This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 3 August 2018

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WINTER EDITION NINE

FRIDAY 3RD AUGUST 2018

Let There Be Enjoyment!

• Top: Mike from Top Shots gives the new skis a work-out on Cabbage Patch. Pic – Tim @ Top Shots • Bottom: A fantastic bunch of girls and their Instructors enjoyed the Mim Program week. Pic – Sabrina @ Top Shots

FROM THE CEO To fit, or not to fit…

That is the question

fit them - properly - and 4. you follow instructions about where and when to fit/ unfit them!

alk about a topic that’s more controversial than who’s the best skier or boarder on the mountain.

Snow chains… and boy can this get some people fired up!

The request to fit chains is all about safety. It isn’t done to cause inconvenience, but rather to avoid it! A good rule of thumb, if you have a two wheel drive and even more so, an hedrive National Gravity Enduro Series all-wheel (AWD designated) – learn acts as the qualifying series for how to fit them and use them when thethe Series.

See them mention signs sayEnduro to…. ifWorld you are carrying and in the article with Ben McIlroy. you don’t know how to fit them… (check Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with this: http://snowsafe.org.au/driving-inFalls Creek Resort Management are pleased alpine-areas). to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity When if youThe fail series to fit ischains, Enduroinstructed, National Series.

Australia then the resorts Police) have wide with Round(and TwoVictoria being held at Stromlo aForest problem unfortunately, there arebe at ACTand in May. Round Three will consequences ie.June; FinesRound $$$. Four will go to Balingup WA in Rockhampton in July and the final round will There likely fines, one to be heldare ontwo Woodford Island, onfor thefailing Clarence obey a road sign and the second, entering River in northern NSW in August. an alpine resort without carrying chains.

The popularity of mountain biking continues All Victoria’s alpine resorts are authorised to grow. From the great efforts of some Mount to issue the second infringement on the Beauty locals in the 90’s - to hosting the grounds (refer- to back earlier Nationalsofinsafety Feb 2000 theto point where statement about regulations), whilst Victoria we have some of the best tracks in the country Police can issue both infringements when - both in Mount Beauty and in Falls Creek. in resort, or theand lesser the two, when outside The growth the of success means we can of the resort (hint: at theevents. very minimum, to continue to host fabulous avoid what could be a $700 infringement…

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There is one simple basic fact… that is, it is a requirement to carry chains during the declared snow season (this year that is June 10th until Oct 7th) when coming to the snow and when entering any Victorian resort. It is a regulatory requirement of an act of parliament – so, carrying snow chains isn’t optional.

Therefore, to visit Falls Creek (or any Victorian snow resort) make sure you: 1. have a set of chains for your vehicle, 2. they fit your rims and tires, 3. you know, or someone in your party knows how to

EXPLORE THE HIGH PLAINS OUTSIDE OF THE TRACKS RENT OUR BACKCOUNTRY GEAR OR BOOK A TOUR!

pick up a pair of snow chains, rent them, buy them…your call, but most options are cheaper than the fine).

Note to self – when the weather presents 2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SER conditions that require the fitting of chains,

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or during theofcourse of the day, where that Round One the GE National Series huge forecast cold front and the 15cms will be staged this weekend, beginning of snow predicted begins to fall, it’s Friday. a fair with practice sessions from 11am bet that either authorised personnel, or During the course of the weekend, several the police, checking (with riders the of the trailswill willbebeout closed to general infringements book on hand) that you’ve although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running got a set, or have11am beentoclever to fit on Friday from 6pmenough and again on them (on the right drive wheels) already.

Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per day or $90 for 2 days.

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On Sunday theresort trails will optional. In fact, VicRoads and be closed to the general public, but will management even help to remind you on progressively open as the different sections - no less than five - really bright flashing of the event are completed. Pretty Valley digital signs along Kiewaand Valley highway Road will also havethe closures be subject to and Bogong High Plains road as you delays should anyone be travelling backarefrom driving the resort - you’re welcome. the horsetoyards or Pretty Valley Pondage.

That’s because we don’t want to fine you, Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort we’d rather you go up and get down from of mountain bike racing to what we know the mountainorsafely everyone hasGravity had a as Downhill Crossand Country.

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Open Appointment Openingby Hours For Groups, Clubs -etc 11am – 3pm Tuesday Sunday

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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.

Fully licensed.

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 45 35 25.

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FROM THE CEO diff locks (or a “snow/mud/sand” button), you’re pretty much good to go. If, however, conditions are so poor (this decision isn’t taken lightly and is usually done in consultation with road authorities and Victoria Police) – you’ve still got to have and fit them, so please follow the instructions… it is about safety, not inconvenience.

Now, of course, common sense, not to mention self-preservation, the consideration of others and general appreciation of the challenges driving in alpine area’s present, should be enough of a reason to ‘do the right thing’ and to drive sensibly. Alas, given the amount of people stranded or in the ditch on a regular basis, it’s clear Darwin’s Theory of Evolution and the outcome from natural selection is only a matter of a few season’s away from becoming a reality!

chowder, pork belly bites x2, duck spring rolls… then onto mains: Kangaroo, confit duck x2 , and a porterhouse… dessert at this stage was left to two teenagers with bottomless pits for stomachs… cue the Attunga Volcom S’mores and the Wattleseed brulee… then, food coma! Do yourselves a favour, visit James and his team and don’t forget to survey his wine menu, there are some rippers at really (unbelievably) good value! Bon appetite…

Ok, there’s oodles of snow and a whole resort to explore – so get out there and hit the slopes! • Stuart Smythe, CEO

So, drive safely folks, follow the signs, use the bays to fit/unfit chains and be considerate to other drivers and pull over into any of the new overtaking pass lanes if you are driving cautiously or the person tailgating you is a little short of patience (refer back to Darwin’s Theory!).

Now – Foodie Tip of the Week – Attunga Lodge…apart from the awesome indigenous art collection, the food is just as impressive.

We dined as a group of four, so sampled the extensive and well-chosen menu… trout

Make sure that your snow chains fit your vehicle – and that you know how to fit them. See ‘Motoring Tips’ on P10 for extra tips. Pic – Courtesy K Bell

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!’

Wb: www.fallscreekraceclub.com.au

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Em: ski@fcrc.com.au

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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OUR COMMUNITY And Its People

walking trail network through the Bogong High Plains.”

ew people know the high plains better than Parks Victoria Rangers and Field Service Officers. Blair Hume is one such person. I caught up with him at his home in Mount Beauty.

A lot of the Parks Victoria work is hands on, rough, and dirty. Blair got his full-time role at Parks ‘through the back door,’ after he had worked two full seasons in a seasonal fire-fighting role. “It really is the lowliest way. You’ve got to get grubby, breath in a lot of dust, smoke, heat and flies at that fire-fighting end, then you get to learn the business a bit that way, and you develop a reputation.”

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We start talking about his role at Parks.

“My title is Field Service Officer (Fire and Emergency) so the bulk of my work is focused on delivering our wildfire response and our planned burning programme.

I work directly under the Ranger Team Leader Kev Cosgriff, who is accomplished in fire himself, as a lot of Parks people are.”

Blair also has a large visitor-services role, in addition to his fire role. When he mentions this I’m imagining him taking groups of awe-struck visitors on ridge-top walks.

But he clarifies: “I get to go on romantic walks… with chainsaws and brush-cutters.

We do a lot of the maintenance on the

In his third season he landed a full-time role at Mount Buffalo. Then, not long after, a position came up in Tawonga South. Longtime Parks Officer Andy Kromar went from his Fire and Emergency role into a new Field Services role, and Blair took Andy’s job, which he admitted, were big shoes to fill.

Nowadays Blair and Andy work ‘in each other’s back pockets’ and share different aspects of each other’s roles.

“It’s been a privilege working alongside

Outdoors Man and Field Services Officer with Parks, Blair Hume. Pic – Struan Jones

him. He has patience and is willing to give information to others, all without a speck of ego. He’s been one of the best mentors that I’ve ever had in my working career.”

Before coming to Mount Beauty, Blair, his wife Julie and son Axel had spent a few years in regional Queensland. The lure had

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OUR COMMUNITY been the high salary of driving trucks for a multinational civil construction company, but Blair never took to the climate or the culture. “There are nice people there, but it’s another world - a land untouched by modern dentistry, where every second woman has a tattoo on her neck.”

“When I felt like I’d had enough it was time to come home to Victoria, and rather than rush back to Alexandra where we owned a home, I would have died wondering what it’s like to live here in Beauty year-round, so I made some phone calls.”

Blair grew up in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. His father was blind, but was ‘very active for a blind bugger.’ They grew up sailing, bushwalking, and windsurfing.

“I cut my teeth cross-country skiing at Lake Mountain. I think I was 11 and I was guiding my brothers who were nine and seven, and we’d go off all day. Between the three of us we’d manage to get back somehow. No one died. Mum was very supportive of all our sporting interests.”

Those early trips to Lake Mountain ‘set the hook’ and Blair is now an avid cross-country skier. “I think I naturally gravitate towards outdoor pursuits that have a bit of suffering involved. I quite like a long-distance bike ride and I think it helps that there’s a mastery of equipment and technique, like there is with skiing and cycling.”

The longer we talk the more it seems Blair spends most of his time outdoors skiing or cycling, or with a brush-cutter or chainsaw in his hands. Over summer he coordinates working bees with the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club to maintain the cross-country ski trails, digging out drains, brush-cutting and adjusting trail routes to maximise snow coverage.

The Parks office in Tawonga South will only be getting busier. On the cards is a huge upgrade to the Falls Creek-Mount Hotham Alpine Crossing. Blair references success stories in Tasmania, New Zealand, and even the Great Ocean Walk, where improvements have made the walks premier tourist attractions.

“Healthy Parks, Healthy people… it’s one thing to conserve the park for generations to come, but we don’t want to lock it up, either. We need a healthy park to promote people coming to enjoy it. Otherwise why are we protecting it? It’s not just for the sake of the biodiversity, it’s also because it’s a bloody nice place to be.” • Struan Jones

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Somehow Blair also finds the time to be an active member of the Team Mount Beauty cycling club, where he’s helping to run the Mitta to Mount Beauty 50km race, which is in desperate need of revival. The Mitta is set down for Sunday 28th October this year.

“I do a lot of trail work in the mountain bike park. It’s now 50-50 whether I ride, or take a rake-hoe out. I love riding and getting feedback from other riders who appreciate the trails.”

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THURSDAY Hightea with homemade scones

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FALLS CREEK SLED DOG CLASSIC A Fabulous Spectacle

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t’s the first week of August and Mushers from all over Australia are travelling to Falls Creek for this weekend’s 8th Annual Sled Dog Classic – the premier alpine dog sled race in this country. This really is a unique event - the only sled dog race through an Alpine Village. After an exhibition event in 2010, the race is now in its 8th year and is a must see Falls Creek Resort experience.

The event is a National Open pointscore race, accredited by the Australian Sled Dog Sports Association (ASSA) and in 2018 will see elite teams of Alaskan Huskies, Siberian Huskies, Eurohounds and Alaskan Malamutes compete for prizemoney and the coveted first place titles in six dog, four dog, three dog and two dog classes.

We have teams travelling from Western Australia, Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria.

Each year we try and improve the event and the spectator experience, the race

Born to run in the snow, the sled dog teams will provide a fabulous spectacle this weekend. Pic – Matt Hull

committee and resort management have worked together for the last 12 months to ensure there are more teams entered for the Saturday night village run. We have 21 teams going out which is our largest field

for a number of years. This year the start and finish area has been moved to just above Slalom Plaza which means the teams will be taking a new trail up through the village streets passing more lodges, restaurants and giving spectators on the streets more opportunity to get up and close to the action.

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Tuesday 7th: Falls Creek Darts Comp!

Wednesday 8th: The beginning of the Driving force Tour. Freestyle hip hop, Jam at The Man Style!

Thursday 9th: Poker – 8pm Start!

Friday 10th: The full show from The Driving Force Tour.

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FALLS CREEK SLED DOG CLASSIC interested in getting in on the action and giving their guests a fantastic sled dog experience by sponsoring a team in 2019 please call race organiser Vaughan Winther on 0439 651852. Vaughan and his team are onsite until this Monday and can call by to have a chat.

The weekend will be pretty busy starting with the seeding heats on Thursday and Friday evenings from Windy Corner top carpark. The teams will run out along the XC Trails and events will include two, three, four and six dog classes.

From 11am – 1pm Saturday visitors and residents will have the opportunity to meet the Mushers and their dogs in a public Sled Dog Exhibition located in Slalom Plaza opposite the car park. Come and meet the ‘rockstars’ of the event, our mushers and some of their race dogs will be available for a chat and, of course there will be plenty of husky cuddles going around. Find out what it takes to look after, train and drive a sled dog team.

Saturday night is the big one. From 6:30pm two, three, four and six dog teams will race through the village streets, starting at Slalom Plaza, up Slalom street, winding their way up Arlberg, to Koki Corner and left up Parallel, along the aqueduct, around the Village Bowl and back down the streets to finish in Slalom Plaza. This course may change subject to weather conditions.

This is a fantastic and spectacular visual event and crowds will line the course

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all the way around. There is only one stipulation. You must leave your pets at home. Do not bring your dogs to the event, whether on a lead or in your pocket. These sled dogs are large, powerful racing dogs – doing what they love doing naturally. Distractions caused by pets can cause problems.

Presentations will take place at the Falls Creek Country Club restaurant around 8:30pm Saturday and the Race organisers would love to see representatives from sponsor lodges come and enjoy the celebration.

The Race organisers also thank Falls Creek Resort Management, Falls Creek Country Club and Eukanuba for their generous support and sponsorship of this event.

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DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA Shelley Earl Camp

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helley Earl Consulting Camp was once again popular with all the participants who attended. Friday night the Shelley Earl group arrived at the DWA Howman’s gap new facility and on walking around the smiles and looks of amazement could be seen on the faces of all at the camp. After taking it in the Shelley Earl participants and the DWA team make the Friday night commute just before closing time to Falls Creek Ski Rentals who every week kindly assist DWA in obtaining skis, boards and tickets for our members, ready for the weekend. Always with a smile and always willing to help in any way they can.

While back at Howman’s the sit skis and equipment are fitted and made ready for the weekend camp.

On Saturday the weather was kind, the roads were clear and with three sit skis, two skiers, one snowboarder and the DWA guides we all arrived at the bottom of Halley’s Comet chair to start the day. DWA always expect the unexpected and with a broken boarding strap to fix there was no lack of challenges to get it fixed with Chris being up to the challenge. When fixed Damien and DWA guide Chris started on their snowboarding journey. They could be seen down Main St, Highway and Drovers experimenting with unloading.

The sit skis with Katie, Andrew and Natasha made their way up via Halley’s chair with their guides and the runs were selected. Kate with her love of the winter and snow kept continuous turns and enjoyed the mastery of Jane guiding the sit ski. Andrew was in the hands of Falls Creek Instructor Tim and was being instructed about initiating a turn and rotation. Gerry with Ruth as his guide

progressed from Mouse Trap to Drovers and although vision was limited it certainly did not detract from Gerry’s ability to master turning. While Raylene, after being away from skiing for several years, had the steady hand of Jim encouraging her progression.

Dan as the main DWA guide for Natasha and assisted by Corinne and Ken could be seen exploring the runs less used down Rapunzel and then next through the Nastar Race Course and into the trees on Highway 83. The sit ski was certainly on edge and Tash was leaning right over helping Dan with every turn.

It was the Shelley Earl camp and Shelley herself also joined in on the camp by skiing from person to person during the day and making sure all her camp members were enjoying the camp. Later Shelley was given several guiding tips by Jane Costello for assisting with a sit ski. Great effort Shelley and Jane.

Sunday proved to be an experimental day with the weather dictating what the DWA Shelley Earl Camp could do and where we could go but as expected everyone came out to brave the rain, hail and wind and continued to improve. A few hot coffees and hot chocolates were consumed at Cloud 9 and as always Cloud 9 delivered the best food and service and a place to rest. Thank you Cloud 9 you always do your best for everyone at Falls Creek. And, despite the severe weather, the Shelley Earl Camp was enjoyed by all. Thanks to the guides and thanks to everyone who helped in any way.

If you would like to know more about DWA and its work, check out: wwwdisabeldwintersport.com.au. You can donate, volunteer and generally get involved.

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Leaving the Nastar Race Course Local guide Dan Van Der Ploeg with Natasha Corbett and Ken Payne (DWA Falls Creek Co Ordinator) Pic – Tim @ Top Shots

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No teaching experience is required, just good people skills, patience and a friendly personality. If you can cruise around a blue slope and have a passion for people, then this could be the job for you.

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PRICELESS alls Creek Resort Management will be

For Women in Skiing

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he Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club was founded in 1977 when a small group of enthusiastic skiers met and created a ski club that would foster the development of cross-country skiing Fast forward to the winter of 1993 when two top-ranked female Swedish athletes and their coach visited Falls Creek Alpine Resort to conduct clinics, exposing Australian women and girls to elite cross-country skiing. The other positive aspect of this encounter with world-class ski racers led to greater race participation amongst female skiers.

It was also the catalyst for Falls Creek’s annual Ski de Femme, a community crosscountry ski event for women.

The first event, organised in1994 by two local passionate skiers and Birkebeiner members Helen L’Huillier and Jenny van der Ploeg, was designed to encourage more women to get involved in a sport they loved. Since its early beginning, Falls Creek’s annual Ski de Femme has evolved into a very popular day that will be held this winter (at the Nordic Bowl) on Saturday, August 11.

collecting hard waste on Wednesday 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. Please see prizes our Hard WastetoCollection will be spot awarded some lucky onparticipants. the website, or if you require Skiguidelines de Femme any additional information, please contact Tony Pammer,Office Manager at Falls the FCRM on 03 5758Creek 1200. • Cross Country, has noted a ‘four-fold Summer Debrief increase’ in lessons this season compared to has been record year for visitation this theIt same timeatwo years ago. summer and Resort Management would “More instructors have visitor like tocross-country get your feedback on events, been hired to keep up with the demand, demographic, mountain biking and general including three female instructors from observations.

Europe” he Thereforesaid. you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management Ronice Goebels, Secretary of thepersonnel and other Ski members of the community Birkebeiner Club and Manager of thefor a summer season debrief meeting.

Victorian Cross-Country Ski Team, says Thisabout meeting will takeofplace on today two-thirds the Victorian Wednesday April fromathletes, 9:30am to team comprises26th young female around inare themore Boardroom and agrees11:30am that there womenabove out Foodworks in QT. skiing now than ever before.

If you have any specific agenda items, please Cross-country skiing is experiencing a email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. renaissance at Falls Creek with marked We look forward to seeing youa all there. • increase in lessons and gear hires over the past two years, with female participation in UKVRA presents…

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SKIADDE FEMME PROOF the sport most notably on the rise. This year the Birkebeiner Club is hosting American Cambria McDermott, the first female ski coach to conduct lessons and clinics with its members.

The sport isn’t all about competition and racing. In fact, the opposite is probably more accurate.

Steve Milestone of the many e “It’s notKillalea aboutfrom winning so Chemicals much. It’s- just notone even Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw. about racing. It’s about enjoying the sport, making connections and friendships with fo A Life to Remember people from all over the world” said Ronice. to A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place sa onmore Friday the 28th April 2017the in the Village For information contact To Bowl at Falls CreekSki forClub anyone who wishes Birkebeiner Nordic 03 5754 4910 Vi attend and pay tribute. Commencing at ortovisit: www.birkebeiner.org.au.

• wi 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some 10 3r wine and a light BBQ will be provided, but we ask that you bring other beverages C and also a plate to share. In the case of wet Be 1800 weather, a contingency plan20 will44 be in24 place. an Friends are welcome to pass this invite on an and it is understood that members of Lyn’s Su family will be in attendance.

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS Recap from Last Weekend

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hilst there was no racing in Falls Creek last weekend, the Australian Junior Nationals were held in Perisher Valley with a skate sprint event on the Saturday and a classic distance on the Sunday. The Conditions where pretty dreary as it both rained and snowed, the sun only poking through Saturday morning just to say hello for a little while.

There were lots of age categories to ensure equal level racing and good spectating. In the Men’s U20 sprint final Will Middlemiss skied away from the field early to claim the gold ahead of Tom Hoogenraad and Archie Gordon. The Women’s U20 was similar with Darcie Morton too strong for Emily Champion and Lulu Miskin.

The Men’s U18 was won by Declan Burke who - although having a bad time-trial pulled it out in the final ahead of Bentley Walker-Broose and Cooper Anderson from USA. The Men’s U16 was won for the third time in a row by Hugo Hinkfuss and Lily

Murnane won the Women’s U16 final. The Men (or more like boys) U14 was won

by Thomas Inglis, and the Girls U14 was strongly won by Heli Laajoki from ACT. Damika Morton and Isaac Spring were the U12 sprint final winner from Saturday.

On Sunday was a 7.5km classic for the older boys and a 5km classic for the older girls with distances lessening for the younger fields. The Sunday was blowing a gusty wind and snow conditions were quite soft meaning lots of klister! Nic (Blacksac) Blackwell skied very well coming in 1:25 ahead of second place Tom Hoogenraad and third place Will Middlemiss who was tired from the day before. In the Junior Women, Darcie Morton - who this year has transferred codes from Biathlon to XC - edged in front of an in-form Phoebe Cridland to claim the gold with Tuva Bygrave from Norway in third place. Zana Evens skied well to get the girls U16 3.5km medal and likewise did Hugo Hinkfuss for the boys U16 5km.

Jayden Spring and Heli Laajoki were our U14 winner and brother Isaac Spring as well as Damika Morton were our U12 1.4km winners. Great competitive racing from all and from all reports it was a fun weekend! I almost forgot to say that Victoria beat NSW in the state v state points competition.

Girls Junior Sprint podium rht to lft: Phoebe Cridland, Emily Champion, Lulu Miskin.

Pic - Courtesy NSW XC

This weekend There’s not heaps this week in terms of XC racing at Falls Creek but still it is a good chance to practice some hoppet skills and clock in some big skis. On Sunday the 5th of August is the Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series in the Nordic Bowl. This will be a classic race of distances 0.5/1.5 and 2.5km.

Looking elsewhere, our arch nemesis in Mount Hotham is holding their annual ‘Pub to Pub’ extravaganza, the 12km skate race from Hotham to Dinner Plain. I did this one last year and I was pleasantly surprised with how cool the course was.

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS Competitive International Success What does it take to have constant reliable success in cross country skiing? Since I have spoken a bit about racing in light of our Junior Champs from last weekend, it reminded me of when I was in Norway last year competing at Norwegian Junior Championships. I stood at the start line in a field of 300 boys all aged between 18 and 19 years with age field getting even larger as you go down. So I thought is this why Norway is the most successful Winter Sport country? What do they have? Let’s see.

Long, long winters and lots of snow From the middle of November until the end of January, the northernmost parts of Norway don’t EDITION see any sun.SEVENTEEN Much of the WINTER winter also brings sub-zero temperatures and snowfall AD – but PROOF that’s not enough to explain winter sport prowess on its own.

A nation born with skis on “In Norway we are born with skis on our feet” is a Folk saying with a ring of truth to it. Away from urban centres, even a trip down the road to the shops might involve a bit of cross-country skiing.

High GDP

the planet – alongside tiny nations such as Qatar, Brunei and Singapore – Norway has invested in the infrastructure and the training facilities to back up its Olympic ambition.

Brooding Nordic introspection Norway endured a terrible 2006 Winter Olympic Games Torino, securing only two golds. Worse than that, they fell behind Sweden in the medal table, a moment of national shame. This led to an intense period of contemplation, with some of the Norwegian press reduced to claiming ‘partly Norwegian’ medals for foreign competitors with Norwegian ancestry. As a nation, Norway vowed: ‘never again!’

A beautiful team experience FRIDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2017 “We believe there is no good explanation or justification for why you have to be a jerk to be a good athlete,” Norwegian silvermedal-winner Kjetil Jansrud once said. The Norwegian skiing team spends about 250 days of the year together, enjoys taco night together every Friday, and has been sweeping all before them at the Games. The emphasis

Boys Junior Sprint podium rht to lft: Archie Gordon, Will Middlemiss, Tom Hoogenraad.

Pic - Courtesy NSW XC

on teamwork and a star-free team culture has paid dividends. • Seve de Campo

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There are only 5.2 million Norwegians, but what Norway lacks in population it makes up for in Per Capita GDP. Consistently listed as one of the wealthiest nations on

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he Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Victoria is bringing their current Melbourne production to Mount Beauty. Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts

presents this ever-popular comic operetta in the Mount Beauty Community Centre at 7:30pm on Saturday August 4th. A fresh production gives us a glimpse of the struggles Gilbert and Sullivan had to prepare it on the eve of their greatest triumph of farce and flair. Imagined in Japan, The Mikado is one of the wittiest lyrical comedies in the English Language.

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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.

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.

TDFNL Rd 16. Dederang MB V Beechworth.

The Mikado – performed by the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Victoria and presented

by Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts. 7:30pm at the Mount Beauty Community Centre.

Tickets at Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery – or at the Door. Adults $25. UKVRA Members $20. Students $10. U12 Free.

Ph: 03 5754 1750.

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 Aus Secondary Schools Ski Teams Championships XC. 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 Ski de Femme – fun ski day for ladies. 10am Nordic Bowl.Ph: Ronice Goebel 0409 332 642.

12th Rocky Valley Rush/Sun Valley Ramble

10:30am Nordic Bowl. Ph: Anne Bellingham

03 5754 1815.

16th Falls Creek fabulous Summit Night Show

Spectacular. From 7:30pm on the Summit

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Ph: 03 5758 1000.

17th Mount Beauty Men’s Shed Regular Monthly

meeting and BBQ. From Midday at the shed

in Tennis Court Avenue 18th TDFNL Rd18. Mitta United V Dederang MB 18th Australian Open Sprint Championships.

9:30am Nordic Bowl. Ph: Anne Bellingham

03 5754 1815.

18th & 19th Nitro Good Times Fun Weekend. More info

later. Ph: 03 5758 1026.

19th Australian Open Championships 10am Nordic

Bowl. Ph: Anne Bellingham 03 5754 1815.

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Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty

Anxiety Self Help Support Group, 7pm –

8:30pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood

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Phone the Anxiety Recovery Centre Vic on

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23rd Falls Creek Nights Sprints – the best XC

skiers in action in the Village Bowl.

Ph: 03 5754 1045.

23rd: Falls Creek fabulous Summit Night Show

Spectacular. From 7:30pm on the Summit

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Ph: 03 5758 1000.

25th 9:30am. 42km Kangaroo Hoppet.9:40am.

21km Australian Birkebeiner. 9:450am. 7km

Joey Hoppet. Falls Creek Nordic Bowl.

All welcome to spectate and cheer the

international stars. Ph: 03 5754 1045 25th & 26th TDFNL Qualifying Final (Sat) and Elimination

Final (Sun) 30th Falls Creek fabulous Summit Night Show

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Ph: 03 5758 1000.

An edict from The Mikado demands a quota of executions, but Koko, the Lord High Executioner, cannot bring himself to kill anyone; Nanki-Poo, a poor wandering minstrel, declares he cannot live without YumYum and plans to end it all.

An idea is ignited to give them both what they want. However, the arrival in town of the spurned Katisha turns everything topsy-turvy.

With melodious mischief and preposterous plots, the tangled web unravels; will the punishment fit the crime?

The audience is in for a treat with this fresh interpretation of a much-loved classic directed

by Andrew McGrail, with Musical Director of orchestra and singers, Timothy John Wilson.

Tickets available from Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery or at the door: $25 adult, $20 UKVRA members, $10 students, under 12’s free.

Saturday August 4th, 7:30pm in Mount Beauty Community Centre. For further information call Rollo Kiek on 03 5754 1750. •

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 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, Aust. Birkebeiner & Joey Hoppet. Pendl Cup(C) Ed 13 * 31.08.18 * Kangaroo Hoppet Wrap, Mini Series 4, Storm the Castle. (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.

ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ INSERTS: • Not Available

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CLASSIFIEDS: BUSINESS DIR.: FORMAT: DEADLINE: CONTRACT:

• 1 column (6cm wide) = $15.00 per cm. 4cp = $20.00 per cm.

• 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $25.00 per cm. 4cp = $35.00 per cm.

• 3 column (19cm wide)= $35.00 per cm. 4cp = $49.00 per cm.

• $4.90 per line.

• $5.90 per line.

• 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 NINE

SKI FIT YOGA Good For All

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or two people who have spent their lives enjoying copious varieties and amounts of exercise, one thing became obvious.

Yoga was the next step! Why? It became clear to us that without appropriate forms of exercise and movement longevity of exercise was in question. Wellness, preservation and mindfulness is an absolute requirement for us. After many years of practicing yoga, we found ourselves on a flight to Bali to study under three incredible teachers from the University of Mumbai; both to enhance our own personal practice and to graduate with an international qualification to share the experience of yoga.

Having spent the last fifteen years in Falls Creek we were eager to get a program off the ground as we saw a growing demand for this type of activity on the hill. The feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive. Our philosophy is that all people can benefit from yoga. We have designed mixed level classes that aim to keep people ski fit and injury free. #SkiFitYoga Testimonials “Having practiced yoga for over 20 years, my Ski Fit Yoga class offered a perfect combination of technique and ambiance and

The two J’s, Julia Mitas (l) and Janine Randall – your Ski Fit Yoga team. Pic – Courtesy the girls.

was so well organised - it’s a great addition to keeping fit at Falls and highly recommended.”

Simon Warrender, passionate skier and visitor to Fallscreek for 50 years.

have such a professional yoga duo teaching twice a week. Loving the energy, warmth and variety.” Claire Mathews, avid yoga practitioner. Ripparoo Lodge

“Being a competitive skier, I began practicing yoga because I liked how the physical practice complimented my high impact training.” Britt Cox, World Champion, Three Time Winter Olympian and participant @SkiFitYoga

“as a newbee to yoga I didn’t know what to expect but the two J’s are amazing; made it a fun learning experience , hooked for life!”

Nick Demopoulos-SES rescue and qualified ski instructor.

“What a bonus for all of us this season to

For further detail, phone 0402 212 607 – or refer Advert this publication. •

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 Kathmandu Apartment 7

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athmandu Apartment 7 is a recently renovated alpine styled three bedroom, two bathroom apartment of approximately 109.06 m2. Its styling provides the comfort and cosiness one would expect of an alpine home nestled in the snow.

The styling is clean and warm throughout the apartment. The Kathmandu complex consist of only seven apartments and is in excellent condition with new double glazing, recently fully repainted and has a new long alpine head lease. As you walk in through the entrance, there is an open kitchen borrowing trends that are contemporary and practical and features a large dining table, laundry facilities and excellent light.

The mid-level features a very spacious living room with an adjoining balcony with BBQ

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.

BE Foodstore Falls Creek - Tuesday 14th August Bookings 03 5758 3222

that gives fantastic views of the Gully & International ski areas as well as views of the opposite mountains towards Spion Kopje The three bedrooms are spacious and offer excellent privacy. The configurations is: two rooms have a queen bed and bunk, the third bedroom has a triology. In total, it can sleep nine people. Being located on Falls Creek Road, you have great ski in, ski out access and the property is only a 100m walk to the Village Bowl where there is a range of dining options, ski hires and shops, tobogganing, tube park and ski lifts. For summer, you can park your car just outside the apartment and you aren’t far from the resort’s mountain biking & hiking trails.

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.

Winter’s Calling!

Blankets are warmer!

Get everything ready for winter now at...

The home of fabulous food…

Specialty coffee, organic teas, super smoothies, shakes & fresh juices!

All day eats & treats made with love!

Fuel up the mornings…

Recharge the days…

Relax the evenings…

Super convenient location at the base of Eagle Chair!

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

Open daily 8am till late PM for breakfast, lunch & dinner

An ideal location, with a large serviceable kitchen and lower level lounge and living area opening on to the balcony. Pics – Courtesy the Agent

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 property is a rarity in Falls Creek as it is not locked into a management agreement.

Body corporate fees are low for an apartment this size, approx. $11,000 per annum. This apartment is very private and in a quiet position. At $475,000, this apartment definitely deserves and inspection. Contact the agent, Christa Smit (Zirknitzer) at Zirky Real Estate, Ph: 0402 277 808. •

feathertop alpine lodge | restaurant | tapas bar

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Sunday: Carvery Roast Monday: Ribs & Rump Tuesday: Indian Curries Wednesday: Vegan Thursday: Dumplings Friday: Oyster Shots & Bubbles

Bed & Breakfast Full a la carte menu Cocktail & Wine Bar Bookings Essential Ph: 03 5758 3232 14 Parallel Street

Map Ref: G2

See us on Facebook & Instagram.

For reservations, call: 03 5758 3222 Located in the Village Bowl, below Altitude Apartments. Map Ref: N2

+ warm ambience + chilled tunes + relaxing and cozy + beautiful wines + fine dining

house specials

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

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