PRICELESS WINTER EDITION TEN FRIDAY 18TH AUGUST 2017 A Wonderful Atmosphere!

Top: A wonderful alpine village in fresh snow. Pic - Chris Hocking. • Young talent leads out the 2016 Birkebeiner. Pic - Mike @ Top Shots. • Deedra Irwin (USA) leads Mary Rose (USA) in the first lap in 2016. Pic - Mike @ Top Shots. FROM THE CEO DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA The Toughest Return… of elite international skiers from the US, France, Switzerland and Estonia will be n 2016, Outside Magazine crunched aiming to take the prize money! the numbers on which sports are the toughest.’ Using a variety of measures, In the week leading up to the race, there Ithe unanimous verdict was that ‘Nordic is always plenty on and a buzz that comes Skiing’ is the World’s toughest sport. with the excitement of the largest snow sport event in the Southern Hemisphere The competitive universe was whittled . Check out http://www.fallscreek.com. down from a long list, but in the end au/event-search/ to see just how busy it is. compared rock climbing, open water swimming, downhill mountain biking, My favourite event is held on Thursday 24th ultra-running and Nordic or xc skiing. in the Village Bowl - The Invitational Night Sprint Races. The explosive speed of these Michael Brussell epitomises the toughness required to The elevation of Nordic skiing to the top of athletes and their skill on those skinny skis contemplate long XC events during last year’s Hoppet. the table was because it requires the endurance is truly inspirational. It is a knock-out style Pic - Ken Bell. of ultra running, the sprint speed of mountain event and there’s no shortage of physicality David and Goliath struggle saw skill, tenacity biking, the mental toughness of open water in the sprint to the line. Get out there and and team spirit win through. The J-Nats at Mt swimming and at times can put skiers in see this spectacle, then stick around for the Buller, Isabelle Bond, the only Falls Creek rep situations of extreme exposure. Hence, to be fireworks in the Village Bowl as part of the came 8th in the moguls comp - and our team ultimately successful in the sport, athletes must night show spectacular. from Mount Beauty Secondary College won maintain unparalleled cardiovascular fitness in the ASSSTC’s (hosted at Falls Creek) - great addition to muscular strength and conditioning. Falls Creek has produced many champions across all disciplines of snow sport and too work guys. The plethora of XC events from the With that in mind and with the 27th many to mention here, but in the last few Junior Championships, to the Rocky Valley Worldloppet Kangaroo Hoppet on our weeks many of the next generation have Rush have also seen tremendous performances doorstep, I would like to take this opportunity been doing the mountain proud. from the local athletes too - again cementing to welcome the 1,000’s of competitors, from The Falls Creek Race Club sent the U14 Falls Creeks place as the home of cross country over 21 countries and wish you all the best in Australia. Well done to all. of luck in your chosen event - either the and U16 teams off to Perisher with the team Special mention to Falls Creek Ski Patrol 7km Joey Hoppet, the 21km Australian recording some terrific top 20 placings. With team member, Pat Auderer who set the Birkebeiner, or the gruelling 42km Kangaroo the Australian Children’s Championships competition alight at the Wombats Rambler Hoppet… may the toughest win! heading to Falls Creek in September, fingers crossed home ground advantage sees some even for 2017. His blistering pace produced a four Falls Creek is the Home of Australian better personal bests. The Falls Creek Primary second gap to second place. No wonder the XC skiing, but will we see an Australian School XC team also came back from Mt Buller Patrol crew have such quick response times! winner on the Podium? Not since 2011 with 2nd Place from the Interschools… missing Now, on that note, with all this snow and 2009 have we seen a female and male the trophy by just 1 point! Again, up against around, get out there and get some. Aussie athlete respectively take the Gold. competition and teams that dwarfed ours, the As always, the competition from a number Foodie Tip of the Week: BE Foodstore. We dropped in for a cheeky breakfast. The veggie super smoothie is a vitamin packed boost… and even tried the golden latte with almond milk - that makes it the healthiest breakfast around! Oh, and happy hour from 3:30pm ain’t bad either - the Chestnut Pilsner is my favourite! • Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management

Resort Entry Tickets may also be purchased on-line at www.fallscreek.com.au Visitor Information Centre Child Care Hours & Rates Rates Adult: One Way $22 Return $35 The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located Falls Creek Child Care is located in the St Falls complex Child: One Way $16 Return $22 at the Resort Management Office, upstairs on the at the base of the Falls Express Chairlift - open from Season Pass: Adult: $200 corner of Slalom Street and the Bogong High Plains 8:30am to 5pm, seven days a week for children from 12 Kids Under 5: Free Road. Open 8am - 5pm daily for visitor inquiries and weeks to five years old. gym memberships. Luggage Allowance Child Care Hours & Rates Two pieces of luggage, one pair of skis and boots or Phone 5758 1202. (Map Ref E4) Morning: 8:30am - 12:30pm $85 snowboard and boots and one piece of hand luggage Afternoon: 1:30pm - 5pm $60 Resort Entry per person. Full Day: 8:30am - 5pm $130 Excess Luggage: $7 per item. Resort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap, Bookings are strongly recommended as places are limited. approximately 4km before reaching Falls Creek. Day Ticket Sales - On Mountain & Online Make your booking at www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare and Night Passes are available at $49.50 on arrival per From 23.06.17 until 12.09.17, all visitors will be required to day (or $45 on-line). The first day is 50% off if arriving Accommodation Transfer Service use the Accommodation Transfer Service. Visitor vehicles after 1pm and free if arriving after 4pm. Visitors over 65 will not be permitted into the village during this period. years of age receive a discount. Operating from the Terminal building on the Bogong High Falls Creek Resort Management Season Passes are available for $450 (or $395 online). Plains Road, the Accommodation Transfer Service will An ‘All Resorts’ permit, valid at all Victoria Snow Resorts, move you, your family and your luggage comfortably to General Enquiries: Ph: 03 5758 1200 is available for $683. Enquire at Visitor Information. your lodge or apartment. Resort Entry fees fund essential services of: Hours of Operation Mon - Thurs & Sat: 8am - 10pm • Ski Patrol • Car parking Friday: 8am - 12midnight • Snow Clearing • Water Supply Sunday: 8am - 10pm • Waste Management • Visitor Information Services. A taxi service is available in the village during these hours. Ph: 5758 1203.

2 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN 3 FROM THE CEO DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA A Great Weekend! themselves in the snow, with photographer Jiri capturing all the fun. he second weekend of August saw some keen skiers and some very Gabi enjoyed sit-skiing with guides Nikolas excited (even if a touch nervous), and Corinne, taking the scenic route through Tfirst timers head to Falls Creek. The camp the mountain on the Village Run and passing group was made up of Independence the school and local chalets. Gabi told us her Australia clients/DWA members Hayden, highlights were some backwards sit-skiing Cory, Aaron, Gabi, Jess and Riley along and 360° turns on Wombat’s Ramble. with their carers Emma, Jai and Georgia. Aaron with the Double Dan guide team, The weekend was a chance for many to laughingly recounted his runs down step out of their comfort zones, meet new Wombat’s Ramble where other skiers moved out of his path to check his epic turns! DWA Guides Nik Sugden (handling chair) and Corinne people and try new experiences. Nolte getting around the mountain with DWA member First timers to the snow, Hayden and The evening at Camp DWA Independence Gabrielle Parton. Pic - Jiri @ Top Shots. Cory, said the sights were “amazing” and Australia had guides, participants and guides Jeff, Niharika and Mike. “awesome.” For other first-timers, both carers bonding over card games with Emma and Jai could not get over the sheer the comfort of rocky road and chocolate It is with bittersweet emotions that the vastness, texture and beauty of Falls Creek brownies made for the team by the lovely groups depart for home. Whilst the weekend and the surrounding snow-capped peaks Michelle Higgs. We love you! was short and has gone much too quickly, the and Bogong High Plains. Day Two weather was similar to Day One memories are sure to last a lifetime. Day One saw chills and low visibility with - yet the poor visibility still was not a Many thanks to Howman’s Gap staff, Falls the hanging clouds but this did not deter deterrent for the group to hit the snow. Creek staff and especially Dimitri at Cloud the group. Hayden took to sit-skiing like a Jess could not stop laughing and smiling 9 for the excellent customer service. Stay duck to water, soon leaving his guides Tony throughout the whole weekend. Her tuned for This Week next week. and Sean behind. Cory fondly recounted highlight was solo sit-skiing down If you would like to know more about DWA his experiences of falling over in the snow Wombat’s Ramble - something she had and the service the organisation offers, please multiple times before spending hours skiing been aiming to achieve since her visit to visit: www.disabledwintersport.com.au. • circles around guides Geoff and Catherine. Falls Creek last year. Thanks Tim and As the day wore on visibility improved Russell for being great guides for Jess. and after lunch we were lucky enough Riley claimed the highlight of his trip was to get the perfect opportunity for some the stack at the top of Summit, sliding amazing photos. Both Emma and Jai had down approx. 15m. Riley couldn’t wait a blast making snowballs and tripping over to do more – and the smile could not be wiped from his face. Many thanks to Be part of the team! As a member of the Falls Creek Race Club, Race Club young athletes can… • Learn Life Skills in a wonderful, rewarding environment. • Make friends for life - with opportunities to travel the world. • Learn to ski and board in a family freindly environment. VIC Alpine Programs from primary to late teens - including tertiary tuition Interschools for full time athletes. 21st - 27th August An integral part of Falls Creek and its history Mt Buller Visit: www.fallscreekraceclub.com.au Em: [email protected]

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Renault Snowclub (3-5 yrs) Teens Academy Ski & Snowboard Brand new to Snowsports? Full & Half Day programs - include constant supervision, program (13-17 years) If you’ve never skied or snowboarded before, the Falls Beginner lessons, progress cards and lunch, plus weekly events and A new, exciting Half Day program, especially designed to program is for you. Includes 1hr50min group lesson session plus all daily fun activities with Pete the Snow Dragon. engage and inspire your teen! Program includes technical and day access to the Falls Express quad chairlift as well as Mousetrap Full Day: 9:15am-2:50pm • Half Day: 9:15am-12:50pm themed lesson focusses, lift access and lunches at a variety of and Boardwalk beginner lifts. Programs are available for Adults, Teens Lesson only: 9:15am-11:50am or 1:15pm-2:50pm venues throughout the resort, plus weekly events enjoyed in a (13 - 17) & Children (6 - 14) with lesson sessions commencing 10am Registration and check-in from 9:15am and 1:15pm; challenging, fun and social environment. (1hr 50min), 12:30pm (1hr 50min) and 1:30pm (1hr 20min) daily. Lessons commence 10am and 1:30pm. Available daily: 9:45am - 2:50pm. Private Lessons Burton Riglets snowboard program (3-5 yrs) Check-in from 9:45am; lesson commences 10am. For the ultimate in personalised instruction you can’t go past An interactive introduction to the world of snowboarding, Adults’ Programs for 2017 a private lesson. Expert, individualised tuition in a session specially designed to cater to your individual needs and especially designed for 3-5-year olds with our expert kids’ The AM Group Program features extended sessions of preferences. Advance bookings are essential. instructors in the purpose-built Riglet Park. Sessions 2 ½ hours; available daily: 9:50am - 12:20pm. available weekly. Check-in from 9:50; lesson commences 10am. Booking Details Junior Workshop Ski & Snowboard The PM Super Session 5 Program guarantees a maximum Save time on arrival and pre-book any of our group programs program (6-14 yrs) of five participants per group and offers a variety of themed online at the eStore: www.skifalls.com.au/estore, or let us guide you through your choices at any resort ticket office, retail Full and Half Day programs include constant supervision, focusses; available daily: 1:20pm - 2:50pm. outlet or the Snowsports School office in the Cloud 9 complex. lessons, lift access, progress passbook and lunches at a Check-in from 1:20pm; lesson commences 1:30pm. Snowsport School office hours: 8:30am - 4pm variety of venues throughout the resort, plus weekly events. A variety of exciting specialty programs are also available, Full Day: 9:45am - 2:50pm • Half Day: 9:45am - 1:20pm. including Mums’ Coffee Club, Mim Sodergren Women’s Ph: 03 5758 1070 • Lesson only: 1:20pm - 2:50pm. Program, and our ALL-NEW Alpine Touring Program. Visit our Private Lesson Bookings: 03 5758 1071 Check-in from 9:45am & 1:20pm; lessons commence 10am & 1:30pm. website: www.skifalls.com.au/ADULTSPROGRAMS Em: [email protected]

2 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN 3 FALLS FREESTYLE SERIES ASPI DEMO TEAM The Wombat’s Rambler was awarded once again to the talented and overly waxed up Travis Tait. Well done Night Race guys, bragging rights are ALL YOURS!! inally… The Wombat’s Rambler Night Our fastest ski teams were a slather of Austrian Race had some good weather. On top pedigree (1st, 2nd and 3rd ski teams… 100% of a night without heavy snowfall or Austrian!) showing us that no-one really races Fwind, an earlier start and an earlier finish; like an Austrian does. Big congrats to “The 2017 Rambler was our most fun and our Coaches” in 1st place, “Das A Team” in 2nd most successful event so far this season. place and “Austrian Lederhosen Dirndl Gang” in Competitors this year were housed in the Junior 3rd! The skill in your teams was truly inspiring. Workshop rooms up the top while they waited Our fastest snowboard teams were the Great shot of Amanda Chase in action during the Rail Jam. Pic - Scott Robbins. to race, giving them somewhere warm and fun “Hawaiian Slippery Gypsys” in 1st place, to hang out while they eagerly awaited their “Shake n Bake” in 2nd place and “Mr Tait is a • Storm the Castle; our advanced slopestyle turns. We had tunes pumping, live timing and cheat” in 3rd! Well done everyone!! I must also comp in Ruined Castle Terrain Park on some positive team banter all night up there, submit an (insincere) apology for changing our Saturday August 19th as part of our Falls making the atmosphere up top definitely the 3rd fastest snowboard team’s name to “Mr Tait Freestyle Series. most enjoyable of any Rambler to date. is the real MVP” for the comp…;) • Hoppet Night Sprints, Thursday 24th. In Stingray, we had two hot seats for the To everyone that competed, thanks for being Up in the Village bowl we have our Cross fastest skier and snowboarder which were a part of such a fun event!! Mr Wombat says Country night sprints followed by our also hotly contested for all night - the rivalry enjoy spring, shred hard and we will see you Nightshow Spectacular and fireworks. was strong this year between the teams with again next year. Enjoy your $1000 winning • The Kangaroo Hoppet; for more info a few scores to settle after last year! teams (beers on the Austrians??)! • visit www.fallscreek.com.au/events The highlight of the night for us in the timing hut, What’s coming up in Events? • Pendl Cup; a GS race down the slot on was definitely the rivalry between Scotty Cairney The events calendar is not slowing down summit on 31st August to commemorate a and Travis Tait (the winners of fastest snowboarder yet! We have a packed couple of weeks with Falls Creek Legend, Rudi Pendl. the last few Ramblers) who were neck and neck the following events coming up. For more • Bandwagon Banked Slalom; a banked slalom for a very similar time to the finish - until Scotty information, visit skifalls.com.au. missed the last gate, costing himself a 10 second race in a location TBA… September 2nd. Don’t penalty. Poor Scotty… maybe next year bud! • We have a new Nightshow trialing from miss out on this Falls Freestyle Series Event. August 17th this year - don’t miss it!! In Western themed! The fastest skier went to Pat Auderer, much the Village Bowl from 7:30pm onwards • The Australian Children’s Championships to the horror of some of our local legendary followed by fireworks. Austrian skiers, and fastest snowboarder - visit SSA website for more information! • The Dreamer Slopestyle; our intermediate to advanced slopestyle in Panorama Terrain park for all those dreamers that are up and coming in the freestyle industry! The last on hill event as part of our Falls Freestyle Series. • Short Falls amateur film competition - in Stingray on 16th September. Don’t miss out!! Further details on all these events are on the website, or call the events office on 03 5758 1026. •

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4 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN 5 FALLS FREESTYLE SERIES ASPI DEMO TEAM Hits Falls Creek Slopes session of the season. The Team comprises eight alpine skiers, four snowboarders, two n Tuesday and Wednesday this telemarkers, two cross-country skiers and week, the Australian Professional for the first time, an adaptive sit-skier - and Snowsport Instructors (APSI) the coaches of their respective disciplines. ODemonstration Team hit the slopes at Instructors were selected on the basis of Falls Creek to train for Interski 2019 industry knowledge, ski or snowboard - a four-yearly, global conference for ski performance, presentation skills, training and snowboard instructors. Among the skills and ability to ski as a team. Australian team are three of our own Falls Creek ski instructors - Tom Langtry, Nick To have three of eight alpine skiers is a Rankin and Michaela Patton. huge achievement for Falls Creek, and is a reflection of the local talent that this Demo Team members Nick Rankin, Chris Allen & Every four years, the top ski and snowboard mountain, and in particular our Snowsports instructors from around the world gather for Ant Hill staying positive in trying conditions. School, produces. In addition to current Pic - Michaela Patton. the week-long Interski conference to share ideas team members Tom Langtry, Nick Rankin about ski and snowboard technique, training and Michaela Patton, past Falls Creek APSI About the APSI and teaching. Considered the biggest event in Demonstration Team members include The Australian Professional Snowsport the snowsports instruction industry, the next Mark “Macca” McDonald, Kerry Lee Instructors Inc. (APSI) is a not-for-profit Interski will be hosted by Pamporovo, Bulgaria Dodd, Shelly Giles, Bobby Irwin, Ian Bruce association representing approximately in March 2019. Interski often features a week and Daniel Wright. 1,000 members across alpine, snowboard, of on-hill workshops, indoor presentations, and nordic, telemark and adaptive instructors, demonstrations that allow countries to showcase The Team will spend the next two and a half years training towards Interski, and then coaches, examiners and other snowsport their ski and snowboard techniques to the industry professionals. world. The role of APSI Team members is to another year presenting the valuable findings present and exchange ideas with representatives back to their members in various resorts across In 1976 the APSI received government and from various associations and alliances from Australia. The Falls Creek community is urged international recognition as the Australian other nations, and bring these ideas back to to follow the progress of the Demo Team, as industry leaders for providing training and their members here in Australia. each Interski conference influences how APSI assessment to snowsport instructors. For instructors teach their guests, and the way more information, head to apsi.net.au. • This week, Falls Creek Ski Lifts was kind new and returning skiers and snowboarders in enough to reserve a training space on Australia learn the sport that we all love. • Scott Chair for the team to work on high performance skiing, and to practise their Michaela Patton formations for Interski. The best instructors from around Australia travelled to Falls • Cross Country Lessons & Hire Creek for these two days of training to workshop with the best instructors, trainers • 1 Hour Free Rental after 1pm and examiners in the country, and shape the • XC Ski & Snowshoe Tours future of Australian snowsports teaching. • Clinics with French National Champion, This Australian Demonstration Team was Iris Pesseyette selected in August last year at Falls Creek • Café - ski in/ski out after two days of tryouts, and this week at Even More Excitement at Elk Falls Creek was the Team’s first training Tomorrow see’s the return of the home- • Toboggan Hire made chicken leek & pumpkin pie for express Upper Car Park Windy Corner lunch! Shannon has been kicking butt making cocktails - and - to avoid disappointment, Map Ref B3 milch café bar please call 5758 3673 to book in advance! This Week @ Milch Ph: 03 5758 3408 THIS WEEK @ Elk [email protected] Every day we have breakfast from 7am including the amazing value toastie w coffee for just $12.50. howmansgap.ymca.org.au/winter/ Seriously Good Food Express lunch from 11:30am @ only $19.50. Open Daily for Dinner from 5pm Early Bird Dinner @ $25 - featuring a nightly Friday Fun Times! special from 5pm - 6:30pm. $15 Golden Ale Jugs. Crispy Fried Chicken Two course kids meals - @ $17.50. Wings Friday 18th: Duck & Pinot $30 Saturday Saturday 19th: Express Lunch is Beef Cheek Pies Cocktail Hour 5 - 6pm with mash potato, beans & chutney! Sunday Sunday 20th: Express Lunch is Sausages with Gluhwein & Strudel - Home-made and onion gravy, mash & greens! delicious! Kids Eat Free Night 5-6pm* Monday 21st: Express Lunch is Chicken Parmi- Monday giana with chips & salad! Burger/Trivia Night. $20 Burgers, Trivia from Tuesday 22nd: Express Lunch is Homemade Pie 7:30pm. Drink Specials & Prizes! w chips & salad! Tuesday Wednesday 23rd: Express Lunch is Spaghetti Kids Eat Free Night 5-6pm* Carbonara. Wednesday Thursday 24th: Early Bird Special: Steak Night, Our classic T-Bone with chips & salad for $25 Steak Night! 5pm-6:30pm. All Day Coffee, Snacks & Beautiful wines! Our fabulous a la carte menu available every $10 Cocktail Hour - 5 - 6pm Daily! night. Booking recommended! Bridge Road Brewers Craft Beer on Tap! Ph: 03 5758 3673 $12 Grab & Go Breakfast - Egg N Bacon For more information about the season and private Roll & Coffee Take Away! functions, talk with management. 4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek. 18 Slalom Street, Falls Creek Centrally located - opposite Silver Ski Ph: 03 5758 3407 Map Ref: J3 Ph: 03 5758 3673 Map Ref: I4 4 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN 5 CROSS COUNTRY NEWS CROSS COUNTRY NEWS XC Skiing - A Parent Figure Casey has “basically been focusing solely on skiing” since then and boy has it taken her ho gives you motivation when you places. Like a parent, XC has given Casey grow up? Who takes you travelling many valuable childhood experiences and and introduces you to new even shown her the globe. When she was 16 Wexperiences? Who provides you an education she went to Royal Gorge in Colorado with the – and an inviting home to always come back Victorian Ski Team and during the following to? You’d think Mum or Dad right? Or, in years she travelled for racing purposes overseas some cases, Cross Country Skiing. in the Northern Hemisphere winter. In This week I caught up with 22 year old what is a great society to facilitate driven Aussie XC Skier Casey Wright who has people, Casey’s hard work and commitment just come back to Falls Creek from the to the sport of skiing has taken her to some University of Alaska Anchorage. She will crazy places such as Val De Fiemme in Italy be competing at this weekend’s Australian and Liberez in Czech Republic both for the National Championships and then at the World Junior Championships, Sapporo, Kangaroo Hoppet the following weekend. Japan for Asian Games and even her now Nordic Skiing has taken me to where she calls Alaska home! “Nordic Skiing some pretty amazing places has taken me to some pretty amazing places. Casey Wright and Jackson Bursill at the 2017 Asian Winter The fact that I am currently living in Games in Sapporo Japan. Pic - Courtesy Casey Wright. XC Skiing has been like a parent figure to Alaska is a perfect example.” says Casey. Casey Wright in many ways. Casey grew up But at the end of the day, amongst all this travel That’s right, after showing her the world and in the Yarra Valley, East of Melbourne. This and chasing success in foreign and perhaps perhaps nurturing a person in Casey willing area, if you’ve ever driven through it, is very unsettling places, there is always a warm to seek adventure and passion, XC Skiing green. A perfect place to nurture a sporty welcoming home here at Falls Creek. That’s did something else quite remarkable. In 2015 young lass. “I basically played every sport often the best thing a loving parent can do. Casey received an email from the Universtity available to me as a kid. I grew up swimming Rocky Valley Rush/Sun Valley and running competitively, playing soccer of Alaska Anchorage declaring that she was and touch rugby and of course snow sports,” offered a full athletic scholarship for skiing. Ramble says Casey. After she finished high school She joined the XC Ski Team at the University Last weekend was the Snow Trek and Travel and is also completing a degree where she will Rocky Valley Rush. A tricky forecast meant major in physical education with a minor in soft and slow conditions. A large field of public health. This opportunity is so special as competitors shredded it out along the Sun it is not easy at all to find a great combination Valley loop with a nice audience of skiers and of study and training and Casey admits “my snowboarders at Ruined Castle and Scott’s. skiing has improved a crazy amount.” Just like It was sunny, fresh, and a little bit windy. that, XC Skiing knows it’s important to have Mark “Polski” Pollock skiid a brave race, a career for after skiing and so has “paid” for leading the field for about 99% of the race Casey’s tertiary education! Next step is what? • Enthusiasts who are unsure simply need to managing to drop skiers behind him and go to: www.casa.gov.au/droneapp The future is bright then choose the finish lane instead of lap lane • The Drone Complier app can be Of course, Casey has come back to Falls to then allow skiers to reattach themselves. downloaded or used via the weblink. Creek now, the site of her childhood Phil Bellingham took the gold in a final few • It will advise that Falls Creek is a NO upbringing, to prepare and train for a huge metres burst. In the woman’s, French dame DRONE ZONE. season starting in December. She plans to Iris Pessey won, easily. Just like she won seven • The exclusion is due to the active helipads go to Europe and race early World Cups in national French titles. Congratulations to all in resort and the 5.5km radius ban that Davos as well as US Nationals later on. Of competitors and I think we can all feel good CASA enforces. course if she is fast enough, Olympics are on about ourselves for getting in some quality • Commercial pilots are required to apply for the cards and we wish her the best for the Hoppet training. • exemption with Resort Management. overseas adventures. Seve de Campo

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Kangaroo Hoppet History …and enjoying the mountains in her second home Alaska. Pic - Courtesy Casey Wright. irst race: 1979, 21km, 80 participants, under the name of Joey Hoppet was introduced. F‘Australian Birkebeiner.’ The Worldloppet series sees 135,000 skiers Worldloppet membership: since 1991 taking part globally each year in events In 1977 a group of cross country skiers spanning four continents, with races in: in Mount Beauty, decided to form a cross Austria, Italy, Germany, Japan, Canada, country ski club. Some of them had skied in USA, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway and taken part in the Birkebeiner France, Norway, Estonia, Poland, the OPEN 7:30am Daily Ski Race and thought that Birkebeiner would Czech Republic, Russia, China, Iceland, Fast, friendly and affordable! Argentina, New Zealand and Australia. • be a good name for their club. Two years GREAT COFFEE later, in 1979, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club decided to hold their own version of EGG AND BACON ROLLS the famous Birkebeiner race and the 21km TOASTIES & HOT DOGS Australian Birkebeiner was held with some 80 participants, all carrying a 5kg pack. Snowmobile Tours FOCCACIAS The course started and finished at the 1800 20 44 24 MUFFINS and CAKES alpine ski village of Falls Creek, and took CORONAS, ASSORTED SHOTS participants out into the wilderness area of and REFRESHMENTS the adjacent Bogong High Plains. With the Drive gaining of Worldloppet accreditation in 1991, your own Located in Slalom Plaza, the longer distance of 42km was introduced adjacent to Falls Express and this being the Australian version of the today! Loppet - with Kangaroos hopping around, the name Kangaroo Hoppet was created and has stuck. The Birkebeiner event over 21km was retained and a family event, the 7km The Last Hoot FOR SALE Nelse Alpine Lodge Café • Bar • Pizzeria Welcome to Winter 2017! Now Open Seven Days a Week From 10am For relaxed long lunches, exceptional dinners, coffee, snacks and drinks! Plus a great balcony to 17 Slalom Street Falls Creek VIC Saturday 19th enjoy the action in Slalom Plaza. A unique opportunity to own one of Falls Creek’s most beautiful Australian Alpine Lodges in the heart of the village, with perfect Warde Elliott Every Day Special: ski in ski out access and ideally suited to summer trade. Large Pizza & a Dry Long With 12 guest rooms, a three bedroom penthouse and a three neck beer $35 bedroom managers apartment the loge can accommodate 48 Saturdays & Wednesdays: people. Enjoy the in-house restaurant or a drink around the bar $15 Pizza & Beer with the open rustic fireplace. Nelse Lodge also features an in- door swimming pool, spa and sauna. This is a special lodge that For Menu & further info visit: works well as a commercial lodge as it is now, or alternatively a www.snowlands.com.au/thelasthoot private lodge for membered guests or families. Slalom Plaza (opp Falls Express) For further details, Contact Christa Zirknitzer Mb: Ph: 03 5758 3088. Map Ref: F3 0402 277 808 Em: [email protected]

6 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN 7 WELCOME TO KH 2017 KANGAROO HOPPET From the Chairman items are undertaken for what is the largest annual snow-sports event in the southern n behalf of the Organising hemisphere. This group looks after Committee it is a great pleasure everything from international logistics to welcome all the participants and compliance with international skiing Oand supporters to Falls Creek for the 2017 rules to deciding what design to put on the Kangaroo Hoppet. We hope that you all t-shirt and what colour the bibs will be for enjoy the warm hospitality and vibrant the coming year (don’t under-estimate how atmosphere that the Hoppet manages to important those items are!). deliver to our skiing friends from around the world each year at Falls Creek. Each year myself and the Race Director, Ben Derrick, attend the Worldloppet The day brings together people from many AGM that is hosted by one of the member Alan Marsland OAM in the role that most people identify different and diverse nationalities and is often countries in June. This year we were guests with - organising things at the Hoppet. Pic - Ken Bell the culmination of considerable preparation of the Chinese Vasaloppet in Changchun for participants across all of the events. While in northern China where we meet our you will keep for ever. I recall a friend who most people just enjoy the atmosphere in the colleagues from the other 19 Worldloppet once competed in the American Birkebeiner Nordic Bowl and around the course during events and worked through the various rules on a bleak rainy and windy day in Wisconsin. the event, there is a lot of preparation and time and commitments for the upcoming year. Looking miserable while standing on the start that is undertaken by many people leading up line of the 55km event he noticed that the to start and long after the last skier has packed At the beginning of the ski season the Czech competitor next to him was smiling. up and enjoyed some evening refreshments. Organising Committee begin to meet every Why would you be smiling in such miserable few weeks to prepare for the event. The OC The Organising Committee meets in two conditions enquired my friend? Because, has 20 coordinators that are tasked with for the effort that you make today you will separate forms throughout the year. A actually delivering the event on the day. This small group of six people meet weekly from remember it for the rest of your life. That is everything from organising transport and makes it such a valuable experience! I certainly January to work on promoting the event logistics, car parking, safety, course grooming, and make sure that all the background hope we have perfect weather for the event, but setting up all of the infrastructure and even what if we can’t manage to organise that we will at food you will be served at the drink stations. least give you a safe and memorable experience. There is so much effort put in by so many From the Organising Committee and volunteers to stage the event and I take my beanie communities of Falls Creek and Mount Beauty off to them all in the lead up to the event. I wish you a safe and wonderful race in 2017. • But the event is all about creating a lifetime Allan Marsland OAM memory for all of our participants. Whether Chairman it is a beautifully sunny day or an inclement Kangaroo Hoppet Board alpine storm, there will be some memories that

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8 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN 9 KANGAROO HOPPET International Night Sprints The Night Sprints on Thursday evening are the ‘Fast & Furious’ element of cross s a lead up event to the Kangaroo country ski racing. While the Winter Hoppet, the International Night Olympic sprint distance is 1.5km - the Sprints were created to provide an Night Sprints are usually around 250m, Aopportunity for the die-hard downhillers starting and finishing at the base of the staying in the village to have a look at some Summit run outside the Frying Pan Inn. By fast and furious Cross Country action. invitation only, the format involves a series This skinny ski action takes place under of head to head knockout rounds beginning lights at the bottom of the Summit, outside at approximately 6:45pm leading to men’s the Frying Pan Inn in the Village Bowl and women’s finals at around 7:45pm just A great crowd and lots of action under lights for the starting at around 6:45pm this coming in time for the fabulous Renault Summit Night Sprints. Pic - Ken Bell. Thursday 24th August. Night Show Spectacular and Fireworks. The event has now become something of 20 and midday on Friday August 25, and Falls Creek Resort offers half price Resort picked up from the same place on the a tradition, just like the 27th running of Entry from 1pm to midnight (or free entry the Kangaroo Hoppet the Night Sprints Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. All from 4pm), and the Gully Chairlift is open money goes towards the XC Towards 2018 support. The Night Sprints feature for free access up to the Village Bowl. Get international athletes from Switzerland, fundraising campaign supporting Australian a group together and make a night of it. athletes preparing for both the Winter France, Estonia and the USA who are in Stay on in Falls Creek. • town for the Hoppet, and they will be Olympics in Pyeongchang and the 2018 competing against best of our Australian Want Fast Skis for the Hoppet? World Junior/U23 Championship. There Team athletes, providing something of a The National Team is running a waxing are two options, $40 or $70, both include preview of who is in form for the main service again, with support from the YMCA structure and a High Fluor underlayer, and event. You will also see a few of our up and Falls Creek Cross Country Centre. Skis the $70 job includes a Fluor Powder as the coming local skiers as several of them who can be dropped off at the Nordic Centre final layer. For any questions contact Finn will be skiing the 21km on Saturday will at Windy Corner between Sunday August on Mb: 0408 147 940 • also get a start in the Night Sprints.

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8 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN 9 KANGAROO HOPPET WEEK KANGAROO HOPPET WEEK Kangaroo Hoppet Race A great opportunity to see Hoppet top seeds in action. Enquiries: Ph: 5754 4637. Office Falls Creek Street Party - with a Open Saturday 19th to Sunday 27th August Hoppet theme Located next to the Visitor Information Tuesday 22nd August Centre in ‘The Auditorium’ on the left as 4:30pm - 6pm. In the Village Bowl. you approach Mount Beauty. Fire pits, marshmallows, lots of tasty treats A compulsory stop where you can: and plenty of other fun for kids! • Collect race numbers. Complimentary XC lessons for • Check out the range of Hoppet clothing mountain staff and souvenir items. Wednesday 23rd August • Check out the Hoppet Dozen featuring wines from the King Valley and Alpine 2:15 to 3:15pm at the Falls Creek Cross Valleys wine regions. Country Centre at Windy Corner. Ph: 03 5758 3408 to confirm. • Worldloppet Passports available for purchase. Falls Creek Night Sprints • 2XU Pop-up Store. Open Thursday Thursday 24th August 24th to Sunday 27th. Great deals and all 6:45pm - 7:45pm compression questions answered. Falls Creek Village Bowl (base of the • 32Gi Pop-up Store. For all your training Summit Lift - outside the Frying Pan Inn) and racing energy requirements. Australia’s best sprinters take on the rest of • Late entries accepted until closing time the world in a series of exciting knockout Friday 25th August. • sprints. Deedra Irwin won last year’s women’s Kangaroo THE PROGRAM Complimentary ride up the Gully Chair Hoppet. Pic - Ken Bell . lift to the Falls Creek Village Bowl. Stay Worldloppet Masters & Passport Australian National Cross on for the Spectacular Night Show and Country Sprint Championships fireworks. Holders’ Reception Saturday 19th August Falls Creek Renault Night Friday 25th August 9:30am.Falls Creek Nordic Bowl Spectacular From 5pm at Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre. A great opportunity to see Hoppet top seeds Thursday 24th August A unique chance for Worldloppet Masters and Worldloppet Passport holders from in action. Enquiries: Ph: 03 5754 4637. 8pm. Falls Creek Village Bowl - at the base around the world to meet and see who has Australian National Cross of the Summit, outside the Frying Pan Country Championships made it to Australia this year. Hosted by Pete the Snow Dragon. Stay on for a three course meal if you wish. Sunday 20th August Featuring flare skiing, ski & snowboard Pre-booking is required for the meal either 10am. Falls Creek Nordic Bowl demos, snowmobiles and fireworks. at the Race Office or on Mb: 0419 870 526.

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10 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN 11 KANGAROO HOPPET 2017 KANGAROO HOPPET 2017 Celebrating the Largest 20 cross-country ski races, the Kangaroo skiers will test themselves against the Hoppet attracts an increasing number of world’s leading cross country skiers over Annual Snowsports Event overseas skiers wanting to do something 42km or that ‘friend’ who finished ahead alls Creek will be a winter they love, in a new and different alpine of them last year, or perhaps try the less wonderland of cross country ski landscape. What better way to see the challenging 21km event that takes in the action on Saturday the 26th of world on skis and be welcomed in an beauty of the Bogong High Plains. The FAugust 2017, when the ski world comes atmosphere of personal challenge, family event for all abilities is the family-friendly together for the southern hemisphere’s fun and camaraderie. It’s about making ‘Joey Hoppet’ which takes in a 7km loop largest annual snowsports event, the 27th lifetime friends doing a great lifestyle around Sun Valley. Races are freestyle Kangaroo Hoppet. In excess of 1,000 sport,” Derrick said. technique with classical tracks provided. cross-country skiers from elite superstars to With the unprecedented snow falls in While all eyes will be on the elite skiers aspiring beginners and outdoor enthusiasts, early August the course is in immaculate leading the pack in the main event will click into a pair of skinny skis and condition as we lead up to the event. “It competing for podium places, for Australia’s line up at the Hoppet Start in Falls Creek is not always that we have enough snow aspiring future Olympians the eight AGL Nordic Bowl, alongside ski friends from 26 for the full course,” Derrick continued. Energy in Action scholarships ($500) are countries. “However, with the last dump, combined also hotly contested. Awarded to the first In a big day of racing, the Hoppet offers a with some very astute grooming from our male and female in the U18 and U14 in unique combination of top-level sporting course preparation team, we are confident the 7km Joey Hoppet, first U23 in the competition and great family fun. at this early stage that we will have the 21km and to the first Australians in the Whether it takes two hours or six hours, full 42km course that showcases the 42km main event, it is no coincidence that the Kangaroo Hoppet provides a unique magnificent Bogong High Plains.” all members of Australia’s last two Winter opportunity to ski the Bogong High Plains The course starts and finishes in the Falls Olympic cross country teams are former of Victoria’s Alpine National Park, on Creek Nordic Bowl, with three loops AGL Scholarship winners . 2017 marks the groomed trails. extending out onto the Bogong High tenth year of support by major sponsor AGL Race Director, Ben Derrick explained that Plains and into the Alpine National Park: Energy, owner and operator of the Kiewa the Kangaroo Hoppet brings together a 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, 21km Australian Hydro Electricity Scheme and Australia’s worldwide family of ski friends. Birkebeiner and 7km Joey Hoppet. There largest retailer of renewable energy. For more details, visit: www.hoppet.com.au. • “Being part of the Worldloppet series of are events for all ages and abilities. Many Who’s Who Up Front 2017 Hoppet For the lycra-clad super athletes in the Ropers Apt 303 2 2 550,000 field, 2017 shapes up as the closest event Cedarwood Apt 14 1 1 220,000 for many years. Three time winner and Woodsmoke Treetops Apt 4 3 2 650,000 Swiss Olympic star, Valerio Leccardi is back with the aim to add one more Snowski Apt 13 2 1 195,000 record equalling win in the event. Last Hub Apt 23 3 2 625,000 year’s winner Matt Gelso from the USA Imaj Apt 3 2 2 360,000 has flown in late to defend the title he fought hard for last year. Matt is back on track after a serious car accident a few months ago but is raring to put some form on the track against the other elite

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12 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN 13 KANGAROO HOPPET 2017 KANGAROO HOPPET 2017 skiers. However, the time is right for an Australian to take out the event for the first time since Ben Sim topped the podium in 2009, and locals reckon that we have just the man in Phil Bellingham, Sochi Olympian and runner up in 2015 and 2016. Phil has been back in Australia for some months since the last northern hemisphere season and is living and training up at Falls Creek. However, two Australian team mates will be looking to spoil that party with Paul Kovacs and Callum Watson showing very strong form in the lead up events. US skiers Miles Havlick and Jeremy Hecker could produce the surprise of the day. The 42km event always throws up some surprise results so look out for a number of up and coming elite athletes as they aim to establish themselves amongst the elite. Although AGL Energy in Action Scholarships at the 2016 Kangaroo Hoppet being presented by Simon Kelley, AGL the young guns had better watch out for Energy Renewables Manager.From left: Phil Bellingham, Aimee Watson, Liam Burton, Ella Jackson, old time superstars Anthony Evans and Maysen Duffy, Bentley Walker-Broose. Front row: Lily Murnane, Tommi Sylvester, Simon Kelley, AGL Cameron Morton who always manage to Head of Renewables. Pic - Ken Bell. work themselves into the lead group. one place better after getting pipped by less 2017 event. Casey will be a key driver in the The elite women’s field is looking equally than 1 second after 42km last year. Mary’s final results for the elite women. as even. Sochi Olympian Barbara Jezersek credentials are very strong in marathons and 2017 sees the first elite Paralympic skier will be looking for her first win representing she has the experience and drive to go all the since Brian McKeever (CAN) finished Australia as her new country of citizenship way in 2017. Perennial podium placer Aimee fourth in 2009 to have a genuine chance but will face tough opposition from seven Watson will be seeking her first win and at stepping up to the podium place in the time French national champion Iris Pessey. sprint superstar Kat Paul is showing signs of main event. Keiichi Sato from Japan has Pessey has been working and training at developing into a long-distance force after her very strong international ranking points and Falls Creek for the winter and has shown 5th place in last year’s event. Bronze medal is a genuine contender once the lead pack very strong form on the race circuit in winner from the 2017 Asian games Casey sorts themselves out on the first lap. Keiichi 2017. Runner-up from 2016, Mary Rose Wright has flown back to Australia from her leads a strong team from Japan that may from the USA is back to see if she can go training base in the US to compete in the throw up some surprises in the top 10. •

12 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN 13 FALL LINES FALL LINES Ski de Femme 2017 “courageous skier awards” worth $75 to three senior women in recognition of their irkebeiner Nordic Ski Club’s annual courageous skiing spirits. They went to Ski de Femme was held on Saturday Angelika Dietrich from Melbourne Nordic 12th August at Falls Creek and was who has completed the Vassaloppet, Mariel Banother great day. Around 100 women Anderson who at 77 had her first go at braved the misty, rainy conditions to skiing, and BNSC’s Christine Hamilton have some fun, work on their technique, for her involvement and volunteering socialise and participate in a race. efforts, particularly her rock moving efforts The snow was soft and the drizzle was coming on the dam wall earlier this year. down, but that didn’t stop the 100 or so women Once again, we would like to thank the A great crew of keen ladies of all ages turned out for the making their way to the home of cross country sponsors who supported the event: Falls annual Ski de Femme. Pic - Alice Hamilton. skiing, Falls Creek’s Nordic Bowl. They came Creek Resort, YMCA Howman’s Gap and from the Kiewa Valley, the Ovens, the Border above 35 years. Young Strudel Male and Windy Corner, Brazen Brownies, Rocky Female under 35 years, and DWA Open and even from Melbourne and Canberra. Valley Snowsports and Bikes, CLIF Bar, They were lucky enough to get some tips Men and Women. Type of Race: One run Sassy Road & Dapper Drive, The Hoppet skis or snowboard possible. from some of our best cross country athletes, and Mount Beauty Bakery. including BNSC’s 2017 international coach Aim: To recall the role of Rudi and to promote Miles Havlick who became Milly for the day. Many thanks also go to Brian Keeble and action and life in the bowl long term. Tommi Silvester, who set the race course Some of the other coaches who volunteered Additional Program: Kase Knocken provided their time included National team members and Penny Goebel and Emma Prest for organising registration and morning tea. • by Barry Idles at the start of the race, Drinks Katerina Paul and Casey Wright along with available at Frying Pan during the race and French national champion Iris Pessey. Also Rock Cakes presentation at Be Foodstore at 9:30pm. Linky Grimmer, Belinda Phillips, Freya Hik, There are many little stories that when The Article Jules Smith, Kate Prest, Michelle Forrer, woven together make up the tapestry that is Ann Bellingham, Jeanette McLaren, Katrina the largest annual snow sports event in the Three, Two, One ready set go!! The Rudi Butler plus junior girls Acacia Benne-Keeble, southern hemisphere, the Kangaroo Hoppet. Pendl race is bringing the action back under Leila Pammer, India Zwar and Molly Ryan. lights on the Summit in the Falls Creek Bowl. The feed stations around the course and Everyone returned from their coaching the volunteers who staff them are extremely The event success from last year has carried session feeling happy about getting a few important - as is the product available to over to be part of the local race calendar skiing tips. Hot cups of tea were in order competitors. and who knows where it may go. The and Brazen Brownies were devoured. CLIF benefits are significant as it gets the locals An integral part of this ‘diet’ are the Rock Cakes bars were popular and gave everyone an out, allows young racers to develop skills, by the hundred, produced and donated by energy boost before the race. Due to the adds to the attraction of the night show for Kiona and Jason at the Mount Beauty Bakery. conditions, the races were limited to a 1km our guests and provides an opportunity to and a 2.5km race and it was great to see At the very outset of the Hoppet, the showcase the venue of the bowl area. some first time skiers having a race. Bakery has undertaken to produce as many Currently, the event is set to complement as 1500, (or whatever the final entry list Meg Weatherman and Jenny Corsar were the last night show of the season each totals) Rock Cakes and donate them to the the lucky winners of the Falls Creek Resort year. This year the race is on the August Hoppet for the benefit of all competitors. entry season passes when it came to spot 31 with course inspection starting from Well done and thanks Kiona and Jason. • prizes. This year BNSC also awarded 8pm. Barry Iddles will be there providing The Rudi Pendl Night Race some essential Kase Knocken at the start, Date: Thursday 31st August 2017. spectators can hop in and out of the Frying Location: under lights on the Summit Pan for food or drink and then the final The Good News… in Falls Creek Village Bowl. Time: 8pm hop around the bowl is to Be Foodstore for course inspection after the Night Show. the presentation of the event at 9:30 pm. Refuse and Recycling Categories: Old Strudel Male and Female Competitors race one race only; the Falls Creek is one of the first categories are Young Strudel under 35, Old resorts to recycle organic matter. We recycle:- Up-Coming Courses • Cardboard - baled and sold for ...for your benefit! Travelling to re-manufacture. Nutritious Meals on a Shoe String • - plastic, glass and Falls this winter? Co-mingles Monday 14th August, 9am - 12:30pm. paper - in the clear plastic bags with Leave the worries of hiring and fitting Barista Basics chains, coping with anti-freeze and icy RED print. All sent for re-cycling. Tuesday 15th August, 2pm - 6pm. roads behind you. • Organics - anything that has ever Photo Editing Park your car in our secure car-park lived - food, paper, oyster shells, Thursday 17th August, 6:30pm - 9:30pm. in Tawonga South and Ride our bones - in the clear plastic bags First Aid comfortable coach to Falls Creek. with the GREEN print. All sent to be Monday 21st August, 10am - 5pm. Daily departures from Melbourne, composted. Responsible Serving of Alcohol Albury & Mount Beauty will have you on Falls Creek Garbage is collected Thursday 24th August, 5:30pm - 9:30pm. the slopes sooner - without the fuss! seven days a week during winter. 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Congratulations to the very happy couple, Jess and Geoff, on their engagement. Pic Sabrina @ Top Shots. Strudel over 35 and DWA competitors’ male and female respectively. The entrance Axel Mero.Pic - Courtesy of the Family. fee is donation to the Merlin Magic Wand. - build snow ‘persons’ - and all that wonderful The event celebrates the ability that Rudi’s enjoyment that a visit to the snow can engender. wry smile can still bring our village together Jessica Parszos came down from Sydney this for a night out in Falls Creek Bowl. Entry is winter to take on the role as Victoria Program via the link below: Coordinator with DWA. Tis must have been https://endurancecui.active.com/new/ a bit much for dear friend Geoffrey Thomson Successful young local talents, Sophie Rawlings and Axel events/39288752/priceCategories/39288952/ - because he also came down last week to visit. Mero at the Albury Wodonga Eisteddfod. Pic - Courtesy the AWE. primaryForm?_p=32808909981943946. • A lovely dinner at Astra ensued, which include a Birthdays bottle Dom and then the question was popped. At every Eisteddfod, thousands of young Elsewhere in this publication is a fine And yes Jess did say yes! Hence the reason they competitors take to the stage to showcase article on the APSI Demo Team and a were seen going up Halley’s Chair the day after their talents and receive expert critique training trip to Falls Creek. This brought happily smooching away. Congratulations from experienced adjudicators. Those who to mind a memory of an earlier APSI trip to Jess and Geoff and all the very best for the enter gain performance experience and to Interski at St Anton in1991 where our future - from all of your friends in Falls Creek. • confidence, along with the opportunity to then Ski School Director Brad Spalding Exceptional Talent win prizes and scholarships. led the team. It was here announced that The Albury Wodonga Eisteddfod is a major One of our local talents, 11 year old Axel “Australian skiing has now come of age!” cultural event featuring competitions and Mero, was awarded Winner of Junior Classical Your Ed rang Wild Brumby (outside Jindabyne) exhibitions of Dance, Debating, Highland Championship as well as being named the to talk with Brad about this fantastic Interski Dance, Music and Speech and Drama. The ‘Most Promising Contemporary Dancer.’ - only to find him ‘celebrating’ a birthday Eisteddfod is held over a three week period in Another local talent is 12 year old Sophie no less. Therefore Brad Spalding, happy July-August each year. All disciplines are held Rawlings who was runner-up to Axel. Both birthday for Tuesday 15th and let’s trust at the Albury Entertainment Centre in the students dance with Projection Dance there are many more Interski’s yet to visit. • heart of Albury, overlooking QEII Square. School in Wodonga. Well done team!! • Congratulations Now we know that Falls Creek is a very The Wines Welcome to all Hoppet romantic village - lots of snow covered trees • Riesling Friends & Competitors! and fresh snow to stroll around in - hold hands • Reserve Join us for a fabulous lunch or • Merlot Tuscan inspired banquet! • Shiraz P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y • Nonno Reserve Open Thursday to Sunday • Cabernet Sauvignon Lunch from 12noon. These classic varieties thrive in our Alpine cool Bookings Essential. climate producing the perfect environment for Tastings & Sales 11am - 5pm maturation of grapes with ripe characters, soft tannins and an abundance of fruity flavours. Bay Creek Lane Mongan’s Bridge From Mt Beauty, turn right 20km out, We believe that 95% of good winemaking is cross the river and the back road and achieved in the vineyard, the other 5% in the continue 1.75km along the gravel road. 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty winery with minimal interference. By adhering to Open Six Days a Week this principle we produce elegant wines, ready to www.ceccanti.com.au Phone: 5754 1270 drink in a year, or may be cellared for several years. Ph: 5754 5236 Fx: 5754 5353

Bogong Horseback Adventures FALLS CREEK MEDICAL SERVICES MOUNT BEAUTY Bottom of Gully Chairlift WHERE Tawonga Crescent Rides by appointment Open Daily 10:00am - 12:30pm WHEN 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday • Horses to suit all & 2pm - 5pm (Map Ref J6) 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays • Helmets & oil skin coats • Natural horsemanship tuition Ph: 5758 3238 all day HOW Ph: 5754 3400 for appointments • Bookings essential 24 hours for emergencies 24 hours for emergencies General Practitioners experienced WHO Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby in Family & Snow Sports Medicine. Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton & Lauren Tanzen. First fully accredited snowfields WHAT Fully accredited General Practice with practice in Australia based 38 years service to the on 32 years experience. Upper Kiewa Valley. (03) 5754 4849 www.bogonghorse.com.au Feeling cut up? We’ll have you in stitches ! 14 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN 15 SUCCESS AT ASSSTC 70 YEARS YOUNG For the Second Time here is a buzz of anticipation and peer support as teams of students from 10 schools lined up for Tboarder cross, the opening event of the Australian Secondary Schools Snowsports Team Championships affectionately known as the ASSSTC. The ASSSTC is a unique team based competition where schools enter 16 students where most of the team has to compete in Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding and Cross Acacia Benne-Keeble showing excellent style in her run. A competitive Jack Rawlings in actions. Pic - Ross Country events. The focus is on having a go Pic - Ross Malcolm. Malcolm. at all the disciplines with times tallied and teams being rewarded for having as many High School joined the competition Grammar, 3rd. Peninsula Grammar. of the team participate in each discipline as just for this day and provided very stiff Boys: 1st Draw between Mount Beauty possible. The competition has been running competition for the local Mount Beauty and Snowy Mountains Grammar, 3rd. for over 50 years. team but Mount Beauty was able to win Peninsula Grammar. every cross country event of the day. Day one saw beautiful sunshine and The extra pre-season training provided Girls: 1st. Mount Beauty, 2nd. Snowy conditions for the skier cross and border by Nick Grimmer and Olympian Esther Mountains Grammar, 3rd place draw cross events. Snowy Mountains Grammar Bottomley paid off. By a nail biting 1 between Macarthur Grammar and (SMGS) led the results coming out point Mount Beauty won the overall Peninsula Grammar. winners across the boys, girls and reserve championship on 137 points. This is Alpine Skiing: 1st. Snowy Mountains categories. only the second time Mount Beauty have Grammar, 2nd. Mount Beauty. 3rd place After being evacuated from Ruined Castle been able to take the trophy from Snowy draw between The Scots School and midway through the giant slalom because Mountains Grammar in the past 15 years! Peninsula Grammar. of high winds, the Falls Creek Race and The Mount Beauty Team consisted of Snowboarding: 1st. Snowy Mountains Events team jumped into action and setup Ayla Armitage, Acacia Benne-Keeble, Ella Grammar. 2nd. Mount Beauty. 3rd. another short and fast giant slalom course Gould, Charlotte Rookes, Brianna Oldis, Peninsula Grammar. on Nastar. At the conclusion of the two Jonah Cosgriff, Tommi Silvester, Jack Cross Country: 1st. Mount Beauty, 2nd days of downhill events Snowy Mountains Rawlings, Rhys Cook, Cody Allport, Mitch Grammar School were 12 points ahead Wangaratta High School, 3rd. Snowy Cook, Nic Blackwell, Claire Bowring, Ryan Mountains Grammar. of second place locals Mount Beauty Blackwell, Charlie Ryder, Will Weir and Secondary College. A special thanks goes to Heath Matheson Dylan Cosgriff helped out St Mary’s team and the ASSSTC team for organising The third day is all about cross country from Kingaroy, the first Queensland team skiing with both classic and freestyle the event, in addition to all schools who to participate in the event. came from far and wide to participate. We events. The Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club Final Placings: set a perfect course, achievable for all would like to see this fantastic event grow competitors but allowed the most talented Overall: 1st. Mount Beauty Secondary and extend an invitation to all schools to to show off their skills. Wangaratta College, 2nd. Snowy Mountains join - whatever their ski ability. As a truly team based event, it is possible for anyone to achieve! • LOCAL RADIO Alpine Radio 96.5 FM In the Kiewa Valley Alpine Radio 92.9 FM OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTY In the Ovens Valley Kelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting Alpine Radio 94.5 FM MOTORING TIPS at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical In the Harrietville area Centre, Tawonga Crescent. Dangerous Loads Full eye examinations including Glaucoma tests, Emergency Services Broadcaster Diabetes and Macular Degeneration screening. Mount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local Children welcome. To arrange an appointment: news, snow reports and developing programs. Ph: 02 6056 4000 Ph: 5754 4554 Visits Mount Beauty Fortnightly Email: [email protected] Next: Fri 1st, then Fri 15th September Website: www.alpineradio.com.au

MOUNT BEAUTY BAKERY Our Bank has now returned Proud to support the Over $450,000 Kangaroo Hoppet! to this community since If the snow on your roof comes off, you opening December 2007! may be prosecuted for not securing your Open daily from 6:30am Be part of the team! load. This is extremely dangerous for you Allpress Espresso Coffee and others. Always clear the snow from Tasty sandwiches, foccacias, Ph: 03 5754 4484 28 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty your car before driving, and make the local pies. Fully licensed roads a safer place for everyone. - wine by the glass! A Motoring Tip brought to you by: ‘Your vibrant social centre!’ Rick @ Mount Beauty Service Centre, Kiewa Cr & Hollonds St Mount Beauty Kiewa Valley Hway, Mount Beauty, Ph: 5754 4870 • Fx: 5754 4166 Ph: 5754 4261

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Founding families: Phyl Crawford (nee Minogue) David Crooke & John Meyer celebrate the 70th an- Looking good 60’s style, fabulous handknit, Bloody niversary of the Skyline Lodge opening at Falls Creek Mary cocktail - by the fire. Thanks to wonderful model earlier this week. Pic – Chris Hocking. Margy. Pic - Courtesy Falls Creek Historical Society. What A Week again provided straight from the 1964 wardrobe of one of our museum supporters. he Falls Creek Historical Society along with Falls Creek Resort The 70’s saw fireworks and 70’s tunes at the Management and the Falls Creek Thursday night fireworks accompanying the TSki Lift Company celebrated Seven decades spectacular ski show put on by Ski Lifts. of Alpine Life last week. Public events were We brought our retro colours out on Friday well attended and the image of the village night at The Man Hotel for a night of was spread far and wide courtesy of social 80’s One Hit Wonders and danced the Rob Jones recreates the 1947 walk from Howman’s Gap. Pic - Chris Hocking. media and the wonderful images of Chris night away. It was fantastic to see so many and Finn. dress the part, with lots of crimped hair, Our week started with a re-creation of the shoulder pads and fishnet gloves. Thanks Meyer along with Peter and Phyl Crawford walk from Howman’s Gap. In knee high to the crew at The Man for dressing up, and David Crooke joined us for afternoon fresh powder, Rob Jones set out into the providing some door prizes, bringing out tea to celebrate the 70th anniversary of bush, fully clothed by the families of the the smoke machine and belting out the 80’s Skyline. John’s father Ray and Phyl’s father Skyline Lodge, our first Lodge in Falls tunes. The funny part of that evening was Jack Minogue were two of the original Creek back in 1947. It certainly made him the poor DJ who was not even born in the SEC six who built the lodge. John and Phyl appreciate modern day clothing and the 80’s. Great effort! both recalled some fun memories of their protective fabrics of today. A sell-out crowd at Elk Restaurant childhood at Falls Creek and have provided us with some fabulous photographs that The 50’s saw us host a photo slideshow and celebrated the 90’s. Apparently there were lots of ‘Aaaah’ moments throughout the the museum will collate, catalogue and accompanying 50’s tunes in the bowl at cherish. Many thanks to Foodworks, the weekly Street Party whilst children and evening as we took people down memory lane. Congratulations must go the ‘Thorn Snonuts and Pretty Valley for providing adults alike got to purchase a lovely cup refreshments and to Sam Ruthven, for cake from our Bake Sale. and Roses’ who narrowly took out the victory by 1 point and will enjoy a dinner creating an amazing cake for the occasion. The 60’s saw another recreation. Thanks must at Elk as first prize. Thank you to Barry We now look to the next 70 years. May go to Astra Lodge for allowing us to use their and his staff for providing a great venue Falls Creek be filled with joyous times, beautiful fireplace and to their talented bar and to the 100 guests who made it a most the pioneering spirit of its forbearers and person for making the most popular cocktail enjoyable and successful night. lots and lots of snow in the winters. Thank of the 60’s, the Bloody Mary. Margy was just you everyone for making this week a perfect as our beautiful 60’s model in clothing Earlier that day we played host to some very special guests. John and Merilyn spectacular event. •

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Ariel’s Laundrette Bookings please - Gift Vouchers available Sun & Public Hols: 9am - 2pm Mount Beauty 12 - 14 Hollonds Street Ph 03 5754 4495 Mount Beauty Ph: 0400 350 488 177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga Ph: 03 5754 1999 16 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN 17 LARGER THAN LIFE Anthony Bartl ast Monday a number of people, and the spirit Falls Creek, were touched by the visit of a very inspiring man L- Anthony Bartl. Ant’s life was changed forever 31 years ago when as a six year old he was hit by a car and sustained a C1 spinal cord injury. “C1?” you may ask, well check out your handy human anatomy book and you’ll see that is as high in the spine as you can get… the most severe of spinal cord injuries. Anth has not let his severe disability stop him leading as full and adventurous life as possible, and on Monday this continued with him visiting Falls Creek and skiing for the first time. Arriving at Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre on Sunday afternoon, Anth was thrilled “Don’t hold Back!” is Anthony Bartl’s motto - and he went for it with the help of his minders and DWA support Peter by the amount of snow that the previous Hull and Jim Gargan. Pic - Chris Hocking. The story made most major TV channels on Wednesday evening. weekend’s #snowymcsnowface storm had delivered, but this was just an entrée His first experience staying at altitude face had him hooting and hollering all the to what he was going to experience the meant that Anth didn’t have a great night, way down. At the bottom of the run it was next day. The mountain gods shined on struggling to keep oxygen levels up in his a quick check over from his support team, Anth and Monday greeted us with a great body but there was no way this was going some pumps from an external bag ventilator cover of snow in the resort, blue skies to stop this huge spirited man. to get his oxygen levels up and we were and mild temperatures, perfect for a visit As the day progressed for Anth, his team loading the lift again for another run down by somebody who has no temperature and those of us that were going to help him ‘the Ramble’. Chris Hocking captured his sensation or thermal control in their body. achieve his skiing dream, we were presented elation perfectly when we got to the bottom with plenty of challenges. There were of his second run, check his inspiring video probably a list of reasons for his ski day not out on the Falls Creek Facebook page. EMERGENCY to go ahead, but there was one overriding DWA, Anthony and his support crew EMERGENCY 000 reason why every challenge was overcome… would like to acknowledge and thank Ambulance 000 Anth himself. With everything in place and Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre, Falls Creek ELECTRICITY Anth secured in a ‘high support’ sit ski we Ski Lifts, Falls Creek Ski Patrol and QT Faults & Emergencies 13 17 99 loaded Halley’s Chair for our ride to the top. Falls Creek for their great help and support FIRE Falls Creek/Mount Beauty/Tawonga 000 Once up the top it was a skate past Cloud in making Anth’s dream of skiing come HOSPITAL 9 and we were on our way down Wombat’s true. To quote Anth, “…don’t hold back, Mount Beauty 5754 3500 Ramble for Anth’s first experience of snow just go for it”. • MEDICAL CENTRES skiing. The sensation of the wind in his Falls Creek 5758 3238 Peter Hull Mount Beauty 5754 3400 POLICE Falls Creek 5758 3424 Mount Beauty 5754 4244 WHAT’S ON AUGUST Wangaratta 5723 0600 18th Monthly meeting and BBQ of Mount Beauty 20th Australian Open Championships. 10am, RCA Men’s Shed community. 12noon at the Nordic Bowl. Marg Trnka.Ph: 03 5754 Falls Creek 5758 3287 Shed in Tennis Court Avenue. All 4637. RACV Falls Creek/Mount Beauty 5750 1230 Welcome. 24th Falls Creek Invitation Night Sprints. 6pm. BURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS 19th Australian Open Sprint Championships. Bottom of Summit. Ph: 03 5754 1045. CFA 1800 668 511 9:30am, Nordic Bowl. Marg Trnka.Ph: 03 24th The fabulous Renault Night Show. 8pm on the SKI PATROL FALLS CREEK 5758 3502 5754 4637. Summit. Conditions permitting. Ph: 03 5758 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE 19th Storm The Castle - the greatest big air comp 1000. 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18 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN 19 PROPERTY OF THE WEEK Roper’s Apartment 303 light filled. There is a large private balcony which runs off the master bedroom and his property is a centrally located lounge area giving beautiful views over the luxurious two bedroom, two mountains to Spion Kopje and to the north bathroom apartment in the heart down to the Kiewa Valley. Tof Falls Creek. With spectacular mountain views, privacy and an abundance of natural Owners at Roper’s apartments have lights this apartment is a winner. access to Wi-Fi and also have use of the Happy Valley pool, spa and sauna. Apartment 303 is a special apartment as ‘one- Another fabulous feature of this property of-a-kind’ in terms of easy access (no stairs), is the proximity to Halley’s Comet (Falls Well designed, well built and well managed with all the quality build, tasteful fit out and excellent Express) quad chairlift. The ski in - ski out trimmings - Roper’s Apartments. on-site management. Owners at this complex aspect of Roper’s is second to none. can keep the property for private use or to Hotham Alpine Crossing is an iconic choose to rent it at any time over the winter While the quality of your enjoyment of Falls Australian walk of international standard months. The Roper’s complex also has a long Creek as a winter resort is undoubted, it is the being promoted by Parks Victoria. alpine head lease (which is wonderful for any growing suite of summer activities that adds The afore-mentioned suite of summer activities new owner) and a good rental history. untold value to a purchase in the village. includes the Alpine Challenge, the Mile High This single level apartment features two Over the last decade, much work has gone Dragon Boats, the Bicycle Network Peaks generous bedrooms, one with king bed and into developing and securing summer Challenge Falls Creek, the Easter Festival as the second with two sets of bunks; there is trade. The resort now boasts in excess of well as regular mountain bike shuttles. a large open plan living, dining area with 40km of mountain bike trails - and Ropers With all this to attract a buyer, this property a fully equipped kitchen (complete with Apartments are positioned at the base of should not remain on the market for very gas cooking appliances). There is a separate these trails. Add to these the many kilometres long. At only $550,000 you should book an European laundry and drying area plus of aqueducts and management vehicle tracks inspection today, you will be impressed. ski cages outside the apartment for easy and your exploring, whether on foot, on a horse or on your bike is endless. The Falls Christa Zirknitzer, Zirky Real Estate, Mb: storage. Both bathrooms are spacious and 0402 277 808. •

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MISSING BOOK FOR SALE - GOLF BUGGY FOR SALE - WASHING MACHINE A copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis on the Bogong High Hill Billy battery operated Golf Buggy. Hardly used, complete Simpson 7.5Kg Top Loader, Exc Condition. Tawonga South. Plains was left in the care of Bill and Yvonne Sutton. It has been with near new fully charged battery and charger. $400. Ph: 03 $200. Ph: 0427 390 784. lent to some-one and not returned. If any knows anything please 5754 1811, HAIRDRESSER - FALLS CREEK touch base with Bill or phone Ken Bell on 0400 350 488. FOR SALE - SNOWMOBILE Located at Astra Lodge Day Spa. For appointments phone BUSINESS FOR SALE - TAXI SERVICE Red BRP V800. New condition, 1,100km, regularly serviced, 0458 643 102. Mount Beauty Taxi Country Licence & 2013 Ford Mondeo many options. $7795. Ph: 0447 583 255. FOR SALE - 2000 SUBARU FORESTER Hatch. Plus 4WD Toyota Landcruiser & Luggage Trailer. Good FALLS CREEK ALPINE ASSOCIATION RWC Pending, New tyres, Motor recently reco’d. Mechanical Clientele: Dep of Veterans Affairs; VLine; Snowfield Health The FCAA represents individuals, apartment owners, club history available. $2500. Ph: 0419 425 416. Services & Walking Group Contracts. Running successfully for lodges and commercial operators on alpine issues to FCRM 25 years. $160,000. Ph: Brian on 0419 573 909. FOR SALE - SUB WOOFERS and the Victorian government. Visit www.fcaa.org.au to join Twin 12” kicker Sub-Woofer, including Kicker Amp and all FOR SALE - RM WILLIAMS BOOTS and discover the benefits. wiring. $350. Ph: 0498 006 901. One pair, brand new RM Williams Cuban heeled with rubber FOR SALE - POLARIS SKIDOO BABYSITTING - FALLS CREEK non-slip sole added. Bushman Tan, size 9. $199. (save over 1990 Polaris Indy Snowmobile - electric/pull start. Registered $100). Ph: 0400 350 488. Experienced babysitter from $12 ph. Avail anytime day or until 2nd August 2017. $1800 ONO. For further info please night Fri, Sat, Sun and after 5pm Mon to Thurs. Call Molly MINI EXCAVATOR HIRE call Phil on 0413 389 211. Mb: 0487 864 679. Boldly goes where no other excavator goes! Post holes, FOR SALE - HAIER FREEZER trenches, landscaping etc. Ph: Mike: 0417 438 450. Five shelves, perfect condition: $150. New 5ltr Slow cooker; FOR SALE - FIREWOOD $15. 16” Computer Monitor & keyboard, $60. Two chefs Stringybark. 4mc Loose Loads. $460 delivered. Eftpos uniforms, $50. EGI Snow Goggles (never used) $30. Phone available. Ph: 0429 942 171 or 0423 720 454. Frances 03 5754 1215. BUSINESS DIRECTORY ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR PHOTOGRAPHY Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs. Altitude Electrical - no job too big or small. Exciting Creative Photography for all manner of Services include hems & complete design solutions. Domestic, commercial & industrial. Contact family and wedding memoirs. Visit: www.big- ALTITUDE PHYSIOTHERAPY & MASSAGE Ben Svarc 0419 801 109. brightphotos.com.au, phone Kylie: 0447 434 827. Frueauf Village (below Milch Cafe), Ground Fl, FREIGHT - ALB - MTB - FALLS CREEK PHYSIOTHERAPY Rm 2, 4 Schuss St, Falls Creek, Ph: 03 5758 3766. Remos’ Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. E: [email protected]. Beauty and Falls Creek Mon to Fri incl. Refrigeration 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and W: www.altitudephysiotherapy.com.au available. Phone John or Esther on 0417 414 320. home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270. BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE HAIRDRESSER REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Ph: Heather 03 5754 4395 or 0428 993 125. Maintenance, Repairs and Installation. Locally Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week & based and serving Falls Creek. Ph: David, DTI BUILDING & ELECTRICAL evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177. Refrigeration: Mb: 0448 672 373. Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building LD’S HOME PET CARE service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879. REMEDIAL MASSAGE/NATUROPATH Pet Care & Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 5754 1695. $35/hr Ph: 0419 519 275 Tawonga South. CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL PAINTING SERVICES Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Ph: 03 5754 4395. STORAGE Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.com COMPUTERS & SERVICE Alpine Painting Services, Ph: Laif 0437 023 921. Custom built computers, Upgrades, parts, laptops, PERSONAL TRAINER TAXI & 4WD SERVICE troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery, back-ups. Falls Creek Qualified Personal Trainer. Ph: Andge for Mount Beauty Taxi Service - covers Falls Creek & district, plus Bright and Albury. Ph: 0409 573 Ph: Michal Trnka 5754 4637 or Mb: 0417 163 601. a complimentary session today! 0422 699 761. 909 or 13 10 08.

18 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2017 Edition ELEVEN 19 WHY AMBULANCE SUBSCRIPTION? Because It’s Smart his publication has run similar articles before. And we will probably continue to run them each year. Your Teditor would hate to think that someone working or visiting this fabulous resort of ours ends up with a three or four thousand dollar bill for transport to hospital. It can and does happen - and it can be prevented. Read on. Previously we have quoted figures for this article. But, even without them, the common sense aspect of ambulance insurance is a ‘no-brainer.’ As an example of costs, just from your editor’s experience, is like this. Twenty years ago, the cost per hour of a simple Lama Helicopter to swing lift towers in to place was $1000 per hour - without the fuel component. To run a modern, fully equipped, fully fitted out Bell The scenery is superb, but you’ve got bigger things to worry about - like the cost of that thing they’re going to load you Iroquois 412EP, complete with highly trained into. “It’s OK - I’ve got ambulance Insurance!” Pic - Courtesy Ambulance Victoria. pilots and paramedics around the countryside is not a cheap exercise. Think about it!! The following is an excellent example of the see a bill. I could have had two lifetimes worth benefits of membership - as quoted by Angus. of cover and still been ahead. The fall certainly The Good News “I got ambulance cover just before heading off caused me a lot of pain but I’m fully recovered Fact Number One: Ambulance membership is with my mates on a snowboarding trip to Mt now and it’s a great relief that I don’t have to cheap. A family membership is now $82.60 per Buller. I had been thinking about cover and deal with a huge bill on top of everything else. year. A single person membership is now $41.30 thought I’d be unlikely to need it but had a few I’ve recommended it to all my mates and they per year. In my humble opinion, these figures minutes free so opened my laptop and joined can’t believe how cheap it is for what you get are way too cheap - but no-one can ever say they online in the car park of the campsite. It took - cheaper than a slab and it lasts a full year!” could not afford Ambulance Membership. me five minutes and was really easy and really For further information, call 1800 648 484 or A clever and innovative local lodge manager, as cheap - especially compared to the other ski field visit the website www.ambulance.vic.gov.au. A part of his employment contract would include an costs. We had a great weekend but my trip ended further bit of good news is that you can ring the Ambulance Membership Form - which (unless they abruptly when I ran out of talent, came off a above number, give them your details, pay by could show they were already covered) the employees jump and broke three ribs and collapsed a lung. credit card and you are covered by 5pm the next had to sign - and the payment came out of their I ended up in an Air Ambulance to the Royal day. You can do the same by jumping on to the first wage cheque. This would be regarded in most Melbourne. The trip in the air ambulance website. If you don’t have a credit card, go to your circles as excellent management/staff relations. would have cost me $7,500 but I didn’t even local post office and it can all be done there. •

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