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A Wonderful Atmosphere! 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.
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