he National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy.
Yep – that’s right, we’ve cracked the one metre mark. Of course, I’m talking about snow depth, natural snow depth no less.
Falls Creek is the first of the Victorian resorts to hit this milestone, not to mention that all the ski runs are open right across the 450 hectares of lift serviced terrain.
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.
Sitting at the 1m mark is in stark contrast to the headlines just a few weeks back, predicted a terrible season with the prognostications of El Nino forecast to ruin the season. Of course, weather, or more precisely weather forecasting is a tough business.
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.
Falls Creek Ski Patrol collect a LOT of data, the snow stats are just a small sample (stay tuned for next week’s article on ‘incidents’). But one of the metrics we convert the stats
into is a measurement of the number of days where the average depth is over 1m. Trawling through the data suggests that on average a season will have 66 days or more where the snowpack remains well over the metre mark. This has tended to occur in late July, early August, which is considered ‘peak’ season, for obvious reasons.
In fact, over the last 35 years there have been only five seasons where the snow didn’t reach the 1m mark… 2020 was the last one( which in hindsight under the lockdowns of COVID wasn’t a bad thing), then 2006, 1998, 1993 and 1994, all obviously corresponding with diabolical snow seasons in general.
Whatever your take on climate change predictions using the statistics we have does demonstrate there is a change in the way, the frequency, the intensity and the composition of how and when snow is falling in our small (90 years of historical data) sample.
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 we look at just the last 35 years and review the pattern of snowfalls, there is one very clear trend. The line of best fit through a selection of the charts shows an increased intensity of snow falling (as measured by the 24-hour maximum snow accumulation), and an upward trend in the number of snow events (the number of times it snows for more than 24 hours). This is certainly well understood from a risk management perspective, as the consequences of this phenomenon are significantly larger and more intense snowstorms, dumping larger quantities of snow during the storm cycle. Where the line of best fit changes trajectory is when we chart the number of days of consecutive snow days. That is how many days in a row has it continued snowing before a one-day or more break. This line has fallen from a peak of 35 days (1992) down to an average in the last 10 years of just 5.6 days. So, snow is falling less regularly, BUT when it is falling, it is coming down harder and with more intensity.
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!!
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Matching this downward trajectory are the number of snow days.
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Locate right beside the bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift! Spend some time and take in the fabulous history that has earned this community so much respect!
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.
Please try to allow 24hours notice.
And, talk to any member of our team about the rewards of volunteering in the Falls Creek Museum.
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A Resort Entry Vehicle Permit is required for your vehicle when entering the resort between 10th June and 1st October 2023. The entrance to the resort is at Howman’s Gap, approximately 4km below the village. Permits can be pre-purchased and printed at home prior to arriving at the resort, or purchased at the resort entrance ticket office. The day rate is $56 if you purchase your entry permit on-line. An additional $7 applies to purchases at the ticket box. If arriving after 5pm and departing the resort prior to midnight on the same day, resort entry is free!
Season Entry Permits are available for purchase on-line for $550 and can be collected at Howman’s Gap Ticket Office or the Visitor Information Centre.
Resort Entry Fees fund the essential services of:
• Ski Patrol
• Water Supply
• Waste Management
• Car Parking
• Snow Clearing
• Visitor Information Services
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Pre-purchasing Resort Entry Tickets and printing at home makes it faster and easier for you to get in to the resort.
Visitor Information Centre
The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located upstairs in the Falls Creek Alpine Resort office, on the corner of Slalom Street and Snowgums Lane. Open Daily from 8am – 5pm for visitor information and gym memberships. Ph: 03 5758 1200.
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Accommodation Transfer Service (ATS)
Operating from the Terminal Building on Bogong High Plains Rd, the Accommodation Transfer service will transport you, your group and your luggage to your accommodation in the village. Tickets can be pre-purchased online or at the ATS terminal.
Hours of Operation: Saturday – Thursday: 8am – 10pm Fridays: 8am – 12 midnight
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. •
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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
Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends
This is how many days in the season is snow fall recorded. Over the last 35 years the highest recorded number of snow days was in 1996, with 65 snowy days, or 1992 which had 59 snowy days. The highest in the last 10 years has been 40 days in 2017. Whilst this looks dramatic in isolation, both 1992 and 1996 were anomalies relative to the seasons before and after, when in fact the average is 32 days across the last 35 years, and 26.6 days in the last 10 years.
So, what I’m trying to demonstrate is there’s still pretty much the same amount of snow falling (snow depth), but the pattern of when (consecutive number of snow days) and how much (number of recorded snow days) has changed.
To round out this point, the two ‘snowiest seasons’ in the 90’s actually saw less 24 hour accumulation, at 11cm and 15cms respectively, so modest gentle snowfall. Whereas comparing this to 2017 during the Blizzards of Oz where 48cms hit the mountain and was in fact the 3rd highest total recorded. (Note - 2010 has the highest recorded 24 hour accumulation at 53cm and 2013 at 49cm).
In essence, the snowstorms are getting bigger, more intense and dropping larger
quantities of snow more irregularly, versus ‘The good old days” where gradual accumulation occurred across the snow season. The upshot from these bigger but less frequent snow events -powder days...booyah...bring it on I say!
Confused...good…it’s time to eat!
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Sitting atop the Slalom Plaza area is the best pizza and burger joint in Falls Creek – “The Hoot” (is what the locals call it).
The team at “The Hoot” are your dependable (open all year round) comfort food venue with great views on blue sky days and another secret, the best spot to view events from too (think Wombats Rambler and Rails Under Lights). Our go to favourites, the Cheesy bacon garlic bread to start, the Rambler with meat (it’s a veggie pizza, but they’ll add salami!), or “the Trev” (surf & turf) plus a great choice of burgers. Our boys have a predilection for the “double classic” burger (2 x 200g patties).
It may be less often, and more intense, but fresh snow has an unreal beauty that is hard to beat – and our high plains present it brilliantly! Pic – FCSL (Royce/Arthur/Matthews)
Go there hungry as the toppings are generous and the burgers, on brioche buns definitely takes two hands to eat! They do take away too…so order over the phone and take it home!
Now, get out there and enjoy some of that metre deep goodness across the 450 hectares of terrain! •
Stuart
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The Falls Creek SES unit has a unique, yet vital role in the alpine environment, both summer and winter. Winter presents a unique set of demands for our unit. The winter environment can be harsh and ever changing, the weather being unforgiving and brutal. We need to be skilled and prepared for any event.
The weather dramatically changes the alpine area regularly. Our weekly winter training exercises on the high plains via snowmobiles, allow members to understand where snow conditions change such as crevices developing, creeks becoming either snow covered or exposed, cracks in the surface changing, potential avalanche sites developing and snowdrifts also developing along normally flat surfaces.
The High Plains are vast, thus understanding how to navigate the area safely, and without getting lost or injured, takes a lot of training, experience, time and use of the appropriate equipment.
The challenges are endless and can be life threatening without the proper skills, knowledge, training, and regular inspections of the high plains. Knowledge and skill-sets build with each weekly exercise. Our local unit is highly specialised.
Because of our extensive training and skillsets, the unit assists Police and Ambulance with the searching and rescues of lost parties, and retrieval of injured persons. This usually occurs in blizzards and other extreme weather events but some days we are lucky enough to experience blue-bird days making rescues and retrieval easier. The weather and conditions are never the same.
Our unit also supports the Kangaroo Hoppet, a major international cross country skiing event conducted on the High Plains that usually attracts around 1000 participants with many of them skiing the 42km course.
Becoming familiar with the high plains is critical at all times – even on a pleasant day out!
Pic – Courtesy Deb Howie
Specialised alpine training occurs yearround to ensure a high level of alpine skills are developed and maintained for both summer and winter responses. Safety is paramount.
In summer, the unit utilises 4WD’s to access the high plains. Members must be trained and experienced in alpine retrieval. The summer landscape is vastly different to winter. Once again, navigation takes on a new role during this period with a high level of local knowledge of the fire tracks, walking trails and how to gain access to remote areas swiftly and safely.
In the Alpine environment, specialised equipment is required to conduct search and rescue operations. Equipment includes snowmobiles, adapted trailers for pickups, crampons for ice rescues, 4WD vehicles, specific communication equipment and protective clothing.
Specialised equipment is expensive. Falls Creek SES conducts regular fundraising events such as the Annual SES BBQ with an auction of donated products from local Falls Creek businesses. This event attracts hundreds of attendees raising substantial funds to help support the needs of the unit. We attend the annual Falls Creek Ice Plunge selling BBQ items for further fund raising as well attending other community events – usually providing a tasty BBQ for everyone.
It is not uncommon to also put some of our gear on show which and people find these displays interesting given the specialised equipment required to conduct our rescues and retrievals.
Falls Creek SES plays a vital role in the safety of Alpine High Plains’ visitors. Its members are dedicated to providing a highly specialised group of individuals bringing specific skills and experience which allow visitors access to our Alpine National Parks areas. • Deb
Howie
The Kangaroo Hoppet, the largest international snowsports event in the southern hemisphere is held on the fourth Saturday in August at Falls Creek. ‘The long awaited post Covid increase in international tourism is certainly on its way if the early entries for the Kangaroo Hoppet are any indication’, reports Hoppet Race Secretary Kerry Lucas, ‘with over 25% of our entries so far from Europe, North America and Japan’. While the Hoppet, as it is affectionately known, is a 42km cross country ski marathon, shorter 21km and 7km events held at the same time, allow skiers of all ages and abilities to come along and be part of the action at an international event.
The Hoppet is a part of the Worldloppet series of races spread across nineteen nations on five continents that attracts over 120 000 participants each year. A feature of the Worldloppet series is the Worldloppet Master Award which requires skiers to broaden their ski experiences by completing ten events in different nations. ‘The rules also require at least one of these events to be outside Europe’, explained Kerry, ‘and with over 15,000 northern hemisphere skiers owning Worldloppet Passports, travel to Australia is a nice way to complete your award.’
But for many skiers the idea of owning one Worldloppet Master medal is not enough and they take on the challenge of taking part in all 20* events of the series to become a Global Worldloppet Master. *A special discount offer is on at the moment. With the Russian event suspended from the series while the conflict continues in Ukraine you only need 19 races to gain the award. This is one special offer that we all want to see the end of.
OK, you have competed in all of the events in the series…. ‘What next?’ Well, you could always see how many of these Worldloppet Master medals you can get. The benchmark for this has been set by French skier Hannes Larsson with 34 medals. Hannes has now retired from marathon skiing leaving the field open to the next generation. Right up there in the chasing pack are three international Hoppet regulars who have already entered the 2023 event, Canadian Robert Palliser with 24 Masters medals, Jay Weiner (USA) with 17 and Minoru Matsuyama (JPN) with 15. What about Australians? There are 80
There are lots and lots of reasons that people decide to visit Falls Creek. The absolute beauty of the Bogong High Plains in summer is a major reason – but that is another beautiful story much worth investigating.
Falls Creek as a winter holiday destination has plenty going for it. Not only does it have heaps of wonderful skiing (and boarding) terrain, it has a fabulous integration of ski slopes, the unique ski in – ski out facility – from your accommodation to the slopes and back again, and what we term a range of progression perfect slopes. That means that from the beginners’ areas, it is not a challenge to find the next step up to a slightly more challenging slope to then go to an even more challenging slope. People find it easy to get around and enjoy their experience. And if you’re not sure, Snowsports School offer lessons – a part of which is to help you navigate back to you lodge after skiing.
Falls Creek offers skiing and boarding opportunities that you can do for eight hours a day – keeping fit - breathing in crystal clean air – and when you do stop for a rest, you can enjoy some of the best scenery this country has to offer. The next question is: How do we get to enjoy this wonderful place.
Well Falls Creek is serviced by a very good alpine road. But like any alpine road it has its issues. The landslip above Bogong Village (which blocked the Bogong High Plains Road on October 12 last year – and meant a summer of lost trade – finally having one lane re-opened for ANZAC Day) has created many hassles. But, thanks to a pretty serious effort on the part of many workers, we have a road that is open and no-one is being inconvenienced too drastically.
One little anecdotal story was a family member who changed the winter holiday booking “because they did not want to get killed on the Falls Creek Road” so they moved their booking to Hotham. Obviously these people had not driven the Hotham road at night in a blizzard. And last weekend the Hotham Road was closed. Don’t get me wrong, the Hotham Road is a brilliant drive with fantastic scenery but it gets a lot higher than the Falls Creek road – therefore more prone to blizzard weather scenarios.
One other little issue that has arisen is the increasing number of potholes – caused by the wetter than normal weather on all of the roads around the area.
The continual Facebook chatter shows people asking a squillion questions re travelling to the snow and ‘chains!’ …
can I drive with my two children, do I need chains – where do I get them – can someone fit them for me?
Having to carry chains and fit them when directed (by a staff member or a sign) is one of the drawbacks of a great holiday- but it is vital for everyone’s safety. And not doing the right thing can result in fines in excess of $1000. Sort of makes you think doesn’t it? Then if you do have your vehicle parked in the resort and it snows – first you have to find your vehicle under a heap of snow, then you have to dig it out. Sounds like fun!
Other little bits to contend with on your well-earned holiday are the issues we’re all faced with - snow – lots of it! Black Ice –you can’t see it and when you do feel it, it is usually too late! Falling trees, vermin deer – big ones, plus our local kangaroos and wombats. All of these issues can absolutely ruin a holiday.
You know, there is an easier way. And the secret is in the heading for this article. Forget the Fuss – Take the Bus. Falls Creek Coach Service has been here for yearsand these operators have untold years of experience in getting our visitors to and from the snow safely – in the comfort of a well-appointed warm, clean dry coach – under the stewardship of a driver who has successfully completed the Hazardous Area Driver training – and who has been travelling up and down the road all season –and probably for the last umpteen years. Falls Creek Coach Service offers regular services from Melbourne, (airport and rail), from Albury (airport and rail) and also a regular service up and down the hill – all
designed to fit in with the rail and plane services that you are likely to take to get here. Another option could be to book a private transfer for yourself and your family in either of their luxury vehicles including the new 16 seat Mercedes bus.
Park and Ride. If you do decide to drive here for your holiday, the smart move would be to park your car in the secure carpark at the Falls Creek Coach Service depot in Tawonga South and take the bus from here. The Park and Ride Service offered by Falls Creek Coaches is a dream. During the busier part of the winter a coach leaves for Falls Creek about every two hours. You can simply unload your gear undercover at the bus depot, park your car in the secure carpark (with options for undercover storage) and then your holiday starts as you board the coach.
Yes there are lots of reasons to take the base to Falls Creek. Safety, comfort, ease, no fuss - and remember, you are on holidays. Enjoy every moment of the time. Go to: www. fallscreekcoachservice.com.au for bookings, prices and timetables.
And, as added incentive to leave the car in the car park, the cost of not carrying wheel chains can be quite expensive as this notice from Victorian Police shows.
Disobey information on a road access sign (Fail to Cary Snow Chains) Road Rule 97(1). Penalty: $161.00.
Fail to Obey No Entry sign (Fail to fit snow chains when directed or sign posted) Road Rule 100. Penalty $322.00 & 3 Demerit points.
Alpine Resorts (Management) Regulations. Failing to Carry or Fit Chains. Penalty: $644.00.
That little exercise of not carrying chains cold cost you as much as $1127.00. But, there is an easier way – as outlined above. •
The stars aligned this school holidays for DWA’s staff, volunteers, participants and families. We could not have asked for a better start to the ski season with a large fresh dump of snow days before the start of school holidays, and the generous gift from Falls Creek Resort Management in the form of our new ‘DWA Hub’ located at Slalom Plaza. The set us up for the perfect beginning to ensure participants, family and guides had the best possible experience for first time skiers and those returning to enjoy all that Falls Creek has to offer.
In the short span of three weeks since being ‘open for business’, the Falls Creek DWA team have provided Level 1 and 2 guide training, two weekend ski camps for participants and their families, and guiding for individuals and their families throughout the week. In total, we’ve worked with close to 100 individuals that either live with a disability, live with someone with a disability, or wanting to assist those with a disability requiring varying levels of support to experience snow and the joy of skiing at Falls Creek.
While skiing is at the forefront of our participant’s minds when they arrive, what ultimately transpires during everyone’s time amidst the mountains of Falls Creek is shared experiences, the formation of heartfelt connections between participants, family and the DWA guides, being inspired by people’s stories and achievements, and life long memories… and of course, great pictures!
All of the above however could not be achieved without the countless people that are part of the Falls Creek community. The DWA team could not achieve the outcomes without the warm friendly community spirit that exists at Falls Creek.
From the team that keep the roads safe and make access easier, to the wonderful team of ‘lifties’ from Falls Creek Ski Lifts, the team in red from Guest Services, Falls Creek Resort Management, Falls Creek Snow Sports School Instructors, and of course, Julia and her team at Slides Café!
If you would like to learn more about the DWA community, don’t hesitate drop in for a chat with Min (Camps Manager), Lincoln or Jeremy (Resort Services Coordinators) at the DWA Hub located at Slalom Plaza. Alternatively, call Lincoln (0428 986 536) or Jeremy (0400 995 939).
We look forward to bring you more regular reports on DWA activities during the winter. • Lincoln & Jeremy.
One day last year after a Thursday afternoon skiing with some of the fabulour Falls Creek ladies, we popped into the Frying Pan Inn for a quick beverage. The lovely Pip Hunt (Marketing Manager for Traverse Alpine Group) suggested I pop down into the lower bar as there was a local artist exhibiting his drawings. His name was Ben McDonaldStuart.
I was immediately impressed by the artworks on display, and so started chatting with Ben & his gorgeous girlfriend Meg about Ben’s art. We made a plan to catch up after the season to discuss the possibility of Ben creating some custom illustrations for I Dream Of Snow. When that time came around, I explained my desire to create products with Australian alpine animals at their heart, in the same way that European alpine areas often create products with bears, deer, mountains goats and foxes at their heart. Long story short, that’s exactly what we did. Ben went away and worked his magic and came up with illustrations of a skiing wombat and a snowboarding koala, known as Agent W & Agent K. It wasn’t till I had children myself that I realised that Australian alpine resorts and businesses still regularly use European or North American alpine animals in their depictions of snow sports and business offerings. There’s nothing wrong with that. Anyone who’s visited my store knows that I
love a stag (as well as a gondola… and until recently Australia didn’t have any alpine Gondolas!). That is not to say that Australian alpine resorts never used Australian animals in their marketing, promotions or souvenirs. I can clearly remember an old advertising campaign run by the (I think) Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce which, and I’m paraphrasing, was along the lines of Ski Falls: Switzerland with Koalas. I think the Falls Creek Museum has a copy of this ad somewhere in its collection. I also had, until a few days ago when I sold them, three Skiing Kangaroo ‘Ski Australia’ jumpers in my vintage clothing collection. So clearly indigenous animals have been referenced by alpine businesses in the past but have fallen out of favour recently.
Australia has a proud alpine tradition. We have the honour of having the world’s first snowsports club in the Kiandra Snowshoe Club that was formed in 1861. Australia has a whole passel of successful winter Olympians and world cup medallists including Falls Creek alumni Malcolm Milne, Mike Clark, Steve Lee & Britt Cox to name a few. By choosing to create images that use Australian native alpine animals, I’m hoping to reinforce the unconscious message that snow sports are something that we do, and that it’s a leisure and sporting activity that is embedded in our Australian culture.
So, if you are interested in seeing Agent K or Agent W in person, pop into the www. idreamofsnow.com Store on Level 1, St Falls Resort West. Keep your eyes peeled for the signs and follow them to get to the hidden treasure cave that is my I Dream of Snow shop. It’s definitely worth the effort! Have a great week and see you in store! •
Cheers, Nyree
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The cross country trails have been buzzing this week, and with school holidays wrapping up it has been great to see so many people getting out there and making the most of the great tracks we’ve had, even on the wet days!
You might have noticed there were a few large groups doing specific training sessions out there this week as a variety of clubs and schools from across Victoria ran skiing programs.
The Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club ran a two day junior development camp, focusing on a mixture of skate and classic technique sessions, as well as on-snow games that indirectly improve balance on skis and allround enjoyment in the snow.
The Melbourne XC Ski Club has also been out there looking quite professional in their new uniforms, with athletes working on skiing slowly while maintaining good technique to increase their aerobic base and improve efficiency long-term.
The Victorian XC Ski Team just wrapped up a week-long camp leading into the Victorian Championships this weekend, and I got to have a chat with them about what’s next for the team since the recent change of management.
Earlier this year, the matriarch of Victorian Cross Country Skiing, Ronice Goebel made the decision to retire from her state team role after over 20 long years of dedicated hard work and selfless service to provide junior skiers in Victoria with the best opportunities in the pathway between non-competitive and competitive skiing, all while ensuring it was in the spirit of what sport should bring to young people: fun, friends, independence, resilience, and greater learning about who they are and who they would like to be. On behalf of the cross country community I can safely say we are all very thankful for Ronice’s contribution to the Vic Team, which will certainly leave a legacy for decades to come.
The Vic XC Team has now transitioned to being managed by Snow Australia, the national peak body for Snowsports, with Anna Trnka being titled as the new Vic Team Coordinator. Anna, a Mount Beauty local, has her own lengthy history with
the Victorian Team, joining at the age of 13 when Ronice identified her potential and invited her to join the team. A few years later when Anna was in year 11 she qualified for the National Team, with whom she raced for several years around the world, competing in multiple World Championships along the way and even setting the record as being the youngest Australian female to ever compete at a World Champs (a record she still holds to this day). Anna’s coaching experience has greatly increased over the past year when she took a role with Snow Australia leading a Junior Development trip to Austria during the European winter, alongside also working as a physiotherapist, still competing and achieving her own goals in xc ski racing, and picking up the new sport of Ski Mountaineering! This year, she has been bringing that experience to the Vic Team by coordinating group training sessions and on-snow camps, developing athlete resources, coaching, and providing race support.
The biggest change to the structure of the team now is that the Victorian Team has transitioned from a selection-based system to a membership model, aiming to provide a community for junior skiers that is inclusive and fun, while still providing high quality ski development opportunities.
To find out more or to register for the Vic Team, you can visit their website at www. vicxcskiteam.com, find them on Facebook and Instagram, or email Anna at admin@
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· 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
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vicxcskiteam.com. For coaches or athletes who are looking to transition into coaching roles, get in touch with Finn Marsland, the Snow Australia XC Skiing Program Director at finn.marsland@gmail.com, as the Vic Team is looking for applicants for potential international tours in the near future.
Last but not least, this weekend Falls Creek is hosting the Victorian State Junior Cross
Country Ski Championships in our Nordic arena! Everybody under the age of 20 is eligible compete for the state champion title, and to everybody else, bring a picnic chair and a hot chochy down to the Nordic Bowl and watch the racing action unfold live as skiers battle it out in the sprint heats on Saturday, and a gruelling distance time trial course on Sunday. • Ella Jackson
AGL is currently undertaking urgent repair works to Bogong Power Station infrastructure to restore the Kiewa Scheme to full capacity, with the restoration expected to be complete early September.
Owing to the peak winter season accommodation shortages, we are currently looking to allocate temporary accommodation for the AGL contractors within Bogong Village.
AGL is committed to the safety of our workforce, the communities in which we operate and the environment around our worksites. As such, we have completed a comprehensive safety assessment to ensure that Bogong Village is safe to temporarily accommodate the AGL contractors.
The contractor is installing static water storage to meet requirements for their temporary use of Bogong Village for worker accommodation.
While we understand there is a shortage of worker accommodation, as previously shared, AGL will not be opening Bogong Village for worker accommodation in 2023, and the Village will continue remain closed to the Public.
We continue to work with the Bogong Outdoor School to facilitate their return to the Village following reestablishment of the Bogong Village water supply.
For more information please call the AGL Community Line.
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Abusy school holidays in Race Club were capped off by the Rossignol Cup and Cranky Charlie Cup on Thursday 6 July, followed by the BLT on Friday night 7 July.
Just on 140 kids donned their race gear for the Rossi Cup with lots of eager and very very cold little people in the challenging weather on the morning of the Rossi Cup race. They showed amazing stamina to persist through their two runs!
The Rossignol Cup and Cranky Charlie Cup only happen with the assistance of parents working in collaboration with the Race and Events Department. Thanks to those parent that helped with bibs and smoothing the course.
Well done to the race club kids who showed us their best tricks on skis and snowboard in the BLT last Friday! It takes a fair bit of courage to attempt those jumps, rails and boxes. A huge thank you to the freeride coaches for encouraging and supporting the kids to take part in this fun event.
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Now around the back of building via laneway www.nourishwholefoods.org to order online for click & collect or local delivery available.
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.
Rossignol Cup race results:
U8 Women Ski
1. Harper Madsen 37.68
2. Charlotte Ullmer 38.44
U8 Men Ski
1. Sebastian Smit 29.75
2. Jack Milne 31.34
3. Bill Pearson 32.85
U10 Women Ski
1. Sophie Davis 28.30
2. Isla Harriss 31.52
3. Chiara Turco 31.89
U10 Men Ski
1. Beau Sanderson 28.39
2. Hunter Whittle 28.57
3. James Thomas 29.16
U12 Women Ski
1. Annabel Gould 23.17
2. Emma Wang 25.93
3. India Peters 26.59
U12 Men Ski
1. Rupert Wallace 26.59
2. Archer Thomas 27.66
3. Jack Kemp 28.05
U14 Women Ski
1. Bowie Whittle 25.77
2. Grace Breen 26.14
3. Isabelle Ingram 26.54
U14 Men Ski
1. Louis Sanderson 24.98
2. Sam Davis 25.94
3. Max Fary 26.35
U16 Women Ski
1. Paris Miller 25.22
2. Alexandra Meyers 26.74
3. Sky Pringle 27.03
U16 Men Ski
1. Mack Hull 24.76
2. Eric Wang 24.89
3. Gianna Walker 25.08
U8 Men Snowboard
1. Bill Pearson 42.66
U12 Men Snowboard
1. Barkly Hunt 41.63
U12 Women Snowboard
1. Evie Brown 37.78
2. Allegra Toll 44.84
U14 Men Snowboard
1. Max Pearson 39.86
Congratulations to U16 ski: Grace Breen in 1st place, Teagan Christie 2nd place.
Grady Mitchell in 1st place, Hamish 2nd place.
Calling all Culinary Mavericks!
Ready to take your taste buds on an epic adventure while riding the wave of success?
Strap on your chef's hat and grab your skis because we've got an opportunity that's as golden as the sunshine on freshly fallen snow!
Join the St Falls Resort Revolution!
Picture this: you, in the heart of an alpine paradise, surrounded by breathtaking peaks and opportunity to fast track to culinary stardom. St Falls Resort is not just a name— it's a brand that's on the rise, and we want YOU to be a part of our flavourful ascent!
Responsibilities:
Lead a brigade of culinary warriors, inspiring them to reach new culinary heights and setting the stage for gastronomic domination. Aprons on, team—we're here to conquer the kitchen!
Create a beverage program that's as electrifying as a downhill run, leaving guests buzzing with delight and eager to raise their glasses in celebration.
Design menus that elevate the alpine dining experience, taking guests on a culinary journey they'll never forget. Prepare for taste buds to tango and palates to party!
Inject your creative brilliance into every dish and drink, constantly pushing boundaries and surprising our guests with culinary creations that make them say, "Holy fondue, this is incredible!"
Challenging conditions and visibility made for tough racing on the NASTAR course for the Rossi Cup. Pic – Courtesy Zoe Bristow
Congratulations to U16 snowboarders:
Evie Armitage - first place
U16 female snowboard
Lexie Grayling - second place U16 female snowboard
Barkley Hunt - second place
U16 male snowboard
Cheers, Falls Creek Race Club
233 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South
Phone: 03 5754 4024
Perks and Benefits:
Alpine adventure: Embrace the thrill of living in an alpine wonderland, with skiing, snowboarding, and breathtaking biking & hiking right at your doorstep during the Green season. The mountains are calling, and you must go!
Rising stars: Join a team that's on the upswing, where your talent and hard work will be recognized and celebrated. We believe in nurturing talent and offering growth opportunities as vast as our mountain views. The sky's the limit: As part of a growing brand, your potential for professional advancement is as limitless as the alpine vistas. Rise through the ranks and make your mark on the culinary world!
Shining rewards: Competitive salary, generous flexibility in the greens season, and staff discounts for food & drink within the resort. Spoil yourself—after all, you're part of the golden St Falls family.
Don't miss your golden opportunity to be a trailblazer in the alpine culinary realm. Join St Falls Resort and let your creativity soar as high as the mountaintops.
Apply today and get ready to carve out a future filled with flavour, fame, and endless adventure!
Send your Resume as soon as convenient to: Employment@stfallsresort.com.au/ www.StFallsResort.com.au
Welcome to 182A Simmonds Creek Road Tawonga South. An enchanting 4,024 m2 property offering a stunning contemporary home, attractive mature gardens and natural beauty.
Comprising a huge open-plan kitchen/ living/dining area, five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and spacious laundry, this home has ample space for a growing family.
The kitchen is positively vast with high quality appliances and endless bench and storage space. The views from this space are captivating with floor-to-ceiling windows to the living area that allows an abundance of natural light to stream in.
The master bedroom is complete with walk in robe and en suite and is the perfect parents retreat with its own private deck overlooking the swimming pool and established garden. A further three spacious bedrooms all of which have built in robes and the fifth room can either be used as a study or bedroom.
With a fresh and bright main bathroom which offers a large shower and bath, two separate toilets, the property has all the necessities covered.
The outside entertaining area leads to an above ground swimming pool which will keep the kids entertained whilst you enjoy an afternoon cheese platter and a glass of wine!
With properties like this very rarely being offered up for sale, this is an opportunity to secure yourself your own slice of paradise in absolute prime location.
The property features: Air conditioning; Built-in wardrobes; Dishwasher; Two garage spaces and is located on the western side of the valley with good views over the surrounding hills.
Contact Alpine Valley Real Estate on 03 5754 4999 to arrange your private inspection. Brendan: 0417 544 999 or Kim: 0419 217 287. •
182A SIMMONDS CREEK RD, TAWONGA SOUTH: An enchanting 4,024 m2 property offering a stunning contemporary home, attractive mature gardens and natural beauty.Comprising a huge open-plan kitchen/living/dining area, five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and spacious laundry, the home has ample space for a growing family. The kitchen is positively vast with high quality appliances and endless bench and storage space. The master bedroom is complete with walk in robe and en suite. The outside entertaining area leads to an above ground swimming pool. Call to inspect today 03 5754 4999
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The World Ski Awards are the only global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism. Now celebrating their eleventh year, the awards are held in Austria and recognise, reward and celebrate on an international level, excellence in ski tourism.
Businesses and resorts from Australasia, the Americas and Europe compete across a number of categories. Astra Falls Creek are humbled to have once again been nominated for Australia’s Best Boutique Ski Hotel for the 8th consecutive year.
Astra Falls Creek offers a contemporary and luxurious alpine experience featuring European Alpine decor with materials locally sourced and eco-friendly.
41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty · Ph: 0400 350 488
PUBLICATION SCHEDULE:
Astra’s accommodation consists of 27 luxurious rooms, which include a two bedroom apartment, six elegant studio apartments and deluxe rooms. With complimentary Wi-Fi, all rooms are equipped with an eco-refrigerator, Nespresso machine, Honeybird Tea, Apple TV, bathrobes, Triumph & Disaster bathroom amenities, complete with luxury linen & towels.
Guests can easily access the slopes from the hotel. For those not wanting to hit the slopes, Astra offers a serene library with extensive views of the mountain, the perfect place to relax into a comfy armchair with a cup of tea and a good book.
Falls 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
Astra’s in-house award-winning Day Spa boasts a magnesium swimming pool, with a sauna & hot tub – a great place to soak after a big day on the slopes! If guests want to relax and unwind, you are spoilt for choice from our carefully crafted treatment menu.
It has been a record year for visitation this summer and Resort Management would like to get your feedback on events, visitor demographic, mountain biking and general observations.
Therefore you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel and other members of the community for a summer season debrief meeting.
Guests and visitors can relax by the fire in the Astra bar, with a cocktail and delicious Après menu daily. Dinner service offers a modern Alpine inspired menu.
If you are looking for something a little extra, Astra features a World Class wine cellar showcasing wines from all over the world which you can experience with your very own Sommelier.
To vote for Astra Falls Creek, please scan the QR Code or visit the following link: https://worldskiawards. com/vote/astra-fallscreek-2023. •
A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, 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
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
Ed 07 * 21.07.23 * Birkebeiner Classic. Snow Australia Interschools Championships. (C)
Ed 08 * 28.07.23 * Aus Secondary Schools Ski Teams Champs. Alpine & XC (C)
Ed 09 * 04.08.23 * Rails Under Lights, TNSC Come & Try XC Skiing, Ski de Femme (C)
Ed 10 * 11.08.23 * Ski de Femme XC event. Summit Masters Bumps event. Aus Open XC Champs (C)
DISTRIBUTION:
• All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club lodges & apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga & Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang & Tawonga & selected venues in Bright & Myrtleford.
ONLINE:
• Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/
WEBSITE:
• www.thisweekinfallscreek.com.au
ADVERTISING
CLASSIFIEDS:
MOUNT BEAUTY
WHERE WHEN HOW WHO WHAT
Tawonga Crescent
8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday
10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays
Ph: 5754 3400 for appointments
24 hours for emergencies
Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton & Anoop Pem.
The opportunity to ride you own snowmobile does not come along that often. To be able to get out and explore the magnificence of the Bogong High Plains covered in a mantle of pristine snow is an experience you will carry with you for a lifetime.
As soon as we get a decent cover of snow and the team can get you out across the high plains on a safe and firm snow-pack, then that’s the time to jump onto their website and make a booking.
You can either ride your own machine (you must have a valid, current drivers licence) or you can go out as the Pillion Passenger, on the back with a competent guide. The snow, the scenery, the fresh air – you definitely ain’t gonna get in Collins Street. Go to the Advert on Page Two for further details. •
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
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.
Check out his website at: https://www. fallscreekguides.com.au/product-tag/winter/ and book yourself and experience you won’t regret! •
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.
Alpine Helicopters offers a wide range of flights to make sure you find the experience you’re looking for. 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.
Ph: 1800 189 686 or visit: www. alpinehelicopters.com.au. •
ROLA Roof Racks to suite VB, VC, VH Commodores. Were anodized black (but faded) and have been powder coated black. $250. Also available with road bike mounts to suite. Ph: 0400 350 488.
Stubby series 1000 universal woodturning lathe, as new, $9,000. Ph: 0408 466 790.
Cane Armchair and footstool. $30. Six metal framed dining chairs upholstered in burgundy vinyl $30. Ph: 0477 443 964.
Championship Billiard Table 12x6’ excellent condition complete with Belgian equipment, cover and light. Handcrafted by ACE Billiard Tables for Kasman Billiards. One owner. $5500 ono. Ph: 0414 318 043. Blade X rollerblades, as new not yet used, men’s size 43, $100. Ph: 0408 466 790.
ARBORISTS
A fully insured, GST Registered, ethically minded local business. Alpine Valley Arborists. Call Kane 0428 287 814 or Hayley 0427 272 777 – for all things trees!
ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE
Frueauf Village (below Ory’s Falls Creek), Ground Floor, Room 2, 43 Schuss St Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 3766. Em: fallscreek@altitude.physio
BONNIE LUVE BEAUTY
Exciting new business opening in Yackandandah and servicing the Upper Kiewa Valley, Bright and Myrtleford. Offering services such as Massage, Waxing and Lash and Brow Tints. In the coming weeks Facials, Body Treatments and Nails will be available also. Call Bree on 0438 680 440.
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
CAR DETAILING
Give Steve a call in Tawonga South. Ph: 0423 499 086.
CARPET CLEANING
Call Nathan of NatWest Home Maintenance, your local Carpet Cleaning Service. 0410 480 697.
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.
Honeycomb Heavy Duty Rubber Matting For Sale. This is a top quality product that will last for decades in the our hash alpine environment. Ideal on metal steps and icy surfaces. The mats are at Falls Creek. Size 1500mm x 1000mm x 19mm. $150.00 per sheet. Ph: 0418 578 500.
Every Tuesday at 9am at the Ladies Facility, Dederang Recreation Reserve. Bring a drink bottle and towel. $6 per session. Classes by Narelle Jones (Personal Trainer). Enquiries: Sharon McEvoy 0438 289 293 (the6maccas@bigpond.com)
CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES
Oztek Constructions Pty Ltd. We do local building work, renovations, extensions and maintenance. Email Dave at: oztekconstructions@gmail.com. Or Ph: 0466 990 862
CIVIL CELEBRANT – 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.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Electrik Charge – Cade Piera – Licensed Local Electrician. Mb: 0400 827 060.
FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK
Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek Mon 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.
LANDSCAPING
Design and landscaping - quality work. Contact Hamish at External Solutions: Em: admin@externalsolutions.com.au.
Mb: 0400 160 532.
LD’S HOME PET CARE
Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695.
Altitude Physiotherapy & Massage
Frueauf Village (below Ory's)
BOOK ONLINE:
www.altitude.physio
PHONE: 5758 3766
JOKE
What is the worst combination of illness? Alzheimer's and diarrhea. You're running but can't remember where.
MISSING BOOK
A hard-bound copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The Interaction between Land Use, the Environment and the Hydrology of the Bogong High Plains between 1850 and 1985’ was given to this community in the care of the late Bill Sutton. It has been loaned out – and not returned. This is a vital piece of the history of this area and it would be fabulous to have it returned. If you are going through your old bookshelves, keep an eye out for it. Fortunately your Editor has obtained a Digital Copy form the Melbourne University for reference. Any news, please call 0400 350 488.
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 St, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.
PILATES
Reformer, Group or Individual for a better quality of life. Wildflower Pilates Ph: 0433 017 660.
PROPERTY INSURANCE
With over 15 years experience as Alpine Industry Insurance Brokers, we are very happy to help you and your business. Call Tim on 0429 852 452, or Em: tclarke@northeastib. com.au
SPORTS MASSAGE
Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au
STORAGE
Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units. Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com
TECH SUPPORT
PC Trouble? Wifi Issues? For anything tech related home or business, call Ray! Ph: 0412 812 263 or Em: ray@ raystechsupport.com
The St. Kilda Film Festival returns to Mount Beauty on Saturday 29th July in the Mount Beauty Community Centre at 8 p.m. Showcasing Australia’s emerging cinema, 14 top short films will be shown. Films from 6 minutes to 14 minutes long, dramas, comedies, mysteries, animations and fantasies, will enthrall the audience.
Award Winners are shown in the first half of the show, and Director’s Choice films in the second. As the films haven’t been classified, under 15s should be accompanied by an adult.
The Festival is an Academy Award
qualifying event, and Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts is pleased to be bringing the Festival to Mount Beauty once again.
The usual bar will be open before the show and at interval.
Tickets at $15 are available at Mount Beauty Hardware and Drapery, on-line at trybooking.com or at the door. 8:00 p.m. Saturday, July 29th at the Mount Beauty Community Centre.
For further information, contact Rollo Kiek, Ph: 03 5754 1750. •
WHERE Bottom of Gully Chairlift.
WHEN Open Daily 10am – 12:30pm & 2pm – 5pm (Map Ref J6)
HOW Ph: 03 5758 3238 all day! 24 Hours for Emergencies
WHO General Practitioners experienced in Family and Snow Sports Medicine.
WHAT First fully accredited snowfields practice in Australia based on 37 years experience.
Mount Beauty ▼
WHERE Tawonga Crescent.
WHEN 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays.
HOW Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments
WHO Mark Zagorski OAM, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Damian Heman, Daniel Florisson, Andrew Mason, Jacinta O'Niell & Matthew McAlpine.
WHAT Fully accredited General Practice with 43 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.
“You’ve only got one head – put a lid on it!”
COVID-19 Restriction changes and weather may impact some of these events. Please check with the organiser for the most up-to-date information.
JUL 15 Park Run. 8am at Bicentennial Park 22 & 29 beside the library in Lakeside Avenue. All Welcome. Enquiries to 03 5754 1118.
JUL 14 Wombats Rambler Night Race under lights on Wombats.
JUL 15 Vic Junior Sprint Championships. C. 9:30am. Nordic Bowl.
JUL 15 Yuki Bird Snowboard Sessions @ Falls Creek. Register @ https://www. yukithreads.com/blogs/blog/yukibirds-2023. 9:30am start.
JUL 15 TDFNL Rd 13: Mitta United V Dederang Mount Beauty.
JUL 16 Vic Junior Distance Championships. F. 9:30am. Nordic Bowl.
JUL 18 Twilight Tuesdays – taking place every Tuesday from now through to late August. 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the Village Bowl – a Street Party for kids and adults alike. Fire pits, marshmallows, games and music and possibly even Pete the Snowdragon. Further details: 03 5758 1200.
JUL 20 Fireworks Fiesta. Thursday nights at 7pm, in the Village Bowl.
JUL 22 TDFNL Rd 14: Wodonga Saints V Dederang Mount Beauty.
JUL 23 Birkebeiner Classic. C. 2.5/5/10Km. 10:30a, Nordic Bowl. Ph: 0427 006 246.
JUL 29 TDFNL Rd 15: Dederang Mount Beauty V Kiewa Sandy Creek @ Dederang.
JUL 29 St Kilda Film Festival, 8pm Mount Beauty Community Centre.
AUG 2-4 Aus Secondary Schools Ski Teams Championships. XC & Alpine. For further details on coming events, got to: https://www.fallscreek.com.au/whats-on/events/