This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 17 August 2018

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WINTER EDITION ELEVEN

FRIDAY 17TH AUGUST 2018

Welcome to all Hoppet Competitors and Spectators!

• Top: Great start to the 2017 event! Pic – Ken Bell • Left: Last Friday’s BLT was a fabulous event. Pic - Lachy Keevers • Right: We love our Hoppet! Pic - Ken Bell

FROM THE CEO The Evolution of Skiing

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s an avid skier and backcountry enthusiast, it has been interesting to watch the progression of skiing since the introduction of parabolic (or carving skis) and ‘fat’ skis and how that has influenced industry participation too.

The first of the ‘shaped’ skis hit the shops around 1993, and the revolution began, thanks to the Elan SCX. By the late 90’s there were all sorts of shapes and sizes with fats, mid fats, carver shapes, the ‘learn to carve’ shapes, etc… at which point old school straight skis were done for (hooray!). (…and there went my old 203 Rossi’s! Ed) Tip rocker, flat tail, side cut, reverse side cut, sidewall, camber, reverse camber, rocker, twin rocker, flip core… all entered the skier vocabulary and have become a necessary part

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of the après lexicon and fireside banter.

For anyone who didn’t grow up learning on ‘straight skis’ …trust me, learning to ski now is so much easier. That’s not a ‘in my day’ comment, it’s a fact!

This phenomenon of where people ski is having just as significant an impact on what people ski. The boom in free-ski and backcountry specific gear is another revolution changing the market and contributing to the growth in industry Round One of GE National Series All participation andthe product development. will be staged this weekend, beginning has lead to new ways of experiencing the with practice sessions from 11am Friday. lunacy that is strapping two planks, or one, During the and course of theyourself weekend, several to your feet hurtling down a of the trailsIt’s will be closed to general riders mountain. addictive. although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running This past week Fallsto Creek, on Friday fromat11am 6pm the andresort again on hosted thefrom FIS 9am Alpine cross andper Saturday to ANC 5pm. ski Cost is $50 slalom What spectacle day or racing $90 forevent.

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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.

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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.

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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 35 25.

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FROM THE CEO big mountain huckers, skier cross and aerial athletes is rapidly catching up. You Tube and GoPro - through their channels and the extreme sport tribe - are as much to do with driving this as the ski manufacturing industry is for making the sport ‘easier!’

Having said that, getting gnarly (ie. Jumping off stuff that is very difficult, or slightly nuts!) does take plenty of practise and broken bits… so if the above has inspired you to do something RAD… can I suggest: 1. get some lessons first, 2. get ambulance cover, 3. check your health insurance cover, 4. buy or rent the right gear, 5. get squishy bum pants with plenty of padding and a back brace, 6. invest in a mouth guard, and 7. be nice to ski patrol & the medical centre staff (both of whom will not appreciate me writing this column), oh… and wear a helmet (to reinforce this point, watch ‘The Crash Reel’ and you’ll know what I mean). Importantly, have fun, and build up gradually… you’ll need to learn to ski properly before you can fly.

Foodie Tip of the Week: Falls Creek Hotel… what better spot than to sit down, inside or out, take in the Summit and get the best steak sandwich on the mountain.

The hotel is an institution, from Harvey Hour (ask a local about this) to its ripper lunch menu and spectacular location. Drop in for lunch, you’ll be glad you did!

If you’re around in the resort at the end of the month, make sure you get registered for the Kangaroo Hoppet – another snow sport spectacle with the toughest and fittest endurance athletes on the planet. Plus, get down to the night sprints in the Village Bowl on Thursday August 23rd… before the Night Show, for some explosive action on skinny skis.

Now get out there and find a few booters…!

PS: if parts of the language used above makes no sense… go here: www.learntofreeride.com/lingo_results.cfm/ • Stuart Smythe, CEO

Lots of Back Country to be enjoyed on the Bogong High Plains – including the fabulous Mt. Feathertop.

Pic – Cam Walker

Falls Creek Resort Management

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

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

• Open Daily: 8am – 6pm.

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

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

Be part of the team!

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

• Learn life skills in a wonderful rewarding environment.

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

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

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

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

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Adventure your way with Falls Creek Snowsports School!

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

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

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

• Full day: 9:15am – 2:50pm.

• Half day: 9:15am – 12:50pm.

• PM lesson only: 1:15pm – 2:50pm.

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

Spongebob Squarepants Junior Workshop (6 – 12 years) Full day programs – book your child in for a full day of adventure and watch as they learn to master skiing or snowboarding! Specialised lessons include constant supervision, full day lessons, all-day lift access, delicious lunchtime meals and progress cards.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The PM Super Session guarantees a maximum of five participants and is available daily from 1:30pm – 2:50pm.

Enquire about our number of speciality programs, including Coffee Club and our Mim Sodergren Women’s Program!

Brand new to Snowsports?

If you have never skied or snowboarded before, the Falls Creek Learn to Ski or Learn to Board lessons are for you.

With a group lesson in either the morning or afternoon, plus exclusive all-day access to the Halley’s Comet, Mousetrap, Boardwalk and Drover’s Chair beginner lifts, you will find your

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

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

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

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

‘All trails lead you home at Falls Creek!’

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

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FROM THE GM Not much happens at Falls Creek…

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fter a spectacular first half of the season, snow depths are now above the 10 year average and nearing the 2m mark, and unbelievably the good stuff just keeps coming! Talking about the good stuff, the weeks ahead promise a fantastic line up of activity and I wanted to highlight some of the great events happening in resort this month to help deepen your love of snow!

SSA Futures Camp & Slopestyle Event Friday 17th & Saturday 18th August.

SSA Futures Camp is a Ski and Snowboard Australia (SSA) athlete development and talent identification program. SSA Futures has a vision to enhance the opportunities and resources for athletes in the SSA athlete pathway, and for the first time there’s a camp this season at Falls Creek. The two day camp is run by the SSA with world class coaches, athletes, mentors and pro

riders and all will be in resort.

Following the camp the Falls Creek SSA Park Series Slopestyle Event (Sunday 19th August) provides the participating athletes the perfect platform to execute the new skills learned during the program.

Nitro Good Times Weekend Built for good times, Falls Creek Terrain Park sponsor Nitro is calling all snowboarders to Falls Creek for two weekends this August. Saturday 18th Sunday 19th August.

Come and shred with some of the best snowboarders in the world who ride for Nitro, and if you sign up they will ride with you! Grab your mates or come solo and meet fellow shredders who love a good time and pick up some new tips and tricks from the likes of Torgier Bergrem and Austin Smith.

Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th August ‘She Shreds’ is a fun social event for our lady riders and giving a chance to be

inspired by some of the Olympic, X Games and World Cup Series Champions. Share a chair, have a beer, cut some laps and chill out with some amazing women!

Silverstar Academy – Saturday 18th until Friday 31st August.

SilverStar Academy returns to Falls Creek with legend of Canadian skier Norman Kreutz heading up two exciting new programs. With snow in his DNA and unparalleled dedication, it’s no surprise Norman has seen enormous success in helping others build their confidence and a love for the sport.

As undoubtedly the most respected ‘trainer of trainers’ in Canada and with more than 40 years’ experience, Norman has been a mentor to many and now you have the chance to join that esteemed group. As part of our sister resort benefits, we’re offering Falls Creek guests the opportunity to learn from the best, supported by Falls Creek’s leading ski instructors.

Launching for the first time in 2018, join in the Masters program, a specialised program developed for skiers over 50. Get more longevity and enjoyment out of your skiing, learning how to adapt your style as your body ages and learn what equipment can help you get the most out of your

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FROM THE GM turns. The Masters program will take place on 18th &19th August, and again, 25th & 26th August.

For adrenalin junkies who want to take their skiing to the next level and take on back country, the second program is a MAX 4 Performance program. With a maximum teaching ratio of 4:1, this intensive training program will have you carving through the Maze and prepping you for a back country tour with Steve Lee. Places are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity. 22nd to 24th August, and again on 29th to 31st August.

Volcom Attunga – Official Australian Screening Some may recall the giant Volcom stone made of snow over in front of Dickie Knees last year - this is what that feature was built for. Bringing together some of the best snowboarders in the world including Scotty James, Pat Moore and Terje Hakonsen, the film follows the journey of three leading Norwegian snowboarders through their careers and their journey to Falls Creek where they are joined by some

of the world’s best. The official Australian screening is not to be missed, especially as some of the stars will be in resort for the event! Monday 20th at the Frying Pan Inn. Rudi Pendl Cup – Thursday 30th August In place of the usual Night Show, this much loved local event is held in memory of one of the resort’s Austrian friends who was renowned for embracing snow, dance, cooking and all things Falls Creek since his arrival in 1977. The Rudi Pendl Honorary Night GS Race pays tribute to one of Falls Creek’s most loved residents and someone who left a significant legacy on our Snowsports School and everyone who worked there.

All race entry fees will be donated to Merlin’s Magic Wand, official charity of Falls Creek Ski Lifts which aims to provide snow experiences for seriously ill and disadvantaged children and their families.

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Memorial drinks will be held in the Frying Pan to pay respects to Rudi – all are most welcome!

For more information on how you can #adventureyourway, just contact our office on 03 5758 1000 or jump online at: skifalls.com.au. • Sharon Raguse, GM Falls Creek Ski LiftsP/L

Driving Tip Clear all the snow off your vehicle before you drive down the hill!

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.

A fabulous Dining Special!

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

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

$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

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.

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

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OUR COMMUNITY And Its People

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University, then made the move to medicine.

ver the past few weeks I have been a frequent visitor to the Falls Creek Medical Centre due to a trivial, yet permanent, injury involving some hard metal and a soft finger. Through these visits I’ve come into contact with a number of the staff and doctors on the mountain.

Looking the other way while getting dressings changed, conversation was a great distraction, and I got talking to Dr Skye Delaney. I caught up with her outside of the Medical Centre after a cross-country ski on a sunny afternoon last week.

Skye has been working as a GP between Mount Beauty and Falls Creek for ten years, after arriving only six months into her training. Originally from Sydney, she first studied a year of science at Newcastle

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After her first degree, she moved to Sydney University to study medical science. For a short while she focused on auditory neuroscience, a field so specialised her colleagues couldn’t understand what it was she was doing all day, even after she’d tried to explain.

That experience was isolating, and pushed her instead into general medicine. “I didn’t really enjoy being stuck in a lab all the time and I wanted to work with other people and have contact with other people.”

Skye has a calm and quiet demeanour. I can imagine her treating a skier who comes in with their leg around the wrong way with the same composed manner as she would tell a child to say “ahhh!”

I asked her what makes a good doctor at Falls Creek. “You have to be able to tackle a broad range of emergency presentations, and have extra skills with sports medicine.

It isn’t possible to walk into an environment like Falls Creek Medical Centre and have the competence required without undergoing additional training.”

Falls Creek is awash with medical and

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Dr Skye Delaney. Pic - Struan Jones

emergency practitioners. There are ski patrollers, the SES search and rescue team, paramedics are on hand, and ambulance community officers live amongst us like x-men and x-women. There’s also the CFA volunteers and Victoria Police. But when all is said and done and everyone is dusted off, patients are taken to the Medical Centre, and it’s the doctors there that take the greatest weight of responsibility.

“It’s a very rewarding job. I mean your job is to help people in a whole variety of ways. The variety can be stressful at times, because you want to do everything perfectly and you want to be the best at everything, but that variety keeps it interesting and challenging as well.”

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Our New Frying Pan… of the mountain!

Ripper Drink Specials Every Night!

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

Saturdays – Nitro Sunset Après session on the Cloud 9 Balcony.

4pm onwards. Last lifts at 4:45pm!

Wood-fired Rotisserie, Deli and kitchen providing:

• Café & Deli selections

• Bistro meals

• Wood Fire Pizza

• Waffle delights

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

Friday 17th: The ManTrivia - $600 in prizes!!

PROOF PLUS – The Double Header of ‘Smash Bros’ & ‘The MurderBalls’ – up & comers of the Melbourne Punk & Grunge scene!

Sunday 19th: Foozball Competition - $50 Bar Tab up for Grabs!

Tuesday 21st: Falls Creek Darts Competition!

Wedenesday 22nd: ‘Romey Tobin’ live @ Jam at The Man!!

Thursday 23rd: Poker – 8pm Start!

Friday 24th: ‘Romey Tobin’ Live!!!!

• Rustic, industrial and chic.

• Bar and grill in the heart of Falls Creek’s famous Village Bowl.

• FRIDAY – $10 Cocktails!

• SATURDAY – The DJs are back!

FVLL Switch from 9pm!!

• SUNDAY – Après Recovery session with Scotty from 12noon • MONDAY - Volcom Premier of Attunga & Volcom Trivia plus Volcom pro riders!!!

• TUESDAY - $5 tacos & $10 margaritas!

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

Take Away Liquor & Meals available. facebook.com/ TheManHotel-FallsCreek www.themanfallscreek.com

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

• THURSDAY - The Falls Creek Summit Night Show followed by ‘DJ Mystery Machine’ in the Friers!!!

LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE BOWL AT THE BOTTOM OF SUMMIT

03 5711 9100

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UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY “And with five-thousand people on the hill, there’s also normal general practice things such as pregnant women, heart attacks and strokes, and we have to be able to manage all of that. So we make a big effort to keep our skills current, and that little medical centre has to be equipped as a full trauma and emergency department. The amount of equipment in there, and the skills that go along with being able to use it, is pretty amazing.”

Coming from a big city, I asked her how she made the move to a small town clinic.

She described her up-bringing in Sydney as spending a lot of time ‘trying to get out of Sydney’ and into the bush. Then, as a student, she did a placement in Canada.

“It was in a little town of about six thousand people in a ski resort, and I worked with the doctors there. I thought it was a fantastic life, and the medicine was really interesting. Living in a small town really appealed to me, and being in the mountains was an added bonus.”

And there isn’t much in the mountains that Skye doesn’t do. She skis crosscountry, downhill and backcountry. She rides mountain bikes, hikes, runs, swims, practices yoga, and whenever space in her calendar opens up, she loves to travel with her young family. Her two sons, Jesse and Jamie attend the Falls Creek Primary where they are ‘living the dream’ - skiing 2-3 afternoons a week. Her husband Damian Heman is also in medicine, and conveniently completing a rural internship at Falls Creek. So there are no plans to leave.

A doctor’s training is never finished, and Skye has recently completed another ultrasound course, and has special interests in antenatal care and skin cancers. “The best doctors are always learning, because things change, and you want to stay on top of it.”

She credits long-time doctors Libby Garoni, Jeff Robinson, and Mark Zagorski for mentoring younger GPs at the clinic, including herself. “We’re really lucky to have the doctors and staff that we have at Mount Beauty and Falls Creek. It’s attracted more and more great doctors to the practice, and everybody is really motivated. They really care about their job. It’s an excellent practice.”

(No doubt about that! Ed). Thanks for your time Skye. • Struan Jones

Telemark Ski Lessons One of the most unique and distinctive styles of skiing is telemark skiing.

Telemarking is a technique that combines elements of Alpine and Nordic skiing. It’s downhill skiing with a free heel, bending and lunging into each turn. The free heels are excellent for backcountry touring, and with skill, you can get down any downhill slope just fine.

Telemark skiing is named after the telemark region of Norway, where in 1868 a Norwegian farmer first realised the technique to compete in ski races. The style enjoyed a good run until the Austrians popularised parallel turns in the 1930s.

It wasn’t until the 1970s that telemarking experienced a revival.

Lessons in the technique are available with instructors Pete Holmes and Geza Kovaks at Falls Creek Cross Country at Windy Corner. With some instruction and practice, any locked-heel downhiller can improve their skiing by learning to telemark, and any cross-country skiers can more confidently make graceful turns downhill.

Enquire at Falls Creek Cross Country or call 5758 3408. •

Welcome to Winter 2018!

Now Open

Seven Days a Week From 10am

For relaxed long lunches, exceptional dinners, coffee, snacks and drinks!

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

Every Day Specials Large Pizza & Dry long neck beer - $35 Saturdays & Wednesdays $15 Pizza & Beer

Located in front of Karelia Lodge on Parallel St

For Menu and further Information visit: For Menu and further info, visit: www.snowlands.com.au/thelasthoot

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th Comet) Plaza (opp Halley’s 2018 Grand OpeningSlalom - Friday 29 June

Open 12noon – 2:30pm & 4pm - 6pm

Best Glühwein in Falls.. now also serving coffee!

Slalom Plaza (start of the bike trails)

Ph: 57585758 3088 Map Ref: F3 Ph:0303 3088

Happy Hour Beer & Wine 5pm - 11pm & FREE Bar Snacks 5pm - 11pm.

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Pairing Après Share Plates with local Australian wines

Aperitivo Happy Hour every Wednesday 4pm - 6pm

Evening Meals

Take-away Fish & Chips Tasty Individual Pies

Early Sitting

6 or 6:30pm Late Sitting

8 or 8:30pm

Experience the fabulous views & relax in the lounge whilst enjoying warm hospitality

Après Lounge Daily from 4pm 10 Arlberg Street

10 Arlberg Street • Ph: 03 5758 3255 www.attungalodge.com.au

Ph: 5758 3225

Corner Slalom & Christie Streets, Falls Creek

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Country Club

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International Poma

Land area 11,200 sqm* offered ‘in whole or part’ Includes ATS Terminal Suitable for retail, commercial & residential including staff accommodation Information memorandum available upon request

* Approximate land area | * Yellow shaded area is for illustration purposes only

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Under instructions from the Falls Creek Alpine Resort Management Board.

Expressions of Interest - Significant Land Release

Halley’s Comet

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John Castran

0411 502 424 john@castran.com.au castran.com.au

Expressions of Interest Closes 14 September 2018 at 5pm

WELCOME TO KANGAROO HOPPET 2018

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n behalf of the Organising Committee it is a great pleasure to welcome all participants and supporters to Falls Creek for the 2018 Kangaroo Hoppet. With skiers from a record equalling 24 nations already entered - the resort will really be living up to the tagline ‘The Fourth Saturday in August – When the World Comes to Falls Creek’. A special welcome this year to our first skiers from Mongolia and Lichtenstein.

Regardless of whether you have travelled 1km or 15,000km to be with us I hope that you all enjoy the warm hospitality and atmosphere that the Hoppet, with a lot of help from our friends in the local communities, manages to deliver to our skiing friends from around the world each year at Falls Creek.

Travelling, meeting old friends, making new ones and enjoying skiing is what the founders of Worldloppet had in mind 40 years ago when they met in Uppsala (SWE) to form the federation, and the Worldloppet Master award was established as a goal to encourage achievement of this aim. I think it fairly unlikely that they envisaged how successful this award would become, or that skiers would take on the challenge of achieving multiple awards, certainly not to the extent of French skier Hannes Larsson who has 34 Worldloppet medals in his collection. There are seventy six Australian skiers on the Worldloppet Master Honour Roll, lead by Marg Hayes with seven awards closely followed by her partner Bruce Wharrie with six.

While welcoming skiers and friends to the

event, I would like also take the liberty of speaking on your behalf to acknowledge and thank the groups without whom there would not be an event – our major sponsor AGL Energy, supporting sponsors Brazen Brownies, Fischer, and XTM; our major partner Falls Creek Alpine Resort, supporting partners 4Site, Alpine Shire, Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre, Falls Creek SES and Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club together with the members of our organising committees, race office staff and our small army of volunteers from the local and cross country skiing communities.

Have a great day. • Allan Marsland OAM Chairman Kangaroo Hoppet

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ant fast and furious racing? Want to see serious thrills and spills?

Well then look no further than the 2018 International Night Sprints on Thursday Night, the 23rd. With some of the fittest and fastest athletes in the world coming up to Falls Creek for the Kangaroo Hoppet, the 2018 International Night Sprints is the perfect opportunity to size up your bet for who will take the line honours in the 28th Running of the Kangaroo Hoppet.

So what exactly will be happening?

Racing will kick off in front of the newly revamped Frying Pan Inn in the Village Bowl at 6:20 on Thursday Evening (just before the fantastic Falls Creek Night Show). The races will be run in a ‘sprint’ format, which will see up to four skiers race head to head in a knockout format leading all the way to a final which will have the big dollars on the line.

Who to look out for?

Will it be Barbara ‘just-a-sec’ Jezersek, one of Australia’s most successful Nordic athletes taking home the cream, or will some international foe still her thunder? In the men’s, will home grown Olympian and all round Nice-Guy Phil Bellingham notch another win on his home turf or will some up and coming hunk steal the old cogger’s thunder?

None the less, I know for a fact that it will be exhilarating racing which will through up some interesting results. So why not come down, cheer on the fittest on the planet, have beverage and then hang around for the night show? You won’t be disappointed! • Rob Jones Hoppet Waxing The National Team is running a waxing service again, with support from the YMCA

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Falls Creek Cross Country Centre. Skis can be dropped off at the Nordic Centre at Windy Corner between Monday August 20 and midday on Friday August 24, and picked up from the same place on the Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. All money goes towards the XC Towards 2022 fundraising campaign supporting Australian athletes preparing for both the 2019 Seefeld World Championships and the 2019 World Junior/U23 Championship. There are two options, $40 or $70, both include structure and a High Fluor underlayer, and the $70 job includes a Fluor Powder as the final layer. Not only is it for a good cause, but some of the nation’s best wax tech will be able to perform some wizardry on your skis to help you achieve your Hoppet goals for 2018. For any questions contact Rob on 0452 117 253. •

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KANGAROO HOPPET WEEK 2018 Kangaroo Hoppet Race Office Open Saturday 18th to Sunday 26th August Located next to the Visitor Information Centre in ‘The Auditorium’ on the left as you approach Mount Beauty.

This is your One Stop Hoppet Shop and you can: • Collect race numbers.

• Check out the range of Hoppet clothing and souvenir items.

• Check out the Hoppet Dozen featuring wines from the King Valley and Alpine Valleys wine regions.

• Worldloppet Passports available for purchase.

• 32Gi Pop-up store. For all your training and racing energy requirements.

• Enter the race. Late entries accepted until 4pm Friday 24th August.

• Catch up with friends and check out who is here this year.

THE PROGRAM Australian National Cross Country Sprint Championships (F)

Saturday 18th August 9:30am. Falls Creek Nordic Bowl A great opportunity to see who is in form for the International Night Sprints next Thursday.

Australian National 5/10km (C) Cross Country Championships Sunday 19th August 10am. Falls Creek Nordic Bowl

Falls Creek International Night Sprints

Thursday 23rd August - Falls Creek Village Bowl 6pm. Outside the Frying Pan Inn (at the bottom of the Summit Chairlift) Australia’s top sprinters take on the rest of the world in an exciting series of knockout sprints.

Get a complimentary ride up the Gully Chairlift to the Village Bowl. Stay on after for the Summit Night Show Spectacular and Fireworks.

Falls Creek Summit Night Show Spectacular & Fireworks Thursday 23rd August 7:30pm in the Village Bowl

Worldloppet Masters & Passport Holders’ Reception

Friday 24th August From 5pm at Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre.

A unique chance for Worldloppet Masters and Worldloppet Passport holders from around the world to meet and see who has made it to Australia this year.

Stay on for a $25 three course meal if you wish. Pre-booking is required for the meal.

Ph: 03 5758 3228 or email howmansgap@ymca.org.au

2017 Kangaroo Hoppet Men’s winners, from left, Phil Bellingham AUS (2nd), Miles Havlick USA (1st) and Valerio Lecardi SUI (3rd). Pic – Mike @ Top Shots

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KANGAROO HOPPET WEEK 2018 THE MAIN EVENT Saturday 25th August 2018 Falls Creek Nordic Bowl 9:30am Kangaroo Hoppet 9:40am Australian Birkebeiner 9:50am Joey Hoppet

42km 21km 7km

Presentation Ceremony 11:45am Hoppet Finish Area

Post Race Social Evening and Awards Presentation.

From 6:30pm. Mount Beauty Community Centre Kiewa Crescent, Mount Beauty – next to the Bakery.

Official Ceremonies at 7:30pm with presentations to the winners of all events, age class, school and workplace awards, AGL athlete scholarships and new Australian Worldloppet Masters. Special award badges for those who have taken part in ten Hoppets, and gold medallions to those who have completed twenty Hoppets.

Spot prizes from Brazen Brownies, XTM and Fischer and the draw for the Silverstar Masters Training Camp prize.

Grab a great curry from the Spice Trailer, enjoy a coffee, a soft drink, a beer or a wine and relax for an enjoyable evening – from 6:30pm

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When you come off the mountain and need a meal or just somewhere to hang out over a drink or snack, there are a number of choices, including Flour+Water, Roi’s Restaurant, The Mount Beauty Bakery, TakeOut, Treats, Templar Lodge, Sweetwater Brewery, West Peak Hotel, Settlers Tavern, Stockpot Restaurant and Swiss & Chips.

Hoppet 28 - The Morning After

Sunday 26th August Appreciate Your Achievement!

Hoppet Race Office In The Auditorium, at the Mount Beauty Information Centre.

• Check results and event photos from Top Shots at the Race Office.

• Last chance for Hoppet shopping.

Relax with friends over a coffee and brunch at Flour+Water, The Bakery, Wonderland Emporium, Treats, Stockpot, and then maybe check out the local wineries on the way home.

Hit The Slopes

Sunday 26th August Falls Creek Ski Lifts. Swap your skinny skis for fat skis or a snowboard.

Wear your Hoppet bib and take advantage of the special ski hire and lift ticket offer for Hoppet participants from Falls Creek Ski Lifts. Details in your race information email and at the Race Office. •

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AGL is proud to sponsor the 2018 Kangaroo Hoppet As one of Australia’s biggest energy companies, we can create the biggest change.

To find out more call 1300 584 875

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KANGAROO HOPPET 2018 Who’s Who This Year?

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Women. Triple Winter Olympian Barbara Jezersek (twice representing Slovenia and most recently skiing for Australia) is the top ranked woman in Australia and after first place at last year’s Hoppet will be keen to make it a back to back Hoppet double.

Dual Winter Olympian Aimee Watson was third at the 2017 Hoppet and despite having a proper job as a vet at Corowa, has been getting in plenty of skiing and cannot be overlooked for a podium spot and the next generation of Australian women vying for a podium place will include Casey Wright, Katerina Paul, Ella Jackson, and Australia’s leading biathlete Jillian Colebourn.

en. After an eight year drought since Ben Sim took his fourth title in 2009, is it time for an Australian to reclaim top spot on the Hoppet podium? Dual Winter Olympians Phil Bellingham and Callum Watson are back this year looking for top spot on the podium and their first Hoppet wins.

Phil, after being denied the top spot by a half boot at last year’s event, and Callum with fourth last year and second in 2015 look like the skiers to beat, as long as Australian National Team coach Valerio Leccardi does not spoil the party.

The Swiss Winter Olympian, with three Hoppet wins to his credit and third place last year is very keen to add a fourth title to his CV, and join Ben Sim and Ben Derrick on the select list of folk with four Hoppet wins to their credit.

AGL Energy Scholarships.

A highlight of the Kangaroo Hoppet for junior and U23 skiers are six AGL Energy Scholarships valued at $500. These are awarded to the first U18 and U14 in the 7km Joey Hoppet, first U23 in the 21km, with a further two $500 awards to the first Australians in the 42km main event.

“AGL Energy is thrilled to be involved in an event such as the Kangaroo Hoppet and it is great to see such high standard of competition from all over the world in Australia’s Falls Creek, and we are pleased to renew this partnership through to 2020’, said AGL Renewables Manger Simon Kelley, “and we are especially proud to sponsor the AGL Athlete Scholarships which provide financial assistance for the future development of the young skiers.”

Barbara’s main challenge to achieving back to back Hoppets is French skier Aurelie Dabudyk. Aurelie is a three times FIS Worldloppet Cup Champion and has been based at Falls Creek since early July so she will have plenty of skiing km under her feet as well as a good knowledge of local course conditions. Also in the mix will be Cambria McDermott, from the USA, who is spending the winter in Mount Beauty as Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club’s coach in residence and took first place in the Hotham Pub to Pub race earlier this month and last year’s runner up Iris Pessey (FRA) who is back at Falls

Looming as the main challenger to Phil and Callum from the next group of developing Australian skiers is Mark Pollock from Albury, and in the mix with him will be Seve de Campo and Liam Burton, former National Junior Team members whose results in the last northern hemisphere winter has seen them move up to World Cup Team standard.

Former winners of AGL Scholarships include Cross Country Winter Olympians Callum Watson, Aimee Watson, Esther Bottomley, Phil Bellingham and Barbara Jezersek. •

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he sheltered alpine valleys of north east Victoria have established a reputation for high quality cool climate wines. The Alpine Valleys wine region takes in the Kiewa, Ovens, Buckland and Buffalo River Valleys, while the adjoining King River Valley to the west is a region in its own right. The cool nights and the reliable natural rainfall of the alpine valleys combine with the warm days from being north of the Great Dividing Range to reduce transpiration rates, creating ideal ripening conditions that maximise the natural sugars, esters and acids in the grapes leading to intense fruit flavours.

“The Hoppet Dozen, available only

from the Kangaroo Hoppet Race Office in Mount Beauty, provides skiers with a unique chance to sample local wines”.

The Hoppet Dozen, available only from the Kangaroo Hoppet Race Office in Mount Beauty, provides skiers with a unique chance to sample wines from five regional wineries with the aim of increasing awareness of local wines and encouraging skiers and their friends to visit the cellar doors and sample the full range of wines on offer, either on the way home from the Hoppet, or on their next trip to the region.

Along with the ‘traditional’ varieties Reisling, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Durif and Cabernet Sauvignon, there is a lesser known Italian and Spanish presence in this year’s range. While the Italian wines Prosecco, Sangiovese and Pinot Grigio are now well known, especially to fans of the Alpine and King Valleys, the Vermentino from Boynton’s Feathertop winery, will be new to many and Gapsted’s High Country Tempranillo adds a taste of Spain to the mix.

A range of the region’s fine wines to enjoy! Pic – Ken Bell

Vermentino is mainly found in Italian wine and is widely planted in Sardinia, Liguria, where it is known as Pigato, and, under the name Favorita, in Piedmont. Tempranillo has been grown in Spain for over 2000 years and is the main grape variety in Rioja. Tempranillo is now grown around the world and has become the third widest planted grape variety in the world.

White Wines Sam Miranda Wines. Snow Road, Oxley.

NV Sam Miranda Prosecco

NV Snowroad Sparkling

2017 Sam Miranda Pinot Grigio

Red Wines Benjella, Hobbs Lane, Mongans Bridge.

2010 Pinot Noir Sam Miranda Wines. Snow Road, Oxley.

2017 Mountain Range Merlot

2016 Super King (Sangiovese Cabernet) Boynton’s Feathertop Winery, Great Alpine Road, Porepunkah

2015 Shiraz Gapsted Wines. Great Alpine Rd, Gapsted.

2017 High Country Tempranillo

2017 Ballerina Canopy Durif

Boynton’s Feathertop Winery, Great Alpine Road, Porepunkah.

2017 Vermentino

Even if you can’t make it to the Hoppet Office in Race Week, call in to one of these cellar doors on your way home. •

Gapsted Wines. Great Alpine Rd, Gapsted.

2017 Ballerina Canopy Chardonnay

The home of fabulous food…

Ceccanti Kiewa Valley Wines. Bay Creek Lane, Mongans Bridge.

2015 Reisling

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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

alpine lodge | restaurant | tapas bar

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

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

Map Ref: G2

+ 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!”

See us on Facebook & Instagram.

For reservations, call: 03 5758 3222 Located in the Village Bowl, below Altitude Apartments. Map Ref: N2 13

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WA and Royal Talbot at Falls Creek. Royal Talbot is a well know Rehabilitation Centre and is a specialist provider of intensive rehabilitation programs, providing a comprehensive and co-ordinated range of medical, nursing, therapy and support services to people with a wide range of disabilities. Areas of specialty include acquired brain injury rehabilitation, amputee rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, orthopaedic rehabilitation and orthotic and prosthetic services. With DWA the Royal Talbot Camp centred on elite sit-ski athletes who had prior experience in other sport such as wheel chair basketball.

Royal Talbot Camp started with Jeremy Tyndall, James McQuillan and Damon Fent wanting to learn the skills in the

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adaptive way of skiing. Campbell Message from Royal Talbot lead the group on his own mono sit-ski. DWA guides assisted allowing Jeremy to take a Tessier Mono Ski down the mountain with training and guiding assistance from Campbell of Royal Talbot on a Mono ski and with his experience he could lead the turn shape for Jeremy to follow down Drovers and Highway 83. Damon also was strong and fit and is a person who has played many games of wheel chair basketball but was new to adaptive skiing. Damon took on the challenge of working the sit-ski – by-passing Mouse Trap and heading towards Drovers and Wombats ramble with minimal support. On Sunday Damon continued to improve with clear skies in the early morning being able to see the runs he was riding on Saturday.

James McQuillan who had previously played with Albury Tigers, showed his ability in being able to continue to push through the challenges that the slopes presented during the day. James wanted to explore the untracked powder and showed the ability to learn hockey stops while then

MOTORING TIPS Drive to the Conditions

8AM - 7PM

mishap - like losing your steering because your front wheels lock-up when you put the brakes on - and you slide in to a ditch (at best).

Get rid of all the snow from your car - it’s dangerous!

Carry chains (for your drive wheels), gloves (for your hands), mat (to kneel on), torch (to see) and knowledge (to know how and when to fit chains).

A Motoring Tip brought to you by: Rick @ Mount Beauty Service Centre, Kiewa Valley Hway, Mount Beauty, Ph: 5754 4261

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MEDICAL SERVICES MOUNT BEAUTY

Bottom of Gully Chairlift.

Open Daily 10am – 12:30pm & 2pm – 5pm (Map Ref J6) Ph: 03 5758 3238 all day.

24 hours for Emergencies.

General Practitioners experienced in Family and Snow Sports Medicine.

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First fully accredited snowfields practice in Australia based on 33 years experience.

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Sit-skiiers and sun - A great combination.

Pic – Courtesy DWA

progressing into a controlled short turn pattern down Drovers with minimal support.

There was also the unexpected close misses of a few obstacles and some guiding technical ‘saves’ that brought a few smiles to all.

While there are challenges for all participants with adaptive skiing, learning is always a large part of the weekend but the importance of having fun and enjoyment with partners and friends must not be over looked. Partners were both skiing and snowboarding on the weekend and involved with the various runs. The experience of meeting other friends also happened as James and Kathryn ran into close friends skiing and riding at Falls Creek, while Sarah and Jeremy enjoyed the day and the company at dinner. Well done to all, see you back here again real soon.

If you would like to know more about adaptive skiing or boarding, or how you can volunteer, go to: www.disabledwintersport. com.au. • Ken Payne

Falls Creek Alpine Association (Inc.) We are a not-for-profit organisation representing individuals, apartment owners, club lodges and commercial operators on alpine issues to FCRM and the Victorian government.

Visit www.fcaa.org.au to join and discover the benefits.

Tawonga Crescent.

8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays.

Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton & Lauren Tanzen.

Fully accredited General Practice with 39 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

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t is believed that more than half of the waste tipped at landfill from the Alpine Resorts is food waste. When food waste goes into landfill it releases harmful gases which contribute to climate change – which in the long run means: no more snow! But this can be avoided – food waste can instead be turned into useful products, such as compost which improves soil condition and reduces the need for water by up to 30%.

“The Living Bin” is an organic waste recovery program which began as a trial back in the winter season of 2010, as part of Sustainability Victoria’s “Towards Zero Waste” grants. The success of the trial has seen the program continue running in Falls Creek (along with other major alpine resorts in north-east Victoria) since 2011, collecting food waste and transporting it to a local processing facility, where it is transformed into a valuable composting product.

The program is run by 4SITE Australia with the support of North East Waste and Resource Recovery Group, and since 2013 has succeeded in diverting between 20 and 44 tonnes of organic waste from Falls Creek from landfill each year. This is a substantial amount, but is nevertheless estimated to be just a mere 10 to 15% of the total organic waste produced by the resort. Falls Creek Resort Management is therefore continuing to work with stakeholders and the community to educate, encourage, support and facilitate increased participation in the program and to minimise waste to landfill.

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS What has been going on?

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he 25th Ski de Femme held on Saturday the 11th of August and had a probable record number 145 women register, so along with coaches and helpers, about 160 hardy women made it to the Nordic Bowl. A special thanks to the major supporters FCRM, YMCA Cross Country Ski Centre and Brazen Brownies.

Other lucky women won sport massages (Impact Massage - Mount Beauty) a Sassy Road voucher, Sweetwater beer packs, Hoppet wine, coffee and treats vouchers from Wonderland Emporium, the Mount Beauty Bakery and the Rose Garden Cafe.

So it was a very successful event overall!

On Sunday the day after was the Rocky Valley Rush - a 15km skate event came into fruition from reports this event went well despite rather snowy conditions. In the Women’s 15km field French (soon to be Australian maybe) skier Iris Pessey came in first place ahead of American Birkie Ski Club Coach Cambria McDermott and

Aussie Casey Wright in third place. Casey Wright has just come back from University in Alaska for some skiing down under. She also was one of the ladies leading Ski de Femme last weekend.

In the Men’s 15km start-boy Phil Bellingham took the gold. Whilst Phil is retired from professional racing he still enjoys staying fit and keeping his rig nice and tidy by doing the occasional ski race.

Second place was Ben Derrick and third was Kevin Tory. Good work to all other competitors as well.

I will also include that, although this happened in Perisher last weekend, I went to Perisher last Thursday for the annual Sundeck Hotel Cup, 7.5km Handicap Race. This was a Fundraiser for the national team led by Cliff at the Sundeck Hotel and we managed to raise $7,000 in support of the national team. It was a fantastic day and I was really happy with the good community feeling and participation, a highlight was probably 91 year old Pat Edmondson who crossed the line first (handicap obviously but still). This capped off a great XC week in Perisher last week. That’s enough about perisher though.

What’s happening now?

This section is worth a read this week as there is a lot going on for this next period.

To kick start us off we have a couple of very large races called the Australian National Championships. These races are also part of the Australian/New Zealand Continental Cup which means if you win this weekend you get points contributing to the overall Conti Cup podium which is quite prestigious. On the Saturday we have a Freestyle Sprint event and on the Sunday we have a 5/10km Classic intervals start event. The competitions are open to anyone who wants to compete but the standard will be national level with all the best skiers from Australia registered to race as well as some international competitors.

Actually fresh off the press, there will be a 20 year old Norwegian Boy competing, a friend of mine and Ausxc athlete Liam Burton’s, Ole Jacob Forsmo is down under for three weeks in order to ‘find some motivation’ before another big year racing in Norway. So look out for his name this weekend and at the Hoppet.

There’s more though because next week is the famous Hoppet week. It’s not just Saturday the 25th which is important but there are events leading up to it which make it a very fun week. As many international racers come to Australia and namely Falls Creek, God’s Country, there will be the annual Hoppet Night Sprints on Thursday night before the Hoppet at 6pm at the Falls Creek Village Bowl right in front of the new and improved Frying Pan. The event will work with sprint heats, a quarter, semi and final with fast paced action packed racing and lots of massive prizes on the line. This would be a good your family venue COSY WOOD FIRE - COLD BEER WARM ATMOSPHERE - COMFY FOOD!

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS one to come and watch as there is usually a big crowd. Of course then on Saturday in the Kangaroo Hoppet which is a full day of festivities, a true celebration of cross country skiing in Australia. A special article will be done for next week on the Hoppet, so for now all you need to know is that registrations are still open on the Kangaroo Hoppet website and that it is on Saturday the 25th of August in Falls Creek, so sign up everyone, there is a 7km, 21 and 42 km event.

Trail Report Snow cover is ‘excellent,’ there are almost 40km of groomed trails currently and there is even more snow on the way. It’s buzzing, and although it’s still a few weeks away, WINTER EDITION SEVENTEEN I am getting excited because the spring skiing is going to be so good here at Falls AD will PROOF Creek. Grooming be focusing on the Australian National Championships which are held this weekend the 18th and 19th of August so expect trails to be in pristine nick this weekend (be sure though to give way to those competing). “Enjoy the skiing everyone!” • Seve de Campo

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alls Creek is one of Australia’s leading all season alpine resorts, with a long history of engagement with the arts. In response to strong community support for an increase in public art in the resort, Falls Creek Resort Management (FCRM) recently undertook an expression of interest calling for submissions from professional artists across Australia for a major public art piece.

With the support and guidance of wellknown Falls Creek ‘local’ and Director of the Melbourne Art Prize Simon Warrender and FCRM Board Member and Chair of the Arts and Culture Development Committee, Lindy Allen, Falls Creek Resort Management convened a Curatorial Panel that consisted of Australia’s leading arts professionals, including Professor Marie Sierra (Deputy Dean and Head of School at University NSW Australia Art & Design),

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meeting and BBQ. From Midday at the shed

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17th & 18th SSA Futures Camp & Slopestyle Event – an

athlete development program. Ph: 03 5758 1000.

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. Calling all

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19th Australian Open Championships 10am Nordic

Bowl. Ph: Anne Bellingham 03 5754 1815.

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23rd Falls Creek Nights Sprints – the best XC

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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 Nitro Good Times – She Shreds – a fun good

times event for all lady riders. Ph: 03 5758 1000.

25th & 26th TDFNL Qualifying Final (Sat) and Elimination

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

Spectacular. From 7:30pm on the Summit

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Ph: 03 5758 1000. Followed by the Pendl Cup.

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Mount Beauty Community Market, 9am – 1pm top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. For further Info or to book a stall, Ph Bev: 03 5754 4097.

Storm the Castle – The fabulous SlopeStyle comp on Ruined Castle. Further details Ph: 30 5758 1026.

Falls Creek Light the Night – Supporting the Leukaemia Foundation 5pm to 7pm Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 1200 Back Country Festival, Falls Creek - based around the Falls Creek Nordic Centre.

Further details at: https://backcountry-festival.com/whats-on/ Bandwagon Banked Slalom. For details, TDFNL Semi Final 2 on Saturday & Semi Final 1 on Sunday. Venue TBA

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10th Annual Gay Ski Week at Falls Creek.

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Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association Inc Annual General Meeting. 7:30pm in The Auditorium at the Visitor Information Centre.

All Welcome: Em: ukvcommunity.org.au Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am. Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome.

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The Summit Masters – Tradition and True Roots returns to the bumps course on the Summit. Ph: 03 5758 1026

Professor Chris McAuliffe from the School of Art at Australia National University and previous Director of the Ian Potter Museum of Art) and Bryony Nainby (Director of Benalla Art Gallery) who oversaw the commissioning process and guided the Falls Creek Resort Management Board in the selection of finalists for the public art commission.

The resort will now embark on a fundraising campaign to complete and install the work. As part of the Victorian Government’s Pick My Project grant program FCRM is pleased to announce the winning artist for the submission.

Giovanni Veronesi is a Queensland-based artist who is probably best known for his work, ‘The Waratah Studio’, which put Australia on the map by winning Best in Show in the Chelsea Gardens Show’s centenary year in 2013. For Falls Creek, he has designed ‘Flower of the Alpine Sun’, a standalone sculpture 3 metres tall, part alpine flower, part sun.

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MAJOR PUBLIC ART COMMISSION “The flower is a metaphor for the landscape’s death and rebirth,” the artist said. “Located in a prominent position in a popular Australian ski resort, which attracts over 750,000 visitors each year, the work offers accessible entry into a reflection on the impending impacts of climate change for this beautiful and delicate all-seasons wonderland.”

The winning work was chosen from 35 submissions from national and international artists. The curatorial panel were focussed on reflecting the aims of the commission which were to create a high quality contemporary artwork that could express the Falls Creek community’s affection for this unique alpine village and their aspirations for its sustainable future.

The work also needed to have enduring conceptual relevance and celebrate the ancient, recent and contemporary stories of human occupation and endeavour.

“The resort hopes to enhance the visitor arrivals experience and signal our proud history and commitment to art,” FCRM CEO Stuart Smythe said. “With this exceptional beautiful design by Giovanni Veronesi, we also hope to attract new visitors to the area from across the globe.

If you live in the Victorian High Country and would like to support this exciting

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project, please vote for us! Simply visit pickmyproject.vic.gov.au, register for a Pick My Project account and vote. Voting opens at 9am on Monday 13 August 2018 and closes at 5pm on Monday 17 September 2018.

For further information in relation to this release, please email: arts@fallscreek.com.au or contact Elise Armitage on 03 5758 1200. •

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

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

BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125.

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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.

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Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services, Ph: Laif 0437 023 921.

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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.

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his fabulous north facing, ski-in skiout apartment sleeps four people.

This one bedroom, one bathroom unit is well located – being one of the highest apartments on the mountain, it has beautiful north facing views overlooking the treetops towards Spion Kopje, the Village Bowl and Falls Creek ski runs. With a separate mezzanine bedroom that can be configured as either two singles or a king, and single bed with trundle downstairs (that can also be used as a king) it is ideal for a family or a group of four adults.

The enormous leather couch, wellappointed laundry, kitchen and dining facilities make this apartment completely self-contained and the balcony with gas

BBQ offers an extra dining experience in summer or winter, so you won’t have to eat out every night (unless you want to!).

The washer and separate dryer means you won’t have soggy clothes when you kit up for a bluebird morning of skiing or snowboarding, and fantastic ski in-ski out access means no clomping around with tired legs after a big day on the slopes!

In the summer months, (that which we describe as everything not winter), the location can be easily accessed by car with adequate parking out front or nearby.

While the quality of your enjoyment of Falls Creek as a winter resort is undoubted, it is the growing suite of summer activities that adds untold value to a purchase in the village.

Over the last decade, much work has gone into developing and securing summer trade.

The resort now boasts in excess of 40km of mountain bike trails – with some being accessed from very close to Cedarwood.

Add to these the many kilometres of aqueducts and management vehicle tracks and your exploring, whether on foot, on a

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horse or on your bike is endless. The Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing is an iconic Australian walk of international standard being promoted by Parks Victoria.

The afore-mentioned suite of summer activities includes the Alpine Challenge, the Mile High Dragon Boats, the Bicycle Network Peaks Challenge Falls Creek, the Easter Festival as well as regular mountain bike shuttles. And to quote our CEO from an article last season (Edition Six) “Falls Creek has the highest total visitor days of any Alpine Resort in Victoria.”

The Cedarwood complex has a long lease until 2053, a fantastic on-site manager who actively promotes Cedarwood at every opportunity, and is heavily involved in summer cycling events, which means yearround income for investors! The apartment building has extra storage cages for owners and a secure storage area for skis and bikes for visitors.

At $195k, you should start your Falls Creek journey here! Contact the agent, Christa Smit (Zirknitzer) of Zirky Real Estate on Mb: 0402 277 808. •

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TUESDAY

$20 Burger night & trivia from 8pm

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

WEDNESDAY $40 2 course dinner

THURSDAY Hightea with homemade scones

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

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Lunch daily!

Bar is open from 12 noon with bar snacks available all day.

HAPPY HARVEY HOUR Tues 21st & Thurs 23rd 3:30-5:30pm with Live Entertainment!

www.fallscreekhotel.com.au P: 03 5758 3282 23 Falls Creek Road, Falls Creek Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition ELEVEN