This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 14 September 2018

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THIS WEEK

PRICELESS

WINTER EDITION FIFTEEN

FRIDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2018

Beautiful Air - Beautiful Resort!

• Top: D-man gets air in the rebirthed Summit Masters. Pic – Sabrina @ Topshots.

• Left: The kids have loved the fresh snow this season. Pic - Tim @ Topshots. • Right: The heli experience is unforgetable. Pic - Mike @ Topshots.

FROM THE CEO Kicking the Tyres (or tires)

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etting out from behind the desk and experiencing the product is a critical part of any job. In my role, I’d say it’s vital. Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen as much as I’d like it to (particularly the skiing bit… yes really!).

Nonetheless, last weekend, off the back of the National Interschools at Perisher, I ventured over to join my family and took the opportunity to ‘mystery’ shop.

Whilst being quite familiar with the competition in Victoria, my ‘North of the border’ knowledge is limited in terms of experiencing what is on offer. I mean, with such a great product offering here, why would I need to go anywhere else in our Southern hemisphere winter? (gratuitous plug no.1) I believe it is fair to say that the Australian ski industry offers a great product. We’d all love the resorts closer to home, the season

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that little bit longer, the experience cheaper and the snow more abundant more often.

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border. The sun was out, people were slapping on sun block and enjoying amazing spring conditions and the lift queues, whilst lengthy (not here at Falls Creek – gratuitous plug no. 3) were cheerful and at times quite humorous.

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During the course of the weekend, several Note, notwill so be subtle plugs finish now, of the the trails closed to general riders and blatant promotion begins… although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running on Friday from 11am and question again on The Falls Creek villagetois6pm without Saturday from 9am to 5pm.

Cost is $50 per unbeatable in terms of the atmosphere day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. it creates, and when under snow, is the com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will prettiest resort in Australia… it’s simply be closed to the general public, but will stunning and open all trails leaddifferent you home.

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Contact & booking: fallscreekxc@ymca.org.au (03) 5758 3408

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

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

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

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

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

Resort Entry Resort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap, approx. 4km before reaching Falls Creek. Day and Night Passes are at $54 on arrival per day, (or $49.50 on line). If arriving after 5pm and departing prior to midnight on the same day, entry is free. Visitors over 65 years of age receive a discount.

Season Passes are available at $525 (or $450 on line).

An ‘All Resorts’ permit, valid at all Victorian Snow Resorts is available for $740.00 Enquire at Visitor Information desk.

Resort Entry Fees fund essential services of: • Ski patrol • Car Parking • Snow Clearing • Water Supply • Waste Management • Visitor Information Services 2

Accommodation Child Care – Hours & Rates

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

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

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

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

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

8:30am – 5pm $130 Ph: 03 are 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au Bookings strongly recommended as places are limited.

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

Attunga Lodge

Open for comfortable bed &Transfer breakfast accommodation.

Accommodation Service

www.fallscreek.com.au QT Hotel Falls Creek

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

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

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

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

Open for comfortable bed breakfast Fully licensed.

Street. Ph: 03&5758 3800.

Ticket Sales Schuss – On Mountain On Line From 28.06.18 until 10.09.18 all visitors will be required to Viking Lodge use the Accommodation Transfer Visitor vehicles Self-catering accommodation, allService. rooms with en suites. will permitted into the village during this Onnot sitebemanager and secure bike storage and period. workshop.

Fully licensed.

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

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

Street Ph: 5758 3393.

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

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

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

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

Ph: 03 5758 1203 Last Hoot Café Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 Falls 45 35Creek 25. & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition FIFTEEN Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.

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FROM THE CEO A true defining feature however, are our staff. The on-slope crew from the Falls Creek Lift Co - the towies, green coats, park crew, operations, tickets and instructors; or the transport and visitor information crews, the hospitality teams – you name it… they represent our resort brilliantly – with a smile, a “hello” or a “how’s your day?”, always remembering that whilst it may be the back end of the season, it’s YOUR holiday and we, the resort staff, are all vital in ensuring it’s the best it can be.

This interaction makes a HUGE difference! The little things, or a series of them creates an experience and that experience embeds memories and those memories develop a connection, that connection creates goodwill and that goodwill builds into loyalty.

The onus is then on all of us in resort, or working across the mountain, in the region or where ever there is a touch point connected to Falls Creek to do all that we can to reward that loyalty with continued great experiences. If we haven’t, then let us know, we are always striving to exceed expectations.

Now, speaking of great experiences, the Summit Masters was reinstituted and the legacy reborn last weekend. Kudos Falls Creek Lift Co, and to all who participated.

Memories of champions past were heralded, but the next generation stood up too. The future looks very bright!

menu all day, so the options are extensive, but their take on some contemporary and not so contemporary dishes is a culinary delight, with a big emphasis on local ingredients. At my session, fellow diners highly recommended the Trout Platter, the Smoked Beef Short Rib Burger, the pasta (which was a ragout and delightfully rich)… so drop on in and enjoy.

Now, finish reading ‘This Week,’ then get out there and hit the spring corn… I might even see you out there. • Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management

Hungry? - here’s Foodie Tip of the Week: Huski Kitchen– lunch at Huski is always a good bet. Not only is breakfast on the

Service & Demo Centre

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FREE MULCH

Mount Beauty Transfer Station

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

• Open Daily: 8am – 6pm.

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

Come along and make the most of free loading service of FREE mulch!

10am – 2pm on: • Saturday, 15 September and • Saturday 22 September

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

Maddison’s Lane, Mount Beauty

The mulch consists of vegetation that has been disposed of by others, so Council has no control over its contents. For this reason you will be asked to sign a disclaimer and then we will assist you to load as much as you need – FREE!

Mulch is always available for free for self-loading.

Trading hours, locations and contact details are available at www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au > Council Services > Waste and Recycling > Recycling > Mulch.

For more information call 03 5755 0555.

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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Em: ski@fcrc.com.au

Race Club Great opportunities exist at Falls Creek Race Club

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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DISABELD WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA Women’s Camp

Meanwhile Katie, who was with Jeff and Hans was progressing well in her sit ski.

he DWA Women’s Camp was an outstanding success last weekend, September 7-9. There was a mixture of Sit Ski, Skiers and the utilisation of a stand-up ski slider, plus laughter, fun, challenges and excitement - what more could you ask for? The Camp started with a mixture of women who had been with DWA in the past and others who had been on camps earlier this year. All had the common goal of wanting to enjoy the company, have a great time and achieve their personal best - and that they did. As usual with DWA, the day progresses and events that unfold are never what is expected.

Amanda had also started off on Saturday in a sit ski and then decided that this was not for her. Braving the fact of having a prior injuries Amanda took to the slopes and progressed from Mouse Trap to Drovers on Sunday. Following her DWA Guides Katie and Siobhan, Amanda was able to link several turns and complete basic Christie turns allowing her to match the skis parallel after each turn. Not to be deterred by a fall that winded her, Amanda still got back up and continued down the run. Well done Amanda what a great effort.

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With a combination of DWA guides and snowsports school instructors Tim and Erik, Stephanie and Katie were ripping up and down Drovers rollers and Ruined Castle on Saturday and Sunday. The smile on Stephanie’s face never disappeared.

3pm - 5:30pm

The fun continued Sunday for Simone with DWA guides Jane and Corinne on the snow slider. After practicing on Saturday sliding down Mouse Trap it was time to have a slide down Wombats. For the uninitiated a Snow slider is a steerable stand-up ski device that has vertical twist of the cuff, forearm angle and speed control by tether adjustments for the Instructor or Guide. The Wombats run being a long run also included a rest

DWA Guides Jane Costello and Corinne Nolte with Simone Robson zooming down Wombats on the Snow Slider and the milk crate to be used as a seat for a well-earned rest down the run. Pic – Top Shots

where the DWA guides brought along their own seat (orange crate) for Simone to rest.

Getting on and off a lift is also a timed operation but one the worked perfectly for Simone, Kane and Corrine on the Halley’s Comet lift, something to see and be amazed at how it all works.

It was a great weekend for the Women’s camp congratulations to all participants and maybe next year it will be a weekly camp with planned events and improvements for all. Let’s wait and see.

If you would like to know more about DWA or get involved, visit the website at: www.disabledwintersport.com.au. • Ken Payne

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

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FROM THE GM Pretty Darn Good!

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ith less than four weeks until the close of season 2018, I’ve been taking some time to reflect on the last 13 weeks and wanted share with you some of my highlights.

Now nearly through my second season as General Manager of the Ski Lift company, everyone said at the end of last season ‘don’t expect every season to be like this’ as we exceeded the magical two metre mark, and made the call to extend the season for an additional week.

This season we started with grass on the ground and calls for snow dancing everywhere before Mother Nature came to the party and by the 15th June we had lifts turning and the village was full ski in ski out.

It was a quick ramp up with favourable snow falls, excellent snow making and lots of hard work, Summit opened on the 16th, Drovers on the 17th, including our smaller terrain park and by 22nd, we opened Eagle Express, Ruined Castle and Scotts, just in time for the weekend! We had 90% of our terrain open for school holidays and by July 10th International was turning, and it hasn’t stopped turning since, 63 days and counting!

The early lift openings off the back of a stellar season 2017 has meant that consumer confidence is high and season to date there’s been an additional 10% more skiers and boarders experiencing all that Falls Creek has to offer than last year, huge growth numbers off a big spike last year.

mark for the first time early August – 2018 was one of only four other seasons in the last 31 years to have two metres of snow at that time in the season! We’ve already exceed last year’s ski in ski out record with 88 days so far (2017 was 82 days in total), and our village roads are still covered with snow today!

Nickelodeon came to play with delivering an exclusive southern hemisphere snow experience; we hosted the Snowsports Industry Australia’s on-snow demos where we saw some of the best brands in the industry showcasing their 2019 products and who could forget when the Today Show did their weekend broadcast from our fabulous village! Such a buzz!

With the countdown on to the end of the season, 2018 is certainly shaping up as one for the record books again – and as we enter our early bird season pass sales period, guests are showing their love for Falls Creek with early commitments to next year! My team will be painting the village purple every Saturday until the end of the season as we celebrate ‘Super HERO PASS Saturdays’ keeping energy high right until the end!

Be sure to get yourselves out early and enjoy these fabulous Spring Skiing conditions.

Warm regards. • Sharon Raguse, GM Falls Creek Ski Lifts P/L

We’ve had more new skiers and boarders visiting our resort, more lessons taken than last year, and when we hit the two metre

Spring Safety Tip

Yup, to top off a great season, it’s ‘Hero Pass’ Saturdays until the end of the season. Pic – Courtesy FCSL

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Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th September Finalist: Best Restaurant 2017 Contemporary Australian – Victorian Regional – Restaurant & Catering Awards.

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THE MCKAYOS A Curious Event

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cKayos is a curious event for an Australian ‘ski resort.’ Mountain bikes and snow are typically separate beasts so the concept to combine the two in a hybrid mountain bike race on snow is a unique idea to say the least. On October 6, 2018 – the final weekend of the snow season, at least 150 riders will take to the slopes of Falls Creek for the 4th, and biggest, event in the format yet.

McKayos takes a simple concept – putting a heap of riders on top of the highest driveable point in the country (Mount McKay Summit) and setting them all off in a mass-start race down the snowy peak.

22km away a finish line is set outside Bogong Jacks pub on the shores of beautiful Lake Guy in Bogong Village. In-between is a ski resort, national park, river crossing and hydro power plant to get through on two wheels and down 1209 metres of elevation.

The first two years of the event brought mixed results (sunshine and slushy snow then rain and slushy snow) but the event is riding on a massive high after perfect conditions in 2017 let the riders take off and race the way it was all meant to be. Last year’s event

Our New Frying Pan… • Rustic, industrial and chic.

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

• FRIDAY – $10 Cocktails!

• SATURDAY - Country music comes to Falls Creek - PLUS - Ridea mechanical WINTER bull with Danny Phegan & Longreach on stage from 9pm.

• SUNDAY - Closed for dinner due to a private function.

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

LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE BOWL AT THE BOTTOM OF SUMMIT

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2018 course from the same Ski Patrol Base starting point for this year’s event. Director of marketing and Communications, Jo Prothero, said the change was unavoidable but worked for the best.

The main change seen in 2017, however, was a happy accident on the back of unprecedented snow conditions. With too much snow to take riders to Mt McKay, Resort Management organisers were presented with the issue of digging a 2m trench for several kilometres or relocate the race from its traditional starting point.

The race committee improvised and a new start line was set closer to home outside the Ski Patrol base. With the new starting point McKayos could now take in a course through steep groomed ski terrain and enter the village up high with nothing but gravity to get there. Taking 2017’s success to heart, and in consideration of the 1.5m+ base expected, Resort Management have set the

“It was a tough call to take McKay out of McKayos but ultimately we had to do it for the good of the race. In changing the course we allowed for an earlier start time which is great to get a more frozen track, it also opens up racing on steep ski terrain that we’re otherwise unable to get to. Mt McKay will always be the spiritual home of McKayos but the new course is definitely a big improvement.”

McKayos 2018 is already the biggest the event has ever been and has already registered over 120 riders four weeks out from the event. Anywhere from 150 to 200 competitors are expected to race which has seasoned competitors raring to go. Two time competitor and local mountain bike FRIDAY 26TH JUNE 2015 enthusiast, Eddie Wilson, said this year’s leisure event is his most anticipated yet.

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saw blue skies, sub zero temps and a freshly groomed runway that could stand some hard treatment without riders breaking through the crust - it was almost poetic the way the planets aligned so perfectly.

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The start of last years event beside ski patrol base on firm snow was a hoot.

Pic – Courtesy of FCRM

of the mountain!

... boasting a bistro, wood-fired pizza, waffle station, bar and café!

Wood-fired Rotisserie, Deli and kitchen providing:

• Café & Deli selections

• Bistro meals

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

“The atmosphere on the start line is incredible, starting the race on snow really gets the adrenaline pumping. To have so many competitors this year is going to add an extra level of intensity and make it pretty entertaining! There isn’t any other race like this in Australia, it’s definitely my favourite on the calendar.”

With just under four weeks until the event, preparations are well under way, and resort staff will soon commence the mammoth task of clearing 1.5m of snow along the 4km Packhorse Trail.

Entries are open now at $99 for adults and $89 for juniors. For registrations and full details visit www.mckayos.com.au. •

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ART EXHIBITION David Rosendale

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avid is a Melbourne-based photographer. His work has been featured by major domestic and international brands, and featured in prestigious publications and awards such as the Australian National Photographic Portrait Prize. Rosendale was the 2017 recipient of Falls Creek Artist in Residency Grant, and works created during The Fall made the semi-finals in the Moran Contemporary Photography Prize.

David has recently held and exhibition at the Fox Darkroom & Gallery in Kensington, inner city Melbourne. Titled ‘The Fall 2017 – 2018’ the exhibition ran through the bulk of August.

David’s series ‘The Fall’ is an extensive 12 month photographic study of seasonal change and environment in the Alpine region of Falls Creek. It followed a 2016 exhibition of the same title which comprised imagery captured exclusively in minimalist snow-covered landscape. In February 2017, David was granted Artist in Residency at Falls Creek, embarking on a project that would document all four seasons and imbue the photographer’s role as observer throughout a year-long cycle of change.

David’s work seeks graphical and compositional harmony within the landscape. His artworks act as witness to the evidences human activity leaves upon it. He constantly wanders and explores the roads less travelled to find the next window on the world. Once a feel for a location is established, through careful planning and intuition, he ensures he is present at precisely the right moment, to allow the environment to reveal something unique to him and to the resultant image.

This weekend, David is bringing his work to Falls Creek. The exhibition will be held in the Alpine Room at QT (next to Bazaar) on the Slalom Plaza Level.

The Official Opening will take place this Friday evening, September 14th at 6pm and will run until about 8pm. The exhibition will then be open from 8am until 8pm on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September. Make sure you call in and take the opportunity to appreciate some fantastic portrayals of our wonderful landscape. Also check: www.davidrosendale.com.au. •

Your artist, David Rosendale.

Pic – Courtesy the Artist

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS Nutritional Importance

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his week I caught up with the current Australian National Team Nutritionist Sophie Stanwell. She is completing her degree at University of Canberra and has chosen to publish a thesis on Cross Country Skiing. To do this she has been working very closely with the Australian Ski Team here at Falls Creek!

This last week the team has been staying at FCRM Horseshoe apartments and skiing for many many hours on the September Training Camp.

TW: “Who are you and what do you do?”

Sophie: “I am an Accredited Sports Dietitian and am currently studying the nutrition habits of the Australian cross country skiing team. I am enrolled in Nutritional expertise for these highly tuned athletes is critical to their performance in extreme environmental situations. Pic - Courtesy SdC

a research degree at the University of Canberra and will be working with the national team for this winter season.”

TW: “Why did you choose to do your Honours on Cross Country Skiing?”

Sophie: “Cross country skiing is one of highest energy demanding sports through training/competition alone. Adding the complexity of training at altitude, in extremely cold weather and long overseas stints competing makes for a very interesting athlete subject group. To date there is no literature or description on what Australian cross country skiers do nutritionally to meet their training demands and remain healthy.”

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this research study. I have had to learn everything from competition schedules, the different skiing techniques and of course the nutrition requirements. Now back at the AIS when I tell people about what I am researching, it reminds me of what I used to be like. Most people don’t really know what it is, one person asked if we go out for a few days and camp out on the snow, I said I think that is more like mountaineering.”

TW: “Having now tried it, what is the biggest surprise with the sport?”

Sophie: “The fitness required to ski for even one hour shocked me when I first tried cross country skiing in June this year.

I am quite fit myself being a competitive 200m track runner and was completely out of breath after an hour on the trails. The amount of upper body work required also was a shock!”

TW: “What data analysis have you done with the National Team this winter?”

Sophie: “Food diaries, the amount of energy expenditure burnt daily and for

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS the different training sessions. Hydration monitoring and also the knowledge and perspectives the athletes have about nutrition for their training.”

TW: “After receiving this data, what is the biggest area for improvement with the skiers?”

Sophie: “Carbohydrate! It’s difficult to get the amount required for the intensity and volume of training they do.”

TW: “Now some info for the people: what are your three main fuelling tips for recreational skiers? Like going out for a three hour ski - think 40-60yr old people?”

Sophie: :I would suggest fuelling up with a high carbohydrate meal about four hours beforehand - this might be a small bowl of porridge with some toast with honey/jam, add some nuts or yogurt to your porridge if you get hungry out on the course quickly.

I would definitely recommend taking some carbohydrate containing snacks with you.

This could be a muesli bar, breakfast bar, dried fruit, biscuits or some lollies. Fluids wise I would definitely be taking a fuel belt with you full of water or sports drink if you don’t enjoy eating out on the trails.

If you wake up the day of going skiing and you suspect you’re dehydrated or have dark urine, have a 500ml drink of sports drink, hydrolyte or milk to rehydrate.

After your ski, I would suggest something that contains protein, fats and some carbohydrate. This could be eggs on toast, yogurt with fruit and nuts or a meat/cheese and salad filled sandwich.”

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TW: “Wow thanks Sophie for your time, how might one get in contact with you in the future?”

Sophie: “No worries Seve, great to be a part of the highly regarded ‘This Week’ newspaper!

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More information on www.ausxc.com. Hope to see everyone there. Tickets are available at skiandsnowboard.org.au/events/23756/ •

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PICK MY PROJECT It’s Time To Vote!!!

In the Mount Beauty Falls Creek area there are several projects – all very worthwhile.

This paper has listed them for your consideration. Now, more importantly, because you are asked to vote for three projects – please jump on line and vote.

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ick My Project is a $30M online community grants program that gives Victorians the chance to suggest project ideas and then vote to decide which ones are funded.

Big Hill Bike Park

This is a Victorian-first community grants initiative, with at least $1 million in funding available in each metro and regional area. It is the first program of its kind in Victoria, offering Victorians an opportunity to make their community an even better place to live.

During the voting period, applicants will share their great idea with their networks and encourage people to vote for their project.

Voting opened at 9am on Monday 13 August 2018 and will close at 5pm this coming Monday 17 September 2018.

Winning projects will be announced in September 2018.

Team Mount Beauty has submitted a proposal to upgrade the community facilities at the base of the Bill Hill Mountain Bike Park. Our mountain bike park is an iconic location in the Upper Kiewa Valley used by thousands of locals and tourists. It attracts riders, racers (including annual National and State cycling races and events), bushwalkers and music festivals. These race goers and events bring valuable tourist dollars into Mount Beauty both directly and indirectly. See the Pick My Project site for further detail. • Pebble Beach Track Extension This project would extend the current paved track from Pebble Beach a further 0.9 kilometres making a round trip of 6 kilometres. It opens up beautiful views

Big Hill Mountain Bike Park is a unique facility in North East Victoria. Continued improvement is essential. Pic – Courtesy TMB

of the Kiewa River and Mount Bogong, providing easier access to the river for recreational and training activities. The area is surrounded by mountains and is one of the few available areas for a flat track. The track is located very close to the Mount Beauty and Tawonga South townships, making it easily accessible. The Community has been working to achieve this track over 10 years and it has recently been fully scoped. See the Pick My Project site for further detail. • Mount Beauty Music Festival

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Hard Waste Collection installations, catering for the whole family, bringing visitors to the town to share our beautiful valley. See the Pick My Project site for further detail. • Falls Creek Public Art Falls Creek has always been an artist’s haven, supporting artists’ camps, exhibitions, comedy, film festivals and the new community Museum. Following consultation in 2015, the Board adopted an Arts Strategy in 2016 to build community resilience in the face of climate change, which will substantially impact our winters as early as the 2020’s. The Board’s community-based arts committee introduced an Artist-In-Residence Program in summer 16-17 and is now keen to commence work on the next big idea, a major public art commission in the village which will invigorate economic development in the region by attracting new green season visitation. See the Pick My Project site for further detail. • The Rain Maker The Rain Maker is an important arts and health production for youth suicide prevention and youth mental health care.

The Rain Maker is designed to entertain and educate youth audiences around a range of issues relating to youth mental health care. Set in a football club, The Rain Maker portrays the struggles of two young players and the support shown by their coach. The play will be work shopped and rehearsed in Mount Beauty with director John Wood and performed as a free community event in Mount Beauty, Bright, Benalla, Wodonga, Wangaratta and Shepparton. See the Pick My Project site for further detail. •

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alls Creek Resort Management will be collecting hard waste on Wednesday 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. Please see of ourLife Hard Waste Collection Symphony guidelines on the website, or if you require Symphony of Lifeinformation, is a live theatre any additional please contact performance the FCRMemploying Office on comedy, 03 5758 pathos, 1200. • music and dance to portray the cancer Summer Debrief journey. Starring acclaimed actor John It hasSymphony been a record yearisfor visitation this Wood, of Life a free summer and Resort Management would community event paying tribute to leading like to get your feedback on events, cancer support group Brave Hearts on visitor mountain bikingBeauty, and general thedemographic, Murray. Produced in Mount observations. the play will tour six towns in North East Therefore you are invited to join the Victoria (Mount Beauty, Bright, Myrtleford, relevant Resort Management personnel Beechworth, Yackandandah and Wodonga). of the for a Inand eachother townmembers the cast will be community joined on stage summer season debrief meeting. by a local “Symphony” choir, comprising of This meeting will take place on While local cancer sufferers and survivors.

Wednesday 26th Aprilthemes from 9:30am addressing major health the playtois a around 11:30am in the Boardroom above celebration of life. See the Pick My Project Foodworks in QT. site for further detail. • If you have any specific agenda items, please How to http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au.

Vote email look forward to seeing you all there. • 1.We Register at pickmyproject.vic.gov.au.

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2. Select your location to view projects within your local area. If you don’t live UKVRA within the Kiewa Valley,presents… you can still elect to support our project by choosing the ‘Out of Area’ option. You will then be prompted to select projects within the local area.

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A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, Falls Creek’s Arts Program adds to the character of the but we ask that you bring other beverages resort.

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AUSTRALIAN INTERSCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS Our Talented Twelve

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welve students from Falls Creek Primary School travelled to Perisher last week to compete in the Subaru Australian Interschools Championships in seven different disciplines.

The weather ranged from sweltering sunshine to torrential rain, but all the students put in their very best effort and had a lot of fun, and there were also some excellentWINTER results. EDITION FIVE

FRIDAY 8TH JULY 2016

The GS and Boarder X were held on first AD PROOF day with sunny conditions making the snow quite slow. In the GS our boys team finished 7th overall with Hamish Wilkinson having the fastest time and taking out the individual bronze medal. Girls’ teams of Ella, Lily, Ammy and Issy also had a great result finishing in 8th place. In Boarder X, Div 4 boys Alex, Madox and Ben all had solid runs, with Alex finishing in 6th place and the team finishing just out of the medals in 4th. Jacinta Jansen also had an excellent Boarder X result finishing in 9th place overall.

The second day was Skier X and Moguls.

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Isabelle Bond, Ella Green and Ammy Thompson with medals from the cross country events.

Pic – Helen Whittaker

the only Div 4 girl in the Skier X event, and she finished in 18th place with boys’ team of Louie, Hamish and Alex finishing 8th as a team. In the girls Moguls event Issy Bond had the best result, finishing in 6th place on a steep and intimidating course.

Team-mates Ella and Skye also had good runs putting their team in 6th overall. Div 4 boys, Louie, Hamish and Alex finished in 5th as a team in a very strong field.

The final day was the cross country events in the morning and Board GS in the afternoon. We had two strong teams in the cross country events and despite the warm conditions and very soft snow everyone put in a massive effort. In the mass-start there were a few technical problems with skis coming off and a massive stack just after the start which saw two thirds of the field in a giant pile of arms, legs and skis. Our Div 4 boys got tangled in the crash finishing 8th as a team, but Div 4 girls, Ella, Ammy and Issy had better luck and Ella had a strong race taking out the gold medal, with the three girls finishing in the silver

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medal position. The girls continued their excellent form in the relay, finishing in 2nd place again. Special mention goes to Lexie Grayling, who is only in Grade 2, but who managed to complete the gruelling course with a smile on her face and a fantastic attitude despite several falls (including one when she was distracted by the crowd!).

In the afternoon only three boys remained for the Board GS event. It was a tight course on soft snow, and our boys, Madox Grayling, Alex Smythe and Ben Weir finished the event in champion style.

Madox pulled of a magnificent performance to take out the bronze medal, with Alex in 6th place and Ben not far behind, but the best news of all came at final presentations when the three boys found they had taken out the gold medal as a team!

Overall our team finished in 5th place in the primary school division. Many thanks go to our fantastic group of parent helpers for all their support and also to Carol for all the organisation that goes on behind the scenes. •

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OUR COMMUNITY And Its People

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he Dederang Mount Beauty Football Club has had one of its best seasons in years, finishing with nine wins, nine losses and only just missing out on the finals. It’s been an incredible turn-around for the club, and critical to that success has been new recruit Patty Stow, vice-captain of the senior team.

Patty grew up in Kancoona, a small locality to the west of the Kiewa Valley. He played most of his junior footy there, starting at the age of ten, or as he describes “when my mum eventually allowed me to play football.” As a kid, Patty hung around the football/netball club so much that he actually played a year of netball first, before joining the football team. He says it’s a story no one really forgets, though he doesn’t hesitate to share it.

He went to school in Wodonga where he won a number of premierships playing in the school team. He was footy-mad as a teenager, obsessed with the game, playing and watching it. Now 23, Patty is studying WINTER EDITION SEVENTEEN physiotherapy in Thurgoona, living in Albury, and working part-time at Bunnings in Wodonga. AD He didn’t play football at all PROOF last season, and the year before managed only two games because of injury, and admits that footy “had become a bit of a drag.”

The return to the game was thanks to a family connection. Head coach Jack Neil, a family friend, invited Patty to do a pre-season and join the team. Now, 18 games for the Bombers later, he couldn’t be happier with the season. “This year has been awesome. It’s been so much fun.”

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Halfway through this year players were already signing on for next season. Patty hasn’t signed anything as yet, but he assures me he’ll be there.

As a wingman, Patty is compact, fit and incredibly skilful on both sides of his body.

I’ve watched a number of their games this year, and he’s been one of the most consistent competitors, although his blonde hair and number 1 jumper might just make him easier to spot.

As vice-captain, Patty works with the captain and leadership team to make sure everyone understands their roles and makes it easier for some of the younger players, the 18- and 19-year olds, to ask questions and be heard. He’s serious about competing, but approachable and knows that playing footy is ultimately about having fun.

It’s obvious Patty has a good footy brain.

“What makes a good footballer?” I asked.

“I think confidence is important. But you think of a good footballer and so many come to mind that have different traits.

You don’t have to be the strongest or most skilful player, but if you can stay composed FRIDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2017 and have confidence, that puts you a step above everyone else.”

This season has instilled a confidence in the club that hasn’t been there for years. There is now an expectation that the team will win, or at least be competitive in defeat.

Only two of this year’s losses were big, and many others were winnable. Despite the relative success, Patty says the season feels incomplete because they missed out on playing finals by only one game, but that’s

Dederang Mount Beauty Football Club Vice-Captain, Patty Stow. Pic – Struan Jones

just made the team more motivated for next season. The feeling is upbeat, with plenty of reasons to be confident.

There’s a lot to love about football when your team is winning. Patty agrees: “It’s hard to say what’s so good about footy because the two hours on game day goes so quickly and it’s very competitive. But when you win, the feeling afterwards when you’re together with your mates, it’s really enjoyable. The group having a common goal - then achieving that goal - is an awesome feeling. The mateship is great.”

Thanks for your time Patty, it’s much appreciated and good luck for next year. • Struan Jones

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FALL LINES One Lap At A Time

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t Tawonga Primary School we are trying very hard to help the poor farmers up in Queensland and New South Wales that are currently going through a drought. We thought very hard and now have come up with a solution to help. We are organising a bike-a-thon on the 20th of September to help raise money.

If you have been wanting to donate, but have not had an opportunity, now is your chance. To sponsor us, please visit. https://give.everydayhero.com/au/tawongaprimary-school-farmers-relief We want this to be like a Huge Hug from the Kiewa Valley. Thank you from the Tawonga Primary School students.

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$1180.37 plus $6.80 in pledges per lap. We are hoping to ride around 50 laps so that will bring in another $340. So in total, we have currently raised approximately $1520.

If you would like more information, please contact Joel Armitage at the Tawonga Primary School on: 03 5754 4468, or Joel on Mb: 0438 781 531. •

Eric Hymans It is with a heavy heart that this paper has the task of informing the community of the passing of Eric Hymans. After launching a book on his life during the Summit Masters last weekend, Eric passed away peacefully in his sleep.

The weekend confirmed the return of his favourite event and his story in print are both crowning moments to a unique

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TDFNL Grand Final 14th – 16th Artist in Residence David Rosendale Exhibition – Opening Fri 14th 6 – 8pm. Sat and Sun 8am – 8pm in the Function Room at QT (next to Bazaar) Enquiries Ph: 0417 375 614.

Regular Monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Self Help Anxiety Support Group. 7pm –

8:30pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood

Centre. Gold Coin Donation appreciated.

Ph: 03 9830 0533.

21st Start Victorian School Holidays.

21st Mount Beauty Men’s Shed Regular Monthly

BBQ – 11:30am at the Shed in Tennis Court

Avenue – PLUS the Men’s Shed AGM. 28th – 30th Mountain Yoga and Snow Retreat – Three

days of luxury and well-being at Diana Lodge.

Ph: 03 5758 214

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Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118 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 The McKaos - Australia’s only mass start, snow - dirt - road enduro from the summit of McKay to the pristine shore of Lake Guy in Bogong Village. 8am – 12noon.

Ph: 03 5758 1200.

Official Close of the 2018 Snow Season.

Victorian Schools – Term Four begins.

Regular Monthly Meeting of the UKV Community Association – 7:30pm in The Auditorium – beside the Visitor Information Centre, Bogong High Plains Road,

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Mount Beauty. All Welcome.

Em: info@ukvcommunity.org.au Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118 Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am. Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome.

Ph: 0427 544 824.

Elvis ‘Just the King!’ starring Marcus Jackson and the ETS Showgirls. Doors Open 8pm at West Peak Hotel. Tickets available on line at trybooking.com.

Regular Monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Self Help Anxiety Support Group. 7pm – 8:30pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Gold Coin Donation appreciated.

Ph: 03 9830 0533.

and emotional life. Eric was a trailblazer during the birth of freestyle skiing in the 70s with deep Falls Creek roots. His father Bob Hymans built the first chairlift at Falls Creek in the fifties and pioneered skiing as we know it today.

The book – ‘Born to Fly’ by Peter Corney - details the pioneering days of Falls Creek and the 80s boom when Eric won two Australian mogul skiing championships.

Eric is an important historical figure who was instrumental in the legend of Team Red and Falls Creek freestyle history. If you haven’t seen it already, the book can be found online.

There will be an intimate family gathering on Saturday night at a venue to be determined for friends who knew and loved him. Ashes will be spread on the Summit with a full ski legend tribute when the time is right. All other details will be posted on Eric’s facebook page or phone PC on: 0413 427 030. •

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

2018 PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:

ADVERTISING RATES:

Ed 15 * 14.09.18 * Falls Freestyle Series – The Dreamer. McKaos Lead Up. Summer Action. (C) Ed 16 * 21.09.18 * McKaos Promo, Mitta to Mount Beauty. Summer Action – Ignition! (C) Ed 17 * 28.09.18 * McKaos Promo, Mitta to Mount Beauty Bike Ride, Summer fun. (C) SEd 01 * 26.10.18 * Mitta to Mount Beauty and Cup Weekend activities. McKaos Wrap.

DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club, club lodges and apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga and Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang and Tawonga and selected venues in Bright and Myrtleford.

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

DISPLAY:

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

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

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

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

• $4.90 per line.

• $5.90 per line.

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

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

Email: kencbell@bigpond.net.au 14

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 FIFTEEN

BIG MOUNTAIN BOARDING Local Sabrina Spano

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eet local big mountain snowboarder Sabrina Spano.

Sabrina’s love for snowboarding began when she was a child visiting Falls Creek with her parents. Those family holidays sparked her desire to spend as much time at Falls Creek as possible, and in 2001 she became a ski and snowboard instructor. She enjoyed teaching people how to ride for three years and began to venture overseas to experience different mountains. During her time here at Falls Creek Sabrina has worked at various lodges and restaurants and since 2014 has been capturing your precious holiday memories for Top Shots Photography in Cloud 9.

Each year, as the snow season winds down in Australia and most Victorians set their sights on beaches and summer fun, Sabrina is packing her bags and preparing to chase the winter overseas. She heads to North America to compete in the Freeride World Qualifier Circuit, where she rides steep faces, narrow chutes and technical lines.

So what is Freeriding? There’s no slalom poles down the mountain or artificial jumps or halfpipes. And there’s certainly no groomed slopes. There’s a start gate at the top and a finish gate at the bottom and that’s it. Best run down wins. It’s all about picking the best line down the mountain over cliff faces,

through tight chutes and rocks.

In September of last year Sabrina was chosen to compete in the first ever Buller X, where 16 elite skiers and snowboarders from around the country took on the challenge of Mt Buller’s steep and treacherous chutes. This year Buller X has gone international and 20 of the world’s best big mountain skiers and boarders will compete for the title. Sabrina has been lucky to secure a spot in the line-up and is looking forward to tackling the infamous ‘Chute 3.’

The Buller X is held on some of the most extreme terrain Australia has to offer.

Because of this an exact date for this year’s competition has not yet been set. Conditions have to be just right in order to allow the athletes to tackle the mountain safely. Nature chooses the exact date the event will be held, however the contest is set to run in the next couple of weeks.

Of course, no professional athlete in the snow sports arena can manage a season of competition on their own. This year Sabrina would like to thank Ortho Ski for their amazing boot fitting and Altitude Physiotherapy as well as other local businesses including, Alpine View Apartments, Top Shots Photography, The Falls Creek Hotel, Huski, Summit Ridge, Snowski Apartments, and the Falls Creek Post Office for their ongoing support. • This paper wishes Sabrina all the best for the comp! Ed.

Big Mountain Boarder Sabrina Spano.

Pic – Tim @ Top Shots

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

Emergency Services Broadcaster

Mount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local news, snow reports and developing programs.

Ph: 5754 4554

Email: info@alpineradio.com.au Website: www.alpineradio.com.au

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

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $250. Ph: 0400 350 488.

Electric Golf Buggy in VGC - $250; Full set of Drummond Golf Clubs & Bag - $150; Cross Trainer in VGC - $100. Ph: 03 5754 1215

BABYSITTING – FALLS CREEK

FOR SALE – SNOWMOBILE

Available all day and nights, Fri, Sat and Sun. Any time after 5pm Mon to Thurs. Trustworthy, Fun, Reliable and Responsible. Ph: Molly: 0487 864 679.

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

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 303

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

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

As an all year round resort, Falls Creek is growing in stature. 40km of mountain bike trails – all easily accessed from Silver Ski, plus the aqueduct trails, the management vehicles tracks and the high country huts (all worth visiting) are just part of the attractions. A comprehensive range of summer activities (www.fallscreek.com.au/ events) and the fabulous iconic Hotham to Falls Alpine Crossing all make our summer village a wonderful place to be. Ask any local!

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

- Views - Stunning, front facing alpine mountain views!

- Balcony with hot tub - Unwind on the balcony in your private hot tub!

- Modern fit out - Designer apartment with a lovely alpine feel, has interesting spaces

At $445,000 apartment 303 at Silverski is definitely worth and inspection. Contact the agent, Christa at Zirky Real Estate on Mb: 0402 277 808. •

- Fire place - Has a cracking wood fireplace!

- Location - Set in the heart of the Falls Creek Village, Ski in/ski out!

At Zirky Real Estate, we are receiving constant enquiry from buyers for properties of all sizes. These potential buyers tend to be looking for properties without management agreements, or with very flexible management agreements.

- 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 onsite

Plus we are receiving extra strong demand for seasonal rental apartments for the 2019 ski seasons. If owners have any questions or would like to discuss options they should get in touch with Christa at Zirky Real Estate, our on-mountain agent.

Mb: 0402 277 808. •

Comfortable open plan living, and comprehensively renovated makes apartment 303 a valuable purchase.

Pic – Courtesy of the agent

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