This Week in Falls Creek & Mt Beauty - 27 July 2018

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WINTER EDITION EIGHT

FRIDAY 27TH JULY 2018

Wonderful Winter Wonderland!

• Top: Cassie and the kids prepare for next weekend’s Sled Dog Classic. Pic - Peter Hull.

• Left: Race Club Head Coach Bernie Haider. See Page Six. Pic - Struan Jones. • Right: You too can ski like this – See Page Three. Pic - Nathan Fenton

FROM THE CEO Drop it… and You’ll Drink It!

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ho can remember the ‘Do the right thing’ ads of the 70’s & 80’s which compelled people to put their rubbish in bins and ‘Keep Australia Beautiful?’ Apart from showing your age if you do remember, I suspect you are just as stunned as I am regards how quickly that message has been lost given the amount of debris that is left in car parks and communal areas at the resort.

Rubbish, litter, trash, garbage… call it what you might. In this pristine alpine environment, failure to properly dispose of it – i.e. put it in one of the more than 60 bins or rubbish receptacles throughout the village, has consequences that bear some consideration and perhaps prompt you to think before you inadvertently drop that piece of litter!

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As for the relevance of this topic to the resort, well, the Australian High Plains, particularly those around Falls Creek, Mt Hotham etc. are a major part of the Murray Darling Basin catchment area.

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So next time in the article with Ben McIlroy. you see someone incorrectly dispose of theirwith Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction rubbish, or worse cigarette butt… call Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased them out.

Particularly here at Falls Creek… to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity because you’ll only be drinking Enduro National Series.

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Australia Gross - yeah? wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at The resort has an industry leading recycling Balingup WA in June; Round Four will go to and resource recovery rate and diversion Rockhampton in July and the final round will to has on dramatically be landfill held on program Woodfordthat Island, the Clarence reduced kgs of rubbish per Visitors, River in northern NSW in August. so we take rubbish very seriously. But we need The popularity of mountain biking continues everyone to help… otherwise to quote Pogo to grow. From the great efforts of some Mount –Beauty “We have the90’s enemy and he the is us!” localsmet in the - to hosting Nationals Feb 2000 - smokers to the point where The worstinoffenders… (sorry to we have some of the best tracks in the country single you out- butt!). Cigarette butts leach - both in Mount Beauty in Fallsinhale, Creek. the toxic chemicals thatand smokers The growth and thelead, success means wezinc can such as cadmium, arsenic and continue tostreams. host fabulous into water Theyevents. are made from a

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Entry Tickets FALLS CREEK Open ForResort Business may also be purchased on-line at

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

Open 8am – 5pm daily for Visitor Information and Gym Memberships.

Ph: 03 5758 1202. (Map Ref: E4)

Resort Entry Resort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap, approx. 4km before reaching Falls Creek. Day and Night Passes are 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 • Water Supply • Waste Management • Visitor Information Services 2

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/n twin/dbl. $42days p/p p/n bunkfor room.

Parallel 8:30am to 5pm, seven a week children fromStreet.

12 Ph: to 5758 visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au weeks five3488 yearsorold.

Altitude Apartments Hours & Rates Spacious fully self-contained open Morning: 8:30am accommodation – 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 are 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au Bookings strongly recommended as places are limited.

Make your booking at: www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.

Attunga Lodge

Open for comfortable bed &Transfer breakfast accommodation.

Accommodation Service

www.fallscreek.com.au QT Hotel Falls Creek

Rates Apartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steam Room. restaurant andReturn bar. Open Adult: OneOn-site Way $23 $37 all year round - available for group and functions.

Child One Way $17 bookingsReturn $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.

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Two pieces of luggage,Located one pairinofthe skisVillage & boots or Ph: 5758 3356, or visit snowboard & boots and www.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 3800.

Ticket Sales Schuss – On Mountain On 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, allService. rooms with en suites. will permitted into the village during this Onnot sitebemanager and secure bike storage and period. workshop.

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Street, Ph: 03 3255. High Operating from theArlberg Terminal Building on 5758 the Bogong Plains Road, the Accommodatin Transfer Service will Cedarwood Apartments Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247.

Falls Creek Resort Management move you, family apartment and your luggage comfortably to Fully selfyour contained accommodation Schuss General Enquiries: Ph: 03 5758 1200 your lodge or apartment.

Street Ph: 5758 3393.

Hours of Operation BE Foodstore MonFalls – ThursCreek & Sat: Country 8am – 10pmClub Fully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night.

Open for dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, Friday: 8am – 12 midnight Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au. then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222.

Sunday: 8am – 10pm Bogong High Plains Road.

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A Taxi Service is available in the Village during these Gebi’s Apartments hours.

Ph: 03 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. Ph: 1800 45Falls 35 25.

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FROM THE CEO you’ve inhaled that last toxic plume, by consequence impacts those of us who choose not to smoke, and the environment ultimately bears the brunt of this act of irresponsibility. Think before your flick. Or better still – go here and get responsible for your butts; http://www.buttfree.org.au/ products/ashtrays-butt-holders/ What is more, under the Litter Act 1979, dropping a butt (or any rubbish for that matter) can result in a $200 fine for incorrect disposal. Resort rangers have the power to infringe, so please, put it in a bin.

bone. Managed to steel a few ribs off the plate next door, which were just as divine… add to this, the great local wine list and the cosy lounge/bar…it’s a winner, book yourself in for a treat and after dinner drink by the fire.

Now, with the resort snow pack the best it’s been since 2004, get out there and have some fun. • Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management

So, please… help us protect our very fragile alpine environment by doing the right thing, every little bit helps - because the alternative may have to be a smoke free resort, just like a growing number of resorts around the world - and pretty much like any patrolled beach in Australia (or the MCG for the matter)!

Ok, let’s move on and discuss another favourite topic…Falls Creek Restaurants…

WOW are we spoiled. This weeks “Foodie Tip of the Week” – Nelse Lodge. A group of mates from Adelaide were staying there (and loved it – all were first timers to the resort and now converted to FallsCreekians), so we decided to dine with them.

Awesome choice. Trout salad followed by drop dead Lamb Shank that just fell off the

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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DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA DWA Snowboarder Camp

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WA organised a Snowboarder Camp for the 2018 season and Falls Creek delivered what all skiers and snowboarders wait for and that was a beautiful dump of powder. After 7cm of snow fell Friday afternoon and Friday night, then adding to an existing base and delivering 100cm of snow over the whole mountain on Saturday morning.

How good is this?

The DWA Snowboarder Camp started on Saturday and consisted of 13 snowboarders and two skiers including guides with offsnow support. The youngest snowboarder was Trevor at nine years of age, who for the first time, was enjoying the freedom that riding delivers. Ethan, his brother was back from the DSR Camp two weeks prior ready to take up the challenge of linked turns with a prosthetic once again. Ethan completed the goal and late on Sunday

could be seen with the DWA Trainer Fraser riding down Main Street linking his turns.

A tremendous effort.

The other DWA riders all had large improvements with Jack following his DWA guide Chris over to Ruined Castle and carving down the run. Jason also continued to improve with determination to complete toe to heel transition wanting to impress his two Snowboarder guides Julia and Katerina and that he certainly did

by Sunday, receiving a fabulous round of applause. Rebecca with Dan as her guide from Mount Beauty on Saturday and Sunday conquered turning and stopping and achieved her goal for the weekend, another personal best.

By Sunday the DWA Snowboarders had completed and achieved their goals and had fun with their guides along the way - all being very aware that more practice is required to become proficient

3pm - 5:30pm

Trevor, Sacha, Georgia, Vanessa and Ethan having a break while enjoying the fun of riding Drovers as a team. Pic – Ken Payne

at snowboarding. As with all skiing and snowboarding stance is critical to a skier or snowboarder and with a prosthetic, the choice of a stance should relate to the participant’s balance, or how far the body can move without losing stability. Retaining balance is accomplished by adjustments to the ankles, knees, hips, and entire body with consideration given as to whether the student uses the ankle or knee as the primary flexing joint.

The team at Disabled Wintersport Australia have found that most participants - children or adults - with physical and cognitive disabilities can experience the fun of snowboarding with the proper preparation and equipment. And, like teaching any snow discipline, teaching an adaptive sport requires safety for both the student and the other skiers and riders on the mountain and is the foremost consideration.

To date, this year, our camps have been positive and rewarding for everyone involved. If you would like to know more about DWA, or would like to volunteers, visit the website at: www. disabledwintersport.com.au. • Ken Payne

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NEW BUSINESS IN TOWN Lilli Pilli

tissue massage that will work out any issues your fatigued muscles may have.

long day on the slopes can be tough on the body and certainly helps work up an appetite. Fortunately, you can simply drop by one of Falls Creek’s newest additions, Lilli Pilli Day Spa and Tea Rooms for a little pampering and a bite to eat - and be ready for round two on the mountain!

When it comes to a little pampering, Hayley is your girl, delivering rejuvenating facials and spa treatments, as well as waxing, nails, beauty and tanning (because you have to sort out that goggle tan somehow!)

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Owner, Emma Phyland, is no stranger to the village. She started out working as a chef in Falls Creek, but her knack for mixing ingredients soon turned to beauty products.

“I started making face creams - kind of like making mayonnaise - and that’s when the organic touch skincare range began,” Emma laughed.

“I then studied massage while pregnant with my gorgeous Georgie, and have now been massaging at Falls Creek for 11 years.”

Having worked with Barry Jones at Pretty Valley for a decade, Emma said the duo has been trying to get a day spa up and running for the past four years.

Keeping you fuelled in the cafe and tea house are Tiah, Sheridan and Tash, who keep things running smoothly both front and back of house. They serve locally roasted Bogong Blend coffee from Honeybird Coffee, along with 22 blends of tea from the Tea Tonic range, designed by a herbalist for its therapeutic qualities.

The ultimate place to relax and unwind, you can also enjoy delicious food to warm the belly, including ‘posh’ toasties and exotic soups, with plenty of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free treats and feasts available.

Proprietor of the new Lilli Pilli business at Falls Creek, Emma Phyland having a cuppa – surrounded by her great team.

Pic – Courtesy The Border Mail

For a full list of treatments, visit www. lillipillifallscreek.com.au, and for bookings, call 0439 551 051. • Simone Dowel

Located at 10 Slalom Street (near the Plaza Bus Stop), the Tea House is open daily from 8am to 4:30pm, and the Day Spa from 8am to 8pm by appointment.

“This year, he found space for me, and Lilli Pilli Day Spa and Tea Rooms was born.”

In the day spa you’ll find a team of experienced professionals offering an extensive range of massage and beauty treatments.

When she’s not creating luxurious new beauty products, Emma is your go-to for needling, cupping, remedial massage and relaxing hot stone treatments.

The amazing Abby, who is now in her second year at Falls Creek (thanks to her new found passion for snowboarding), offers remedial massage - with just a little bit of sweet pain when it’s needed - as well as relaxing and rejuvenating massages and spa treatments.

She also has personalised the traditional Chinese cupping facials to lift and plump your skin.

Paired with a head, neck and shoulder massage, which is guaranteed to send you straight to Cloud Nine – metaphorically!

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

$20 Burger night & trivia from 8pm

Kids eat free dinner (1 for 1 with an adult meal)

WEDNESDAY $40 2 course dinner

THURSDAY Hightea with homemade scones

FRIDAY 4-5PM Schnapps tour $20 Craft beer jugs

EVERYDAY $10 Cockatils 5-6pm

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OUR COMMUNITY And Its People

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erni Haider is the Head Coach of the Falls Creek Race Club. He’d had long day of individual skills analysis on-snow for the club’s holiday programme, after which I caught up with him in his apartment which he shares with four other coaches.

Berni is young, athletic, friendly, and speaks with an Austrian accent. I ask him about his role at Falls Creek.

“I’ve been here for two and a half seasons now. The first year I worked with the under 14s and under 16s, and in the middle of that season I took over the FIS Group, and from then on I’ve worked with them.” FIS stands for the Fédération Internationale de Ski, the world’s highest governing body for international winter sports. The FIS group at the Race Club is comprised of skiers aged 15 and above who have shown real talent in the slalom and giant slalom race disciplines.

WINTER “These are the bestEDITION racers” saysONE Haider.

“Race club starts the age of seven and by ADatPROOF Under 12 there is one full-time group that trains year-round. We’ve just completed our July holiday programme where we

trained 110 athletes with 16 coaches for six hours a day. We have one day off per week.

After the holiday programme we start the full-time groups, which train seven days a week.”

Haider is only 22 years old and into his third season at Falls Creek. It’s hard to comprehend just how much skiing he’s done in a short time. I ask him how he got started in Australia.

As the Head Coach, Berni spends almost as many waking hours on snow as off. “I’m on snow at 8am, setting up a course. We have some warm-up runs then start training.

It will depend on what the focus for the training is, and we work on that. We train till 12noon, and then have a one-hour lunch break. In the afternoon we go to the gym and work there on the athletic side, such as strength, conditioning, agility, and coordination.”

“That’s funny” he said “when I worked in Kitzsteinhorn there was an English skier who had worked in Australia for eight years, and he asked me if I wanted to come down. I always wanted to get experience skiing in another country. I like the village, the ski-in ski-out and also the social life is pretty good. It’s just a nice atmosphere up here. And also the skiing area is great.”

Like many Austrians, Haider grew up on snow. “I come from Ellmau in the Eastern part of Austria. It’s a really big skiing area and I started skiing when I was two. A couple of metres behind my house is a ski slope, so it was a pretty good place to learn.”

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“I was in the local race club there until I was 12. In Austria we’ve got states - it’s called bundesländer - and in those states there are different squads you can go to for training. I trained there till the age of 15.

Then I went to a high school that focused on skiing. I was there for five years, and basically Monday and Tuesday is school, but Wednesday to Sunday is skiing training and racing.”

“When I finished school I was pretty good, but I wasn’t in the Austrian National Team.

I was just one step below in the state squad Open Seven Days - 5pm ‘til Late from Tyrol, for three years. When I was Dinner: 5pm - late!

20 I finished skiing competitively.” After a Exotic Pizzas ~ Tasty Steaks WINTER EDITION FOURsix-month stint in the Austrian FRIDAY compulsory ~ Perfect Pastas ~ Banga Burgers Army, Haider spent two seasons coaching Ripper Drink Specials Every Night!

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PLUS – Live Entertainment every Friday Night Sat 21st: Shannon Noll Appreciation Night!!

Sun 22nd: Foozball Competition $50 Bar Tab up for grabs!

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Falls Creek seems to have an Austrian connection. Of the 16 coaches at the Race Club, most are Austrian. “There was one guy - Rudy Pendl, a long-time instructor - I think he was the first Austrian who came here and he built everything up. Since then it’s kind of expected that there are so many Austrians here at Falls Creek. It’s all about connections in skiing. There are mostly Austrians at Mount Buller and Falls Creek, but at Perisher, most of the coaches are French or Italians. In Austria when you ask someone where they want to go in the Southern Hemisphere, everyone wants to go to Falls Creek or Mount Buller, because they’re the most famous ones.”

Falls Creek will hold two days of international FIS slalom races on August 17th and 18th. Haider estimates between 50 -70 starters, with up to 20 athletes coming from New Zealand, Europe and England. Registration is open to anyone, but Haider warns you must be an advanced skier otherwise “you will kill yourself.”

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Race Club. “Each year it is getting better, it’s becoming bigger and there are more athletes registering for the programme.

We are always improving and growing.” • Struan Jones

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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INTERSCHOOLS It’s A Wrap

Secondary Boys. St Peters College took out the Primary Boys championship.

outh Aussies love to ski at Falls Creek! 205 children plus a load of parents, teachers and other family members came to Falls for the SA Interschools Championships from 16th WINTER EDITION FIVE to 20th July. Some great weather, if a bit blowy on the race days, made it a fantastic PROOF week, along AD with the usual fantastic Falls Creek welcome from the local community and businesses.

A special shout out to local legend Steve Lee for presenting medals and trophies.

What a thrill for the young athletes!

There was an increase in participation of around 28% compared to 2017 demonstrating the growing enthusiasm for ski and snowboard racing amongst SA kids.

SASKI would like to thank all of our brilliant Falls Creek sponsors and supporters: our major sponsors Falls Creek Resort Management Board, Falls Creek Ski Lifts P/L and the Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce; our auction donors Astra Lodge, Summit Ridge, Elk at Falls and Falls Creek Hotel; and our SA Interschools discount deal providers Central Snowspots, The Pass, SnoNuts, Yogi’s Ski Hire, Blue Brumby, BE Food Store, Dicky Knees and

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The races themselves ran smoothly and saw some really good performances from a number of athletes. With an increased number of schools putting together full teams at different year levels, there was healthy competition for the overall school champions, especially at secondary school level. In the end Cornerstone College managed to hold onto their champion status for both Secondary Girls and

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We are looking forward to seeing even more SA competitors back next year. •

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FALLS CREEK RACE CLUB Racing and Results

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chool holidays were a busy period for most parents in Race Club, with three races occurring across the two weeks.

As reported a few weeks ago, we kicked off with the Snowracer 1 Series on Saturday 7th July, quickly followed by the Rossignol Cup and Cranky Charlie Cup on Friday 13th and the King of the Mountain Race on Saturday 14th July.

There were lots of eager little faces, as well as some more serious faces from the older athletes, on the morning of the races. Kids were keen to break out their race suits in an attempt to shave a second or two off their times in the hope of a podium place, while parents secretly thanked the weather gods for turning on beautiful blue sky days so said kids didn’t freeze while waiting to race.

DUCKS IN SNOW Join the team from the Three Blue Ducks (Bronte, The Farm Byron Bay, Brisbane) as they take over the kitchen at BE Foodstore.

An early start and a perfect day for racing. Pic – Courtesy FCRC

The Rossignol Cup and Cranky Charlie Cup only happen with the assistance of parents working in collaboration with the Race and Events Department. The Race Club committee and members would like to sincerely thank Andrew Wenk for taking charge of the volunteers and for being the Club’s Chief of Gates (a technical term) for one last time. Andrew has fulfilled this role for around a decade and is now handing the baton on so he can taking up more

responsibilities with SASKI. The committee would also like to thank club members Rob Ashton, Carl Crosby, Jocelyn Kawana, Jamie Dean, Daniella Mollica, Peter Howlett, Richard Jowett, Nic Kemp, Karen Smythe, Scott Wells, Rohan France, Russell Grant and Alana Wright for volunteering their time to ensure the Rossi Cup happened.

Rossignol Cup Results Women’s U8 Ski. 1st Annabel Gould. 2nd India Peters. 3rd Coco Thomas.

Men’s U8 Ski. 1st Tiger Ashton. 2nd Louis Sanderson. 3rd Max Fary.

Women’s U10 Ski. 1st Grace Breen. 2nd Paris Miller. 3rd. Harriet Wise.

Men’s U10 Ski. 1st Archie Gould. 2nd Oscar Peters. 3rd Darcy Moon.

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Women’s U12 Ski. 1st Abbi Lloyd-Bostock.

2nd Olivia Smith. 3rd Pepper Bowes.

Men’s U12 Ski. 1st Samuel Shaw. 2nd Jack Breen. 3rd Austin Wells.

Women’s U14 Ski. 1st Maddie Hooker. 2nd Olivia Millar. 3rd. Lily Spice.

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FALLS CREEK RACE CLUB Men’s U16 Ski. 1st Lucas Duffy. 2nd Andrew Archibald. 3rd Archie Shaw.

Women’s U14 S/Board. 1st Jessica Paterson.

Men’s U14 S/Board. 1st Alex Smythe. 2nd Harrison Smythe.

Men’s U16 S/Board. 1st Will Weir Cranky Charlie Cup The Cranky Charlie Cup relates to age – and also sometimes to a state of mind.

Following on from the Rossi Cup – it’s about the parents having a go! And they did.

Results: Women’s. 1st Clair Shaw. 2nd Penelope Blight. 3rd Melina Helford.

Men’s. 1st Sam Thomas. 2nd Ross Barker.

3rd. Michael Gould.

Well done to all who had a go!

King of the Mountain A good field of around 80 skiers and boarders descended upon the extended NASTAR course on Saturday 14th for the King of the Mountain. Results were as follows.

Women’s U8 Ski. 1st. Annabel Gould. 2nd Neige Stafford. 3rd India Peters.

Men’s U8 Ski. 1st Tiger Ashton. 2nd Louis Sanderson. 3rd Max Fary.

Women’s U10 Ski. 1st Grace Breen. 2nd Paris Miller. 3rd Harriet Wise.

Men’s U10 Ski. 1st Archie Gould. 2nd Oscar Peters. 3rd Otto Lichte.

Women’s U12 Ski. 1st Abbi Lloyd-Bostock.

2nd Olivia Smith. 3rd Pepper Bowes.

Men’s U12 Ski. 1st William Simons. 2nd Jack Breen. 3rd Austin Wells.

Style, grace and speed – and keeping it together all the way! Pic – Courtesy FCRC

Women’s U14 Ski. 1st Lily Spice. 2nd Kayala Cornwell. 3rd Isobel Goncalves.

Men’s U14 Ski. 1st Corto Stafford. 2nd Charlie Shaw. 3rd. Thomas Breen.

Women’s U16 Ski. 1st Danielle Ellis.

Men’s U16 Ski. 1st Archie Shaw. 2nd Edward Jowett. 3rd Thomas Pennell.

Men’s U10 S/Board. 1st Noah Boyd.

Women’s U14 S/Board. 1st Jessica Paterson.

Men’s U14 S/Board. 1st Alex Smythe Women’s U16 S/Board. 1st Mia Chawner.

Men’s U16 S/Board. 1st Andy Deans.

Thanks to the team at Race and Events and also to all the volunteers that always are there to make it happen. It is sport and no-one can win if there are not competitors who have a go – whether they come second, tenth or last. •

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The competitors will be competing in the Giant Slalom, Slalom and Ski / Boarder Cross. NSW are back in force this year defending the title against police from the rest of the nation and a couple of international competitors.

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he 2018 Australian Police Winter Games are again being hosted at Falls Creek, which is an exciting prospect given the success of the previous games and the hospitality and generosity exhibited by mountain staff and business community at Falls Creek.

Everyone is invited to the charity auction to be held at 8pm on Monday 30 July at the Falls Creek Hotel.

The 2018 Australian Police Winter Games commences on Sunday 29 July, concluding on Friday 3rd August and has been an annual event since 1983, involving social events, skiing and snowboarding races.

It is the longest continual Police Winter Sports Competition in the world today.

The underpinning theme… ‘It’s Snow Fun!’ There are some who take the competition seriously, however the games cater for all level of skiers from first timers to expert alike.

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This year’s charity is Police Legacy - which was established in 1987 to care for the widows, widowers, partners and children of fallen police.

The APWG greatly appreciate the contributions made by the sponsors who help make this event possible. QT Falls Creek, SWS, Police Health, Police Bank, PASA, PANSW, Falls Creek Accommodation Transfer Service, Falls Creek Resort Management, Falls Creek Ski Lifts, Forest Air, Organic Touch Beauty and Day Spa. Check out the NASTAR Course for some great action and competitive racing. Our local lads Jason and Wayne will certainly do us proud! •

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New App Tracks XC Groomer Falls Creek Cross Country at Windy Corner has a new app for your phone or tablet that tracks the real-time progress of the groomer.

The app to download is called ‘Track My Ride.’ It uses a GPS tracker placed inside the cross-country groomer that shows on a satellite map exactly where the groomer is, where he’s heading, and where he’s been for the past 24 hours.

For cross-country skiers looking for the fastest and smoothest trails, this information is invaluable. You can now literally ski behind the groomer on the freshest corduroy.

The specific program on the App is called XCY, and you’ll have to drop in and speak to the team at Falls Creek Cross Country to obtain log-in details. To make up the cost of the GPS tracker, there is a once-off $15 fee, and along with the App you’ll receive nightly emails detailing the groomer’s plans for the next 24 hours, to help you decide which direction you’ll head out first thing the next day.

It’s a great tool, and is all about helping cross-country skiers have the best possible time out on the High Plains. •

Mountain Film on Tour After last year’s sensational showing Mountainfilm on Tour is returning to Falls Creek for the second time!

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alls Creek Resort Management will be collecting hard waste on Wednesday 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. see our Hard Waste Collection thePlease best short films from the annual guidelines onfestival the website, or if you require Mountainfilm in Telluride, any additional information, please contact Celebrating Kaya Chlopicki who Passed Colorado.

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Bev Bowie Mb: 0401 456 448 there will be two showings at 5pm and then Friends are welcome to pass this invite on Rob Spargo Mb: 0419 544 615 and it is understood that members of Lyn’s again at 8pm at EasyEats Brewhouse, just These will folk serve needs of the community as UKVRA presents… family be intheattendance.

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS New Babies at Falls Creek

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s there such thing as a new baby? I’ll let that sit for a bit. This week (and for next week too) I spoke to Mount Beauty’s latest family and prominent XC ski duo Robert Jones and Jess Millett-Riley. These two had their first child a few of weeks ago.

Their responses were so well put together that I think it is better to leave as is.

TW: “I understand you are a new father, who is the child?”

Rob: “The beast of burden (eg our daughter) is Saskia Madeleine Jones, born only three weeks ago.”

TW: “How has the first stage of parenting been on your elite sleep cycle and performance?” Rob: “Although I have been getting a bit less sleep, the rigours of parenthood are nothing for me compared to Saskia’s lovely mother as I am in no position to be able to feed her. In saying that, I have noticed my racing performance has

dropped slightly from average to sub-par.”

TW: “Is getting out for a ski like an escape?”

Rob: “No, I am always keen to get home and spend time with Saskia and Jess. I guess I am just lucky to have skiing as my job.”

TW: “How do you find the time to go skiing?

Rob: “Well the above answer sure answers that, but I have managed to sneak in the odd race and interval session whenever I can. I need to ensure that the dad-bod doesn’t hit me too early in my fatherly life.”

TW: “Jess, when will you take the baby in the baby ski pram?

Jess: “Well it is recommended for babies not to be in the ‘pulk’ until they are at least nine months old. But in saying that, hopefully by late August, early September Saskia and I can go out and enjoy a ski together.

TW: “What age is the right age for the baby to start skiing themselves?”

Rob: “Well in my coach’s mind, Saskia should first get a little slide perhaps in her second year of life, but maybe by 3-4 years old she can get out there on her own steam at least for a few hundred meters at a time.”

Welcome to 2038 Olympian, Saskia Madeleine Jones.

Pic – Courtesy the family.

TW: “Hypothetically would you be able to be a full time athlete as well as father?

Rob: “I think it is possible, but I also think it would be pretty tough, not only on me, but on the whole family. Looking and seeing how some mothers on the World Cup do it (Kikkan Randall and Marit Bjorgen), I now have an incredibly new appreciation for their work ethic.”

TW: “Do you think it would be cool to set the baby on track to be a ski superstar?

Rob: “Well of course! You will see Saskia

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS on the podium at the 2038 Olympics! But really, Jess and I just hope that Saskia can have the opportunity to experience the joy of skiing and be part of an amazing community, no matter her goals or performance.”

TW: “Do you speak any other languages at home with the child and hope she learns?”

Rob: “No, my language skills are limited to rudimentary English. I would love to expose Saskia to another language as I think it is an amazing asset to have. Of course she will learn some of the key Norwegian basics, such as Heia and Jaevla bra.”

TW: “Jess, how has the birth of a child impacted your ski technique?

Jess: “Too early to tell, but despite the loss of core strength, if I can give birth, I am sure that I can put myself into the pain cave even deeper in the Hoppet now.”

TW: “What’s the funniest/cutest thing Saskia has done so far?”

Rob: “Saskia is a bit of a methane machine, so funniest would have to be her farts, but the cutest thing is when she stretches after waking up.”

Race Reports from last weekend Last weekend we had two pretty major PRICELESS championships. There was the Victorian Junior Champs which were held here at Falls Creek and the Australian Senior Nationals Championships which were held in Perisher Valley.

Perisher played host to a competitive field across two days of Nationals Champs racing. In the Sprint event on Saturday, Dual Olympian Phil Bellingham defended his 2017 sprint title with the win ahead of Callum Watson and Seve de Campo.

American Chelsea Moore took out the women’s sprint event ahead of Kat Paul and Darcie Morton.

The 10km and 15km events on the Sunday were won by in-form Callum Watson ahead of coach Valerio Leccardi racing for Switzerland and Phil Bellingham in third place.

In the Vic Junior Champs, in the Sprint on Saturday, Leila Pammer won the U20 WINTER women’s title, EDITION with Lucas SEVENTEEN Rumberg taking out the men’s. John Mordes and Lily AD PROOF Murnane won the U16, Elle Sankey and Jayden Spring won the U14, and Rosie Franzke and Isaac Spring both won the U12 categories.

The Sunday was the distance event. The U20 7.5km was won by Liam Flanagan and the U20 5km women’s event was won by Leila Pammer. John Mordes won the 5km boys and Lily Murnane won the 3.5km women’s - both for U16 age group. Jayden Spring, Gabrielle Baines were the winners for the U14 distance which was 2.5km and Eli Spring and Isaac Spring won the 1km event for U12 skiers. • Seve de Campo

Barbara Jezersek competed on Sunday and she destroyed with an emphatic win. Ella Jackson made second place with a good ski ahead of Pheobe Cridland.

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TW: “Have you baby-proofed the house yet?

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TW: “For both, how would you rate Mount Beauty as a place to raise a family?”

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Are you thinking of selling?

Talk to us about your property.

Ph: 03 5754 1999

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FALL LINES Congratulations Jim Gargan

T

he local Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club was formed in September 1977. It is a small but very active and progressive club located in Mount Beauty. Since 1977 it has conducted many activities and programs for its members and other cross country skiers centred on the Falls Creek Ski Resort, Alpine National Park and the Bogong High Plains. Its members and local volunteers annually run the Kangaroo Hoppet — an international cross country Worldloppet event.

Last Thursday, at the club’s mid-season dinner at Roi’s Diner, the club had much pleasure in inducting its 13th life member – Jim Gargan.

The Official Citation for Jim read: General Committee member for 18 years; President for three years (2008-2010); Treasurer for six years (1999-2004); Minute Secretary (2006); Membership Secretary for many years; Search & Rescue Member for many years including Field Officer; Junior Program development and coordinator for many years; Club Race Committee member and Race Day Official for many years; Hoppet Race Committee member including Volunteer and Transport Coordinators; Club delegate to State Cross Country Committees - VSAXCC and then SXCV; Qualified National Technical Delegate with Skiing Australia; Work with disabled Skiers Association; Announcing and prosecuting new ideas – and last, but not least, Jim is a quiet achiever, is reliable,

WHAT’S ON – JULY 27th

27th

28th

28th

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 TDFNL Rd15. Barnawartha V Dederang Mount Beauty.

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

29th 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.

29th MountainFilm on Tour. Easy Eats Brew

House, 1 Bogong High Plains Road. Two

Sessions: 1st Session: 5pm – 7pm. 2nd

Session: 8pm – 10pm. Great Give-Aways.

30th - 2nd Aug Australian Police Winter Games. Ski Racing,

Skier Cross and Boarder Cross.

Ph: 03 5758 1026.

WHAT’S ON – AUGUST 2nd Falls Creek fabulous Summit Night Show

Spectacular. From 7:30pm on the Summit

– features skiing/boarding and equipment

demos and a fabulous fireworks display.

Ph: 03 5758 1000.

4th 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.

4th TDFNL Rd 16. Dederang Mount Beauty V

Beechworth.

5th Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series 3. 11am in

the Nordic Bowl.

Ph: Lynn-Maree 0409 592 226.

4th & 5th Falls Creek Sled Dog Classic. A fabulous dog

sled event around the village.

Ph: 03 5758 1200 8th – 10th Aus Secondary Schools Ski Teams

Championships XC.

9th

9th

10th

11th

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Falls Creek fabulous Summit Night Show Spectacular. From 7:30pm on the Summit – features skiing/boarding and equipment demos and a fabulous fireworks display.

Ph: 03 5758 1000.

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.

Board Lounge Throwdown – Fantastic Rail Jam under Lights in Slalom Plaza.

Ph: 03 5758 1026.

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

Ph: 0427 544 824.

TDFNL Rd17. Yackandandah V Dederang MB

BNSC club member, Jim Gargan is presented with his Life Membership by life member, Brian Keeble.

Pic – Paul L’Huillier

consistent and “nothing’s too difficult!)

Jim was nominated by Paul L’Huillier and seconded by Brian Keeble. •

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:

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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. Falls Creek XC Night Sprints. (C) Ed 12 * 24.08.18 * Kangaroo Hoppet, Australian Birkebeiner and Joey Hoppet. (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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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 EIGHT

FALL LINES Michelin Star chef Toby Burrowes

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he team at Astra Lodge are always striving to deliver the best experience possible. Because of this, Astra has been named Australia Best Boutique hotel two years in a row and is now nominated for a 3rd year.

Last winter, Astra re-introduced chef Toby Burrowes to Falls creek. Burrowes, currently 27 years of age, spent some of his formative years in Falls Creek from the age of 18 and from there has catapulted his skill level and career. Burrows currently resides and works in London where is has very fast gained a name for himself.

Under acclaimed British chef Phil Howard’s stewardship, Burrowes has been appointed to captain the team at Elystan Street restaurant.

The successful teaming of Burrowes and Howard has lead the restaurant to achieve - in just over a year of trading - a Michelin Star in the 2018 Michelin UK & Ireland Guide; the AA Restaurant of the Year in London 2018, three AA Rosettes in the AA Restaurant Guide 2018, and Square Meal’s Award for Best New Restaurant 2016. In addition to this, Toby has been included in Code Hospitality Magazine’s annual ‘30 under 30.’

In August last year, Toby’s guest appearance saw him very quickly making a name for himself around the resort, selling out Astra restaurant each night for two weeks.

For Astra proprietors Seumas Dawes & Rosy Seaton, the offer to have him back to showcase his skills was received with a very quick yes! Toby’s plan for his secondment from Elystan Street to Astra is to compliment the amazing work of Astra’s

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Michelin Star chef, Toby Burrowes. Pic – Courtesy Astra

head chef Janis Mallet and showcase the variety of offerings of the local North East Victoria area.

To experience Toby and Janis’ incredible culinary work, the duo will be serving at Astra Restaurant from July 31st to 9th of August and bookings can be made by calling 03 5758 3496. •

CLASSIFIEDS 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.

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 Snow Ski 40

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.

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now Ski Apartment 40 is a single level fully self-contained two bedroom, two bathroom apartment.

This apartment is spacious and has fantastic views of the ski runs and Summit area from the light open plan living area and private balcony. This apartment has been recently refurbished.

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.

True ski-in ski-out Snow Ski Apartments offer the ideal location in Falls Creek.

Being in the heart of the Village Bowl, this complex is next to major ski lifts, (the Gully Chair from the car-park, Summit Chair and the new Eagle Express), ski hires, ski shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and a lift ticket office. This apartment boasts spectacular vistas of the snowfields and bowl area.

Apartment 40 features quality furnishings and a well-appointed kitchen, large open plan living and dining area, good sized laundry and drying cupboard plus a very large ski locker and owner lock away storage area (approx. 3m x 6m with fridges, wine racks, ski storage areas).

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.

This apartment is HUGE for a two bedroom unit and has very easy to access with minimal stairs and a stunning view makes this apartment a must to inspect.

The configuration of this apartment is one queen bed & four singles (two bunks) and two bathrooms.

With all this to attract a buyer, this property should not remain on the market for very long. At only $400,000 you should book an inspection today. Contact Christa Zirknitzer, Zirky Real Estate, Mb: 0402 277 808. •

An ideal location, with a large living area and great views of the slopes. Pics – Courtesy the Agent

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