• Top: The Top Shots Team enjoying the wonderful snow we still have. Pic - Tim @ Topshots.
Left: Are you up for the McKayos. Pic - Nathan Fenton. • Right: The kids are still loving it. Pic - Tim @ Topshots.
FROM THE CEO
Last Lifts - For Now
Cit’s glistening in the spring sunshine (at 1835m, it is the 9th highest mountain in Victoria). So, how long will the snow hold on?
The footy will be on in the background, just in case…
2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES
Round One - Falls Creek
losing out any winter season is an anticlimax. With so many phenomenal ski days this year and with such amazing snow conditions, in terms of both quantity and quality, I don’t want winter to end.
The National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy.
Now, don’t get me wrong, I love summer too, it’s just that the Falls Creek village is incomparable when under a blanket of snow, the ski in-ski out amenity, the food and après, …really there is no alpine village as pretty, or as friendly - anywhere in Australia. (Note: it’s not that different in summer - just the snow bit!).
Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity Enduro National Series. The series is Australia wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at Balingup WA in June; Round Four will go to Rockhampton in July and the final round will be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence River in northern NSW in August.
What’s more, we get to share this wonderland with everyone who visits and there’s a great satisfaction in being a part of something that brings so much joy, laughter, good times and the smiles, especially on the faces of the kids, as they fall in love with this crazy winter sport.
The popularity of mountain biking continues to grow. From the great efforts of some Mount Beauty locals in the 90’s - to hosting the Nationals in Feb 2000 - to the point where we have some of the best tracks in the country - both in Mount Beauty and in Falls Creek. The growth and the success means we can continue to host fabulous events.
So, as I look out of my office window at Spion Kopje, it’s hard to reconcile the season is coming to an end. What is Spion Kopje? It’s the snow-covered mountain that overlooks the resort from the north,
Open
Spion Kopje, is the subject of the Resort Management ‘snow melt’ competition. Held annually, ‘bets’ are placed on when the last skerrick of snow disappears. There is a fair to even bet that whomever picks a date in January 2019, is well placed to take home the prize.
Speaking of prizes, there’s a few on offer in the last few weeks.
Falls Creek is ending winter season 2018 with a festive and adventurous spirit! I’m not referring to the AFL Grand Final parties across the mountain (the Geelong Cats are re-grouping, so I’m not fussed who wins), but rather finishing with some awesome events.
Round One of the GE National Series will be staged this weekend, beginning with practice sessions from 11am Friday. During the course of the weekend, several of the trails will be closed to general riders although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will be closed to the general public, but will progressively open as the different sections of the event are completed. Pretty Valley Road will also have closures and be subject to delays should anyone be travelling back from the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage. Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort of mountain bike racing to what we know as Downhill or Cross Country. The Gravity Enduro is both. The athletes will start with a warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the Bogong High Plains Road, up the Pretty Valley Road and then across to the Trig
If you’re not too fussed about the AFL Grand Final, then come along to the SES Fundraiser BBQ at the Falls Creek Hotel on Saturday 29th. The SES team at Falls Creek will certainly appreciate you digging deep and contributing to their fantastic cause and continued support of the community.
by Appointment For Groups, Clubs etc
Opening Hours
11am – 3pm Tuesday - Sunday
Panabode Building, Slalom Street, Falls Creek
Phone: 03 5758 1200
Map Ref: E4. Look for the Harvey Kat.
If you’re looking for something just that little bit riskier… October 6th is the day. Look out for the MTB madness that is McKayos… there’s no other ride like it in Australia… snow, dirt, road and 18 kilometres of ‘knuckle clenching’ action. This years’ ride will be the largest so far, with a record number of entries, so the “kayos” (aka Chaos) should be epic. Grab a vantage point in the village to see the riders hurtling through and cheer them on.
No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech.
Point on the Frying Pan Spur. The aim of the game is to ride each section no faster than the fastest time allowed, and no slower than the set slowest time. Then they do the competitive bit, before riding to the start of the next competitive bit without beating or exceeding the times permitted. At the time of going to print, the final course had not been set, but they look like taking in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then heading to Flowtown, completing that before heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator and Vortex before finishing in Slalom Plaza. Sound like a pretty easy day!!
If you’re longing for summer and water sports, the Pond Skim and Big Dig should be an absolute fun fest, building on the ‘thrills and spills’ vibe of the weekend. Head to the Village Bowl to get in amongst all the action, but stand back, that water is cold! Then, kick on with the after party at the Frying Pan and close out the season like it started, with friends, incredible stories and a celebration of another great snow season. As always, the resort couldn’t be the Best in Australia, if it weren’t for 1) our guests and 2) the mountain staff and stakeholders who make it all happen and create amazing memories and fun times. So, thank you to all in helping make winter 2018 a great success.
For Further Information:
Please try to allow 24hours notice.
Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au
For further information: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Facebook/fallscreekmuseum
Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au
Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum Ph: 03 5758 1200
Accommodation
Visitor Information Centre
Alpha Lodge
QT Hotel Falls Creek
Child Care – Hours & Rates
The weekend’s program sort of goes like this. Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice. 10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info Tent open. 17:00 to 17:30 is rider briefing. From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Plaza. Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing activation. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations.
If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy some good action, be at Falls Creek this weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. •
Of course, the snow melts and the high plains slowly reveal themselves from underneath winter’s blanket. Then, it won’t be long until the wildflowers are blooming, road and MTB cyclists are zipping around, the athletes who value Falls Creek as an altitude training hub bunker down for some serious training and the thousands of hikers and trail walkers begin to use the village as their hub to explore the many hundreds of
Outdoor Activities
Open 365 days a year. Self cater accommodation $56 p/p p/n twin/dbl. $42 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street. Ph: 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au
Altitude Apartments
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)
Apartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steam Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all year round - available for group bookings and functions. Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au
Falls Creek Child Care is located in the St Falls complex, at the base of the Halley’s Comet chairlift – open from 8:30am to 5pm, seven days a week for children from 12 weeks to five years old.
Snowski Apartments
Hours & Rates
Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other activities, visit the Visitor Information Centre (above the Slalom Street Day Shelter) for maps and info. Open 9am - 5pm weekdays. Ph: 03 5758 1202.
Under Five:
Resort Entry
Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & restaurant - Be Foodstore.
Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au
Attunga Lodge
Morning: 8:30am – 12:30pm $85
Afternoon: 1:30pm – 5pm $60
Self contained accommodation open all year round with on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au
Full Day: 8:30am – 5pm $130
Summit Ridge Lodge
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.
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255.
Cedarwood Apartments
Season Passes are available at $525 (or $450 on line).
Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss Street Ph: 5758 3393.
Falls Creek Country Club
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
Fully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au.
Snow Clearing
Bogong High Plains Road.
Water Supply
Gebi’s Apartments
Waste Management
Visitor Information Services
Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.
Nelse Alpine Lodge
Open for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Break-
Bookings are strongly recommended as places are limited. Make your booking at: www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.
Accommodation
Viking Lodge
Transfer Service
Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites. On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop. Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247.
Operating from the Terminal Building on the Bogong High Plains Road, the Accommodatin Transfer Service will move you, your family and your luggage comfortably to your lodge or apartment.
Dining & Bar
Hours of Operation
BE Foodstore
Mon – Thurs & Sat: 8am – 10pm Friday: 8am – 12 midnight Sunday: 8am – 10pm
Open for dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222. Refer ad this edition.
A Taxi Service is available in the Village during these hours. Ph: 03 5758 1203
Last Hoot Café
Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.
Stingray Restaurant @ QT
Shopping
Luggage Allowance
Falls Creek Foodworks
For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.
Two pieces of luggage, one pair of skis & boots or snowboard & boots and one piece of hand luggage per person.
Excess Luggage: $7 per item.
Child Care
Ticket Sales – On Mountain & On Line
Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon - Fri and is located in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open to children aged 12 weeks to 5 years old and is run by fully qualified educators and is eligible for government rebates.Booking is essential. Phone 03 5758 1244 or visit www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.
From 28.06.18 until 10.09.18 all visitors will be required to use the Accommodation Transfer Service. Visitor vehicles
Visitor Information
Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends and public holidays.
kilometres of hiking and riding trails up here in the Alps.
If none of that floats your boats, well, we’ve got options there too. Rocky Valley Lake and the surrounding tributaries should be chocka-bloc full of trout, with a successful breeding season having concluded under the ice-covered protection of Rocky Valley and thanks to the icy flowing waters on the high plains. Since the resort is hosting the Australian Trout Fishing Championships in November, it’s clear, others think it’s a great place to fish too…
Still looking for stuff to do in summer, you can sail, paddle board, gently cruise the lake in a kayak, or for the really brave, take a refreshing dip in the largest high-altitude lake in Australia. Oh yeah, and when the heat is on in the Valley, it’s generally 10 degrees (at least) cooler up here and every night is a doona night!
Keep an eye on the website, www.fallscreek. com.au, it will change to its “summer green coat” shortly and all the events for Summer 2018/19 will begin. So, watch this space to see what’s on and we look forward to seeing you back, if not over summer, then next winter.
Thanks to all, not the least, the resort management crew, who’s passion and devotion to the mountain and community can’t be understated, nor thanked enough.
Finally, Ken Bell, editor of “This Week”… thanks for all that you do for the high country and the region…you’re a true legend.
Now, last laps are calling, so get out there and hit the slopes! •
Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management
• 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
Be part of the team!
As a member of the Falls Creek Race Club, young members can...
• Learn life skills in a wonderful rewarding environment.
• Make friends for life – with opportunities to travel the world.
• Learn to ski and board in a family friendly surroundings. Programs from primary to late teens – including tertiary tuition for full-time athletes.
‘An integral part of Falls Creek and its history!’ Wb: www.fallscreekraceclub.com.au Em: ski@fcrc.com.au
Adventure your way with Falls Creek Snowsports School!
Our Falls Creek Snowsports School offers an extensive variety of ski and snowboard programs, catering to children and adults of all abilities. We’re here to drive your passion for snowsports, develop your skills and get the most out of your on-snow experience!
Paw Patrol Snowclub (3-5 years)
Full & Half day programs – see your child’s love of skiing grow as their skills progress! Specialised lessons include professional full-time staff, half or full day lessons, delicious lunchtime meals, progress cards and the chance to meet the Paw Patrol puppies!
• Full day: 9:15am – 2:50pm.
• Half day: 9:15am – 12:50pm.
• PM lesson only: 1:15pm – 2:50pm.
Registration from 9:15am and 1:15pm, with lessons commencing at 10:00am and 1:30pm.
Spongebob Squarepants Junior Workshop (6 – 12 years)
Full day programs – book your child in for a full day of adventure and watch as they learn to master skiing or snowboarding! Specialised lessons include constant supervision, full day lessons, all-day lift access, delicious lunchtime meals and progress cards.
Full day: 9:45am – 2:50pm Registration from 9:45am, with lessons commencing at 10:00am.
TMNT Ride Tribe (13 – 17 years)
Full day programs – book your child in for a full day of inspiration as they engage with exciting and challenging
purpose built programs that cater to teenagers. Specialised lessons include constant supervision, full day lessons, all-day lift access, delicious lunchtime meals and progress cards.
Full day: 9:45am – 2:50pm Registration from 9:45am, with lessons commencing at 10:00am.
Adult Programs (18+)
Develop your skiing or snowboarding skills in our group lessons specifically designed to cater for adults of all ability levels.
The AM Group Lesson features extended sessions and is available daily from 10:30am – 12:50pm.
The PM Super Session guarantees a maximum of five participants and is available daily from 1:30pm – 2:50pm. Enquire about our number of speciality programs, including Coffee Club and our Mim Sodergren Women’s Program!
Brand new to Snowsports?
If you have never skied or snowboarded before, the Falls Creek Learn to Ski or Learn to Board lessons are for you. With a group lesson in either the morning or afternoon, plus exclusive all-day access to the Halley’s Comet, Mousetrap, Boardwalk and Drover’s Chair beginner lifts, you will find your
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
One of the unique features and joys of the high plains around Falls Creek is Rocky Valley Dam – and the amenity it provides. Pic – Ken Bell
DISABLED WINTERSPORTS AUSTRALIA
New CEO
Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA) is pleased to advise that Mr Rick Coate has been appointed as fulltime DWA Chief Executive Officer, commencing 17th September, 2018. Rick has previously held senior management positions at the Melbourne Cricket Cub, Hong Kong Cricket Club and Royal Canberra Golf Club. He is a keen snowboarder and lover of the alpine environment in all seasons. DWA President Paul Lamb said “The Board of DWA is delighted that Rick has agreed to accept the role of CEO. He has excellent skills and experience as a professional sports administrator specialising in Not for Profit, member based organisations. Rick is passionate about DWA and has a focus on actively engaging and supporting our members and stakeholders.”
Rick said “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to take up the DWA CEO role. DWA is experiencing the strongest and most sustained growth in its 40 year history. I look forward to working with the Board, members, and all stakeholders to progress the DWA vision to provide the equality of opportunity for people with disabilities to participate at all levels in the winter sport of their choice.”
DWA delivers safe, accessible and supported services to people with a disability across Australia’s five major alpine resorts. DWA is recognised by the Australian Sports Commission as the National Sporting Organisation (NSO) for disabled winter sport and is a registered NDIS provider. Rick has always believed we are only good as our team. His career has allowed an indulgence in nurturing, developing and mentoring people through sports, in particular the disadvantaged, juniors and elite and is ever mindful of continuously improving himself and relevant stakeholders and organisations. Richard’s interest and career focus in recent times has been in governance, strategy and sports. •
Mr Rick Coate, new CEO of Disabled Wintersport Australia. Pic – Courtesy DWA
FROM THE GM
100% Guest Satisfaction
This is the dream response to any guest survey, and I’m thrilled to share that this was our result last week!
What a way to finish the season with such positive feedback from our guests, and the result is not just reflective of the guests’ skiing experience, but the total resort experience they’ve had during their stay here in Falls Creek.
It really takes the collaboration of the whole village to achieve these kinds of results and they should be celebrated – especially after over 100 plus days of operation when we’re all feeling a bit weary or ‘pleasantly exhausted’ …to quote a long time local!
2018 has been such an exciting season where we’ve seen new partners come on board – from BMW as the official mountain vehicle sponsor - to expanding our marketing partner program, it’s the sum of everyone’s efforts which have yielded such impressive results.
Pre-season, village stakeholders came together as a collective to rally behind a common strategic positioning ‘Adventure Your Way’ and testing new hashtags which celebrate the unique benefits of Falls Creek which set this resort apart from our competitors.
Under the pillars of ‘thrill and chill’, ‘alpine village vibe’ and ‘all trails lead you home’, at the lift company we reshaped our events calendar to make sure we were capturing moments that delivered on this experience to our guests, showcasing all of the excitement which have grown even bigger over the season.
We brought back FIS racing to Falls with three impressive events, hosted our first SSA (Snow Sports Australia) Futures Camp for
Park and had the Paw Patrol pups in resort to entertain the kids during school holidays. Britt Cox came home, Nitro our terrain park sponsor bought their Global team to play, and Adam Gilchrist hosted another cricket event in the snow!
We also brought back after an 18 year hiatus, the Summit Masters under lights celebrating Falls’ rich freestyle history, attracting original members of Team Red and saw many past competitors come and enjoy the spectacle, reminiscing old times and seeing one of our favourite home grown Olympians, Steve Lee take the crown.
As we with heavy heart, look towards closing, we will have delivered 102 days of ski in ski out, have all terrain open for skiing and boarding and created many incredible ski memories for our guests (of all ages) for season 2018.
Thank you for all of your support and as we look forward to season 2019, may it be just as fabulous as the last! •
Sharon Raguse, GM
Falls Creek Ski Lifts Pty Ltd
This Week @ ELK
18 Slalom Street, Falls Creek. Bookings: Ph: 03 5758 3673
Celebrating the end of a sensational season! Open for dinner only this week – bookings essential! Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd Oct: All main courses $20 Wednesday 3rd Oct: ‘Thanks for the Years’ – we are celebrating Graham Parker’s retirement from Nelse! As an integral part of the fabric of Falls Creek, it’s time to give him a send off!
Three course Italian style dinner $40! Launching the kick-ass ‘Cipriani’s famous Bellini!’ Bookings via Try Booking at: www.trybooking.com/429773
Thursday 4th: ‘Eat the pantry Bare - $35’ Proceeds to Ski Patrol Friday 5th: Our final dinner service. Three Course Roast - $40 Thanks to a great team and amazing customers!! Stay tuned for next season’s happenings. In the meantime, have fun, work hard and keep safe!! Barry Iddles and the team at Elk!
Enjoying the Sprint Riding. Pic – Lachy Keevers
FALLS CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Season Wrap
What seems to be the first line every time I write something about the Falls Creek Historical Society and its activities, it seems to start with – “It has been another busy season”
Over the winter of 2018, we have continued on our path of developing our history through Art and Culture projects in association with various groups around the village. Our museum space is a little ‘limited’, so we will continue to look for alternative avenues and opportunities to display our history. We have accepted donations of memorabilia that continues to add to the colourful story and history of Falls Creek. We unveiled the Skyline plaque this winter, the final step in the celebrations of 70 years of Falls Creek as a village. Next time you are in Falls Creek, head down to the Gully and stand in front of the plaque and check out where the first lodge once stood.
Over the last few months we have had success with grants that will enable us to take on projects over the summer including a physical and digital Arts, Culture,
Our New Frying Pan…
• Rustic, industrial and chic.
• Bar and grill in the heart of Falls Creek’s famous Village Bowl.
FRIDAY – $10 Cocktails
Environmental walk through the village and beyond. We are aligning ourselves with Resort Management, the local Environmental interest group and local Indigenous artist Tamara Murray to tell the story of Falls Creek.
In addition to our various art projects we are thrilled to say that we have now been successful in our endeavour to gain Charity Status. After exhaustive paperwork we have fulfilled all the obligations of the Charity Commission. The next step is Deductible Gift Recipient status so that our very generous supporters will get some benefit from their continued support. We will also now be able to apply for more grants that are aligned with the charity status hopefully leading to even more unique ways of storytelling.
We have been very fortunate to have another committed group of volunteers for the winter ensuring we were open six days a week throughout the season. We would like to extend a huge thankyou to Noelene, Diane, Meryl, Leo, Sam, Jo and Karen H who have all been available to share the museum experience with our guests.
SATURDAY – AFL Grand Final –Live on the Big Screen!!
SUNDAY – $12 Bloody Mary’s and Caipiroskas!!!
We now look to summer and the extension of our History Walks through the Alpine Region in collaboration with Diana Alpine Lodge and Ken Bell Enterprises. This year we have rebranded the product with the help of North East Tourism and in November will be launching Trails, Tales & Tucker. It will be a three hour experience with a guided talk and sumptuous local produce lunch through the beautiful huts of the alpine region. Our website is currently
WINTER EDITION FOUR
MONDAY – $20 burger and beer special!
AD PROOF
TUESDAY – Taco Tuesday & $10 Margaritas
WEDNESDAY – $1 chicken wings, $10 pints
THURSDAY - $8 tinnies.
FRIDAY - $10 cocktails!
SATURDAY – McKayos After Party!!!
SUNDAY – It’s the last day!! Enjoy!!!
LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE BOWL AT THE BOTTOM OF SUMMIT 03 5711 9100
MAP REFERENCE
being built so please take a look and if you are in the area during the season check out the dates and come join us. Dates will be available very soon and tickets can be booked through Eventbrite.com.au
FRIDAY 26TH JUNE 2015
An exciting new leisure experience at the top 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
• Wood Fire Pizza
• Waffle delights
Ph: 03 5711 9109
At the top of Halley’s Comet Chairlift Open Daily: 8:30am to 5pm.
We thank all of the wonderful people that have visited the Falls Creek Museum this winter and look forward to seeing you soon. Remember, Falls Creek is as beautiful in the summer as the winter and our doors will always be open. If you would like a tour of the museum or have a group that would like to come up simply contact the Visitor Information Centre in Falls Creek.
Here’s to more wonderful projects! • Karen Smythe, Chairperson Falls Creek Historical Society
The sculpture outside Gebi’s with its descriptive plaque that shows where the first lodge in Falls Creek, Skyline Lodge was built in 1947. Pic – Courtesy FC Museum
And Now for Summer
It is only when you plan and start to write a thankyou and a bit of a summary for the season that you realise just how many people there are to thank. The good part here is that this realisation identifies the fact that it is a team effort. The whole resort is a team effort – from the snow clearers to the snow-makers; from the lifties to the ski patrollers, the resort could not function without all of these people and those not mentioned - to date. There is no-one in this resort more important than anyone else.
The most important people are those that drive up the road (or get the bus). They pay full tote odds for their gear, their chains, their skiing/boarding and everything else. They have a great experience – fostered by great staff - and they go home happy. Snowsports is like that – you exercise for up to eight hours, breathing in crystal clear air and enjoying some absolutely fantastic scenery. It is these wonderful guests that we thank first. We thank you all for making the effort.
Another aspect is the good positive feedback from guests, usually just a little note or comment to say thanks to everyone, the staff have been great and friendly and helpful. That’s what it is about – being able to work in a snowsports resort and look after people on holidays is not that hard and the professional and friendly way our team have gone about it is a credit to them. So, thanks to the whole team – from the boss up!
On a personal note, I would like to thank the crew on Guest Services, including the lifties, the instructors, the park crew and the team in black. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and looking after our guests. While we have this dedicated team of Guest Service personnel, it is actually the role of all staff to be Guest Services representatives – and you do it well.
Another thank you must go to a couple of people who do a fabulous job of cleaning up along the Bogong High Plains Road between Mount Beauty and Falls. These people are known to many locals, but they do not want their names mentioned. This
paper would publicly like to thank them for their efforts. These efforts have been mentioned before, and should be re-iterated here now. Thanks team.
From the paper’s point of view, there are many to thank. Those that made the effort to contribute – and did a fantastic job in doing so. The truth is, this paper belongs to the community, and without your input we do not have a paper.
And, of course, a special thank you to all of the supporters/advertisers who have paid to have the paper represent them. Without your support we do not have a paper.
Thanks to all of the team that have contributed photography – all of which helps to make the paper that represents the resort look totally professional.
Thanks to the young team that braved all weather to get the paper delivered around the mountain. This year was particularly tough and Nik, Molly, Finn, Maddi, Grace, Indi, Josie, Alex, Harrison, Will and Ben did a fabulous job in some of the most trying (read wet) circumstances. Excellent work!
And the printer; the team at Specialty Press I have been dealing with for 39 years and they have always produced a quality product on time ready for the team at Remo’s Transport to bring it - hot off the press - to the mountain. We could go on! Thankyou to everyone, advertisers, supporters, readers – in fact the whole team. Once again, it’s a team effort.
Now for Summer
Cycling starts to rear its popular head and this summer is looking good. We start with the Mitta to Mount Beauty on Sunday 28th October; followed by the Ignition Event on 17th and 18th November to open our new trails.
Then on Friday 23rd to Monday 26th of November Falls Creek hosts the Alpine
THANKS TEAM
Challenge. This is a 160km, 100km or 60km run around the Bogong High Pains. Something to look forward to!
Other events over summer include The Dragon Boats, The Alpine Audax, the Regional Longest Lunch, the Bicycle Network Peaks Challenge Falls Creek and the Easter Festival - well really, why would anyone go to the beach?
Thanks everyone! Enjoy this week and the whole of green season. • Regards, Ken Bell
The Good News… Refuse and Recycling
Falls Creek is one of the first resorts to recycle organic matter! We recycle:-
• Cardboard – baled and sold for re-manufacture.
• Co-mingles – plastic, glass and paper – in the clear plastic bags with the RED print.
• Organics – anything that has ever lived – food, paper, oyster shells, bones – in the clear plastic bags with the GREEN print – all sent to be composted.
Falls Creek Garbage is collected seven days a week during winter. If you require supplies of bags, have a question, or see a problem, Phone us on:
Mb: 0437 306 799
to Winter 2018! Now Open Seven Days a Week From 10am For relaxed long lunches, exceptional dinners, coffee, snacks and drinks!
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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
End of Season Wrap Baby
As I came to realise, this is the last edition of the ‘This Week’ magazine for the season. We can enjoy the remaining couple of weeks of snow - but alas we start to move on with our lives.
Trail Report
The last trail report of the season, it’s still looking very nice indeed. Don’t be put off about the start of Bogong High Plains road not being fully groomed at the start (just as you head off from Windy Corner) as that bit always dwindles early on. The rest of the trail network cover is ‘very good’ with 30km of trails being constantly groomed and conditions remain very ‘Springy’ – pretty much just means you should get out there as soon as possible early in the morning to enjoy the best fresh/hard grooming. After about 11am the snow starts to get pretty sloppy and you’re better off in a reclined lounge with some tanning oil, just baking. Like I wrote about last week, whilst the
is in good operation, be sure to mix it up with a bit of crust skiing. This is optimal if temperatures were sub zero overnight, with a pair of skate skis and a little bit of knowledge of where to go. Of course though, it’s fun to just try beside the groomed trails like along Sun Valley or in the Park.
What’s on to tidy up
Falls Creek official season extends on to the 7th of October which is pretty cool, we have a few things remaining for the season in the xc world. Just recently the National Junior Development U16 Spring camp has been on here at Falls Creek and it was a success. Lots of learning and fun and hopefully inspiring the next generation to chase their dreams. This weekend we are hosting the National Junior Team for a five day training camp. This camp includes all
new athletes who have recently qualified from the Australian season. The coaches are Head Coach Valerio Leccardi as well as appointed Junior Team Coach Callum Watson (Olympic Skier) and his partner and Team Manager Teresa Riman. These boys and girls will be staying at Howman’s Gap and be sure to say hi as they ski around, but also just take note if they are mid interval and going really fast then it is best to wait until they are finished with their intervals and then say “hi!”
Plans
for the next chapter
It’s sad to say goodbye, but it’s not for too long. Let’s find out what some of us are up to before the next season here at Falls Creek. I am not sure if I will be writing here again, it just depends on whether Ken Bell is pleased with the nonsense I serve up each week to offer me the spot again. (I think you’re pretty safe Seve! Ed)
Zana Evans (daughter of Anthony Evans) on her way to be first lady home in the Joey Hoppet. Pic – Ken Bell grooming
Nevertheless, before I come back to Falls Creek next year, I will be off to Canberra to finish my Uni semester (shout out to ANU) before heading over to Davos, Switzerland to begin my World Cup Career in December.
CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
for a fun overseas ski trip with the family. Like I always say, “Love the life you live, live the life you love!”
The AUSXC Season Launch
As a matter of fact the rest of the senior team has similar plans. Howman’s Mark Pollock will be heading over like me to begin the World Cup crusade and hopefully get some mad results at World Champs come February. The Juniors will be doing their World Juniors Precamp in Davos too before heading North for the World Junior Championships in Lahti, Finland. Both World Juniors and World Champs are set to be absolute pearlers this Winter with World Champs in Seefeld, Austria looking like the biggest event in Central Europe for a long time, and Lahti being a well-established home of large ski festivals for the past decade or so.
We talk about National Team, but we talk about other stuff. They’ll be a number of local Aussie Hoppet skiers heading overseas to chase those Worldloppet points. A tip? Ronice Goebel said this winter that her favourite Worldloppets to do have been the Icelandic Loppet, the Marcialonga in Italy and as a matter of fact, the Aussie Kangaroo Hoppet itself. So if the stars align, see if you can tick those first two off and make Ronice proud.
Otherwise, do whatever you can keep up the XC skills for next season. Whether you dust off the rollerskis, get back into the running and run the triple peaks, or plan
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FRIDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2017
The biggest skiing party fundraiser in the Southern Hemisphere is going to be held on Friday the 12th of October in Melbourne at the Middle Park Bowls Club. Many of you would know that this event has traditionally been held generously by the Montgomery family, however the Middle Park Bowls Club have offered their best services to the team and cannot wait to host everyone. It is the celebration of a fantastic season of racing down under as well as being the official launch for the upcoming Northern Hemisphere Winter. There will be entertainment, a presentation of the new 2018/19 National Team including the Junior/U23/ Continental Cup and World Cup Teams and of course a cracking loud and silent auction to raise money for the team. More information on www.ausxc.com. Hope to see everyone there. Tickets are available at skiandsnowboard.org.au/events/23756/ • Seve de Campo
Thanks to Seve for some great, interesting and varied articles. We can now look forward to more next season. Ed
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Your journo disappearing into the sunset. Pic – Kat Paul
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Peter Taylor - 1948 - 2018
Peter was one of a kind. He came to Falls Creek in the 1970’s as an Winter’s
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Hard Waste Collection
Marcus Jackson As Elvis
Marcus has been performing since the age of five. There is nothing better than entertaining a crowd. Whilst he has been singing and dancing for 20 years Marcus says that you can never get enough.
Marcus has been studying Elvis for quite some time. “I would never do Elvis if I wasn’t doing it right”. Elvis was a perfectionist and I honour that to my fullest. With replica costumes made professionally from the USA you can see the detail that has gone into these costumes. “I love watching Elvis move, he is a free spirit and the music takes him places. This is one thing I love to pride myself on and that’s to shake rattle and roll just like Elvis”.
Marcus has also assisted other Elvis tribute acts by showing them how to move like Elvis and also showing them other things that other acts have not picked up on that Elvis use to do on stage. “I have also provided my dancers to these acts to help them out.” If I can help others in any way I will. I just love being a part of the Elvis world. Marcus has a real connection with audiences he makes everyone feel as if they are part of the act. I like to add a bit of comedy saying things like Elvis use to and also adding in some of my own. I have had plenty of audience members saying that they like my act because it breaks the ice. Not being Elvis, you have to do something a little different and it works for me. Putting this show together has been a dream for a long time. Whilst always doing Elvis small scale I always wanted to
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MR: Is this your first overseas race?
Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be pretty exciting.
(with Brosnan
Ftake this to the next level. This is a show to experience and see.
alls Creek Resort Management will be collecting hard waste on Wednesday 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. Please see our Hard Waste Collection guidelines on the website, or if you require any additional information, please contact the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. • Summer Debrief
Saturday 13th October at the West Peak Hotel, Lakeside Avenue in Mount Beauty Tickets $55 for a two hour show with a five piece band and Showgirls. Doors Open @ 8pm. Show Starts at 8:30pm. Tickets on sale at trybooking.com or at the West Peak Hotel. •
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MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous?
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Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.
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Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks.
MR: How did you get into riding?
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on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at
enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, but we ask that you bring other beverages and also a plate to share. In the case of wet weather, a contingency plan will be in place. Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s family will be in attendance. •
Trade Fair @ Falls Creek
MR: racing Gravity Ben: state 15s dude. so I I remember a bit bottom race was just bottom.”
After to the that of the really invited first became
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GROWLER TURNS 80
Happy Birthday
Growler’s just turned eighty, a most momentous matter, I’m glad he didn’t skydive, I’m glad he didn’t splatter; Or else my poem would not be read, and that would be the pits,
And if Hans has broken something, it would sure give him the shits.
Now Hansel came to Falls Creek a hundred years ago, And kissed a thousand snow-bunnies up here in the snow; The girls were really gorgeous - mostly heaven sent, And I think that Growler’s conquest- rate was eighty-five percent!
Sorry, sorry Growler, your secret’s safe with me, I wouldn’t blab about your life, especially at Koki, Where you organised a Tom Jones Night whenever you were able, With half a dozen naked girls dancing on the table.
And Hans, if I recall, you were a gunman of repute, With your trusty High-Powered Winchester you really loved to shoot;
Across that old Volkswagon - (we have photographic proof ) That you fired a little low and opened up the roof!
He started out in Koki, or was it Ripparoo, I can scarce remember, but I tell you this is true; He fairly was a wild-man, he hurled around the bars, Keeping out of fights and turning over cars.
He took me underneath his wing, and I learned a little game, Which was mainly based on drinking, ‘Thumper’ was its name; He poured me Captain Morgan’s Rum – he really was a pal. And I awoke next morning in Mt Beauty Hospital.
He ran a restaurant at The Man, but that was just a bore, The chef pulled out a knife, so Growler broke his jaw; He couldn’t stand the violence, he couldn’t stand the rifts, So he thought he’d take it easy and run the Falls Creek Lifts.
WELCOME BACK TO WINTER!
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He also worked on ski-patrol, back in seventy-three, There was Tim the Finn and Crooky and a couple more and me; Growler liked an ale or two, starting out at ten, (Our ski patrol was somewhat slack, when we worked way back then).
So Growler checked the Frying Pan on every second run, And chatted girls and drank free beers and really had some fun; Thus if you broke your leg, in the Fryers on the stair, You knew that you’d be saved, for Hans was always there.
Ah, those were action days – he looked so debonair, As he leaped his big black snowmobile eight foot in the air; I remember how he towed me up – I thought that I was dead When at sixty-miles-an-hour, he dropped me on my head.
You’ve skied the world, you’ve surfed the waves, you’ve led a highpowered life, Of your fame up here in Falls Creek, the stories - they are rife; Your friends are here around you, so let’s all raise our beers, And give a toast to Hans - may he live a hundred years!
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The inimitable Hans ‘Growler’ Fischer. Pic – courtesy Phantom
And Its People
The Dederang Store has had quite a transformation into a coffee and food destination, thanks to the hard work of its owners Ross Packham and his partner Craig Cadman.
Ross and Craig took over the store five years ago, after finally moving to the area. Even though Ross had grown up in Albury, it was on a drive through the area 18 years ago when he discovered a love for the area and climate. “I think this area is beautiful, it’s stunning.” Ross says “The colder and more miserable it is, the more beautiful. I love the winter.”
Ross has a background in coffee. He ran a café in Albury for nine years before joining the coffee franchise Hudson’s, first as a store manager, then later in charge of all national operations. For eight years he travelled the country overseeing all company-owned stores. With Craig, they moved from Albury to Melbourne, to Adelaide, back to Melbourne, and then to Wodonga. Ross would get himself organised on Sundays to fly interstate on Mondays, and often not return home until Friday.
their way to the mountains.
Early on, when he and Craig were getting the café set up, Ryan Lynch from Mount Beauty’s Honeybird Coffee turned up with some beans for them to try. Ross told him they didn’t even have a coffee grinder yet, so Ryan went out to his car and returned with a new one. Since then, Honeybird’s ‘Dark Lover’ has been their blend of choice.
And the coffee must be good. While I’m there Ross is having a brand new espresso machine installed, and he explains that some mornings there are cars waiting out front when they open at 7:30am.
When he’s not working, Ross takes care of the gardens around the store. He originally wanted to do lots of drawing and painting when they moved here, but admits he hasn’t even picked up a paintbrush yet. The work of improving the store is endless, and he wants to have more of the store selling giftwares. It gives people something to look at, and his relatives run the antique store down the road and often supply him with new and interesting objects.
But Ross is someone who loves to work. He is a passionate, energetic person, and has a fine eye for detail and reading what people want. The Dederang Store was a tired place when he and Craig took over. Now the store is open 70 hours a week, and people drive up from Albury or down from Mount Beauty to sit with a coffee in the clean and remodelled café.
While I sit with Ross, customers come and go from the store, and he greets them all by name. The café is a social hub for this farming community, and coffee isn’t the only reason why people drop in. Ross loves the people here, and in return the store has garnered quite a following. Over five years he has gotten to know not just locals, but even regulars who come from interstate on
Ross and Craig don’t have any plans to leave. Ross admits that he’d never move back to Albury or Wodonga, but if anything he’d move further up the valley to escape the summer heat and flies. After years of travelling the country, he seems perfectly content living in Dederang, pouring his passion and energy into an increasingly popular general store and café.
• Struan Jones
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Ross Packham in the ‘office!’ Pic – Struan Jones
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The Reunion
Hi Guys (and Gals), It’s reunion time of year again - only this year we have, as we did 10 years ago, a big reason - I mean big reason - to attend this one. Yes, you guessed it. It’s Growlers 80th.
Date: 20th October 2018. Time: Noon till late!!! Location: Location Rising Sun Hotel, 2 Raglans Street, South Melbourne. Ph: 03 9696 2411 Wb: http://rshsm.com.au
The nearest accommodation is the City Park Hotel, 308-310 Kings Way, South Melbourne 3205. Ph: (03) 9686 0000.
Discount will be given if you mention Falls Creek reunion. Wb: http://www.cityparkhotel.com.au
Any further questions, give me a yell. Rod Drill Mb: 0412 481 711. Em: rod.drill13@ gmail.com. We are also pleased to say that this activity fits well in with October being Seniors Month!! •
Falls Creek Employment
A Program for School Graduates. Are you completing, or have you recently completed Year 12? Have you left school in the last five years? Do you live in or near the Ovens
WHAT’S ON – SEPTEMBER
28th – 30th Mountain Yoga and Snow Retreat – Three days of luxury and well-being at Diana Lodge. Ph: 03 5758 214
29th The Traditional SES BBQ Fun Raiser at the Falls Creek Hotel. 12noon start, BBQ Lunch – a great afternoon – then enjoy the AFL Grand Final between Richmond and Melbourne. Enquiries to 03 5758 3282
29th Team Mount Beauty Ride Day at Big Hill Mountain Bike Park with shuttles and BBQ. RSVPs essential so that we know numbers for hiring buses and ordering food. We’ll also need volunteers to drive the buses or to help with the BBQ. Email info@tmb.org.au to RSVP or volunteer.
WHAT’S ON – OCTOBER
2nd Team Mount Beauty AGM 6:30 pm for drinks and pizzas. 7:30 pm for AGM. Regular meeting to follow. Sweetwater Brewery. Just a heads up that you don’t need to be a committee member to attend the meetings. Come along, grab a beer and get the inside goss on what’s going on with the club.
3rd U3A hosting a free film as part of Seniors Festival. The British comedy ‘Finding Your Feet’ starts at 2pm at the Senior Citizens Clubrooms in Tawonga Crescent. For further details, contact our U3A Secretary, David Wood on Mb: 0419 514 399, or Em: dgwood4@bigpond.com. •
6th Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118 6th 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.
6th 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.
7th Official Close of the 2018 Snow Season. 8th Victorian Schools – Term Four begins.
2018 - 2019
PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:
11th Regular Monthly Meeting of the UKV Community Association – 7:30pm in The Auditorium – beside the Visitor Information Centre, Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty. All Welcome. Em: info@ukvcommunity.org.au
13th Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118
13th Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am. Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome. Ph: 0427 544 824.
13th 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.
13th & 14th Vic DH Series Round 1. The 2018 Vic DH series kicks off in Mount Beauty with entries opening very soon. Check TMB site for more details. Volunteers will be needed. Please contact Leighann on 0418 214 785 if you think you can spare some time.
16th 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.
Ed 01 * 26.10.18 * Mitta to Mount Beauty and Cup Weekend activities. McKaos Wrap.
Ed 02 * 09.11.18 * Summer Activities. Shop Local Specials. Spoke Sisters Shuttle Day.
Ed 03 * 23.11.18 * Shopping Locally Benefits. Carols by Candlelight. School Concerts. Ed 04 * 07.12.18 * Carols by Candlelight, Shopping Locally, Christmas Functions.
DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club, club lodges and apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga and Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang and Tawonga and selected venues in Bright and Myrtleford.
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Murray region? Falls Creek Ski Lifts are offering a wonderful opportunity to study and work in the ski resort or alpine conservation industries as part of their community outreach. The Falls Creek Regional Education and Employment Program combines accredited qualifications with seasonal employment to develop real-world skills and fuel young people’s passion for the alpine region. Candidates study a TAFE course three days per week in Myrtleford from January to June, and transition straight into employment with Falls Creek Ski Lifts for the 2019 season (staff accommodation available as part of employment package). Jobs include lift operations, ticketing, retail and rentals. The program is a great way to kick-start a career in conservation, tourism or ski resort operations at no cost, and earn real wages over the season whilst building valuable, transferable skills. Applications close soon, and numbers are limited. To receive an information flyer or find out more, please contact Tom Liolios (Program Coordinator & Teacher) on 03 5261 4172 or email fallscreekpathways@gmail.com. •
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Tawonga Primary Bikathon
The kids did their Bike-a-thon last week at Tawonga Primary. They rode for 2.5 hours and completed 49 laps. Their fundraising page https://give.everydayhero.com/au/ tawonga-primary-school-farmers-relief has now raised $2223.99 plus there are still people that need to donate their per lap pledge amount. With those included, we are around $2600. This equates to 100 times the amount we would have got if we ran a casual dress day with 26 students. Thank you very much for your support. The kids have been blown away by the donations and they worked extremely hard to put together an amazing event. •
MISSING BOOK
A copy of Dr. Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis on the Bogong High Plains was left in the care of Bill and Yvonne Sutton. It has been lent to some-one and not returned. If any knows anything please touch base with Bill or phone Ken Bell on 0400 350 488.
FOR SALE
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. BABYSITTING – FALLS CREEK
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.
ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS
Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs. Services include hems & complete design solutions.
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
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
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FOR SALE
Electric Golf Buggy in VGC - $250; Full set of Drummond Golf Clubs & Bag - $150; Cross Trainer in VGC - $100. Ph: 03 5754 1215 FOR HIRE
Three Tonne Tipper and mini Excavator. Ph: 0427 942 171. FOR SALE – SNOWMOBILE
Red BRP V800. New Condition, 1,100kms, regularly serviced, many options. $7795 Ph: 0447 583 255.
FOR SALE BY TENDER
The Falls Creek SES would like to put up for sale by tender a 2004 Polaris Fusion 900cc snowmobile. 4288 kms 180 hrs of operation. no RWC. Tenders close 1st Oct and can be sent to P.O. Box 68, Falls Creek 3699.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
DRIVING INSTRUCTION
Summit Driver Training. Tawonga based driving instruction and re-assessment. Ph Craig 0427 722 287.
ELECTRICAL
All Electrical Services. Ph: Rick 0418 698 491. Reg No: 7923.
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.
CARETAKERS REQUIRED
Mongan’s Bridge Caravan Park – situated on DELWP Land
An opportunity is available for a suitable pensioner or retired couple looking for a lifestyle change, to become live-in volunteer caretakers at the above 37 site camping park operated by a volunteer C.O.M. Situated on the Kiewa River, a One Bedroom unit is supplied.
A detailed job description is available on request. Start straight away with terms negotiable to the right applicants. All expressions of interest via Email, or contact Paul on Mb: 0409 924 005.
Em: mongansbridge@hotmail.com.au. Area – The Kiewa Valley
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.
PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
Athena @ Frueauf
This stylishly renovated alpine apartment features two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Apartment Athena offers ultimate convenience for a lucky buyer - everything has been renovated for a new owner to enjoy.
Located in the managed complex of Frueauf Village, this property is approximately 59.1sqm and sleeps six. The master bedroom has a king bed and the second room with two bunks. Both bathrooms are crisp, white and fresh. There is a large ski drying room with laundry facilities. This apartment is very private and has easy access in the complex.
Athena feels warm and inviting, it has a lovely open plan kitchen area that accesses a private balcony with new hot tub. This apartment is truly nestled in the alpine nature.
Frueauf Village has a long alpine head lease to 2052 and the complex has onsite management.
Frueauf Village is located centrally in the village and is within easy walking distance to some of our finest dining establishments – with one of them being in the complex itself. Quality ski hires and retail outlets are also quite close.
Like the rest of Falls Creek, Frueauf Village
offers that unique ski out – ski in facility that makes the village unique as a snow resort.
As an all-year-round resort and holiday destination, Falls Creek has a lot to offer. World class mountain bike trails have been constructed in the resort adding up to a total of over 40km of trails. This has led to lots of fun for locals and adds amenity and attraction for visitors.
We then have the fully sealed Bogong High Plains Road giving access to the fabulous high plains, the Mitta Valley on the other side – including the Blue Duck and Payne’s Hut.
A comprehensive suite of events makes summer in Falls Creek a nice time to be here. The Dragon Boat festival; the Alpine Challenge; the Peaks Challenge Falls Creek and the World’s Longest Lunch are highlights of the summer - as are the 12°C cooler temperatures on those stinking 40°C summer days in the city.
At $370,000, this property definitely deserves and inspection. Call the agent to make an appointment. Please note this apartment has not been in holiday rental previously. Christa Smit (Zirknitzer), Director, Zirky Real Estate, Mb: 0402 277 808. •
Clean, comfortable and recently renovated. Pics - Courtesy of the agent
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