This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 30 July 2021

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WINTER EDITION EIGHT

FRIDAY 30TH JULY 2021

​It’s All Happening!

​Local skier Tom Costa enjoying the fresh turns on Grand Coeur! Pic – Chris Hocking ​​ : Sabrina Spano making that split board work in all of this beautiful fresh! Pic – Tim Spano Left​​ ​​Right​​: There are two options for the Hoppet this year, your way or our way! Pic – Mike @ Top Shots

FROM THE CEOENDURO NATIONAL SERIES 2017 GRAVITY Brain Buckets!

Round One - Falls Creek

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heow, National Enduro Series caution Gravity – this topic is always acts as the qualifying seriesgarners for the controversial and generally plenty of opinion.

Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy.

Helmets – do you, or don’t you?

Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with As someone who’s Management follicly-challenged (yes, I Falls Creek Resort are pleased don’t need to worry about helmet hair), the to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity use of a National helmet serves multiple purposes, Enduro Series.

The series is Australia primarily but being also a held bucket for wide with warmth, Round Two at Stromlo gloves ACT and goggles at lunch Forest in May.when Round Threeand willmore be at generally, WA someincranial protection Balingup June; Round Fourwhen will go to on the slopes. I’m on to mythe eighth Rockhampton in July and final helmet round will (a combination of fashion, be held on Woodford Island,technological on the Clarence advancement and NSW redundancy) and using River in northern in August. one has saved my noggin four timescontinues since The popularity of mountain biking 2003.

Twice someone else taking to grow.

Fromthrough the great efforts of some Mount me out locals (regrettably both- snowboarders, Beauty in the 90’s to hosting the but I won’t hold that 2000 against and twice Nationals in Feb - tothem…) the point where my own misadventures. we have some of the best tracks in the country -For both in Mount Beauty Falls Creek. context, Helmet no.and 1 – in said The growth and the success means we can boarder crashed above me, tomahawked continue to host fabulous events. spectacularly towards me at warp speed and split my helmet across the entire right hand

side. Whilst I was relatively unscathed, I Round One of the GE National Series can’t say the same for the poor boarder who will be staged this weekend, beginning continued his tumbling demonstration with practice sessions from 11am Friday. past me and needed a LOT of ski patrol During the course of the weekend, several assistance.

Law of Motion dictates mass as the primary determinant of acceleration and resultant force… so stopping myself was probably unlikely!

of the trails will be closed to general riders My point of illustration in the above Helmet no. Blue 2 – another boarder (in Japan) although Dirt will have shuttles runningexamples is to highlight how suddenly who clearly only just learnt or was in the on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on circumstances can change and over which process of learning howtoto5pm. crashCost badlyis $50 per you have no control, other than what you Saturday from 9am and in the process, take out other poor choose to put on your head… I choose day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. unsuspecting victims… similar result for com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will to wear a helmet and it has performed that metheagainst others No timeprotecting to be smelling roses during thisand weekend’s behelmet. closed to the general public, but will brilliantly my own riskEnduro. taking.Pic - Jiri Cech.

Gravity progressively open as the yard different sections Helmet no. 3 – phenomenal sale on of the event(Alta are Utah) completed.

Pretty Glory Gulch followed by aValley TherePoint are too many unnecessary on the Frying Pan Spur.head The aim of the Road will also have and be subject toinjuries standing ovation from closures the lunch crowd at in all sports, and a plethora of than the game is to ride each section no faster Alps restaurant bar… not for the centred around traumatic delays shouldand anyone beiftravelling back from movies/docos fastest time allowed, and no slower than the set helmet… was a Valley certainty. injuries.

AllThen sportsthey havedorisks, but the horseconcussion yards or Pretty Pondage. brainslowest time. the competitive bit, participants have tools to reduce those Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort before riding to the start of the next risks competitive Helmet no. 4 – Falls Creek… back back braces, shin and of mountain racinghit to an what know – from bit mouthguards, without beating or exceeding the times country traversebike in spring, ice we patch wrist guards, even heated ski boots (though or Cross The Gravity permitted. At the time of going to print, the onasa Downhill steep gradient, onto Country. my back then this is cheating in my opinion), so why not Enduro is The at athletes will first start with final course had not been set, but they look like proceeded toboth. slide 50m pace head include a helmet to reduce risk.

It beats a warm up ride of from Slalom Plaza, out the into the remnants a snow gum…

Snow taking in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then TBI, or worse!

Bogong High Plains up the Pretty gum 1: POC Helmet in Road, the bin… if only heading to Flowtown, completing that before Valley across whippet to the Trig Think I had my Road trusty and Blackthen Diamond of a helmet, like insurance.

You’ve heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator I might have been able to self-arrest… got itand on Vortex your car, yourfinishing house, your life…Plaza. before in Slalom although having said that, Newtons Second so what notlike your head! easy In allday!! cases, you’re Sound a pretty

WHEN THE BRIGHT FLAGS ARE OUT Open

by YELLOW Appointment

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.

NOW OPEN Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing For great coffee snacks! activation. 8:30am&totasty 1430pm Trails Open for From 8am six days a week GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations.

Closed Mondays If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy Located in Slalom Plaza some good action, be at Falls Creek this near the ticket box weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. •

– WE’RE OPEN!

For etc LocateGroups, right beside theClubs bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift! has earned this community so much respect!

Phone: 03 5758 1200 And, talk to any member of our team about the rewards Spend some time and take in the fabulous history that

of volunteering in the Falls notice.

Creek Museum.

Please try to allow 24hours 4 Slalom Street, southern end of the Panabode building.

For further information: Phone: 03 5758 1202 for further information www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Facebook/fallscreekmuseum Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum

Plan yourCREEK Falls CreekOpen trip For Businesswww.fallscreek.com.au FALLS

Resort Entry Permits www.fallscreek.com.au A Resort Entry Permit is required for your vehicle when entering the resort between the 12th of June until the 3rd of October. The entrance to the resort is at Howman’s Gap, approx.

4kms below the village. Permits should be Alpha Lodge purchased onlinea before arrival at the resort.

Open 365 days year. Self cater accommodation $56

Accommodation

rate is $59.00. you bunk opt to room. print your permitStreet. at p/pThep/ndaytwin/dbl. $42 p/pIf p/n Parallel home you3488 will receive discounted fee. If arriving after Ph: 5758 or visit:a www.alphaskilodge.com.au 5pm and departing prior to midnight on the same day, entry

Altitude Apartments is free.

Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all Season Permits are available for purchase online for $485 year storage and freeGap wi-fi.

On Box, site bar andround. can be Bike collected at Howman’s Ticket the & restaurant - Be ATS building or Foodstore.

Visitor Information Centre. Season Permit Holders must3811 register trip before arriving at the resort, Ph: 03 5758 Wb:their www.altitudefallscreek.com.au print off the pass and place it on the dashboard of your

vehicle when Lodge in resort. This is a Victorian government Attunga

regulation for the 2021bed season.

Open for comfortable & breakfast accommodation.

Resort Entry Fees find the essential Fully licensed.

Arlberg Street, Ph: services 03 5758of:3255.

• Ski Patrol • Car Parking Cedarwood Apartments • Snow Clearing • Water Supply Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss • Waste Management • Visitor Information Services

Street Ph: 5758 3393.

Falls Country Club For moreCreek details about Falls Creek Resort please Fully fallscreek.com.au. self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. visit Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au.

Falls Creek Resort Management can be contacted Bogong High Plains Road. via info@fallscreek.com.au or 03 5758 1200

Gebi’s Apartments Fully@fallscreekalpineresort self-contained comfortable apartments, located at the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.

@fallscreek Nelse Alpine Lodge

2 Open for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Break-

fast options. Group bookings catered for. Comfortable lodge, pool and spa. Fully Licensed. Ph: 03 5758 3263

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Rates

Trip This year operations are a little different and we ask that Hotel Creek youQT plan ahead and Falls book as much as you can online before Adult youApartment leave home.style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna &Child (5-16yo)

One Way Return

$27 $43 Outdoor Activities $20 $27

Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other

Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all yearChild under 5 (no luggage) 1. Steam Book Accommodation Free Centre Free (above the activities, visit the Visitor Information available for group bookings and functions.

2. round Book Lift- Tickets Family Pass (2 adults, 2Day children 5-16) $120 Slalom Street Shelter) for maps and info. Open 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au 3. Ph: Book03 Resort Entry Excess Luggage (perweekdays. item) $9 9am 5pm Ph: 03 5758 1202.

4. Book ATS (if required) Snowski Apartments Transfer Service Season Pass $210 5. Print, Pack, Park Self contained accommodation open all year round withTaxi Service (up to 10 ppl, no luggage) $100 $180 on-site management.

Located in the Village Bowl.

Visitor Information Centre

Shopping

Falls Creek Foodworks

Village Access Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au

For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located in From 5pm on 24th JuneOpen 24 until 12pm on 6th Ridge theSummit Resort Management Office,Lodge up-stairs on the corner of St Falls West.

10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.

Slalom Street and Snowgums Open for comfortable bedLane. & breakfast accommodation.September 2021, all roads in the Falls Creek village are closed to all traffic. Before or after Open 8am – 5pm daily for Visitor Information and Gym Fully licensed.

Schuss Street.

Ph: 03 5758 3800. these dates, if weather permits and the Memberships. Ph: 03 5758 1200. (Map Ref: E4) Falls Creek Childaccess Care tois open Mon - Fri and is located roads are clear, 30 minute Viking Lodge in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open accommodation may be available.

Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites.

Child Care

Accommodation Transfer Service (ATS)

On sitefrom manager and secure bike and workshop.

Operating the Terminal Building on storage the Bogong Free Wi-Fi. Ph.the03Accommodation 5758 3247. Transfer Service High Plains Road, will transport you, your group and your luggage to your accommodation in the village. Tickets can be prepurchased online or at the ATS terminal.

BE Foodstore

Dining & Bar

OpenofforOperation dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, Hours then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222.

Saturday - Thursday: Refer ad this edition.

8am - 10pm Friday: Last Hoot 8am - midnight

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.

Visitor Information

Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends and public holidays.

Café

Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza.

Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.

Stingray Restaurant @ Falls QTCreek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2021 Edition EIGHT Open daily 8am - 8pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza.

Ph: 03 5732 8000. Refer ad this edition.

FROM THE CEO making a decision to protect yourself, your family and your friends from the unknown.

I choose to keep my head warm, the rest is a bonus.

Foodie Tip of the Week: The Cock & Bull Pub Comfort food personified, is the best way to describe the menu at Falls Creeks favourite pub. Every conceivable pub favourite is on offer, in an olde world English pub setting, with Guinness and Kilkenny flowing on tap. All the serves are generous, so you’d better be hungry. Mondays and Tuesdays are specials nights with Chicken Wings on Monday and Ribs served on Tuesdays, in proportions that are HUGE. A separate kid menu (under 12’s) is also available.

Bookings essential: 5758 3225. Head in early and combine Happy Hour 5 - 7pm with a great meal.

​If it is good enough for bump skiing three time Olympian, Britt Cox to wear a helmet… Pic – Chris Hocking

Now – slide on that helmet and get out there. Current conditions are EPIC with the whole mountain skiable. • Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management

HIRE • RETAIL • TUNING • CUSTOM BOOT-FITTING

• 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!’

Race Club Em: ski@fcrc.com.au

Wb: www.fallscreekraceclub.com.au

Service & Demo Centre New Range of Salomon Ski & Snowboard Boots have just arrived!!

Expert Master Boot Fitter’s on site to fit you up.

Open Daily: 8am – 6pm FREE Pick-up & delivery for all ski and snowboard rental!

In the Village Bowl at the Falls Creek Hotel Map (Ref: M2) Ph: 03 5758 3819 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2021 Edition EIGHT

​A RANGE OF SKI BOOTS FOR EVERY SHAPE & ABILITY! ​A LIFETIME OF EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY! ​MASTER FIT AND SIDAS CERTIFIED

Ph: 03 5758 3377​yogisfalls.com​Map Ref: K5 3

COMFORTABLE SKIING Why do I have heel-lift?

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e’ve all been there. Excited to get on the hill, we click into our skis and do a few turns and then we remember how annoying our boots are because our heel is lifting and moving around in the boot. There’s nothing worse than a loose heel, other than frozen toes, or sore shins, or cramped arches… okay so there are a lot of things that can go wrong with boots, but today we’re looking at heel lift.

Heel lift is when you feel you heel moving around in your boot or it doesn’t feel firmly held in, causing lack of control and performance, and occasionally blisters on the back of your heel.

A good fitting boot should feel like you have about 2cm of heel lift (it always feel like

more than what it actually is - it’s actually about half of what you feel it is). And if you forcefully try to lift your heel when standing in your boot, you will always get excessive heel lift. So don’t do it.

You might think that heel lift is simply because the boot is too loose, and you’d be right, but you’d also be wrong. It’s usually not that simple.

Heel lift in a ski boot can be caused by the boot being too big AND too small. When it’s too big, you have too much space and your heel will swish around making you feel like you don’t have control. However, if the boot is too small, you’ll also find you have heel lift because you can’t get your heel down into the heel pocket properly.

You might also be in a boot that is the right length for you, but the heel pocket is too big and all loosey-goosey!

It could just as likely be because your ski boot is too stiff. Conversely it might be

Do you have heel lift? Can you pick which is the cause for you? Check this article and talk to Ortho Ski. Pic – Courtesy Ortho Ski

because it’s too soft. A boot that is too stiff will have you lifting your leg up and out of the heel pocket to try and get more leverage to bend the boot and control the ski. A boot too soft will have you pointing your toes down and trying to control the boot with your forefoot (you’ll also get really sore calf muscles from this because you’ll be sitting in the back seat and trying to let your calves control everything).

It might also be a case that you have limited dorsiflexion (ankle motion pulling your toes up towards your knee). If you don’t have enough dorsiflexion in your ankle, your heel will start to lift before you get any resistance from the front of your boot. This is why you need to have a boot with the right flex for your body.

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What looks good on the shelf isn’t always the right ski boot. In fact, what feels good in the shop isn’t always the right ski boot. This is why an assessment and management plan for you boot fitting is key to getting the basics right and you skiing in heel-hold comfort.

That’s why we do a full biomechanical assessment on all our boot fitting clients. •

HAPPY HARVEY HOUR! Tuesday & Thursday 3:30pm - 4:30pm With Live Entertainment!

www.fallscreekhotel.com.au Ph: 03 5758 3282 23 Falls Creek Rd, Falls Creek. Map Ref: M2

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NO TICK - NO ENTRY! Bookings Essential Phone: 03 5758 3407 4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek

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KANGAROO HOPPET 2021 It’s That Time

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aced with international travel bans, not to mention domestic travel restrictions and Covid lockdowns, this year’s Kangaroo Hoppet, Australia’s Worldloppet ski marathon, will offer two options in August for what will be the 30th anniversary event.

The first option - Do It Our Way will be a ‘normal’ Kangaroo Hoppet on snow at Falls Creek on the fourth Saturday in August.

Normal? … well if you consider normal to be an international cross country ski race with no internationals, (apart from those already in Australia when the borders were closed) and that it looks like the only NSW skiers will be those who live in the Border Bubble, ACT folk can all stay home, and we do not expect too many skiers from South and Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Tasmania or Queensland. On the bright side, for Victorian skiers this could be your best chance ever to win your age class. Entries are now open at www.hoppet. com.au and the early-bird rate has been extended to August 19.

But? ‘What about all those internationals, and other foreigners from across our wide brown land’ you might ask. ‘And what about all those non-skiers who took up the virtual Hoppet challenge in 2020.’

​ irka Gores at Mt Evans, the highest paved road M in North America at about 14,000 feet (or 4267 metres). Pic – Courtesy the Hoppet Committee.

And if you plan your route with a little care you can include food station stops at your favourite coffee shop.

Participants in both events will receive a colourful ‘buff’ style neck-warmer/ headband thanks to ski accessory brands Rojo and Elude. •

Carla Blumenthal-Bauman in Switzerland doing her 7km hiking up mountains. Pic - Carla

For these folk, the option is to Do It Your Way - and take part in a virtual Hoppet anytime between 1st and 29th August. And this invitation is not restricted to skiers. The idea behind the virtual event is that you pay up your $10 entry fee and choose to cover a 42km, 21km or 7km route of your choice, using a physical activity of your choice, wherever you like. Some examples from 2020 to get you thinking are the usual running, walking, mountain biking and cycling, together with activities such as canoeing, roller skiing, unicycling, exercise machines, and swimming. Entries are now open at www.hoppet.com.au and you can complete your activity any time over the next four weeks, so why not wait for a really nice sunny day with a gentle breeze.

hungry?

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Happy Hour 4pm Dinner 5pm - late Bookings Essential Ph: 03 5758 3232

+ warm ambience + chilled tunes + relaxing and cozy + beautiful wines + amazing food

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Bed & Breakfast Full a la carte menu Complimentary Pick-up Service

Ph: 03 5758 3232 14 Parallel Street

Map Ref: G2

alpine lodge | restaurant | bar

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ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK A Taste of Falls The news on Tuesday was good - not ideal – but better than a poke in the eye with a pointed stick! The lift co announced the lifts are running and we all looking forward to that fabulous dump of snow – some of which has arrived – with more to come.

What we have listed here is what you – as a visitor - can do – or take advantage of – to add so much more enjoyment to your visit to Falls Creek. As we start winding back up to full operations, these activities should be up and running and available for all. A quick phone call or a check of the website should get you fully informed.

Falls Creek Guides Mark ‘Macca’ McDonald has been around the industry for a couple of years now with several as a top instructor with the Falls Creek Snowsports School. He has also operated as the director of a snowsports

The opportunity to ride in a chopper doesn’t come along that often – and when it does - take it. It’s a fabulous experience – and over the Victorian Alps makes it even more special. Pic – Tim @ Top Shots

school in Japan for many of our summers.

And, it would probably be fair to say that he can ski ‘anything!’

Macca’s love of the outdoors has lead him to change direction a bit, now operating Falls Creek Guides both summer and winter – providing a great opportunity for you, the visitor, to get out and explore much more of our fabulous country – whether it be covered in snow or wildflowers.

1 Bogong High Plains Rd

Check out his website at: https://www. fallscreekguides.com.au/product-tag/winter/ and book yourself and experience you won’t regret! •

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Scenic flights - for a breathtaking tour of the snow-covered Victorian Alps.

Heli-Hop the Snow Resorts and ski or board two mountains in one day taking full advantage of an Epic Australia Pass.

Lunch flights can be enjoyed for those who are looking for a relaxing afternoon.

Helen Mathew m 0419 399 737 2019 Grand Opening - Friday June Ph: 1800 189 68628th or visit: www.

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A fast and scenic way to get to Falls Creek is with Alpine Helicopters. Meeting your flight at Albury Airport or they’ll fly you from Mount Beauty directly to the mountain. It’s only about a 10 minute flight from Mount Beauty Airport and 30 minutes out of Albury.

Have a browse through some of Alpine Helicopters most exciting tours. Contact them today and let them know if there is anything they can do to make your experience absolutely unforgettable.

Coffee, Breakfast & Lunch

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ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK Twilight Tuesdays For weekly activities and fun, join in at the Village Bowl every week from 3:30 to 5:30pm for a great new variation of the ‘Street Party’ – Twilight Tuesdays taking place every Tuesday through July and August (weather permitting) You are welcomed to come along and join in the weekly activities for kids and for adults alike. There will be fire pits, marshmallows, games and music – it is also the best place to get all the info on what is on this week at Falls Creek.

Pete the Snowdragon will make an appearance from 4:30 to 5:00pm. Pete loves Twilight Tuesdays and is always up for a boogie and a selfie with the kids! •

Night Skiing Wombat's Ramble lights up on Wednesday and Saturday nights, from 6pm - 9pm, allowing you to continue your ski and snowboard adventures while the rest of the mountain relaxes. As Australia’s longest green run, Wombat's Ramble is a favourite of many skiers and snowboarders. The entire length has been carefully lined with high voltage Green Power floodlights, and lights up from the top of Halley’s Comet at Cloud 9, all the way downhill to QT in Slalom Plaza.

Every night, our dedicated slope maintenance team will maintain snow conditions to provide a skiing and snowboarding playground suited for beginners through to the more advanced that want to experience the thrill of night-time riding. •

Fireworks Fiesta Thursday nights are coming alive this winter, with the Fireworks Fiesta. Grab the kids, or a mate, and cap off your day by watching a magical fireworks show under the stars

Now Open Seven Days a Week Monday to Saturday 11am – 9pm Sundays​11am - 8pm Pizza’s Menu on all day!

Burger Menu 11:30 to 3pm 7 days 5:30pm – 9pm Mon to Sat 5:30pm - 8pm Sundays ~ Now on Tap ~ Old Factory Brewing Co​​​​ Four fabulous local beers to try Slalom Plaza (opp Halley’s Comet) Bookings Essential Ph: 03 5758 3088 Map Ref: F3

brought to you by BMW. See the show from the comfort of your accommodation, or get up close to the action and head to the Village Bowl near the Frying Pan Inn each Thursday night at 7pm. •

Ski Fit Yoga None of that just sitting around in your accommodation – or worse – wasting time and money in a bar! Get yourself motivated and take advantage of the Ski Fit Yoga classes being put on by the beautiful Julia and Janine.

These classes are designed for all levels and will help get you motivated for better health, fitness and enjoyment of life in general.

5:45pm on Tuesdays in the QT Boardroom.

Bookings are essential, Ph 0402 212 607 and whilst they’re free, a donation to charity is requested. Just do it! •

Fat Biking Fat Biking trails are now open at Falls Creek.

Fat Biking is the newest trend in both mountain biking and snowsports, combining the two with a specialised bike that is perfect for riding on snowy trails. On a fat bike you can ride the entire network of groomed cross country ski trails. Fat Bikes are currently not rented at Falls Creek, and need to be brought up the mountain. Bikes are able to only ride on groomed tracks when the temperature is a below 0°C. To ride on the cross country trails riders MUST give way to all skiers and ride in the middle of the trail only. Please note Fat Bikes are not permitted to be ridden within the village.

Twilight Tuesday is a time for the kids to enjoy some marshmallows and a dance with Pete the Snowdragon. Pic – Courtesy FCRM

Details: Groomed Trails Only! Temperature below 0°C! Give Way to all cross country ski traffic! No riding on set tracks! Wheels must be greater than 3.75cm! Trails are free to access! Further details at: info@fallscreek.com. au, or ph: 03 5758 1202. •

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Saturday is Special @ Summit Ridge – Degustation menu only – for your ultimate enjoyment!

Wonderful amenity ~ roaring log fire in our fabulous stone hearth!

Closed Tuesdays Phone: 03 5758 3800 for reservations book through the website!

For Or reservations call 03 5758 3800 Web: www.summitridge.com.au or Em: ski@summitridge.com.au Email: ski@summitridge.com.au Schuss Creek Ref: K3 8 Street, SchussFalls Street, FallsMap Creek Map Ref: K3

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS Meet The Team

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elcome to the second instalment of ‘Meet the National Team’.

This week we will be catching up with Hannah Price. While Hannah now lives in Canberra, the recent lockdown has seen Hannah ‘stuck’ at Falls Creek. I guess you could say there are worse places to spend the last two weeks. Make sure you keep an eye out for this talented skier and podcaster (find out more below) out on the XC trails, especially as the team prepares for the Australian National XC Championships (31st July- 1st August).

1. How did you get involved in XC skiing?

How long have you been a member of the National Team?

Hannah: I first XC skied when I was eight: My big sister had just joined her high school’s XC team and because I copied everything she did, I decided I had to give it a go too. Interschool competitions and family ski adventures

gradually turned into higher-level racing until I made the National Team in 2019 when I was in year 12. It’s been a pretty awesome ride.

2. What is your favourite XC event or place to race?

Hannah: The Boulder Mountain Tour in Sun Valley, Idaho USA, is a 34km pointto-point race that I took part in while I was training there a few years ago. The course runs all the way down the valley with some of the most spectacular peaks in the Rockies on either side. It also starts at a higher elevation than it finishes so there are lots of long downhill cruises along the way. That, plus the ridiculously tasty soup at the finish line, make it one of my favourite races. That being said, the Kangaroo Hoppet is always one of the best days of the year!

3. Where is your favourite place to ski at Falls Creek?

Hannah: The top of the Paralyser on a still, bluebird day: it feels like you’re skiing on another planet.

4. What is your go-to training snack when on the trails?

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Hannah: Dried mango or homemade energy balls (they tend to contain at least 50% peanut butter because I’m a little bit obsessed).

5. What do you do when you’re not skiing?

Hannah: Studying (I’m in my second year of law at the moment!), cooking, reading, re-watching the Great British Bake Off and hanging out with fun people outside!

6. Did you pick up any new hobbies/skills during lockdown?

Hannah: I started a podcast with one of my friends where we tried to read the entire VCE English Syllabus …maybe we just didn’t want to move on from high school? Check out @ solittle.time on instagram if you’re intrigued.

7. What are your goals for the up and coming race season?

Hannah: At the moment, the dream is to qualify for the World University Games and World U23 Championships and hopefully, race in Europe again over the Northern Winter. I also just want to train consistently and stay mentally fit regardless of how many spanners COVID throws in the works.

8. If you could ski anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Hannah: I’ve always wanted to ski on the glaciers in Alaska and Northern Canada.

The idea of skiing in the middle of summer is pretty cool to me plus I’d like to see them before they’re irreversibly damaged by climate change.

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS 9. Three things you pack in your bag on race day?

Hannah: Glitter for my face (inspired by Jessie Diggins), a few pairs of extra-warm gloves, extra-tasty snacks to look forward to once my race is over.

10. If you weren’t a skier what sport would you do?

Hannah: I’m pretty passionate about trailrunning and rogaining. I love going on adventures, plotting out new routes and using my brain while on the go. Someday, I’d love to run ultras or uphill races for a different kind of challenge. • Weekend Races Postponed The Victorian Junior and Senior Championships scheduled for this weekend have been postponed to a later date in the season.

The Birkebeiner Race Committee regrets to inform you that they are unable to run the Australian National Championship scheduled to be run at Falls Creek this weekend. This also applies to the Victorian Junior Championships which the club offered to also conduct. We hope that this is just a postponement and will announce a new date soon.

The club decided that due to the requirement to provide proof of a COVID test within the previous 72 hours (very difficult to be tested here in Mount Beauty) we would not be able to get enough volunteers. Also, the weather for the weekend is predicted to be 'bad'. •

Aus XC team member, Hannah Price. Pic – Casey Wright

WELCOME BACK TO WINTER!

COMMUNITY DEFIBRILLATORS

Clothing, Boots, Work wear, Insulation, Heaters!

If you need it, we have it – or we’ll get it!

Gift vouchers and free gift wrapping available

Local Community Defibrillators Accessible 24/7 Locations

We have lots to keep you warm!

Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store Mon – Fri: 9am –5:30pm Saturday: 9am –4pm Sun & Public Hol.s: 9am –2pm

12 – 14 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

Ph: 03 5754 1999

Thanks to the Birke Club for this notice.

Travelling to Falls Creek this winter?

Falls Creek

Enjoy the comfort and safety!

A skeleton timetable will operate until Friday 25th June – when the full timetable will come in to operation. Refer to our website for further details.

www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au​​​ But remember, the same convenient service applies!

Leave the worries of pre-purchasing Resort Entry, Hiring and fitting Chains, coping with Anti-Freeze and Icy slippery roads behind you.

Park your car in the Secure Car-Park in Tawonga South and enjoy the comfort of our modern warm coaches and experienced drivers for your holiday at Falls Creek.

Check the Website for services from Melbourne, Albury and Mount Beauty Group bookings and private transfers are also available for the entire 2021 winter season.

Open 8am – 7pm Daily · Extensive grocery range · Bottle shop: beer, wine, spirits · Fresh fruit and vegetables · Hot pies and sausage rolls · Heat and eat meals ·Phone re-charge ·ATM ·Newspapers and magazines

Located in Slalom day carpark at the bottom of Halley’s Comet Chairlift.

Tel: 57 583 009 For pick and pack deliveries please visit www.foodworkshighcountry.com.au

233 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South

Phone: 03 5754 4024​​​​​

❄ Fuel ❄ Oil ❄ Antifreeze ❄ Chains ❄

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FCRM Office – inside downstairs door Limlimbu Apartments – in Foyer Village Bowl Playground Accommodation Transfer Service – inside queueing area • Wagga Wagga Ski Club – near main entrance • YMCA Howman’s Gap – entrance to main dining hall • • • •

Please feel free to advise this publication of any further defibrillators we may have missed.

Email: kencbell@bigpond.net.au with any details.

COMMUNITY DEFIBRILLATORS Upper Kiewa Valley

Local Community Defibrillators Accessible 24/7 Locations • • • • • • • •

Alpine Health Mount Beauty Mount Beauty CFA Mount Beauty Golf Club Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre Big Hill Mountain Bike Park Day Shelter Tawonga CFA The Outdoor School, Bogong Dederang CFA

Located Inside Facility (Available Opening Hours only) • • • • • • • • •

Mount Beauty Bendigo Bank Mount Beauty Evolution Fitness Gym Mount Beauty CFA (2 in the trucks) Mount Beauty Cricket Clubrooms Mount Beauty Men's Shed Mount Beauty Pool/Stadium Mount Beauty Senior Citizen's Hall Mount Beauty Primary School Tawonga Bowls Club 9

OUR COMMUNITY And How It Ticks

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Race Clubbers will be happy campers with the resumption of programs as the lifts start turning on Wednesday 28 July. Couple this news with the big snow dumps of the past few weeks and the world feels like it’s almost rotating in the right direction once again.

Almost! The world is still just a little bit off-kilter in my corner of our lovely little village. As well as being the Administrator for Falls Creek Race Club, I’m the Secretary for the Falls Creek Historical Society. I’m a bit of a sucker for a volunteer role. Seriously, someone work out how to help me stop because I’m over-committed and underavailable all the time.

Over the years I’ve been involved in Special Interest Groups, Committees of Management, and Non-Executive Boards for industry bodies, kindergartens, schools, sporting clubs and charitable organisations and I love it. I love helping because it makes me feel good. Not 100% of the time. Let’s be honest, raking the tan bark or cleaning ovens at Kinda isn’t high on anyone’s list of pleasurable activities but it needs to get done

and the chat coupled with a post working bee morning tea or afternoon drinks are usually well worth it.

Zappal (2000) tells us that volunteering is an activity that is freely chosen, does not involve remuneration, Hard Waste Collection and helps or benefits alls Creek Resort Management will be strangers. It is estimated that collecting hard waste on Wednesday in Australia 26th5.897 Aprilmillion - the day after ANZAC Day. people formally volunteer Please see our Hard Waste Collection each year, almost one third guidelines on the website, or if you require (29.5%) of peopleinformation, being aged please contact any additional 15the years and over.

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BUSH EMERGENCY GOTHIC

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

PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:

Sunday 28th May 5pm POLICE (non-emergency) 131 444 Falls Creek 5758 3424 Mount Beauty Information5754 Centre Mount Beauty 4244 Auditorium. BYO drinks and5723 nibbles.

Wangaratta 0600 REGIONAL ROADS VICTORIA 133 778 Tickets: Mount BeautyNewsagency Falls Creek 5758 3287 RACV Falls Creek/Mount Beauty 5750 1230 BURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS $25, $20 (members), $10 (students) CFA 1800 668 511 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Falls Creek 13 25 00 WILDLIFE RESCUE 0421 553 527

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A Life to Remember

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Ed 09 * 06.08.21 * Hotham to Dinner Plain XC event. Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series One. (C) DISPLAY: • 1 column (6cm wide) = $15.00 per cm. 4cp = $20.00 per cm.

Ed 10 * 13.08.21 * Ski de Femme Fun Day. Rocky Valley Rush & Sun Valley Ramble (C)

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

WHER E Tawonga Ed 11 * 20.08.21 * Kangaroo Hoppet Welcome Edition. Falls Creek XC Night Sprints (C)

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

WHEN - 5:00pm Mon Friday Ed 12 * 27.08.21 * The International Kangaroo Hoppet, Birkebeiner and Joey Hoppet! (C) CLASSIFIEDS: • Like the Trading Post. Send in8:30am your Classifieds and pay when- you sell.

10:00am 12:00pm Saturdays DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges & BUSINESS Take advantage of the DIR.: value• $5.90 per line per Edition. apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga & Dederang, Ph: 5754 DEADLINE: • Friday 2.00pm prior to publication date 3400 for HOW - exclusively plus the RMB’s between Dederang & Tawonga & selected venues in Brightpacked* & Myrtleford. Local Pass appointments CONTRACT: • A Winter Season Contract is available for advertising in all 16 editions offered to local residents.

ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ of winter offering a 15% discount – Invoiced four Editions 24 in advance. dates are: 11.06.21, hoursInvoice for emergencies WEBSITE: • www.thisweekinfallscreek.com.au 30.07.21 27.08.21. • $250 per Adult04.07.21, + $45 per& Day Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff

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

Email: kencbell@bigpond.net.au

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Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton & Anoop Pem. For Payment, Placement of Adverts or Subscriptions, please forward to:

in by Sunday 30th April.

Ph/Fax: 03 5754 1346

Office Address: Suite 2, 41 WHAT Bogong High Plains Road, MountGeneral Beauty Fully accredited For further information contact: Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty 3699. ABN: 22 171 749 807

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OUR COMMUNITY This year, the Museum is only able to open post lockdown two days a week thanks to the commitment of two wonderful ladies: Karen Smythe and Karen Henville.

So, this article is a shameless call out for Museum Volunteers. Much like the barefaced Museum membership drive I did on Facebook and Instagram last week, and the unabashed Volunteer call outs I do for Race Club every year for gate keepers and second-hand sale helpers.

If you are looking to get involved in the Falls Creek community but can’t commit to the CFA or the SES, and if Race Club isn’t for you right now, why not volunteer at the Museum every now and then? You’ll learn lots about the village and its history; get to flog some great museum merchandise and will meet some lovely people along the way who are keen to stop and shoot the breeze as they while away an afternoon.

Plus, we actively encourage zoom drinks when we meet online. Email Karen Smythe on info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au if you’re interested in finding out more.• Be safe and be kind to yourselves.

Cheers, Nyree Fiddes

​ olunteering takes your mind off other issues, involves you in the community and the reward is self-respect V and earning the respect of others. Images courtesy the FC Museum

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Ski Gear – Pre-loved - in good condition. • Skies – cross country and downhill – men’s, ladies. • Ski boots - cross country and down hill – men’s, ladies. • Jackets and clothing - cross country and down hill – men’s, ladies. To make a time to come and look please ring: 0408 466 790.

One brand new pair of ASICS Tennis shoes, size 46 Euro (11.5 US). Worn once. Too tight for me. Retail Price: $159.95. Will sell for $120. Ph: 0400 350 488.

Orbea AVANT M20 DISC road bike, Carbon frame, size 60, colour- Carbon-Blue. $1,950. * Nello Viper 51 kayak. $1,500. * Ph: 0408 466 790.

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.

FOR SALE Snowmobile Yamaha VK 540 and trailer. Hi/Low gear, widetrack/longtrack, elec start, forward and reverse.

Goes well. Powerful workhorse. Located at Falls Creek. $850. Ph: 0456 022 211.

Snowmobile 2004 Polaris Trail Touring. Electric start and electric reverse. Only travelled 240km, always housed undercover at Wang Ski Club and regularly serviced. Comes with service manual and supplement.

Located Mount Beauty, all offers considered. Contact Chris 0457 410 933.

BUSINESS FOR SALE General and Refrigerated Freight, Kiewa Delivery Service, established 2001. Delivers to and from Albury Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek five days a week. For further details, Ph: 0409 744 621.

MISSING BOOK A copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The Interaction between the Environment, Land Use and Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 and 1985’ was left for this community in the care of Mr Bill Sutton. Bill was happy to lend the book – until now when it has not been returned. This is a valuable piece of the area’s history and we hope this notice may prompt some-ones memory. Your Editor has purchased a digital copy from Melbourne University for reference, but we would love to have the original bound copy returned. Ph: 00400 350 488.

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS Email your adverts to us and you don’t pay until you sell the goods – or until your Advert achieves the desired results. Em: kencbell@bigpond.net.au

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

ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE Frueauf Village (below Milch Café) Grnd Flor, Rm 2, 4 Schuss St. Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 3766.

Em: fallscreeek@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 cal Justin Mb: 0458 220 879.

CAKE MAKING & DECORATING Elene Wood at www.studioecakes.com.au in Tawonga – for all occasions. Mb: 0409 673 192 or Em: hello@studioecakes.com.au CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES Oztek Property Maintenance. Let us look after your home.

We do bathrooms, decks pergolas and all handyman needs.

Call Dave Mb: 0466 990 862.

CIVIL CLEBRANT – HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies – All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www. celebrant-ne-vic.com.au

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Altitude Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801 109 FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK Remo’s Transport fromAlbury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek Tue to Fri inclusive.

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 and evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.

LD’S HOME PET CARE Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695 LOCKSMITH & HANDYMAN Codi Coutts – servicing the Kiewa Valley & North East Victoria.

Ph: 0475 388 990. Em: kiewavalleylocksmith@yahoo.com 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 Therapy, 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available.

HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.

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POWER GENERATOR SERVICE & REPAIR Services and repairs for Standby and Prime Power generating sets. eg Diesel, Petrol and or Gas Power Generators. We also offer a 24/7 call out service if needed.

Locally located at the base of the Kiewa Valley. Ph: 0407 235 891. Em: info@cogenplus.com.au SAFETY SCAFFOLD Mount Beauty and Falls Creek area. Ph: 0418 578 500.

SECURE STORAGE From 2m x 2m through to 3m x 7m. Ph: 0418 578 500.

SPORTS MASSAGE Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au STORAGE Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units.

Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com TAXI & 4WD SERVICE Covers Falls Creek & Albury. The On-Demand Taxi Hours are now 8am – 9pm Mon – Thurs; 8am - 1pm Fri & Sat. No Taxi Service Sunday. Special Bookings outside these hours may be made by prior arrangement.

Ph: 0409 573 909 or 131 008.

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Lock-Down changes and weather may impact some of these events. Please check with the organiser for the most up-to-date information.

JULY 31​​ TDFNL Rd 14 Dederang Mount Beauty V Wahgunyah @ Dederang ​​AUS Open Sprint Championships (C) CC & FIS. 9:30am. FC Nordic Bowl. Ph: 0400 333 846. Postponed AUG 1-29​​ Virtual Kangaroo Hoppet. Do it Your Way! Entries Now Open. https://hoppet.com.au/ virtual-hoppet.html AUG 3 Twilight Tuesdays! The Village Bowl 3:30 to 5:30pm for our ‘Street Party’ with fire pits, marshmallows, games and music! Weather & COVID-19 Restrictions may apply.

AUG 5 ​​Fireworks Fiesta powered by BMW. 7pm in the Village Bowl.

AUG 4-6​ Aus Secondary Schools Ski Teams Championships.

AUG 7​​ TDFNL Rd 15 Dederang Mount Beauty V Wodonga Saints @ Dederang AUG 10​​ Twilight Tuesdays! The Village Bowl 3:30 to 5:30pm for our ‘Street Party’ with fire pits, marshmallows, games and music! Weather & COVID-19 Restrictions may apply.

AUG 12​​ Fireworks Fiesta powered by BMW. 7pm in the Village Bowl.

AUG 14​​ TDFNL Rd 16 Beechworth V Dederang Mount Beauty @ Beechworth AUG 17 ​​Twilight Tuesdays! The Village Bowl 3:30 to 5:30pm for our ‘Street Party’ with fire pits, marshmallows, games and music! Weather & COVID-19 Restrictions may apply.

AUG 19​​ Fireworks Fiesta powered by BMW. 7pm in the Village Bowl.

AUG 24 ​​Twilight Tuesdays! The Village Bowl 3:30 to 5:30pm for our ‘Street Party’ with fire pits, marshmallows, games and music! Weather & COVID-19 Restrictions may apply.

AUG 26​​ Fireworks Fiesta powered by BMW. 7pm in the Village Bowl.

AUG 31​​ Twilight Tuesdays! The Village Bowl 3:30 to 5:30pm for our ‘Street Party’ with fire pits, marshmallows, games and music! Weather & COVID-19 Restrictions may apply.

Falls Creek Snow The red and gold has gone, The trees stand bare and tall, Beyond the Alpine valley, The first white snowflake falls.

Soon a coat of snow Sparkles everywhere you glance, While under twisted snow gums, Frosted fairies dance.

Up the chairlift creeps.

Down the skiers go.

Everywhere you look Is white, white, white, white snow.

The winter winds blow on Around the mountain peaks.

For the snow is always falling At beautiful Falls Creek.

The expert skiers fly!

The novice skiers stumble!

While sweet hot chocolate dreams, Make children’s tummies rumble.

Julie-Anne Sykley

MEDICAL SERVICES

▼ Falls Creek

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WHERE Bottom of Gully Chairlift.

WHERE Tawonga Crescent.

WHEN Open Daily 10am – 12:30pm & 2pm – 5pm (Map Ref: J6)

WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday

10am – 12noon Saturdays.

HOW Appointments Only.

Ph: 03 5758 3238

24 hours for Emergencies.

COVID-19 Restrictions are

in place for winter season. ​​Numbers are limited.

Bookings only! ​​ Refer to: www.mbmc.com.au for further information

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Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments

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Doctors: Mark Zagorski OAM, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew McAlpine, Brett Goodsall & Damian Heman.

WHAT F ​ ully accredited General Practice with 42 years of service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

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