take on this and summarise the Alpine Responsibility COVIDSafe Code.
TIhe National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy.
t’s been a heck of week for the many thousands of holiday makers heading to the hills, with traffic lights manically changing across state borders faster than the Falls Creek race club kids skiing down NASTAR!
1. Know what you are required to do in order to keep your family and others COVIDSafe.
2. Listen to the advice of health professionals.
In these COVIDSafe times, everyone’s safety is paramount. There is no such thing as too much caution (or hand sanitiser!). Just as there is an expectation that we all, collectively, undertake to be responsible for our own safety, we should accept that we are also responsible for everyone else’s as well.
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.
3. Do not come to the resort if you have symptoms.
4. Do not come to the resort from interstate unless you have a valid travel permit.
5. If you’re unwell, get a COVID test. Isolate until you get your results.
9. Do not undertake any alpine activity if your ability is impaired by drugs or alcohol.
10. If, during your time in resort, you develop COVID-19 symptoms, get tested, isolate and if positive, remain isolated until the Department of Health contact you about alternative arrangements and extraction from the resort.
There you have it… a few changes, but similar in intent to ensure we keep the resort open. It’s common sense really. There are plenty of resources available. Here are just a few:
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.
Skiers and Boarders are required to abide by the Alpine Responsibility Code – check it out here: (https://www.fallscreek.com.au/ alpineresponsibilitycode/). Being aware and applying the code ensures that regardless of how skilled you might be, you are aware of your responsibilities to others around you.
So – I thought I’d do a slightly different
6. Comply with social distancing directions (just like the safety bar on the chair lifts – it’s for your protection).
7. Observe and obey all signs, QR Codes and checking wherever you go.
8. Stay up to date with the latest advice and news about COVID-19 to ensure everyone’s safety.
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
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/travelupdates
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/ https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19 https://www.australia.gov.au/
…plus a myriad of social media apps and channels to keep yourself on top of all the information.
OPEN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ~ 12NOON TO 4PM
Or… When the bright yellow flags are out – we’re open! 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!
And, talk to any member of our team about the rewards of volunteering in the Falls Creek Museum.
Please try to allow 24hours notice.
4 Slalom Street, southern end of the Panabode building.
Phone: 03 5758 1202 for further information
Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au
Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au
Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum
For further information: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Facebook/fallscreekmuseum
Alpha Lodge
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 purchased online before arrival at the resort.
Open 365 days a year. Self cater accommodation $56 p/p p/n twin/dbl. $42 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street. Ph: 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au
Altitude Apartments
The day rate is $59.00. If you opt to print your permit at home you will receive a discounted fee. If arriving after 5pm and departing prior to midnight on the same day, entry is free.
QT Hotel Falls Creek
This year operations are a little different and we ask that you plan ahead and book as much as you can online before you leave home.
1. Book Accommodation
2. Book Lift Tickets
3. Book Resort Entry
Apartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steam Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all year round - available for group bookings and functions. Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au
4. Book ATS (if required)
Snowski Apartments
5. Print, Pack, Park
Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & restaurant - Be Foodstore. Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au
Attunga Lodge
Season Permits are available for purchase online for $485 and can be collected at Howman’s Gap Ticket Box, the ATS building or Visitor Information Centre. Season Permit Holders must register their trip before arriving at the resort, print off the pass and place it on the dashboard of your vehicle when in resort. This is a Victorian government regulation for the 2021 season.
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255.
Resort Entry Fees find the essential services of:
• Ski Patrol
Cedarwood Apartments
• Car Parking
• Snow Clearing • Water Supply
• Waste Management
Visitor Information Centre
Self contained accommodation open all year round with on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au
The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located in the Resort Management Office, up-stairs on the corner of Slalom Street and Snowgums Lane.
Summit Ridge Lodge
Open 8am – 5pm daily for Visitor Information and Gym Memberships. Ph: 03 5758 1200. (Map Ref: E4)
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.
Viking Lodge
Accommodation Transfer Service (ATS)
Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites. On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop. Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247.
The weekend’s program sort of goes like this. Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice. 10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info Tent open. 17:00 to 17:30 is rider briefing. From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Plaza. Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing activation. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations. If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy some good action, be at Falls Creek this weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. • 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!!
Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other activities, visit the Visitor Information Centre (above the Slalom Street Day Shelter) for maps and info. Open 9am - 5pm weekdays. Ph: 03 5758 1202.
Falls Creek Foodworks
Village Access
From 5pm on
For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.
• Visitor Information Services
Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss Street Ph: 5758 3393.
Falls Creek Country Club
For more details about Falls Creek Resort please visit fallscreek.com.au.
Fully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au.
Bogong High Plains Road.
Gebi’s Apartments
Falls Creek Resort Management can be contacted via info@fallscreek.com.au or 03 5758 1200 @fallscreekalpineresort
Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.
Nelse Alpine Lodge
Open for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Breakfast options. Group bookings catered for. Comfortable lodge, pool and spa. Fully Licensed. Ph: 03 5758 3263
Operating from the Terminal Building on the Bogong High Plains Road, the Accommodation Transfer Service 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
Hours of Operation
Saturday - Thursday: 8am - 10pm Friday: 8am - midnight
Open for dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222. Refer ad this edition.
Last Hoot Café
Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon - Fri and is located in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open to children aged 12 weeks to 5 years old and is run by fully qualified educators and is eligible for government rebates.Booking is essential. Phone 03 5758 1244 or visit www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.
Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.
Stingray Restaurant @ QT
Open daily 8am - 8pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5732 8000. Refer ad this edition.
Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends and public holidays.
Righty-ho… now that’s sorted, we can get on to other important stuff. With sunny days and crisp nights, a word of warning… watch where you step. Black ice is lethal. No one wants to accidently ‘double Mctwist 1260,’ or if you’re a Scotty James fan a ‘switch backside double cork 1260,’ unless you’re in the terrain park… So be careful out there – “if it’s shiny, you’ll slip!” A pair of boot chains are a worthwhile investment, certainly cheaper than the alternative trip to the medical centre (and a little less embarrassing too).
Another tip on these delightfully (if somewhat over done) sunny days, is don’t forget to slap on the sunblock, but also don’t be fooled into thinking it’s warm. Make sure you rug up and layer up. The wind-chill is as deceptive as the black ice… it can be bitingly cold and penetrates the best gear if you don’t layer appropriately. With retail therapy outlets everywhere (https://www.fallscreek.com.au/retailoutlets/) and a few more in Slalom Plaza, you’ll find all you might have forgot to pack, or thanks to those COVID kilo’s, some replacements for that gear that just don’t fit anymore!
On that note…
Foodie Tip of the Week – Nelse Lodge
Nelse sits nestled on the village green (next to the big Xmas tree) and is easily accessible from all aspects of the village. A favourite of the locals, with its gorgeous fireplace, welcoming lounges and resident lap warmer - Ralphie, not to mention the newly expanded deck on a sunny day, is the perfect spot to catch up with friends.
This year Nelse are running a revolving two course menu of nightly food (https://nelse. com.au/eat-and-drink/). We booked in for steak night (Saturdays). Do yourselves a favour… the eye fillet with winter roasted vegetables and choice of sauces, was cooked
medium rare to perfection. The usual dining banter with our boys, took second place to the food! Just outstanding. Now, if you’ve got V/VG/GF-ers in your party… don’t worry, there’s matching choices for them too! Hint: the steak was beautifully matched with a 92 point shiraz - available by the glass (or bottle)! Dessert – for mine, Affogato just seals off a great feed, but the selection of winter favourites will provide something for everyone.
If you’re dropping in for some après post a day on the slopes, the Nelse Village Après Deck, combined with their bar snacks won’t
disappoint. A new favourite of our boys, the Nelse Nachos (with special cheese!) – it’s a generous serve, which two people will just get through. The pumpkin and feta, with pesto aioli Aranchini balls… one plate won’t be enough… they’re delicious. Martin, Genevieve and their crew are gracious hosts. Book now: 03 5758 3263 https://nelse.com.au/.
Now, slip on the sunscreen, slap on the skis and get out there! •
Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management
There once was a girl who liked to ski. She grew up skiing & playing in the snow. She loved the weekend trips to her mountain; the winding drives up the hill. The freezing cold temperatures pulling on ski clothes and boots in the car park. The icy water when washing her hands after visiting the bottom freezing toilets in the car park.
The feel of her frozen ponytail slowly dripping down her back and of her nose defrosting when she went in for lunch. Even the black bin bags with arm and head holes cut out her dad would make her wear on sleety rainy ski days because the tickets had already been paid for (it was Australia after all and the 1980’s. Bin bags when skiing in the rain, it was a thing).
Full a la carte menu
Modern Australian Cuisine
Plus: Five & Eight course Degustation Menu available every night we are open.
Wonderful amenity ~ roaring log fire in our fabulous stone hearth! Closed Tuesdays
Phone: 03 5758 3800 for reservations Or book through the website! Web: www.summitridge.com.au
For reservations call 03 5758 3800 or Em: ski@summitridge.com.au Schuss Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: K3
Email: ski@summitridge.com.au 8 Schuss Street, Falls Creek
As she grew from a girl to a woman, she skied less and less. Being an adult meant getting a serious job, not a job at the snow. Plus, lift tickets were unexpectedly pricey when you had to pay for them yourself. So, the woman skied less and less as she got older. Slowly she got sadder and sadder but didn’t know why.
One day, she saw an 1950’s green woollen Bogner ski suit for sale. It called to her. This beautiful green ski suit said “I know you adore me and I remind you of something you used to love. Being a grown up shouldn’t mean giving up doing things you hold dearest.” The woman suddenly thought “Who am I kidding, I have to go skiing! Being an adult doesn’t mean I have to give up doing things that make me happy!”
That night the woman booked herself a trip to the snow and that weekend set off to go skiing.
That weekend, the woman skied for the first time in years. She whooped with joy as she sped down the slopes. She grinned
with happiness while chatting to people on the chair lifts. She silently cheered herself on when she got air on jumps and bounced through the moguls. She felt joy return to her soul when breathing in the crisp mountain air and listening to the squeak of fresh snow under her skis.
In the days that followed her ski trip, she felt a contentment that had been missing since she was a girl. So, the woman went back to the shop with the old green ski suit in its window. The suit said, “how do you feel?” …and the woman replied, “like me.” The woman bought the green ski suit and hung it in her wardrobe where she would always see it at home so she would always remember the power of doing what you love and the pure unfettered joy of snow.
The end. This story is a homage to, and with inspiration from, Edward Monkton’s “The Shoes of Salvation.” •
Early season snow conditions remain at Falls Creek, but at least we have had a couple of solid freezes to make a good, glacier like base for when the real snow arrives.
If you have seen a group of fit young people wearing green and gold it is because Falls Creek has been hosting the National Senior and Junior Team Cross Country Ski Team training camp.
National team coach and Mount Beauty local Valerio Leccardi has been helped for the week by Czech coach David Vandis. The 13 athletes have come from Vic, NSW and ACT to work on technique drills as most of the team members have not skied much in the last year due to Covid restricting travel and competition.
Conditioning and race preparation are also big parts of the camp as many of the athletes look towards qualifying and competing in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, only seven months away. If your racing aspirations are a smidge more modest than the next Olympics, then consider having a crack at one of the many races at Falls Creek this winter. Below is this year’s racing calendar for Falls Creek with the contact details of the race director.
JULY
Saturday 3 | 10:00am
TNSC Come & Try XC Skiing LynnMaree Cullen 0409 592 226
Sunday 4 | 10:30am
Birkebeiner Classic (C) 2.5/5/10km Ann Bellingham 0427 006 246
POSTPONED TO 11th
Saturday 10 | 11:00am
Snow Trek & Travel High Plains Tour (F) 1/2.5/5/10k Len Budge 0417 352 845
Sunday 11 | 11:00am
YMCA Howmans Gap Vic Relay Champs (C/F) 2.5/5k Len Budge 0417 352 845
Saturday 17 | 9:30am
Vic Junior Sprint Champ’s (F) Ben Derrick 0400 110 046
Sunday 18 | 10:00am
Vic Junior Distance Champ’s (C) Ben Derrick 0400 110 046
Saturday 31 | 9:30am
AUS Open Sprint Champ’s (C) */** CC/ FIS Marg Jowitt 0400 333 846
AUGUST
Sunday 1 9:30am
AUS Open Champ’s 5/10k (F) */** CC/FIS Marg Jowitt 0400 333 846
Wednesday 4 – Friday 6
AUS Secondary Schools Ski Team
Championship Ann Bellingham 03 5754 4005
Sunday 8 | 11:00am
Snow, Trek & Travel Mini Series #1 (C) 0.5/1.5/2.5k Lynn-Maree Cullen 0409 592 226
Saturday 14 | 10:00am
Ski de Femme (F) Fun Race 1, 2.5 & 5k Ronice Goebel 03 5754 4910
Sunday 22 | 10:30am
Rocky Valley Rush/Sun Val Ramble (15/7.5k) (F) Ann Bellingham 0427 006 246
Thursday 26 | 6.00pm
Falls Creek Invitation Night Sprints Race Secretary 03 5754 1045
Saturday 28 | 9:30am
Kangaroo Hoppet (F) 42k CC/FIS Race
Secretary 03 5754 1045
Saturday 28 | 9:40am
Australian Birkebeiner (F) 21k Race
Secretary 03 5754 1045
Saturday 28 | 9:50am
Joey Hoppet (F) 7k Race
Secretary 03 5754 1045
Saturday 4 | 11:00am
Snow, Trek & Travel Mini Series #2 (F) 0.5/1.5/2.5k Lynn-Maree Cullen 0409 592 226
F = Freestyle Race, C= Classic Race
* Senior Selection Race
** Junior Selection Race
CC = Continental Cup
FIS = FIS Race = Biggy
For entries go to:
https://www.snow.org.au/events/list/
What makes a good photo? Well there-in lays a good question. A good photo is a good piece of art. A good piece of art does not come easy and a good photo usually takes a little more than your happy snap ‘selfie’ on your phone.
Composition is critical. You all know the old shot of the family with that telephone pole growing out of dad’s head. Or the group shot with number one daughter looking the other way. Yup, everyone has a phone (with a camera in it), but what gets you the best shots. Background is important. Backlighting can make your subject dark. And there is another little aspect to taking photos in the snow that takes a little getting used to. It is the incident light. Normally all light comes down (from the sun), but in the snow there is much more incident light – light reflecting from the snow and changing the natural and recognised accepted shadows that we are all used to. Taking your family photo in the snow with your phone may work – but it may not!
You have made a fair effort to get to the snow and enjoy the fabulous outdoors. Wouldn’t it be great to go home with at least a couple of super shots for the album – or the website, or the face book page, or the family?
Mike Pischetsreider is now going in to his 27th season (if you count last year) of owning and running the Top Shots photo business at Falls Creek. The introduction to ‘The 35mm Photographers Handbook’ by Julian Garrett and John Calder says “The first million photographs were the hardest
to take – but we’ve done it…” That was in the print film days.
There is every chance that Mike and his team of professionals have achieved a similar milestone –but we’re not sure who’s counting. From the days of print to the digital age and now being able to offer digital packages, the Top Shots team have continued to develop and grow their quality product.
A favourite line of Mike’s is “The business of life is the acquisition of memories!” and that’s the business he and the team are in.
They work hard to capture your treasured holiday memories!
There are several ways you can take advantage of their service. One of the regulars is the Halley’s Comet chairlift shot in the morning as you ride up for your day out – with fabulous Spion Kopje in the background. Here the photographer (on the ground with the orange jacket) will call out a number – and that is your identifier to help find the shot in the shop. Try getting that with a phone!
They will also do Ski and Snowboard Action, Park Jumps, family portraits, Snowclub photos, Junior Workshop and all of the kids’ races.
Private Photo Shoots are also available. Take out one of the team for a ski/board run or a 20 minute portrait session. A Pro Photography shoot includes 50 plus images on a USB stick for $168 which is great value, but bookings are required.
You can tell these guys are professional. They have the right gear, the big lenses, the ability to ski and or board and they love looking after people – giving you an extra dimension to your holiday in Falls Creek. They can also compose a photo pretty darn well.
Call into the shop in Cloud 9 (around past the bar) and have a look at some of their
The Orifino family from Melbourne (originally from Italy) building their first snowman. Pic –Tim @ Top Shots
fabulous work. – including some shots of our fabulous brumbies on the Bogong High Plains. •
PS: Your Ed would like to thank Mike and his team for many of the great photos we are able to publish in this paper! •
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Map Ref: F3
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Last weekend (25-27 June) DWA conducted new guide training at both Falls Creek and Thredbo introducing more than 20 new volunteers to the service.
Disabled WinterSport Australia (DWA) used some good early season snow conditions to take a new cohort of volunteers through our well-regarded onsnow training program. Volunteer guides are essential for the long-term success of DWA’s services and the participation of a range of communities.
At Falls Creek it was also the start of clinical placements on snow for two physiotherapy (PT) students and one occupational therapy (OT) student. The students receive Federal funding from Going Rural Health to complete placements in rural settings.
These placements with DWA offer a unique opportunity for students to increase their knowledge of adaptive recreation and
experience, firsthand, the value of participation in on-snow activities for people living with a disability.
DWA also benefits from student engagement as, during their fiveweek placement, they volunteer as snow sport guides and work on a project to assist DWA to develop resources for our members.
In previous years, projects by allied health students have included developing multi-media training content for DWA guides and demonstrating methods to overcome a variety of on-snow challenges such as wheelchair access on snowy slopes and transferring people into sit-skis.
The work has also included developing flash cards to assist DWA guides and members to communicate more easily on snow as well as creating an accessible pre-season exercise program for sit skiers.
With four more students set to arrive on snow in August, DWA is looking forward to their contributions and enthusiasm.
DWA would like to thank all of our volunteer guides as well as the PT, OT and speech therapy students for their ongoing contribution and for supporting people with a disability find freedom on snow. •
Student – Sam Lee: My name is Samantha Lee and I am a 4th year Physiotherapy
student from Charles Sturt University on placement with Disabled Wintersport Australia through UoM. This first week of placement was a phenomenal experience! Being able to take those first steps in seeing how individuals with a disability can participate on snow recreationally was eyeopening and informative. •
Happy Hour Beer & Wine 5pm - 11pm & FREE Bar Snacks 5pm - 11pm.
Student – James Nesbitt: I am a fourth year Deakin Occupational Therapy student completing an eight week placement with DWA & GRH to create resources that will help train DWA volunteers and prepare participants for their time at the snow. This first week has been such a great experience receiving DWA guide training and experiencing firsthand what it is like to be in a participant's shoes using the equipment they would also use. The following three weeks are going to be a great opportunity to work with participants at the snow and use my knowledge as an occupational therapy student to help create some resources that may aid participants for their time at the snow. •
Evening Meals
Earl y Sitting
6 or 6:30pm
OPEN 5PM DAILY
La te Sitting
8 or 8:30pm
Take-away Fish & Chips
Tasty Individual Pies
EVENING MEALS
Early Sitting: 6pm
Late Sitting: 8pm
Heading to Howman’s Gap on Friday for the weekend training to become (hopefully) a level 1 volunteer guide, I really had no preconceived ideas about what the next 48 hours would entail. I had seen the Guides at Falls Creek and thought, wow, what a rewarding role that would be.
I attended with my sister and niece. Skiing has been a family passion for well over 50 years after being introduced by our nearly 100-year-old mother. As children we were sent to ski camps at Howman’s Gap in the 1970’s.
A delicious dinner was served with a smile in the YMCA dining room and the accommodation - comfortable and so incredibly disability friendly.
We were all so warmly welcomed by the trainers, organisers and meeting the other ‘trainees’ settled most of the nerves.
Early breakfast and an introduction about the next two days was informative. We were allocated into groups of about five trainees to two guides so tuition was personal and detailed.
Up the mountain we headed with anticipation and excitement, rearing to learn how to become ski and boarding guides.
Among many other things, we revisited the 10 Commandments of skiing and boarding, discussed what to observe about the environment, discussed hazards, and started to learn some really cool stuff from some really cool people.
The guides provided knowledge and insight about how to communicate effectively, what to notice and how to provide a safe environment whilst introducing some of the adaptive equipment we would use as guides. We were all given the opportunity to trial the adaptive gear whilst being the guide as well as the participant. Skiing and boarding took on a new meaning as we learnt as much as was possible in one day.
A quiz that evening before dinner fostered healthy discussion and did solidify that we were all up for the role. Another great meal was served to a group who were really gelling and learning from each other’s life experiences regarding DWA. Thank you to everyone who openly shared their motivational ‘why’ for attending the training.
Sunday was the day of the “sit-ski”, again we all learnt by doing, listening and asking about a gozillion questions to our amazing guides. Thank goodness for the saying ‘there are no silly questions’ as I am sure I asked my quota… The sit-ski was an experience to behold, guiding it was a challenge and sitting in it a great reward, thank you to Hagen who valiantly guided six of us in comfort and style.
The weekend was absolutely fantastic. I can’t wait to attend my first camp and support a Primary Guide to enable a participant to enjoy snow sports.
Some of the outstanding features of the weekend that I am compelled to mention are:
• The patience of the guides. • The help given by the lift operators. • Charlie from Ski School giving adaptive advice. • The passion of everyone involved. • The provision of excellent tuition and guidance. • The knowledge shared by all involved. • The professionalism and dedication of training guides. • The respect and understanding that every person and every situation will be different. • The creativity of the adaptive equipment to meet the needs of the individual.
Thank you Ken, Mark and all involved in the weekend for a truly outstanding experience highlighting the benefits of volunteering with DWA. •
Fancy a lift to your restaurant tonight?
Oversnow Taxi Service Available Carries up to 10 people.
Pick up available from all accommodation venues on the mountain.
$100 one way or $180 return Last taxi 9:30pm.
Reservations essential, please call 03 5758 1203
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.
Recently on Facebook, there have been quite a few questions posted regarding travelling to the snow… 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 of a sign) is one of the drawbacks of a great holiday- bit 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 – enough to block the road. 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 years. And before them we had the Pyle family – and 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 that arrived recently.
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.
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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. •
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Even though the first lodge was built in 1947, there were no telephones in Falls Creek until 1960. The only access to a phone was at Rocky Valley Camp where the SEC had an extensive network to Mount Beauty, Bogong and the other camps such as Clover power station, the West Kiewa, Howman’s Gap, McKay Creek and Lower Bogong (now known as Clover Arboretum). There were test points with a phone every mile beside the road where contact could be made to the office in Mount Beauty and in extremes, could be contacted elsewhere.
Part of Julian Newton-Brown’s job in the test laboratory at Rocky Valley was to read the weather instruments, put the details into groups, then call head office in Melbourne and give them the details. The tower on Mount McKay had a radiotelephone link to head office.
The SEC was unconcerned about Falls Creek, so no power was connected until 1960 when Tom Mitchell, then politician, aired the matter in parliament. Tom was a keen skier. He applied to the Post Master General who was then responsible for telephones as well as mail until the telephone part of the PMG was sold off as Telecom, then to become Telstra.
The PMG staff came up from Bright and installed an exchange in Diana Lodge. There were only about 15 lines to a post across the road uphill about 20 metres.
• Check your battery. Cold weather is hard on all batteries. Make sure yours is in good nick.
• Replace your wiper blades and keep your washer bottle full. Trying to rid your windscreen of ice with your wipers will only damage the blades.
• Check the condition of your tyres – or even consider getting winter tyres- more grip in slippery conditions.
• Make sure your tire pressure is exactly what it should be.
• Check your wheel chains and ensure that you know how to fit them correctly. Too many problems are caused by people not knowing how to fit chains correctly!
• Check the amount of coolant/anti-freeze in your radiator. Our Service Centres have a Glycometer which will measure how cold your radiator fluid can get before freezing.
• Carry a few emergency supplies, like a blanket, warm gloves, ice scraper, shovel – in case you get stuck out on the road.
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It was from here that you could put a line from the building into a box where connections were possible. You had to buy a cable from the disposal store. It needed to have an alloy of copper and steel in the wire similar to what the army had used during the war. If the phone failed the owner would have to find the break in the wire, not an easy task in the heavy snow.
Then came the telephone itself. Direct dial phones were common in the cities but not in remote areas so Falls Creek got the oldfashioned sets with a hand wound magneto to ring the bell at the exchange. When the operator answered, she could then plug a line into another phone line or the exchange in Bright. In the phone were two dry cell batteries that carried the spoken word to the other phone connected.
Trunk lines were expensive then, so each trunk was timed by the minute. The operator would disconnect you after a minute if you did not reply to here question “are you extending?”
At Falls Creek, most of the bulk supplies came from Albury so that was classified as an interstate trunk call. Bill Griffiths would do a freight run on Thursdays to McKulloughs, Bishops Cool Stores and Arnold Brothers Fruit and Veges - so orders had to be placed on Wednesdays.
Falls Creek had ‘Post Office Annie’ on their exchange. Annie would get each of the wholesalers on the line then connect each of the Falls Creek lodges in turn to give the orders. The cost of the call was then split up between the businesses.
· 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 Open 8am – 7pm Daily 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
This article was written by Julian NewtonBrown for the Falls Creek Museum. Julian’s Lodge ‘Arundel’ was known as Falls Creek 11, ‘Nelse’ was Falls Creek 6 and ‘Pretty Valley’ was known as Falls Creek 10. Two of these phones can now be found in the Falls Creek Museum with a third being returned to its original home at Diana Lodge. The phones were donated by Julian NewtonBrown, builder of the lodge known as Arundel, which then became ‘Julian’s’ and has recently been totally renovated to become Elk @ Falls Creek. •
PS: A visit to the Falls Creek Museum is very rewarding. The museum is located in the Panabode building, beside the bottom station of Halley’s Comet Chairlift and when it is open, there will be a couple of bright yellow flags flying outside the door. Refer Notice on page Two of this paper.
The Historical Society folk are keen to enlist more volunteers to help with the museum and to join us on the historical society. •
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.
In March this year, Falls Creek Snowsport’s own Nick Rankin was appointed to the role of General Manager of the Australian Professional Snowsport Instructors (APSI).
Based in Jindabyne, Nick heads up a strong team of snowsports professionals providing high quality education, training and accreditation to the Australian snowsports industry. He brings considerable experience to the role following a career spanning 12 years.
As a youngster Nick grew up and spent his winters in Falls, racing around the hill skiing with his Race Club mates (and their were lots of them). Nick attended Falls Creek Primary School and later the Falls Creek Academy. It's therefore not surprising that Nick’s snowsports career commenced at Falls Creek at the tender age of fifteen.
Nick has refined his skillset since then, moving into supervisory and management roles both in Falls Creek and overseas in the U.S. and Japan. He attributes much of his development to the mentoring and guidance he received from those he has worked with in these roles. Somehow amongst all that skiing Nick managed to complete a Bachelor of Commerce from Deakin University.
He has also progressed through the APSI pathway as an Alpine Level 4 Examiner, a member of the Alpine Technical Committee and as a member of the National Demo Team representing Australia in Bulgaria.
Nick is a great example of the career progression available to our snowsports professionals.
Congratulations to local lad Nick Rankin who has recently taken on the role of General Manager of the APSI. Pic – Courtesy the family
We wish Nick every success and knowing he will always wear Falls Creek on his sleeve. •
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Birkebeiner
Hello all cross-country skiers, the Birkebeiner Classic, scheduled for the 4th July, is postponed as there is not enough snow to set the tracks and run the race. It is too uncertain to wait until Friday’s predicted snowfalls to make a decision, so we are planning to hold the Birkebeiner Classic on Sunday 11th July instead. So get those skinny skis ready and waxed and head to the Nordic Bowl for a 10:30 am start.
Registration is online-only - https:// alpinetiming.com.au/rg221. Entry can be done right up to start time.
On arrival at the Nordic Bowl check-in via the QR code on the race hut, collect bibs in the Nordic Bowl and be self-sufficient with your food and drinks. Be Covid safe, maintain social distancing and wear a mask if needed. We hope to see you all there. •
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FThe weather last Saturday was not really conducive for a fireworks display, but they went ahead. Planned as a Welcome to Winter for Queen’s Birthday weekend, COVID-19 restriction meant we shifted them to the start of the school holidays. Other COVID restrictions also meant that we could not have speeches – so in summary “Welcome to Winter 2021! Let’s make it a good one – follow the rules and take care of each other!”
alls Creek Resort Management will be collecting hard waste on Wednesday 26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. Please see our Hard Waste Collection guidelines on the website, or if you require any additional information, please contact the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. • Summer Debrief
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.
The Welcome Fireworks were brought to you by Falls Creek Ski Lifts, Falls Creek Resort Management, Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce and this publication, This Week in Falls Creek. •
Therefore you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel and other members of the community for a summer season debrief meeting. This meeting will take place on Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to around 11:30am in the Boardroom above Foodworks in QT. If you have any specific agenda items, please email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au. We look forward to seeing you all there. • for to saving To Village will 10am 3rd, Companies Bedding and and Suppliers, suppliers Prepare Visit details
Friday: Open 3pm - late • Dinner: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Community Raffles from 5:30pm. Saturday: Open 12noon • Lunch 12 - 2pm • Dinner: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Live music 3 - 6pm 3rd July: ‘Halo!’ 10th July: Bruce! (Red Brick) Sunday: Open 12noon • Lunch 12 - 2pm • Dinner: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Social Darts (byo darts) from 3pm Mon & Tues: Closed Wednesday: Open 3pm • Dinner: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Thursday: Open 3pm • Dinner: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Texas Hold 'em Poker 7pm start.
Happy Hour: Weekdays 5 - 6pm
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. •
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
$25, $20 (members), $10 (students)
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Located high up in the village in Sitzmark Street is Summit Ridge Alpine Lodge, and Room Three is a great mezzanine style unit with a splitable king bed, lounge and bathroom. The lounge room is spacious offering a comfortable space to rest after a big day on the mountain and tea & coffee making facilities.
If you enjoy your time on the slopes, this room allows an owner to utilise 14 days at any point during the winter season for their own use. The apartment sleeps two with the option for two more via a pull-out sofa bed in the lounge room.
Summit Ridge is renowned for its numerous awards for both accommodation & dining. The restaurant in particular has achieved awards too numerous to list here and the quality of your experience continues to grow.
Being high up in the village, the views are great and your access to the slopes under normal circumstances is really good – either down to the Eagle Chair, or down to Halley’s Comet. Coming back to the lodge via the home trails is also quite convenient.
The lodge offers a spa, open fireplace in the lounge/restaurant and large ski storage area & drying room, staying here is the ultimate in comfort.
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.
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
At $75,000, this property should be checked out.
Contact Christa Smit at Zirky Real Estate, Mb: 0402 277 808 or visit: www.zirky realestate.com.au. •
A comfortable investment on the mountain in a well-managed lodge that exudes quality. Pics – Courtesy the agent
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Snow chains to suit 235/16R 18 wheels. Ross Briggs, Ph: 0417 289 516.
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 and until now it was always returned – until this last 18 months. This is a valuable piece of the area’s history and we hope this notice may prompt someone’s memory. Please contact your Ed on 0400 350 488.
Altitde 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.
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
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.
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
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.
It’s sad – but it keeps happening.
Monday this week a fellow worker in Mount Beauty watched a chap reshuffling his car and luggage – and piling the rubbish out onto the garden kerb. That got too much and he went and confronted the driver – explaining to put the rubbish back in his car and take it to a rubbish bin – of which there are plenty in the area.
This littering makes this community – both off-mountain and in Falls - as mad as hell –and it is something we do not deserve. We love our area and we take care of our area. We have pride in our surroundings and we welcome the people who visit our area and ‘appreciate it!’
We certainly do not welcome people who think it is acceptable throw rubbish out anywhere – on the street, in the towns, in the National Park. If you can bring your take-away food and drink with you, you can take the empty containers back to a rubbish bin or to your bins at home. Nowhere in this country is rubbish acceptable.
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One young resident who shall remain nameless has done, over the years, a fantastic job of walking sections of the Falls Creek Road with a garbage bag or three, covering both sides of the road and even going a bit down the slope to pick up someone else’s garbage – usually doing four or
five kilometres at a time. He then packs the garbage bags into his trailer and takes them to the tip. A fantastic effort and one that we as a community really appreciate.
Another young lady who travels over to Bright quite a lot also has responded to her sense of decency and often stops to pick up the rubbish left along the road.
But why should we have to. It is because some other half-wit has no sense of selfrespect and absolutely no respect for the area and the environment around them. And these half-wits we do not need – at any time!
Ironically, later next month we will have nationally, the Keep Australia Beautiful Week – from Monday 16th to Sunday 22nd August – and one of the themes is to ‘Respect Our Roadsides’ Let’s do some follow up on this shall we.
The Victorian Environment Protection Authority has a great App(lication) for your phone that you can download from the App Store or Google Play where you can use your phone to snap a photo of littering, record details and forward the details to the EPA and a fine can be issued – subject to the details being correct.
If you care about this area, download the App and use it while you are a passenger going up and down the hill. •
JULY 6 Twilight Tuesdays! Join in at the Village Bowl every week from 3:30 to 5:30pm for a great new variation of the ‘Street Party’ with fire pits, marshmallows, games and music! COVID-19 Restrictions may apply
JULY 8 Fireworks Fiesta powered by BMW. 7pm in the Village Bowl
JULY 10 TDFNL Rd 13 Chiltern V Dederang Mount Beauty @ Chiltern
JULY 11 Birkebeiner Classic XC Race 10:30am, Nordic Bowl. Pre-Registration required.
JULY 13 Twilight Tuesdays! The Village Bowl 3:30 to 5:30pm for our ‘Street Party’ with fire pits, marshmallows, games and music! COVID-19 Restrictions may apply
JULY 15 Fireworks Fiesta powered by BMW. 7pm in the Village Bowl
JULY 17 TDFNL Rd 14 Dederang Mount Beauty V Wahgunyah @ Dederang
JULY 20 Twilight Tuesdays! The Village Bowl 3:30 to 5:30pm for our ‘Street Party’ with fire pits, marshmallows, games and music! COVID-19 Restrictions may apply
JULY 22 Fireworks Fiesta powered by BMW. 7pm in the Village Bowl
JULY 24 TDFNL Rd 15 Dederang Mount Beauty V Wodonga Saints @ Dederang
JULY 24 Falls Creek Historical Society AGM. 4pm. Attunga Lodge. To become a member, please visit https://www.fallscreekmuseum. com.au/membership. Memberships need to be submitted and paid for prior to the start of the AGM. Further details: info@ fallscreekmuseum.com.au
JULY 27 Twilight Tuesdays! The Village Bowl 3:30 to 5:30pm for our ‘Street Party’ with fire pits, marshmallows, games and music! COVID-19 Restrictions may apply
JULY 29 Fireworks Fiesta powered by BMW. 7pm in the Village Bowl
JULY 31 TDFNL Rd 16 Beechworth V Dederang Mount Beauty @ Beechworth
AUG 7 TDFNL Rd 17 Mitta United V Dederang Mount Beauty @ Mitta Mitta
AUG 14 TDFNL Rd 18 Dederang Mount Beauty V Thurgoona @ Dederang
