Bottom Pics: Taken earlier this week, these two photos show there is still plenty of great snow to enjoy. Pic – FCRM
Thanks to a great group of DWA volunteers who, with Victoria Camps Coordinator, Min Middleton, do a brilliant job looking after clients on the regular DWA weekend camps. Pic - FCRM
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Viking Lodge Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites. On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop. Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247.
Part of a Patrollers life – up early and checking the slopes – ensuring safety – and sometimes with the best views. Pic – Matt Hull
Fortunately, Falls Creek is extremely lucky to have a dedicated and highly experienced core team of patrollers, many of whom have a long association with Falls Creek and a tremendous knowledge of not just the resort, but the high plains that surrounds it. The team are regularly called upon by emergency services to assist in search and rescue call outs, not just for their manpower, but because of their unmatched expertise and intimate knowledge of the terrain.
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.
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Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25. Nelse Alpine Lodge Open for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Break fast options. Group bookings catered for. Comfortable lodge, pool and spa. Fully Licensed. Ph: 03 5758 3263 or Wb: www.nelselodge.com
For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.
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. 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
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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 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
Outdoor Activities 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.
The teams’ expertise, gained from years of experience (many of the team have 20+ years working at Falls Creek), also benefits the volunteer program where aspiring crew learn the essentials, hoping to eventually meet the stringent requirements to attain professional recognition. Creek
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.
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QT Hotel Falls Creek 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
Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss Street Ph: 5758 3393. Falls Creek Country Club Fully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au. Bogong High Plains Road. Gebi’s Apartments
Stingray Restaurant @ QT Open daily 8am - 8pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5732 8000. Refer ad this edition.
Snowski Apartments 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
Last Hoot Café Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.
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Visitor Information Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends and public holidays.
Round One - Falls Creek The National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy. 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. 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. 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 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!! The weekend’s program sort of goes like this.
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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 would 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 Open by Appointment For Groups, Clubs etc Phone: 03 5758 1200 Please try to allow 24hours notice. For further information: Facebook/fallscreekmuseuminfo@fallscreekmuseum.com.auwww.fallscreekmuseum.com.au
Summit Ridge Lodge Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.
Snowsports, no matter what the discipline - be it: skiing, snowboarding, cross country, snow shoeing, back country touring etc, all are an amazing way to enjoy the great outdoors. However, occasionally you may need the assistance of the men and women in black and red. Aside from the many other roles they perform, it’s also what you don’t see and what they do when you’re still asleep that is just as important and vital to ensuring your safety when on the mountain. Every run across the mountain is checked daily, every hazard marked, safety ropes and barriers checked, snow assesseddepthsetc… then the team meet daily with Vail Resorts teamourasmountainneededtooperationsmountainsteamplanwhat’stokeeptheassafepossibleforallguests.Theworklonghours, often undertaking openings and performing closing sweeps in darkness, in blizzards or on blue sky days –they are always there.
Attunga Lodge Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255.
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Pre-season training and accreditation to comply with the Ski Patrol Association’s professional credentials ensures these first responders are ready for pretty much anything. Furthermore, the Falls Creek team are made up of a mix of experience, youth, trainees, and seasoned professionals - from a mix of backgrounds and diverse skill sets. The team is made up of doctors, nurses, paramedics, police, fire rescue, tradies, MBA’s, pharmacists, engineers, teachers, a retiree or two… to name just a few of their ‘occupations.’ They’re a diverse bunch, highly skilled and specialised on and off the ski Contributingfield.to the teams’ broad experience is an active exchange program with resorts across the world – USA, Canada, Italy and Japan. In resort, for the whole season this year we have exchange patrollers from Palisades (CA-USA) and Keystone Resort (CO-USA). This program not only assists the patrollers in attaining new skills, bringing knowledge from around the world, but also provides the opportunity for career development and to experience how other resorts do patrolling, bringing, and sharing best practises. Hopefully you won’t ever need them, but if you do, you can rest assured they’ll be there.
Whilst I’m not allowed to have favourites, my regular winter season brew is from Slides (red umbrellas in Slalom Plaza – did I mention South Melbourne Market dim sims!!!), and I’m a regular at 1550 too. But thankfully, venues are well dispersed to ensure that if you’re in the Gully (or just been discharged from the Med Centre) –you’ve got Alpine Pepper in the day shelter, whilst in the Village Bowl – the Frying Pan Inn has coffee and great baked goods. If in the heart of the village, Milch Bar & Café is popular with locals.
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Back in September 2020, local legend and three-time Winter Olympian, Steve Lee, had a debilitating stroke. He is currently fighting his way back through extensive rehabilitation to some life back on snow. The operation now runs in his name with all profits going to his recovery. There's nothing that brings Steve more joy than riding a fresh line, but almost more so watching others enjoy that same feeling. So take a lap for Steve, your best day on snow awaits!
Getting up early and hitting the slopes whilst you’re all sleeping does raise the question, where do the ski patrol team get their morning “cup of Joe”? Well... Foodie Tip(s) of the Week: Your morning “cuppa” at Falls Creek is taken very seriously. Some teams have been up all night (ie. groomers/snowmakers –also note – they generally don’t drink coffee when they finish!), or most of the night, or since 5am in most cases…so that first coffee is an essential part of the day.
On piste you’ve got three options, Cloud 9 – great when dropping the kids off for lessons, Blue Brumbies – after your warmup on Main Street (good selection of fried food too!), Dickie Knees if you’re over on Ruined Castle and if you’re heading out for some cross country, snowshoeing, alpine walking or tobogganing, there’s Windy Corner Café too. And remember, if you’ve not bought your own refillable (and clean) keep cup, make sure to dispose of that takeaway cup properly and look for the green tridirectional arrows on the cup or lid (which means it can be recycled) and please put it in the right bin. Now, stop sipping that cuppa and get out there and hit the slopes.
Be part of the team! As a member of the Falls Creek Race Club, young members can... Race Club • Learn life skills in a wonderful rewarding environment. • Make friends for life – with opportunities to travel the world. • Learn to ski and board in a family friendly surroundings. Programs from primary to late teens – including tertiary tuition for full-time athletes. ‘An integral part of Falls Creek and its history!’ Wb: www.fallscreekraceclub.com.au Em: ski@fcrc.com.au Want to stay involved after the kids have stopped? Social Membership: $25 per annum For more details email us ski@fcrc.com.auat: Service & Demo Centre In the Village Bowl at the Falls Creek Hotel Map (Ref: M2) Ph: 03 5758 3819 New Range of Salomon Ski & Snowboard Boots have just arrived!! Expert Master Boot Fitter’s on site to fit you up. FREE Pick-up & delivery for all ski and snowboard rentals! Generous Discounts off some stock for September! HIRE • RETAIL • TUNING • CUSTOM BOOT-FITTING A RANGE OF SKI BOOTS FOR EVERY SHAPE & ABILITY! A LIFETIME OF EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY! MASTER FIT AND SIDAS CERTIFIED Ph: 03 5758 3377 yogisfalls.com Map Ref: K5 Skip the lift line and leave the crowds behind with Australia's only snowmobile lifted Backcountry Tours. Our custom built sleds return you to the top, saving all your energy for the ride down. Tours can be suited to all riding abilities, from novice to expert, all ages welcome. So what are you waiting for? Grab some mates or the family and explore 450 hectares of untouched terrain, from the shoots of Mt McKay to the open bowls of Rocky Knowles
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The life of the party (from left), Frock Hudson, Miss Jay and DJ Cliterally. Pic – Courtesy pointsofdifference.com
There’sAustralia.no slowing down for Australia’s only national Winter Pride Festival, which is climaxing this weekend, as they host a huge line up of entertainment on Friday, and a massive Pride Day throughout the mountain this Saturday.
For reservations call 03 5758 3800 or Em: ski@summitridge.com.au Schuss Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: K3 OPEN Six Nights A Week Closed Tuesdays Five Course Degustation and a la carte available!Menu Bookings can be made through our website: Phone:www.summitridge.com.au0357583800forreservations Email:www.summitridge.com.auski@summitridge.com.auSchussStreet,FallsCreek summit ridgerestaurant Hot Dogs Toasties Dim Sims Bakery goods sweet treats EAT Hot Chocolate COFFEE Cold Drinks Gluhwein BOOZEY COFFEE Beer margaritas G&T LOCATED IN SLALOM PLAZA Look for the RED Umbrellas!
The fabulously furry Frock Hudson hosts a free event on Friday night: “Frock Hudson’s Alpine Antics + Disco Pop” is where disco, drag and cabaret collide, in a fun and funky social event, kicking on after the festival’s daily Après session at Powder Keg. There’s mouth-watering Mexican on the menu and cocktail specials, helping to keep your energy up and the party going! This free event kicks off at 6pm, and really does have something for everyone: boogie to the sounds of DJ Cliterally on the decks, then enjoy performances by Drag King Freddie Merkin and Piano Man Cameron Thomas, with plenty of social action mixed Onin. Saturday, it’s all about hot tops and cool bottoms with Pride Day. Be sure to look out for the pop-up drag shows out the front of St Falls Resort, or hop on the Halley’s Comet Chairlift and head to the highest lunch you could ever have. Up at Cloud 9, you’ll not only have a delicious meal with a view, you’ll be entertained by tunes from Australia’s first lady of house DJ Kate Monroe, and have a fab time with the Gay Ski Week Australia community and amazing drag superstars. Afterwards, join in the ‘Rainbow Run’ and show your pride as everyone skis and snowboards around the resort with rainbow flags aplenty. Grab one or express yourself, with just how colourful you can be.
The winner of the inaugural ‘Drag Up Your Business’ competition will also be announced. It’s not going to be easy to judge this, because whether big or small, the touches of pride that businesses have been sharing during the festival have been Allfantastic.thisfabulous fun all wraps up on Saturday night, as the crew say ‘Farewell to Falls,’ with a final party that will rock the mountain, and everyone is welcome. Grab yourself a ticket, which includes a drinks package and substantial canapés, and enjoy entertainment from DJ’s Cliterally and Kate Monroe, with performances from Frock Hudson and Freddie Merkin bringing up the rear. Could you ask for a happier ending? Grab a ticket from: events/tours/gay-ski-week-australia/gay-ski-week-https://pointsofdifference.com/•
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Falls Creek has been bursting with pride this past week, as the LGBTQ+ communities have been hitting the slopes and enjoying camp entertainment around the resort for Gay Ski Week
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We would also like to thank ‘Min’ Melinda Middleton, DWA Victoria Camps Manager and her beautiful team for taking care of, not just Andrew, but also myself therefore providing a relaxing time for me knowing Andrew was taken care of and all his needs were met all of the time; an excepting and compassionate group. We can’t wait to come Alexback.Peerman and Michelle Chu were always around to pick up any pieces and carry all our heavy bits so Andrew was safe and had all his equipment at hand. Also we would like to thank Cloud 9 for taking care of us all, keeping to schedule and having delicious healthy lunches ready to give us the energy to continue a productive day.
DWA member, Andrew Hall, with his partner Sharon Abdallah attended one of the regular DWA camps last weekend. They contributed this little thankyou and this paper has much pleasure in printing it. We wanted to say thank you for an amazing weekend with DWA. Andrew and I had an amazing time, it was our 4th camp and we would definitely have to say our most successful. From the moment we arrived everything was planned and geared up for Andrew and it was so well planned that we didn’t have to think of a thing. Andrew has always enjoyed the camps but this one was exceptional. Andrew has always spent time on the snow and had fun but during this camp he actually achieved skiing like he did pre his accident. The team tried things that had never been tried before with huge success. This enabled Andrew to take on two different runs including Wombats Ramble and Drovers Dream. He hasn’t skied that distance in 20 something years.
Also a big thank you to Falls Creek’s Adaptive ski instructor Lou McGowanBrown who was so approachable and the encouragement he gave us, so optimistic. All in all it was by far an fabulous outstanding weekend which was enjoyed by all. Thank you, from Andrew Hall and Sharon. •
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DWA Guides Kylie Boscolo and Kerryn Dwyer and were absolutely amazing, flexible and planned everything that Andrew requested and used a whole lot of initiative after getting to know him and asking lots of questions and tailored the whole weekend for Thehim.team of people at this camp provided a safe, fun, and supportive environment for both of us and we couldn’t speak highly enough of them.
Thanks to all the competitors and families for their participation and to the many who volunteered to enable the races to be held the weekend. This signals the last of the cross country skiing competitions to be held at Falls Creek for 2022. Thanks must go also to our many sponsors who help to make the racing season viable and to the Falls Creek groomers who keep our cross country trails in fabulous condition for all to Annenjoy.Bellingham, Race Secretary, Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club. •
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U12 Girls: Bethany Franzke Carmen Cullen-Croke Jade FindlayPh: 0455 500 849 | www.lakesidefallscreek.com.au
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The Best of Cross Country Over 50 of the best up and coming junior cross country skiers competed in the National championship races at Falls Creek over the weekend of the 3rd and 4th September. The weather was brilliant and the track setting and courses were top notch. Freestyle sprints were contested on Saturday and classic distance races were held on Sunday. Sprint races begin with a time trial and then the top 16 skiers go into a series of heats - quarter finals, semi-finals and the winning four skiers battle it out for the medals in the final races of the day. The distance races were an individual start every 30 seconds and medals are awarded on time.
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Female: Maddie Hooker Heli OliviaLaajokiSchubert Age groups champions
Overall Junior Cross Country DISTANCE Champions for 2022 Male: Noah Bradford John Mordes Boris Standish Female: Zana HeliMaddieEvansHookerLaajoki Age groups champions
U12 Boys: Austin Moszczynski
Overall Junior Cross Country SPRINT Champions for 2022 Male: Jayden Spring John NoahMordesBradford
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U12 Girls: Carmen Cullen-Croke Bethany Franzke Jade Findlay
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JD: “A big part of this has been the mentality that everyone needs to be a leader; it’s everyone’s job to show up to training with the intention of using their strengths to make the group stronger and better. Everyone has a super different personality and leadership style, so when everyone brings something to the group, we all get better together. 4985Lakeside Ave, Mount Beauty www westpeakhotel.com.au
Jessie is an icon in this sport for a multitude of reasons. Yes, her accomplishments on the snow speak for themselves as to why this statement rings true, but while she isn’t training or racing, she is busy providing encouragement to others and modelling affirmative action for global change.
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JD: “I video chat with my husband every day - even if it’s just a short visit around a big time change, having the chance to see each other and hear how his day has been keeps me connected to home and helps me deal with the homesickness. I think one of the biggest things we do as a team is look out for each other like a family unit, and we truly feel like one big family when we’re on the road together for four months at a time. When someone is having a tough day, another teammate can be there to cheer them up and help them out. It makes traveling around the world feel a lot easier when you know your teammates have your back.”
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Last week, I had the honour of interviewing a very influential figure in the cross country skiing world. This woman is effortlessly effervescent. A strong, sunny-side up skier who wears her war-paint of grit and glitter proudly as she sets off on her skis that seem to fly even faster up close than what you see on your TV. She is of course the recent Beijing Olympic Games Gold Medalist from the USA, Jessie Diggins.
JD: “I have truly found the ski community here to be so open, welcoming and friendly, and I think that’s really special - everyone feels they can belong on the ski trail, and it’s a sport where everyone can be included. I think that’s what draws people to the sport, because it’s low injury risk, an awesome workout, but most importantly it’s a super fun way to enjoy winter outside with friends on the trails.”
EJ: It has been greatly motivating for XC skiers here seeing you on our home trails. Is there something unique about Aussie XC that you think we could use to promote our sport more in this country?
EJ: Traveling around Europe for a race season is incredibly rewarding, however, the focus it requires and the distance from our home supports can sometimes be mentally challenging. What kinds of things do you get up that help you maintain your mojo while you’re on the World Cup circuit or travelling for extended periods of time?
Recently I was able to ask Jessie some questions about her trip to Australia and learn more about the inside workings of being one of the best athletes in the world.
JD: “We really wanted to spend a few weeks on snow to train hard but also have a chance to improve our on-snow technique, especially in classic skiing, as roller skiing just isn’t quite the same! We’d heard for a while that the skiing in Falls Creek is awesome so we finally got an opportunity to come check it out!”
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JD: “We have really loved our camp here! The skiing has been great, awesome snow coverage and super friendly skiers out on the trails. I also really, really loved getting to see kangaroos for the first time… I was really looking forward to that!”
Two of the many roles that Jessie has with organisations alongside her skiing career include being a spokesperson for ‘The Emily Program,’ an organisation dedicated to helping those affected by eating disorders, and being a board member for ‘Protect Our Winters,’ advocating for engagement in the issues of climate change.
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Fridays: 3pm - 11pm ∙ Dinner from 5:30pm Woodfire pizzas from 5.30pm Community Raffles from 5:30pm (draw begins at 7pm) 09/09 Tawonga CFA ∙ 16/09 Mt Beauty United Cricket Club Saturdays: 12noon -11pm ∙ Lunch 12noon - 2pm ∙ Dinner from 5:30pm $13 Cocktail Specials! Live Music 3pm - 6pm 10/09 The fabulous Matt Sier Sundays: 12noon - 11pm ∙ Lunch 12noon - 2pm ∙ Dinner from 5:30pm Mondays & Tuesdays - CLOSED Wednesdays: 3pm - 9pm ∙ Dinner from 5:30pm Thursdays: 3pm - 9pm ∙ Dinner from 5:30pm Texas Hold em Poker 7pm start H Grand Final Day at West Peak – be there from 1:30pm! H
Talking with Jessie
EJ: Jessie, what were the reasons for you coming Down Under, to a little place called Falls Creek?
EJ: How have you found your time here in the Australian High Country, what have you enjoyed and what has been the highlight of your trip so far?
EJ: Results on the world stage by women on the US team have elevated significantly over the past 10 years, with much of this success being attributed to the exceptionally united culture of the women’s team. What encourages this powerful team dynamic?
EJ: One of the many things you are admired for is your unique ability to be able to use grit and tenacity to push yourself over a finish line in a way that surpasses any other athlete on the World Cup. In the moment that you switch into this gear, to dig deep into this zone, what thought is running through your mind?
JD: “So many things! I’d say it’s totally OK to love glitter and sparkle and also be incredibly tough and gritty at the same time - you don’t have to choose one or the other. I’d also say that it’s OK to not be perfect, and in fact, don’t try to be ‘perfect,’ just be you and do the best you can each day, then feel proud of your effort. And when you need help with anything in life, be sure to reach out and ask for it, because leaning on your support team for help isn’t weakness, it’s a secret superpower.”
EJ: Thank you so very much Jessie and may I wish you all the best for your career!
EJ: You have, and continue to, achieve so much at such a young age, but it hasn’t come without its trials and tribulations. If you could say one thing to your 10 year-old self, what would you tell her?
The other huge thing is that we all collectively take pride and ownership of the results from our team. So for example, when Julia Kern has a great day and an awesome race, I feel joy and pride in her racing not only because I’m her friend, but because as her teammate I helped push her in training and helped her to become a better athlete. So even if I don’t personally have an awesome day, I can take pride in being part of the strength of the team, and I know that lives on even when I retire from sport. And the same is true in reversewhen I medalled at the Olympics, that medal belongs to the whole team because it took all these awesome women pushing me in training and helping me become a better skier to make that race possible.”
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JD: “I think this is pretty personal for each athlete. Some need to be very serious and focused, some like to have fun and stay really chilled. For me, I perform best when I’m happy and having fun, so I like to have very focused concrete goals for the race and know what I want to achieve from the day, but then be flexible and not waste energy being too nervous about the things I can’t control.”
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EJ: When you stand ready on the start line of a race, your disposition appears focused, in control, and as though you’re about to have a ton of fun. What do you do to help yourself ‘get in the zone’ before you race?
JD: “Usually, it’s because I’ve asked myself how I want to feel at the finish line. When I cross that line and look back on the race, I never like to have any ‘what if’s’ left out there. Even though I’m the only one who will ever know the truth, I want to know that I gave everything I had and left all my energy out on course, and if I don’t, I’ll have regrets and have to wonder what could have been if I had been brave enough to go for it and dig deeper in that moment. So even though it’s hard to get into that head space, it’s easier to go for it than have to wonder how I’d feel if I had tried a little harder! That said, I don’t go that deep into the pain cave every single race, because it’s incredibly energy expensive. So I have to pick and choose when I’m going to really leave it all out there and when I’m going to give 97% (for example, if I’m at the start of the Tour de Ski and I need to meter out my energy over 10 days). So I try to really follow a thoughtful plan for when I’m going to go hard and when I’m going to bury myself.”
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Enjoy the comfort and safety! A skeleton timetable will operate until Friday 25th June – when the full timetable will come in to operation. Refer to our website for further details. www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au But remember, the same convenient service applies! Leave the worries of pre-purchasing Resort Entry, Hiring and fitting Chains, coping with Anti-Freeze and Icy slippery roads behind you. Park your car in the Secure Car-Park in Tawonga South and enjoy the comfort of our modern warm coaches and experienced drivers for your holiday at Falls Creek. Check the Website for services from Melbourne, Albury and Mount Beauty Group bookings and private transfers are also available for the entire 2021 winter season. 233 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South Phone: 03 5754 4024
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The afore-mentioned suite of summer activities includes the Alpine Challenge, the Mile High Dragon Boats, the Bicycle Network Peaks Challenge Falls Creek, the Easter Festival as well as regular mountain bike shuttles. (See Fallscreek.com.au/events for a complete list). The asking price is $950,000 and should therefore be seriously considered. For further detail and information contact the agent: Christina Smit (Christa) at Zirky Real Estate, Mb: 0402 277 808. www.zirkyrealestate. com.au •
Alpine Specialists We have registered buyers looking to purchase. Contact us if you are thinking of selling! Elevate your Lifestyle | Christa Zirky 0402 277 808 | zirkyrealestate.com.au Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2022 Edition THIRTEEN 9
Cedarwood Mgt Rights 2 1 $795,000 Alpine View 27C 4 2 $950,000 Snow Ski 14 3 3 $700,000 Milch Café & Bar $790,000 St Falls Commercial WR 7 $450,000 Some Place Else Bar & Grill $580,000 Thriving Café - Priced to Sell Reservations essential, please call 03 5758 Fancy1203alift 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. Altitude Physiotherapy & Massage Frueauf Village (below Milch Cafe) BOOK www.altitude.physio.com.auONLINE: OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK PHONE 5758 3766 Falls Creek Altitude AltitudePhysio Physio PROPERTY OF THE WEEK Alpine View 27C Alpine View Apartment 27C is a four bedroom, two bathroom, superior deluxe apartment nestled high in the Alpine View apartment complex. The property enjoys an enviable corner position with spectacular mountain views. Located in the heart of the Falls Creek's Village Bowl Apartment 27C is a true ski in and ski out property. This location is only metres from the Eagle, Summit and Gully chairlifts and is at the bottom of a couple of ski home trails. Featuring four spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, it can cater for 12 people very comfortably. Apartment 27 has a modern yet warm feel and is sold fully furnished. It is spilt over two levels and features a large open plan living and dining area with balcony on entry, plus drying cupboard, and a large bedroom with en suite and spa bath. Upstairs are the further bedrooms, bathroom, spacious laundry, and the owner’s lock-away storage room. This apartment is situated in a Managed complex with a good rental return history. Figures are available via request. During the summer months, (described as everything not winter), the location can be easily accessed by car with adequate parking nearby. While the enjoyment of Falls Creek as a winter resort is undoubted, it is the growing suite of summer activities that adds untold value to a purchase in the village. Over the last decade, much work has gone into developing and securing summer trade. The resort now boasts in excess of 40km of mountain bike trails – with some being accessed from the Village Bowl. Add to these the many kilometres of aqueducts and management vehicle tracks and your exploring, whether on foot or on your bike is endless. The Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing is an iconic Australian walk of international standard being promoted by Parks Victoria. The new Trails, Tales and Tucker guided walks are also proving to be a real hit.
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It was the first event the Lake View Centre has been able to hold post-COVID and was a fantastic success, with dozens of families coming down for egg and bacon rolls and sausages in bread. A raffle was also held with some great gifts for dad being won, and which raised over $400 for new resources for both the Lake View and Tawonga Children’s services. The event would not have been possible without the support from some very generous local sponsors. The staff, the parents and children would like to thank Tawonga South Butchery, Mount Beauty Bakery, Tawonga South Newsagency & Post Office, Argent Silversmith, Settlers Tavern, Mary Jones and the new shop in Kiewa Crescent, Little Oddly for their wonderful donations. •
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CLASSIFIEDS: the Trading Post. Send in your and when you sell. DIR.: $5.90 per line per Edition. Friday 2.00pm prior to date A is available all of a four Editions in dates are: & Hard Waste Collection 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.
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2022 WINTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES ENQUIRIES PUBLICATION SCHEDULE: Ed 14 * 16.09.22 * Start Victorian School Holidays. Full list of Summer Activities. (C) Ed 15 * 23.09.22 * Ignition MTB Festival. Alpine Challenge & other summer activities. (C) SEd 01 * 28.10.22 * Melbourne Cup Weekend activities. Ignition MTB Festival (C) SEd 02 * 12.11.22 * Ignition MTB Festival at Falls Creek – followed by The Alpine Challenge, (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
02.08.22. • For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488 Email: kencbell@bigpond.net.au For Payment, Placement of Adverts or Subscriptions, please forward to: Ph/Fax: 03 5754 1346 Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty 3699. ABN: 22 171 749 807 EMERGENCY EMERGENCY 000 Ambulance 000 EMERGENCY BROADCASTER Alpine Radio (Fires & Floods) 96.5 FM ELECTRICITY Faults & Emergencies 13 17 99 FIRE Falls Creek/Mount Beauty/ Tawonga 000 HOSPITAL Mount Beauty 5754 3500 MEDICAL CENTRES Falls Creek 5758 3238 Mount Beauty 5754 3400 POLICE (non-emergency) 131 444 Falls Creek 5758 3424 Mount Beauty 5754 4244 Wangaratta 5723 0600 REGIONAL ROADS VICTORIA 133 778 Falls Creek 5758 3287 RACV Falls Creek/Mount Beauty 5750 1230 BURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS CFA 1800 668 511 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Falls Creek 13 25 00 WILDLIFE RESCUE 0421 553 527 Your comfortable local pub! BAR OPEN FROM 2PM DINNER FROM 5:30PM GREAT PARMIES WEDNESDAYS! CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY Talk to us about our function and meeting rooms and catering for your event! PH: 03 5754 4888 KIEWA VALLEY HWY, TAWONGA SOUTH Fully licensed restaurant Phone: 03 5754 4495 177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga INTIMATE DINING EXPERIENCE Our intimate personal dinners for small group are proving to be a favourite with regulars and visitors. Please feel free to contact us and discuss your requirements and timing. Regards, Roi and Sue. Take-Away Pasta Dishes Monday Evenings! All your favourites - Call ahead to order!
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We may not know who'll be playing yet, but we definitely know you'll have a fantastic time at this family friendly event. Come on down dressed in your team's footy gear from 1:30pm, and enjoy a day filled with food, drinks, games, music and - of course – fairdinkum football! There’ll be prizes for the best dressed fan, as well as a tipping competition for the Premiership team and closest margin. In the spirit of footy, there’ll be meat pies, footy franks and wood fired pizzas available to order on the day, as well as $5 Pots of Carlton Draught from 1:30pm until the first goal is kicked. At half time, head outside to the lawn for a game of markers up and kick-to-kick, and then kick on after the game with dinner and dancing - local band ‘No F Chords’ will be playing live music from 7:30pm until If9:30pm.you'dlike to stay for dinner, please make sure you book online at: www.westpeakhotel. com.au.
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A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, 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 of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is
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BUILDING & ELECTRICAL Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service. Please cal Justin Mb: 0458 220 879.
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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Altitude Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc Mb: 0419 801 109
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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.
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
SECURE STORAGE From 2m x 2m through to 3m x 7m. Ph: 0418 578 500.
PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds St, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270. SAFETY SCAFFOLD Mount Beauty and Falls Creek area. Ph: 0418 578 500.
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VALLEY FUN & FITNESS CLASS Every Tuesday at 9am at the Ladies Facility, Dederang Recreation Reserve. All equipment provided. Bring a drink bottle and towel. $6 per session. All Welcome. A great way to keep fit and socialise at the same time. Class usually followed by coffee at the Dederang Shop. Classes by Narelle Jones (Personal Trainer). Enquiries: Sharon McEvoy 0438 289 293 (the6maccas@bigpond.com) you Work wear, Heaters! you need it, have it – try and it! and available Mon – Fri: 9am –5:30pm Saturday: 9am –4pm Sun & Public Hols: 9am 2pm Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store
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Snowmobile 2004 Polaris Trail Touring. Electric start and electric reverse. Only travelled 240km, always housed undercover at Wang Ski Club and regularly serviced. Comes with service manual and supplement. Located Mount Beauty, all offers considered. Contact Chris 0457 410 933.
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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
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MEDICAL SERVICES▼ Falls Creek 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, Sky Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cusson, Damian Heman, Daniel Florisson & Andrew Mason.
WELCOME BACK TO WINTER! 12 – 14 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph: 03 5754 1999 Mount Beauty ▼ 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 experiencedPractitionersinFamily and Snow Sports Medicine. WHAT First fully accredited snowfields practice in Australia based on 36 years experience. “You’ve only got one head – put a lid on it!”
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FALL LINES SES BBQ Just a little heads up while we’re talking about the Grand Final (Saturday 24th September). As is tradition, the Falls Creek Hotel will be hosting the annual SES BBQ lunch on the balcony of the ‘Moe’ This event has a history going back forty years or so and is a great way to achieve several things.
One brand new pair of ASICS Tennis shoes, size 46 Euro (11.5 US). Worn once. Too tight for me. RetailPrice: $159.95. Will sell for $120. Ph: 0400 350 488. Stubby series 1000 universal woodturning lathe, asnew, $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 RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $250. Ph: 0400 350 488.
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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
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. Blade X rollerblades, as new not yet used, men’s size 43, $100. Ph: 0408 466 790.
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With a Trivia Night to celebrate 75 Years of Falls Creek. The first ski lodge in the village was called Skyline was located close to the International Poma lift line (prior to the Inter being built) and was built, ready to open for the 1947 season. And while there was skiing from the SEC workers huts at Rocky Valley, Skyline Lodge was the start of Falls Creek Village. The name Falls Creek was the radio call sign given as an identifier for the worker Toni St Elmo and his wife Skippy who lived in a two room hut at the bottom of the Gully (just above the falls) in 1946. Therefore, everyone is invited to attend the official 75 years of Falls Creek celebrations. Join us for a night of fun as we shine a light back on the history, iconic figures, and classic Falls Creek moments we have shared over the last seven and a half decades. Expect plenty of laughs, giveaways, prizes, and exceptional company.
NOV 26-28 Falls Creek Alpine Challenge. Distances of 10/16/25/42/60/100/160 km. For further details and to enter, Em: runningwild56@ bigpond.com or visit: https://www. runningwild.net.au/
Where: The Frying Pan Inn When: Tuesday 13th September, 7pm What: Trivia Night! Through the decades of Falls Creek hosted by The Falls Creek Historical Society. Tickets: $30pp (includes 1 x drink on entry). Must have team of 6-10 people. Dress code: "Through the decades" Skyline Lodge under construction during the summer of 1946 – 47 and members of the families who built it! Pic – Courtesy the St Elmo collection Drinks and meals will be available at bar prices. All ticket proceeds will be donated to the Falls Creek Historical Society. Buy tickets now at: cid=a06dc72deb&mc_eid=b590f69583.com/falls-creek-history-trivia-night?mc_https://events.humanitix.•
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WEDNESDAY & SATURDAYS Night Skiing as Wombat's Ramble lights up, 6pm to 8:45pm allowing you to continue your ski and snowboard adventures.
SEP 13 Trivia Night! Through the decades of Falls Creek hosted by The Falls Creek Historical Society. The Frying Pan Inn. 7pm. Tickets: $30pp (includes 1 x drink on entry). Must have team of 6-10 people. Dress code: "Through the decades”
NOV 18-20 Blue Dirt Ignition Mountain Bike Festival. Tickets now on Sale. Visit: com.au/ignition-mtb-season-opener/https://bluedirt.
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OCT 15 Mount Beauty Writers Festival- attracting some very interesting and prominent personalities. For more detail visit: www.mountbeautywritersfestival.com/https://
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SEP 24 SES Grand Final End of Season BBQ at the Falls Creek Hotel. Details coming.
OCT 1 Oktoberfest from 12noon in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek hosted by the Falls Creek Tennis and Social Club.
TWILIGHT TUESDAYS Taking place every Tuesday to late August. 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the Village Bowl. Fire pits, marshmallows, games, music and Pete the Snowdragon. Further details: 03 5758 1200.
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