then went on toweek, win U19 National Champs in Adelaide Last Thursday 12th to be precise, (with a time thatsome would have Troy during the day, ‘low lifeknocked nuff nuff’ Brosnan theamount elite podium). went to aoff fair of trouble to do damage to did a particular vehicle parked MR: How you end staff up travelling and in the day staff parking area. (2 time Elite racing alongside Chris Panozzo Gravity Enduro Australian champion)?

This total dick-head ripped off the number Ben: I kicked first metinChris at abent Victorian plate, a door, wiperEnduro blades state round at Barjarg, I was still like–Under and ripped off three door handles during 15s or Under I knew thatNo-one he was acan fast the day.

And17s forand what reason? dude. I wanted to hang out with the fast guys possibly fathom why this ‘tossa’ would do 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 Shop is now located inside first national race and from then on weCloud just Ph: 0407 265 became mates 855 and he invited me along to all

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Imagine skiing, gliding acrossis glowing snow ocal lad Ben McIlroy an up and on a silent, deserted trail at night, with coming Enduro mountain bike the snowgums shadows onto the he snow racer.casting Over the last two years has progressed to be themoon. fastestAjunior rider ski in under a bright full night-time Australia winningexperience, both the National is an unparalleled and JulySeries 28 is andnight the National the to do it. Championships in 2016.

On March 26 Ben went and raced his first Whether have been aware of itevent or not, ever EWSyou (Enduro World Series) in the full moon has an incredible impact on Rotorua, New Zealand. Prior to the event your When thatup bigwith round moon lights Matt life.

Rousu caught Ben to chat up thethe night things can get afuture bit loony. about racesky, and his potential in The words ‘lunacy’ ‘lunatic’ stem from the mountain bike and world. the ‘Luna’ the overseas name of the MR:word Is this your–first race?ancient Roman moon goddess, whose evil influence Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS was oftenWorld blamedSeries), for mania (Enduro so it’samongst going to be people. pretty exciting.

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If you saw any strange behaviour last Thursday around the staff day car-park, just up from the CFA station, or if you have heard any rumours/stories, would you please take the time to have a chat with the local constabulary – either at Falls Creek, or on Mount Beauty.

This community take attitude. accept idiots Ben McIlroy with bikedoes - andnot a ‘can-do’ Pic and won’t be long before this person is - MattitRousu. caught – and gone!! • 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?Visit the Bogong Power Station Ben: I’m racing the EWS in New Zealand Information Centre and in Tasmania but this year I want geological to finish YearFor 12historical and get&out alive, exhibits. do as much riding I canSundays and stay fit. It’s Nowasopen 10:30am 2:30pm Alpine Village probably not- the best Bogong year to be going into Bookings - Phone my Group first EWS because Year03 125754 takes3318 up such a massive chunk of my time.

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

Ben: I haven’t really thought too much about it. Becoming a professional mountain biker would be you sort of 3.0pretty CM sick x 1 but COL do have to have another profession once you $35.70 come out the other side.

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

9.Ben: Yeah, looking at someone like Paul

Chair photos: 8:45 to 10:30am!

LOCAL RADIO Alpine Radio 96.5 FM In the Kiewa Valley Alpine Radio 92.9 FM In the Ovens Valley Alpine Radio 94.5 FM In the Harrietville area

Visit the Bogong Power Station Information Centre For historical & geological exhibits.

Alpine Specialists Open: Sundays and Mondays ENQUIRIES 10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village Winterhaven Complex POA Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318

For Information onServices AdvertisingBroadcaster or Editorial Contributions please contact: Emergency Snow Apt Ken BellBeauty Community Mob: 350 488 Mount Radio for0400 goodSki music, local 7 Email: news, snow reports and developingkencbell@bigpond.net.au programs.

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CONGRATULATIONS …And Well Done!

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ate at night on the last day of June in 1993, a young family pulled into the car park at Snow Gum Motel after an eight hour trek from Hamilton in Western Victoria.

The next morning, they would begin the next chapter in their lives as the new owners of the Tawonga South Newsagency and Post Office and, 25 years later, they’re still there.

Stephen and Lynne Short recently celebrated this significant milestone, and it’s safe to say the business is unrecognisable compared to the one they took over all those years ago.

Firstly, the location. For those new to town, you may not know that the store was originally located next door (now Swiss and Chips) and was also known for the delicious takeaway food they cooked. If you never had the chance to taste one of their hamburgers, you definitely missed out!

Their three children - Rachel, Simone and Christopher - who were seven, five and three when the family arrived, still aren’t quite sure how their parents managed to wrangle three young children on top of a business that was open 15 hours a day, seven days a week. The workload, however, became a lot lighter once hot food was out of the picture when they cooked their last burger on 29th February, 2000.

The store has definitely been a family business, with all three children helping out as they grew up. You may remember their faces popping up from behind the counter from time to time, and they also spent many mornings helping with newspaper deliveries - even on Christmas Day, when presents weren’t opened until the deliveries had been made.

Stephen and Lynne also introduced post office boxes to the town, starting out with 52 in 1995, which has grown to over 420 today.

A brilliant effort - 25 years serving the community.

Pic - Simone Dowel

WHAT’S ON – JULY 21st

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

TDFNL Rd 14. Tallangatta V Dederang Mount Beauty.

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

Falls Creek fabulous Summit Night Show Spectacular. From 8pm on the Summit – features skiing/boarding and equipment demos and a fabulous fireworks display.

Wombats Rambler Night Race from 5pm on Wombats Ramble. Ph: 03 5758 1026.

Friday Night Karaoke @ Zak’s Wine Bar (Allamar Motel) from 7:30pm. All Welcome.

Mb: 0403 163 622

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Falls Creek fabulous Summit Night Show Spectacular. From 8pm on the Summit – features skiing/boarding and equipment demos and a fabulous fireworks display.

Mount Beauty Community Market 9am – 1pm Top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Cres.

For further info, or to book a stall, phone Bev. 03 5754 4097.

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Champagne Club SNOW BALL – a Black Tie Mid-Winter Ball – from 8am at the Mount Beauty Community Centre. Theme – B&W Masquerade. Tickets at Eventbrite.com Bridal Show – in the Function Room at West Peak Hotel. 1pm – 4pm. Involving all of the businesses that will make your wedding in this area a great success. Ph: 0407 797 228.

MountainFilm on Tour. Easy Eats Brew House, 1 Bogong High Plains Road. From 8pm

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TDFNL Rd 16. Dederang Mount Beauty V Beechworth.

Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series 3. 11am in the Nordic Bowl. Ph: Lynn-Maree 0409 592 226.

Falls Creek Sled Dog Classic. A fabulous dog sled event around the village. Ph: 03 5758 1200

EMERGENCY EMERGENCY 000 Ambulance 000 EMERGENCY BROADCASTER Alpine Radio (Fires & Floods) 96.5 FM ELECTRICITY Faults & Emergencies 13 17 99 FIRE Falls Creek/Mount Beauty/ Tawonga 000 HOSPITAL Mount Beauty 5754 3500 MEDICAL CENTRES Falls Creek 5758 3238 Mount Beauty 5754 3400 POLICE Falls Creek 5758 3424 Mount Beauty 5754 4244 Wangaratta 5723 0600 RCA Falls Creek 5758 3287 RACV Falls Creek/Mount Beauty 5750 1230 BURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS CFA 1800 668 511 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Falls Creek 13 25 00 WILDLIFE RESCUE 0421 553 527

2018 PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:

ADVERTISING RATES:

Ed 08 * 27.07.18 * Aus Police Winter Games; upcoming ASSST Championships. (C) Ed 09 * 03.08.18 * Falls Creek Sled Dog Classic. Board Lounge Throwdown. ASSSTC. (C) Ed 10 * 10.08.18 * Ski de Femme; Rocky Valley Rush/Sun Valley Ramble. Plus the BLT. (C) Ed 11 * 17.08.18 * Australian Open XC Championships. Nitro Good Times Weekend. (C) DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club, 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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• Logos and images 300dpi> as jpg attachment • Friday 2.00pm prior to publication date • A Season Contract for 16 editions of winter is available offering a 15% discount. The contract is secured by payments made four editions in advance. Due Dates: 08.06.18; 06.07.18; 03.08.18 and 31.08.18.

ENQUIRIES For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488

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For Payment, Placement of Adverts or Subscriptions, please forward to: Ph/Fax: 03 5754 1346 Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty 3699. ABN:22 171 749 807 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition SEVEN

WOMBATS RAMBLER In the past 25 years, they have taken a short break from the shop. Stephen and Lynne sold the business in 2009, however, they both missed the business and the interaction that came with it, and as luck would have it, they returned fresh 18 months later.

The Short family consider their move to Tawonga South as life-changing - and would not change their decision for the world.

“We have made wonderful friends throughout our 25 years serving the community from behind the counter,” Stephen said - not to mention his 12 years as a member of the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club, and seven years on the Mount Beauty Golf Club Committee.

Although their children left home to study, Simone, along with her husband Wes, has returned to make their new home in Tawonga (much to the delight of her parents).

Something Stephen and Lynne have noticed during their 25 years is the increase in young families and retirees moving to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

“Why wouldn’t you?” Stephen said. “We have great schools, great services, and great people.”

Both are a little surprised they have lasted this long; however, they are keen to continue for a little longer yet and are proud of the fact their business has continued to grow over that time.

It’s the one chance a season where you can go as FAST as you possibly can down Wombats Ramble with no crowds to dodge(or as some do – weave in and out among beginners).

“Eventually we will find time to act as tourists and explore some of our beautiful region, but for now, we’re happy working.” •

We will once again have the two hot seats in stingray, where live timing will keep an update on the fastest skier and the fastest snowboarder. We’re sure the rivalry will be just as strong as last year with a few teams that have scores to settle.

Congratulations to Lynne and Stephen on this 25 year milestone – and we look forward to many years to come. Ed

The Night Race is Back!!

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et your ramble back on this coming Friday night, the 27th of July. Once again Wombats Ramble will be taken over by a bunch of speed demons flying around the GS Gates and obstacles set by our Falls Creek Race Department to decide who will be the fastest individual skier, boarder, and Rambler Team in Falls Creek!

The Night Rambler is Australia’s longest ski race under lights from the top of drovers to Slalom Plaza down the entire 3km of Wombats Ramble. Better start doing those squats because this is a real leg burner!

Will Falls Creek’s Travis Tait win the snowboarding for the 3rd year in a row? Or have the other boys stepped up their game?

Will Pat Auderer be back to claim his title in the skiing? Only time will tell!

A night full of fun with Stingray once again hosting the after party! With great drink deals and local DJs taking on the decks, they’ll have everyone boogying the night away!

Get together a team of four (including one member of the opposite sex), wax your skis and boards and register today to win ultimate bragging rights and sweet cash prizes! The event is supported by our Ski Patrol, Falls Creek Lift Co, Resort Management and all ramblers.

Register at https://www.skifalls.com.au/ events. •

CLASSIFIEDS 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.

FOR SALE – SNOWMOBILE

Red BRP V800. New Condition, 1,100kms, regularly serviced, many options. $7795 Ph: 0447 583 255.

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 $200. Ph: 0400 350 488.

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

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.

HOUSE TO RENT Three bedroom, massive master bedroom, large bathroom, R/C heating and cooling, quite location, huge yard,

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

Services include hems & complete design solutions.

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

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

ELECTRICAL All Electrical Services. Ph: Rick 0418 698 491. Reg No: 7923.

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.

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.

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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.

PLUMBING & GASFITTING David Batson – Servicing Mount Beauty, Tawonga and beyond. No job too big or small! Domestic, commercial or industrial. Ph: 0488 552 239 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.

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK Primo at Frueauf Village

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partment ‘Primo’ in Chalet Innverno Neve is stunning. This is a large 138.6sqm three bedroom, two bathroom property with private sauna and balcony with brand new hot tub. The views from this apartment are delightful looking to Spion Kopje and the alpine wilderness. Primo been renovated and has a warm alpine feel.

The gas log fireplace in the open plan living area is a dream to return to after a day on the slopes.

The configuration sleep eight with two rooms with split king beds and the third bedroom has a two bunks. There is a large ski/drying room at the entry, plus a lot of owner private storage areas. The open plan kitchen, dining and living area has large windows onto the nature of Falls Creek. Primo has a lovely sense of privacy and very easy access. The apartment is being sold walk in walk out with all furniture and artwork.

Primo is the highest returning three bedroom unit in the Frueauf Village complex. The vendors do use the property for a minimum of two weeks every season and it still preforms.

Frueauf Village has a long head lease and excellent on-site management looking after your investment. Another benefit at the site is that owners of apartments in the complex own the Management Company.

Spacious, clean, light, open plan living in a delightful unit.

Pic – Courtesy of the agent

The location of Frueauf Village provides excellent ski in – ski out facility and the complex also features an excellent bar/ restaurant and a respected physiotherapy studio.

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.

Primo is sold walk in walk out, has a good rental history and is well priced at $650,000.

Phone the agent to arrange and inspection today. Christa at Zirky Real Estate, Mb: 0402 277 808. •

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