This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 10 August 2018

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WINTER EDITION TEN

FRIDAY 10TH AUGUST 2018

Let There Be Snow!

• Top: Cassie Hutchinson enjoying the new Pow…! Pic – Nathan @ FCRM • Left: Having a snow-ball – The Cosci family from Adelaide. Pic - Tim @ Topshots • Right: Enjoying the thrill with Kerry Lee-Dodd. Pic - Tim @ Topshots

FROM THE CEO Better Than Average…

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ith snow falling at the proverbial ‘rate of knots’ the snow base is well above the thirty year average for this time of the season. Now, with what has been predicted at the time of writing, you may need a snorkel out there!

In fact, the current base (141cms and climbing) is already beating total snow fall maximums in 17 of the last 30 years… so the outlook for skiing and boarding for the remainder of the season is excellent.

Particularly since peak snow depth has been recorded on or about August 29th for the last 30 years. Of course, in 2017 the Blizzard of Oz 3.0 hit on September 8th - creating a near record 217cm base (cumulative season total of 475cm).

I have it on very good authority (Falls

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Creek Ski Patrol) that there are two substantial crusts under the snow pack at about 20cm and 80cms respectively, with boilerplate layers insulating and keeping the snow pack in great condition. Who doesn’t love a bit of spring skiing… so this is also looking really good for late September. he National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention To quote ‘godfather of in the articlethe withgreat Ben McIlroy.

Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with extreme skiing’ - Doug Coombs Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased “There’s no such as Gravity too to present Round One thing of the 2017 Enduro National much snow.”Series. The series is Australia wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at Balingup in June; Round Four will go to To quote WA the great ‘godfather of extreme Rockhampton July and“There’s the finalno round skiing’ - Dougin Coombs suchwill be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence thing as too much snow.” So, at the risk of River in northern NSW August. sounding greedy… the in forecast outlook for The popularity of mountain biking continues August is nothing short of spectacular… we to grow. the great Mount may haveFrom to change theefforts scale of onsome our snow Beauty locals in crossed! the 90’s - to hosting the charts.

Fingers Nationals in Feb 2000 - to the point where Note to some all Backcountry enthusiasts – we have of the best tracks in the country condition reportsBeauty and avalanche warnings - both in Mount and in Falls Creek. have been issued (07.08.18) and are likely The growth and the success means we can continue fabulous to remaintoinhost place (for atevents. least the next

week) given the forecast snow falls. Take care out there. If you need to upskill… or haven’t got appropriate knowledge for skiing in the backcountry, then there’s the Avalanche Training courses from Aug 24th being offered in resort Round One of the GEAustralia.

NationalThese Series by Avalanche Training will be staged this weekend, beginning accredited AST1 (Avalanche Awareness) withAST2 practice sessions Avoidance) from 11am courses Friday. and (Avalanche During the course of the weekend, are recognised worldwide and offer several of the trails willtraining be closed general riders comprehensive andtoknowledge to although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running stay safe in unpatrolled terrain. Whilst you on Friday 11amrelevant to 6pmfor and again on may thinkfrom this isn’t Australia, Saturday from 9am to 5pm.

Cost is $50Go! per you’re wrong… so - Know Before You day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. com.auwe to are book.

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Saturday 11thPretty until Bogong High August Plains Road, up the Saturday 18th.

Get behind Valley Road and then acrossour to farmers the Trigand help raise funds to assist in the drought-

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For Groups, Clubs -etc 11am – 3pm Tuesday Sunday For Further Please try to Information: allow 24hours notice.

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

Open 8am – 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.

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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 45 35Falls 25. Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition TEN Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.

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Falls Creek Resort and its awesome restaurateurs are putting on a collective fund-raising appeal. All participating restaurants will be donating proceeds, some from the week, some for the rest of the season, some with Parma’s, others with alternative dishes, or nights specially dedicated to the cause. Check out the dining guide to find participating restaurants. Every $1 (or more) from a Parma meal or a participating venue will be donated to help the cause. Check out the collection barrels also located throughout the resort and lose that spare change. All funds raised will be donated to www.buyabale.com.au (or you can text “drought” to 0437 371 371 to donate) and the great work they are doing to help out our farmers.

Snowshoes for hire Snowshoeing is a great mountain activity that doesn’t involve special skills or expensive equipment.

Snowshoes aren’t just those ancient wooden tennis-racquet contraptions hanging on the lodge wall – there are modern versions, too - and Falls Creek Cross Country at Windy Corner has brand new Tubbs snowshoes for rent. It’s the easiest, safest, and cheapest way to get yourself anywhere on snow.

There are no special skills required to snowshoe. We all know that if you can dodge a wrench then you can dodge a ball.

Likewise, if you can walk, then you can snowshoe. You just strap in, grab some Nordic poles if you’d like, and get going.

From Windy Corner there are even signed snowshoe tracks to follow, out onto the cross-country trails and into the snow gums towards Rocky Valley Dam. Two-hour tours are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am, suitable for any level of fitness. The cost is $30 per person.

Otherwise rent a pair for a whole day for $35. A great family activity if you’re not quite ready to hit the slopes. Any questions call 03 5758 3408. •

Service & Demo Centre

So Foodie Tip of The Week – support all those businesses getting behind the fundraising initiative…who doesn’t love a parma or simply a great cause.

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

The snow is calling… get out there and get amongst it!!! •

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

• Open Daily: 8am – 6pm.

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

Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management

You’ll be amazed at how easily you can walk, even on soft snow.

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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OUR COMMUNITY And It’s People

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onice Goebel has been part of the cross-country skiing community at Falls Creek since 1988. She’s sun-tanned and lively. We sat down to talk skiing, and reflected on the rising numbers of females now getting into the sport.

This Saturday the 11th August, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club will host its annual Ski de Femme, a free social clinic suitable for beginner and intermediate female skiers. Last year numbers exploded with over 100 women and girls involved, and clinics were run by some of Australia’s best female skiers and international coaches.

The event was started in 1994 by locals Helen L’Huillier and Jenny Van der Ploeg, who were both keen to get more women into a sport that they loved.

I asked Ronice how she first got into skiing.

“I’m actually from Glen Waverly. I never

even saw snow as a kid, but I started skiing when I was at university. We started off backcountry skiing because we were poor students, and you could just take a tent and go out.”

Ronice is a teacher, and you couldn’t imagine her in any other profession.

Encouraging, energetic, nurturing, and approachable, a great manager of people – these are all traits that come to mind. She studied teaching at university, and has been in education her whole life. “And I still love it!” she says.

She also has a postgraduate degree in Women’s Studies, which is fitting given the work that she has done consciously and unconsciously as a role model encouraging girls to clip in to skis. She’s selfless, not just in her actions, but in the way she talks about herself. Her incredible work and experiences, in her mind, are merely just things that she has done. The real stars, the people she remembers, are the skiers she has coached and the friends she has made.

Nothing is about her. She talks about her

3pm - 5:30pm

A very active and heavily in to skiing Ronice Goebel.

Pic – Courtesy the family.

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OUR COMMUNITY past as though biographing someone else.

Perhaps that’s been the key to her longevity.

Ronice joined the Birkebeiner Club in 1988 when she moved to Bogong Village as a teacher. When she had her daughter she thought the club would be a great way to meet other kids.

The importance of community is a common thread. I comment that I hardly see her alone.

“I’m often with a bunch of kids trailing around. I genuinely like the kids. This current crop is fantastic, and you get to know them. They’re fun, and they’re the future.”

Ronice is the current secretary of the Birkebeiner Club, and also manages the Victorian Cross-Country Ski Team, which is a junior team made up of skiers aged 12 to 20 years.

“I’m really interested in cross-country skiing development - the development of juniors and making things happen, so maybe that’s how I see myself: I’m just a ‘make things happen’ kind of person.”

“And all this because you love skiing?”

“Oh yeah. You love skiing, you meet people, and because I’m on the Kangaroo Hoppet board, you’re an ambassador. It’s so many people’s dream to come here to Australia.”

I ask her if she has noticed more women out skiing now than before. She agrees that there are, “When you’re out skiing you see a lot of women, not necessarily being great skiers, but enjoying being out in nature.”

There are many brilliant female skiers in Australia, but one of her heroines is Lescinska (Linky) Grimmer, who started skiing at 23 while studying law at the ANU in Canberra, then went on to compete at a World Championships.

According to Ronice, the key to keeping people in the sport is all about the friendships they make. “You don’t pretend to be someone else when you’re out on the snow; you can just be who you are, and if kids have friends in the sport when they’re young, they’ll stay in the sport a bit longer.”

For Ronice, she never left the sport, and skiing gets to the heart of what she loves about life.

“You make these friends overseas, and there is this big thing, this cultural exchange, and I love it. It’s like our contribution to world peace, because if you travel and see other people who are similar and want similar things, that’s what makes being human good, having friendships.”

“Thankyou Ronice, I appreciate your time!”

• Struan Jones

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She has also been an active competitor in ski racing, this year approaching her 27th Kangaroo Hoppet.

“What about overseas?” I ask.

“Oh, only Loppets” she replies off-handedly “I’ve done all the main Loppets, which is all 16 of those…”

‘Only Loppets’ refers to a series of marathon-length races around Europe, Asia, and North America. It’s no small achievement.

“The most memorable one was in Iceland, just a couple of years ago. It was so spectacular, to be up high. You know, I believe the Kangaroo Hoppet on a good day, and this one, are the best two races in the world.”

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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

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FROM THE GM VFM… What the heck does that stand for?

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ho doesn’t love a good acronym?

I learnt something the other day! VFM stands for “Value for Money” and well, in a ski resort that’s something some guests report is increasingly difficult to find. Unless of course, you’re a guest of Falls Creek! True story!

While everyone is out there enjoying this amazing snow that keeps topping up our base nicely, it’s almost sacrilegious to be thinking about Spring skiing. However, we know that there are a whole lot of guests (yes, we know who you are) that hang out waiting patiently for those gorgeous, slightly warmer, slightly sunnier days, when

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the weather is a little more stable, the snow a little more forgiving, when it’s a little more pleasant to be lunching outside and the kids seem to happier too.

And heck, why wouldn’t you wait… for waiting reaps rewards! With the conditions looking like we will be in for fabulous Spring skiing, now is the time secure 2018 Spring Pass.

Priced at $499 for adults and $299 for children & seniors, the Spring Pass allows you unlimited access to skiing at Falls Creek and Mount Hotham from the 1st September until the end of the season. To secure your pass, head to www.shop.skifalls. com.au or visit any of our ticket outlets in resort. Talk about VFM! Speaking of ticket outlets…

We’ve been listening to guest feedback from last year and have responded, making life a little easier we hope and expediting access to your favourite slopes. Our newly finished ticketing window located at Gebi’s (at the base of Gully Chair) opened last Friday 3rd August.

The Gebi’s ticket window will now operate Friday through to Monday each week from

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8:30am until 10:30am. If you’re a seasoned skier, we recommend you head there to load your lift pass and to add any additional lesson requirements for the day and get skiing faster! I mean… ski responsibly, but get out onto the hill quicker! Go the Gebi’s ticket window for premium service and hits the slopes with less wait time!

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How good does this spring skiing look? – taken last year on 23rd September by Chris Hocking

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An exciting new leisure Our New Frying Pan… Ripper Drink Specials Every Night! experience at the top Friday 10th: The Man Trivia - $600 in Prizes • Rustic, industrial and chic. of the mountain! AD PROOF • Bar and grill in the heart of Falls

Boasting a bistro, wood-fired pizza, waffle station, bar & café.

Wood-fired Rotisserie, Deli and kitchen providing:

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• Bistro meals

• Wood Fire Pizza

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Ph: 03 5711 9109 At the top of Halley’s Comet Chairlift Open Daily: 8:30am to 5pm.

PLUS: Driving Force tour ‘Emph N Treats,’ ‘Mr Ruckman,’ - The new wave of Aussie Hip Hop! Sunday 12th: Foozball Competition $50 Bar Tab to be won!

Tuesday 14th: Falls Creek Darts Competition!

Wednesday 15th: Jam at The Man! Thursday 16th: Poker – 8pm Start!

Friday 17th: Double header of ‘Smash Bros’ and ‘The Murderballs.’ Up and comers of the Melbourne punk and grunge scene!

Creek’s famous Village Bowl.

• FRIDAY – $10 Cocktails!

• SATURDAY – the Falls Creek All Stars re-unite from 9pm.

• SUNDAY – Après Recovery session with Ooz from 12pm • MONDAY - $20 burger & beer combo!

• TUESDAY - $5 tacos & $10 margaritas!

• WEDNESDAY – Trivia with Sammy from 6pm. $1 chicken wings, $10 pints!

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• THURSDAY - The Falls Creek Summit Night Show

Ph: 03 5758 3362 Village Central • Map Ref: I4

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CELEBRITY CHEFS Enjoyable & Sustainable

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he Three Blue Ducks philosophy of utilising fresh local produce and supporting sustainable food sources is a value the team at BE Foodstore hold close to their heart. When Ben Kraus, owner of Bridge Road Brewers and good mates with the Ducks crew asked whether BE Foodstore would be interested in hosting the event, Jason and Melissa jumped at it! As Jason put it “We are feeling privileged and pretty damn excited to have such a highly regarded, successful & celebrated team of Chefs coming in for a kitchen takeover creating an evening all about sharing beautiful food with good friends.”

Bridge Road Brewery, one of Australia’s most recognised independent brewers will be showcasing a range of their craft brews & one of Falls Creek’s favourite muso’s, ‘Ooz’ will be playing laid back tunes throughout the evening.

A couple of the key members of the Ducks Team are: Darren Robertson. Michelin star UK chef Mark Raffan introduced Darren to food.

When he was 24 he moved to Australia to work for Tetsuya Wakuda. He stayed at Tetsuya’s for eight years during which time he was Head Chef for three years. In 2010 he started ‘The Table Sessions,’ a ‘guerilla dining organisation’ that ran pop-up dinners. These dinners won the accolade of Best Event 2011

by Australian Gourmet Pages.

Darren is one of the founding members of the Taste of Young Sydney (TOYS), which celebrated collaboration and experimentation in the kitchen and was awarded the Innovation Award in the SMH Good Food Guide 2010. Darren then went into business with a group of friends at the Three Blue Ducks in Bronte. The Three

The Ducks Team, Sam, Chris, Andy, Jeff, Darren and Mark. Pic – Courtesy Three Blue Ducks.

Blue Ducks has held a SMH Chef ’s hat from 2011-2014 and for three seasons ran the Gully Bar & Restaurant at Huski.

Darren and his business partner Mark wrote The Blue Ducks book in 2013 which is now on it’s second reprint. He is co-host of Channel 10’s ‘Recipe to Riches’ and has his own show ‘Charcoal Kitchen’ on Foxtel Life Style Food.

Andy Allen. “My philosophy on food is all about flavour. Yeah some people say we eat with our eyes, but it’s the taste of what we eat that keeps people coming back.”

A former electrician, Andy Allen’s life was changed forever when he became the youngest winner of Masterchef Australia Series 4, in 2012. Andy has continued his passion and learning as a chef at the renowned Three Blue Ducks, and travelling around the world with best mate Ben and sharing all the learnings on his YouTube channel, Andy Allen Cooks.

At the time of going to print, your Ed is not sure exactly who is coming down – but rest assured any two or three members of the Ducks team will make next Tuesday 14th August a night to remember at BE Foodstore. Get your booking in now!

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Plus, we have a great balcony to enjoy the action in Slalom Plaza!

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he Spina Bifida Camp was off and running on Saturday with seven sit-skiers on the mountain and supporting the sit-skiers DWA had 15 DWA Guides and three support crew.

With DWA also providing transport from Melbourne, accommodation in the snow at the new Howman’s Gap facility plus instructors and guides all working together to provide this fabulous opportunity for DWA participants to enjoy their involvement in winter sports.

Weather wise, the weekend started a little wet but it did not deter all who participated. With seven sit-skis on the mountain and 15 DWA jackets, the presence of DWA could be seen around the Falls Creek resort. On moving around the mountain, it was apparent that all members of SBFV had arrived to achieve their own personal goals. Travis and Campbell wanted to achieve independence on a sit-ski and with the assistance of our DWA guides, both achieved that goal by Sunday and then realised that sit-skiing does not always require a guide.

Ben and Kezia were not far behind as they roamed the mountain in conditions that had most skiers and riders heading inside.

When they did arrive at Cloud 9, both where a little cold but with ‘hot rocks’ supplied by Hot Shots, their hands were soon getting warm. Thanks, Hot Shots for your continuing help.

Katherine and Gabi were both well into quality snow time. With Gabi moving around the mountain on a wet Saturday with Jim and Ken priming her for the run of independence with Daniel and Nic on Sunday that then ended in solo sit-ski riding down wombats. Katherine excelled hitting Big Dipper, Drovers Dream and working on a variety of turns down Ruined Castle - terrain that tested Kathrine, the sit-ski and her instructor, with the end

result being perfect shaped turns. Well done Katherine and a big thanks to Daniel and Nic – Katherine’s guides who assisted and enjoyed their weekend of guiding.

Libby was riding with Hanna in a Mountain Man sit-ski down Drovers with waves of super fans appreciating Hanna’s new-found skills so much to the extent that the team had to wait a few times to let everyone pass.

Hanna put in strong carving turns from top to bottom and what great moves and camera work from Issy. Thanks Issy.

The other DWA sit-skiers were once again roaming in two’s and when it comes to lift queues DWA like to have large breaks between the riders on a chair lift. Travis and Campbell, in their sit-skis were well supported by DWA guides. Loading a sitski onto a lift is a well-rehearsed and timed operation. To the public when watching it could be seen that loading a sit-ski is simple process but as we all know anything that is easy becomes that way with planning and training on a repetitive basis for both DWA Guides and Lift Operators. No doubt that while at the lift you will hear the term “Slow and Pull Back” addressed to the lift operator. The request is a standard request and in their extensive training lift operations know that they must slow the lift and go around to the back of the chair lift and pull back the sit-ski while the guides lift the sit-ski into the chair. The sit-ski is then clipped to the chair for safety and depending on type of sit-ski other unique operations are performed.

Leaving on Sunday was a high five time all round with everyone completing what they wanted to achieve. If you would like to know more, visit:www.disabledwintersport. com.au. • Ken Payne.

Carving Drovers Dream with Kezia and DWA Guides Libby and Tess – Pic - Israel Marsh

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS Trail Report

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ith snow depths well over one and a half metres there is a lot more to like about Falls Creek at the moment. With over 50cm of snow recently fallen the groomers have been out there working hard to prepare the full trail network. A ‘hair dryer’ will be in affect this weekend though as it will be warm and windy before another cold front comes in for some more snow. I should stop with the weather report though because I’m not qualified. In terms of options, 60kms of XC trails have been groomed in the last week however more like 30km will be available on the daily. Expect all trails to be groomed after the storms settle though. Some highlights include Langford’s loop, Paul’s loop and when the winds die down definitely get up to McKay loop up top there for the nice vistas.

Phil Bellingham (cntr) pushing up another hill at the NZ Winter Games. Pic – Courtesy NZ XC

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tall, skilled and just starting. Distances are 1, 2.5 and 5km in skate technique. Many of you would know Ronice, the local Mount Beauty resident and Cross Country Ski pioneer and so it would be great to get around this as she has done a lot of work. On Sunday the 12th is a slightly longer race, the notorious Rocky Valley Rush/Sun Valley Ramble (insert location followed by dynamic adjective).

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PRICELESS alls Creek Resort Management will be Why do people like Cross Country Skiing?

Because cross-country skiers are existential heroes in glasses and tights. Instead of offering us distraction - the glittery melodrama of figure skating or the quirky novelty of curling - cross-country skiers lean right into a bleak truth: We are stranded on a planet that is largely indifferent to us, a world that sets mountains in our path and drops iceballs from 50,000 feet and tortures our skin with hostile air. There is no escaping it; the only noble choice is to clip in to some skis and slog right in. Cross-country skiing expresses something deep about the human condition: the absolute, non-negotiable necessity of the grind. The purity and sanctity of the goddamn slog.

The myth of Sisyphus which philosopher Albert Camus explored. That the world is absurd, man lives in a search for meaning, unity and clarity in a world that is unintelligible and has actually no real intrinsic values. Camus asks that upon realisation of the absurdity of the world, does that mean suicide? He says no, it requires revolt. For example, take the Greek myth of Sisyphus, a man condemned to perform the same meaningless task of pushing a boulder up a mountain only to see it roll back down again. Camus says Sisyphus is content because the struggle in life itself is enough to ‘fill a man’s heart.’ This in my view is similar to the sport of cross country skiing in that we find pleasure in the struggle of hill after hill.

The grind is never ending but we still accept it and live it. It is important to know that whilst we think there may be meaning in what we do, there is really none. It’s good to keep that in perspective I think.

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MIM SODERGREN WOMEN’S PROGRAM Five Day Wrap-Up

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he week of 23rd – 27th July 2018 saw the annual Mim Sodergren Women’s 5-Day Program hosted by the Falls Creek Snowsports School and our beautiful alpine village and resort. 30 women and seven female coaches took to the slopes to transform technique and conquer terrain that both challenged and excited our participants.

The Women’s Program is named for Mim Sodergren, a ski instructor at Falls Creek during the 1980s who moved to New South Wales with her husband Mike - also an instructor - and were tragically killed in the Thredbo landslide in 1997. Mim ran a local ladies’ day at Falls Creek, and was a key proponent in developing the children’s ski school curriculum that continues today in the form of the Snowclub and Junior Workshop programs.

While the Program saw a week of wild weather and limited visibility, the women were incredible sports and truly embraced

From the Eighties, Bernadette Grope (ski instructor) Ted ‘Phantom’ Weeks (Sun Valley Snacks & Raconteur), Jan Shoesmith (FC Licensed Supermarket) and Mim Sodergren (creator of the now highly respected Mim Program for women skiers). Pic – Ken Bell

the ‘ski by feel’ attitude that the weather called for. Venturing through Vertigo and Corkscrew Valleys, the Summit and The Maze in search of fresh tracks with only tactile senses to guide us certainly tested our balance, but these off-piste experiences

markedly improved our technique once back on the groomers.

The après events were a highlight, as Feathertop hosted welcome drinks at the start of the Program, and the Falls Creek Hotel once again put on après cocktails on Wednesday. Dinner on Thursday night at Huski was a culinary treat, and some ladies were lucky enough to walk away with a pair of Dragon Goggles or Rossignol skis, courtesy of our generous sponsors.

An evening of Champagne shopping at the newly branded Ālp store allowed the ladies to relax after our first day, and many stocked up on the beautiful winter warmers that Layla Lee and her team have so carefully curated in store.

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MIM SODERGREN WOMEN’S PROGRAM The skiing continued, with all groups progressing to more difficult terrain throughout the week, and supplementing their learning with tips, tricks, drills and mileage. This year we had a spread of green, blue and black skiers, with more than twothirds of the group returning from previous years. It is a testament to the quality of the Program that so many women continue to return – not only for ski instruction, but also to share their alpine experience with old and new friends.

On the final day, the group paid tribute to Mim and Mike Sodergren, and their colleague Mary Phillips, all former Falls Creek employees who had moved to Thredbo and perished in the landslide.

In the five years I have been coaching the WINTER EDITION SEVENTEEN Program, there’s not a time when I sit at Eagle Rock and to the words of the ADlisten PROOF memorial without feeling a nostalgia for a woman I never met.

Huge thanks must go to my fellow coaches, Danielle Brooke, Nicole ‘Nik Nok’ Scheuch, Jane Mann, Rebecca ‘Bex’ Viney, Louise Knast and Kat Keane, as well as our Program Coordinator, Dickie Nott, and FCSL Marketing Department. Thank you also to all of the wonderful Falls Creek venues for hosting lunch, drinks, dinner and shopping events - the week was a real success, and we are very grateful for your hospitality.

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The Mim Program also provides great opportunities for just a touch of socialising. Pic – Courtesy Michaela Patton.

The Mim Sodergren Women’s Program instructors now look forward to the 3-Day Program on 17-19 August. Please contact

the Falls Creek Snowsports School via 03 5758 1000 for enquiries and registration. • Michaela Patton

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ell done to those of you who braved Windy Corner’s notorious weather to enter Telemark Nordic Ski Club’s 3rd Mini Series event. Like on many occasions the Nordic Bowl proved to be poles apart from Windy Corner, providing wind protection and beautiful sunny weather. Last Sunday we had 22 children participating from under 8’s to under 18 age groups, and 8 in the adults category.

A big thank you goes out to our sponsor Snow Trek & Travel who provide us with our spot prizes. For your cross country skiing questions please do not hesitate to see Peter and his team at 161 High Street Wodonga.

Also thank you goes to Falls Creek XC Grooming– the tracks were great especially after the rain we have had in the couple of days leading up to the event.

Thank you to those who assisted Telemark in running Mini Series Three, from assisting with the setting up/packing up tasks to the kids who assisted with running the adults event.

For those who stayed for the Laser Biathlon event, we had an inter-club competition between Telemark Nordic Ski Club and Birkebeiner/Telemark (Birke/Tele team). It was very exciting, seeing unique interpretations of the usual rules (jumping the start, pole throwing, sharing poles, track cut short, shooting twice and even bindings undoing). However, there was an eventual winner and that went to the Birke/Tele team! Well done to you all, we’ll have to have a rematch soon.

at the Jack Heberle Race Hut in the Nordic Bowl. Presentations: At the conclusion of the adults event.

Remember Telemark has one more Mini Series event scheduled: Saturday 1st September at 11am. Technique: Freestyle.

Entries: 9:15 – 10:15am at Windy Corner Day Shelter. Late entries 10:40 -10:55am

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Jam under Lights in Slalom Plaza.

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11th Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty

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11th TDFNL Rd17. Yackandandah V Dederang MB 11th 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

– features skiing/boarding and equipment

demos and a fabulous fireworks display.

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

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

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19th Australian Open Championships 10am Nordic

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Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty

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23rd Falls Creek Nights Sprints – the best XC

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23rd: Falls Creek fabulous Summit Night Show

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

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

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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. Followed by the Pendl Cup.

Please note, the presentations will be held in the Nordic Bowl (weather permitting).

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• Logos and images 300dpi> as jpg attachment • Friday 2.00pm prior to publication date • A Season Contract for 16 editions of winter is available offering a 15% discount. The contract is secured by payments made four editions in advance. Due Dates: 08.06.18; 06.07.18; 03.08.18 and 31.08.18.

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

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

PARMA FOR A FARMER Supporting a Mate

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ccording to a report from the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience, in March 2014, 80 per cent of Queensland was officially in drought, including all 10 shires in the state’s north-west. As of 1 January 2015, there were 44 entire local government areas and three part local government areas drought declared, with another 78 Individually Droughted Property (IDP) declarations in an additional nine local government areas.

In May 2013, one sixth of New South Wales was in drought and by February 2014, 62 per cent of the state had received no significant rainfall for two years. Graziers experienced falling cattle prices and loss of income, with some having to shoot their stock or move them to other properties in response to deteriorating pasture and water availability.

The sad part is that, while the figures (and the awareness of drought) have been around for five years, the recent media flurry has brought it to our attention. The good part is that this community is jumping on board and is doing something for our mates on farms who are doing it ‘tough!’

• “It all started one night when I couldn’t sleep & found myself Googling the drought situation. The thing that really struck me is normally farmers can prepare for hard

times but this was something completely unprecedented. To read that these families can’t even make a cup of tea just had me in tears. It got me thinking that we have so much here at Falls Creek that surely we can do something to help.” – Jaye Fatchen, Milch Café & Bar • Everything escalated from this point when Jaye contacted the CEO of Falls Creek Resort Management and the GM of Falls Creek Ski Lifts the next day. Within 48 hours nearly every Food &Beverage operator in the village was committed to the cause.

• Resort is banding together to do what they can to support our drought stricken farmers • In the main, the initiative is running from this Saturday 11th to next Saturday 18th with most businesses making a $1 donation from every Parma sold. Those who don’t do Parma’s are offering the donation on other food items. Jerry at JB’s is donating 50% of takings (food & over the bar) from his upcoming German night. The Man is making the donation for every Parma sold from the start of August through to the end of the season.

• Donations will go to buyabale.com.au.

People can also donate by texting ‘drought’ to 0437 371 371.

• “The Traverse Alpine Group (Cloud 9, Frying Pan Inn, Astra and Huski Kitchen) is

PARMA FOR A FARMER SUPPORT OUR DROUGHT-STRICKEN FARMERS

AUSSIE FARMERS NEED OUR HELP! Between August 11 and August 18 participating venues will be donating to buyabale.com.au for every purchase of a parma or other menu item to help farmers who have been hit hard by drought.

Dickie Knees

WINDY CORNER CAFE

Not at Falls and want to help? Text “drought” to 0437 371 371

The whole of Falls Creek is getting behind this initiative. Pic – Courtesy FCRM

really pleased to do what we can to support this initiative, along with the whole Falls Creek food and beverage community. The farmers of this country are doing it really tough and it’s great to see the village band together to offer some support” said Jayne Behrendorff, Traverse Alpine Group.

Buy a Bale is part of the charity Rural Aid started in mid-2013 by Charles and Tracy Alder with their first major project being the delivery of 160,000 bales of hay across four states in September 2013. Your Ed has been able to ascertain that 100% of the donated money gets to the ‘ground!’

Got to www.buyabale.com.au to donate or to learn more. •

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 SALE

FOR HIRE

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.

Three Tonne Tipper and mini Excavator. Ph: 0427 942 171.

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, 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

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 Silverski Apartment 303

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his three bedroom, two bathroom modern Silverski apartment has all the boxes ticked.

•Space - Open plan, east-facing, large and spacious approximately 93sqm internally with a 16sqm balcony!

•Views - Stunning, front facing alpine mountain views!

•Balcony w Hot Tub - Unwind on the balcony in your private hot tub!

•Modern Fit-Out - Designer apartment with a lovely alpine feel, has interesting spaces!

•Fire Place - Has a cracking wood fireplace!

•Location - Set in the heart of the Falls Creek Village, Ski in/ski out – and surrounded by fine dining establishments!

•Flexible Management Agreement - Excellent

rental property with onsite management, or able to remove from management and keep it solely for private use.

The apartment is single level and located the top of Silverski Complex. It is in good condition and the configuration works very well for families and groups. With three bedrooms consisting of a King bed (splitable), a Queen bed (splitable ) and in the third bedroom a Queen (splitable) and a bunk bed. The lounge area also features a pull out sofa bed. The head lease is long until 2045 and they have excellent on-site management.

Please note the current body corporate outgoings are for 2017/2018 $29,256 and include all utilities.

As an all-year-round resort and holiday destination, Falls Creek has a lot to offer.

World class mountain bike trails have been constructed in the resort and more will be opened up in the next couple of years. This has led to lots of fun for locals and adds amenity and attraction for visitors.

We then have the fully sealed Bogong High Plains Road giving access to the fabulous high plains, the Mitta Valley on the other side –

17 Slalom St, (03) 5758 3263

Nelse Bar Open from 3:30pm daily.

Welcome!

Enjoy our Apres ski drinks, evening get-togethers and daily specials!

Restaurant open for bookings offering a well-priced hearty Winter cuisine.

Fully licensed restaurant

Hand-made Pasta ~ Slow-braised meats Renowned Dining and Wines ~ Slow-braised ~Hand-made World’s bestPasta Pork Chop ~ amongst meats World’s best PorkbyChop other~un-worldly delights Roi! ~ amongst otherfruit un-worldly by Hand-churned ice-creamdelights - to die for!

Roi!Hand-churned fruit ice-cream.

AGE until GoodSaturday Food Guide since 1998 Open February 17th.

Guide ThenLonely closedPlanet for three weeks.

Bookings Please! –Friday Gift Vouchers Re-Opening Marchavailable 9th

Ph 03 5754 4495

177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga

A fabulous Dining Special!

In at 5:30 and out by 7pm and get a 15% discount off the total bill!

including the Blue Duck and Payne’s Hut. Add to these the many kilometres of aqueducts and management vehicle tracks and your exploring, whether on foot, on a horse or on your bike is endless. The Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing is an iconic Australian walk of international standard being promoted by Parks Victoria.

The afore-mentioned suite of summer activities includes Ignition – the launch of the mountain bike season; the Alpine Challenge; the Mile High Dragon Boats; the regional Longest Lunch; the Bicycle Network Peaks Challenge Falls Creek; the Easter Festival as well as regular mountain bike shuttles.

Another attraction is the 12°C cooler temperatures on those stinking 40°C summer days in the city.

At $445,000, this property is definitely worth an inspection. Phone the agent, Christa at Zirky Real Estate, Mb: 0402 277 808. •

SPECIALS

Full a la carte menu with vegetarian, gluten free and children’s options.

AVAILABLE ALL SEASON

We are open from 7am to 11pm.

Bookings: 03 5758 3673

BREAKFAST

$14

The biggest and the best Bacon& Egg Toastie with coffee From 7am to 11am. Full breakfast menu also available.

EXPRESS LUNCH

Summit Ridge Restaurant

• Experience • Taste • Enjoy!

Try our Degustation Menu…

9 Course w matching wines - $175 per head!

Finalist: Best Restaurant 2017 Contemporary Australian – Victorian Regional – Restaurant & Catering Awards.

$20

Daily special available from 11:30am Full a la carte menu also available

EARLY BIRD DINNER

KIDS $18.50 ADULTS $25

Daily special available from 4:30pm to 6:15pm.

Full a la carte menu also available

Schuss Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: K3 Ph: 03 5758 3800.

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