Falls Creek & Mount Beauty

alpinehighcountry.com THIS WEEK PRICELESS WINTER EDITION SIXTEEN FRIDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 2018 Let the Good Times Roll!

• Top: Thanks to the team at Snowsports School. Pic - Mike @ Topshots. • Left: The Samsons in the 2007 Mitta to Mount Beauty. Pic - Ken Bell. • Right: Best Dressed went to the Cowley Family. Pic - FCCC. FROM THE CEO I feel the need… the need dial up the buckles to the next level and Dad’s in the 40, 45 and 50yr old bracket… hang on for fast turns. it will most likely be on Wombats Ramble and this year the amazing ski patrol team for speed… This is a great segue into another favourite responded in under three minutes! The topic of mine, safety on the slopes. hat is a great quote from a 32-year- 2017 GRAVITY ENDUROgood news is thatNATIONAL the overwhelming SERIES old movie… and with the amazing Any sport is risky, that’s why we love doing number of incidents aren’t serious. As a conditions that we are experiencing them,Round for the One rush! However,- Falls strapping Creek percentage,Round One or of accidents the GE Nationalper 1000 Seriesvisitor Tthanks to those sunny days and freezing will be staged this weekend, beginning a plank heor Nationaltwo sticks Gravity on your Enduro feet and Series days go, Falls Creek is incredibly safe. nights producing ripple perfect corduroy hurtling yourself down a hill takes a bit with practice sessions from 11am Friday. acts as the qualifying series for the By international ski resort comparisons, conditions for first tracks, “permission to more expertise than you’d think. So, this During the course of the weekend, several Enduro World Series. See mention we are almost the gold standard, with an the buzz the tower,” or at least fly past the weekinT the I’m article writing with about Ben McIlroy.skiing or boarding of the trails will be closed to general riders lift towers is pretty much as close to the incidentalthough rateBlue half Dirt that will of have the shuttlesindustry. running To responsiblyMountain Bike and Australia in control. in conjunction with real thing as you’ll get without leaving the puton Friday this into from perspective, 11am to 6pm of the and 450,000 again on OneFalls Creekof my Resortweekly Management tasks is the reviewing are pleased of peopleSaturday who from ski 9am over tothe 5pm. season, Cost less is $50than per ground up here at Falls Creek (terrain parks to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity and heli shuttles excluded). our ski patrol statistics. Regular readers will 2,000day or will$90 require for 2 days. ski patrol Go to assistance www.bluedirt. and know,Enduro I Nationallove a good Series. stat The and series the team is Australia in ski lesscom.au than to 1000 book. of Onthem Sunday will need the medicaltrails will What’s more, brilliant spring skiing patrolwide with have Round a plethora Two beingof them. held They at Stromlo collect attention.be closed toCompared the general to public,base jumping, but will No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at conditions on a snow pack that is still well incident details to an actuarial standard! rockprogressively climbing, open white as waterthe different kayaking, sections Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech. Balingup WA in June; Round Four will go to above the 30-year average and, as the season The depth of information provides a caveof the diving, event buzkashiare completed. (google Pretty it), bull Valley Rockhampton in July and the final round will Point on the Frying Pan Spur. The aim of the closes out, we’ve got the fourth best average powerful tool and insights into what is riding,Road will bull also fighting, have closures jousting and (?) be and…subject to game is to ride each section no faster than the depth since 1988. be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence delays should anyone be travelling back from happeningRiver in northern on the NSW mountain in August. (and off it). cheerleading (yep!) … Snowsports are a fastest time allowed, and no slower than the set walkthe horse in the yards park! or Pretty Valley Pondage. slowest time. Then they do the competitive bit, So, pack the fat skis or powder boards away ThisThe popularity year, August of mountain 12th has bikingbeen the continues highest Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort before riding to the start of the next competitive and sharpen up the edges on the skinnies… responseto grow. From day, withthe great the effortsski patrol of some team Mount All sports have risks, that’s why we get of mountain bike racing to what we know bit without beating or exceeding the times Beauty locals in the 90’s - to hosting the attending to 43 incidents, just two short addictedas Downhill to them, or Cross the Country.rush, the Theexperience, Gravity permitted. At the time of going to print, the Nationals in Feb 2000 - to the point where of the all-time record of 46 in July 2016. exhilaration,Enduro is both. the The friendships athletes andwill let’sstart be with final course had not been set, but they look like EXPLORE THE HIGH PLAINS we have some of the best tracks in the country If you’re a 15 - 24 year old snowboarder, honest,a warm theup ridegear… from who Slalom hasn’t Plaza, already out the taking in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then OUTSIDE OF THE TRACKS - both in Mount Beauty and in Falls Creek. statistically you are more likely to see a ski flickedBogong throughHigh Plains next Road,year’s upgear the reviews Pretty and heading to Flowtown, completing that before The growth and the success means we can RENT OUR BACKCOUNTRY GEAR patroller in action up close and personal createdValley Road their andwish-list. then across to the Trig heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator continue to host fabulous events. OR BOOK A TOUR! between 10am and 12noon… then skiing and Vortex before finishing in Slalom Plaza. Sound like a pretty easy day!! Contact & booking: [email protected] The weekend’s program sort of goes like this. (03) 5758 3408 OpenOpening by Hours Appointment Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice. 10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info For11am Groups, – 3pm Tuesday Clubs -etc Sunday Tent open. 17:00 to 17:30 is rider briefing. From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last Panabode Building, Slalom Street, Falls Creek Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Plaza. Phone:Map Ref: E4. Look 03 for the 5758 Harvey Kat. 1200 Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing PleaseFor Further try to Information:allow 24hours notice. Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au activation. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for ForEm: further [email protected]: GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations. www.fallscreekmuseum.com.auFb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy [email protected]: 03 5758 1200 some good action, be at Falls Creek this Facebook/fallscreekmuseum weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. •

Resort Entry Tickets FALLS CREEK Openmay also For be purchased Business on-line at www.fallscreek.com.au www.fallscreek.com.au QT Hotel Falls Creek Accommodation Rates Outdoor Activities Visitor Information Centre Child Care – Hours & Rates Apartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna & Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other Adult:Steam Room.One On-site Way $23 restaurant andReturn bar. Open $37 all year The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located FallsAlpha Creek Child Lodge Care is located in the St Falls complex, activities, visit the Visitor Information Centre (above the Open 365 days a year. Self cater accommodation $56 Childround - availableOne Way for group $17 bookings Returnand functions. $23 in the Resort Management Office, up stairs on the at the base of the Halley’s Comet chairlift – open from Slalom Street Day Shelter) for maps and info. Open p/p p/n twin/dbl. $42 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street. SeasonPh: 03 5732Pass: 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au Adult $200 corner of Slalom Street and Bogong High Plains Road. 8:30am to 5pm, seven days a week for children from 12 9am - 5pm weekdays. Ph: 03 5758 1202. Open 8am – 5pm daily for Visitor Information and Gym weeksPh: to5758 five 3488 years or old.visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au KidsSnowski Under Five: Apartments Free Memberships. HoursAltitude & Rates Apartments LuggageSelf contained Allowance accommodation open all year round with Shopping Ph: 03 5758 1202. (Map Ref: E4) Morning:Spacious fully self-contained8:30am accommodation– 12:30pm open$85 all Twoon-site pieces management. of luggage, Located one pair in of the skis Village & boots Bowl. or snowboardPh: 5758 3356, & boots or visitand www.snowskiapartments.com.auone piece of hand luggage per Falls Creek Foodworks Resort Entry Afternoon:year round. Bike storage1:30pm and free– 5pm wi-fi. On site$60 bar & For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, Fullrestaurant Day: - Be Foodstore.8:30am – 5pm $130 person. Resort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap, approx. 4km Summit Ridge Lodge St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009. Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au Excess Luggage: $7 per item. before reaching Falls Creek. Day and Night Passes are Bookings are strongly recommended as places are limited. Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. at $54 on arrival per day, (or $49.50 on line). If arriving Make your booking at: www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare. TicketFully licensed. Sales Schuss– On MountainStreet. Ph: 03 & 5758On Line3800. Child Care Attunga Lodge Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon - Fri and is located after 5pm and departing prior to midnight on the same AccommodationOpen for comfortable bed &Transfer breakfast accommodation. Service From 28.06.18 until 10.09.18 all visitors will be required to useViking the Accommodation Lodge Transfer Service. Visitor vehicles in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open day, entry is free. Visitors over 65 years of age receive OperatingFully licensed. from the Arlberg Terminal Street, Building Ph: 03on 5758the Bogong 3255. High Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites. a discount. will not be permitted into the village during this period. to children aged 12 weeks to 5 years old and is run by Plains Road, the Accommodatin Transfer Service will On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop. fully qualified educators and is eligible for government Season Passes are available at $525 (or $450 on line). Cedarwood Apartments FallsFree Wi-Fi. Creek Ph. 03 Resort 5758 3247. Management moveFully you, self your contained family apartmentand your luggage accommodation comfortably Schuss to rebates.Booking is essential. Phone 03 5758 1244 or An ‘All Resorts’ permit, valid at all Victorian Snow your lodge or apartment. General Enquiries: Ph: 03 5758 1200 Street Ph: 5758 3393. visit www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare. Resorts is available for $740.00 Enquire at Visitor Hours of Operation Dining & Bar Information desk. MonFalls – Thurs Creek & Sat: Country8am – 10pm Club BE Foodstore Visitor Information Resort Entry Fees fund essential services of: Friday:Fully self contained accommodation8am – 12 midnight from $135 /dbl/night. Open for dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) • Ski patrol • Car Parking Sunday:Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au.8am – 10pm then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222. Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends Bogong High Plains Road. and public holidays. • Snow Clearing • Water Supply A Taxi Service is available in the Village during these Refer ad this edition. • Waste Management • Visitor Information Services hours.Gebi’s Ph: 03 5758Apartments 1203 Last Hoot Café Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25. 2 Falls Creek & Mount BeautyPh: 03 THIS 5758 WEEK3088. Refer - Winter ad this2018 edition. Edition SIXTEEN Nelse Alpine Lodge Open for Accommodation, with Dinner, Bed and Break- Stingray Restaurant @ QT fast options. Group bookings catered for. Comfortable Open daily 8am - 8pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. lodge, pool and spa. Fully Licensed. Ph: 03 5758 3263 Ph: 03 5732 8000. Refer ad this edition. or Wb: www.nelselodge.com

2 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK ~ Summer 2017 Edition THIRTEEN FROM THE CEO In fact, it’s the gear that can make a huge My final comment is, if you’re new to the difference to any sport and with snow sport or just want to improve, grab a lesson. sports, you can accessorise to the extreme Seriously, knowing the basics will make the depending on your ability level, appetite experience so much better and, teaching for risk, pain threshold and fashion sense… you some of the tools to begin mastering (note: ladybird and tortoise ‘tooshie’ the techniques needed will more than likely cushions aren’t fashion though!). reduce your chances of becoming a statistic. An important point to remember, when on Foodie Tip of the Week: So many options, snow, the person in front of you always has so many spring deals… in the final weeks the right of way. Whilst we don’t have eyes of the season check out: www.fallscreek. in the back of heads, a good set of googles com.au/whatsonguide. The Guide is a will undoubtedly make a huge difference great starting place to find all the deals and in seeing where you’re going, the person in events. front and the undulations in the terrain. Now, get out there and have some Spring The helmet debate… the stats say it all… skiing fun… • according to the annual helmet survey Stuart Smythe, CEO conducted by the ASAA, skiers continue Our Ski Patrol do a fabulous job of taking care of to value their heads more than snow Falls Creek Resort Management everyone on the mountain. Pic - Courtesy Ski Patrol boarders… at Falls Creek 70% of skiers and 30% of snowboarders wear a helmet, which is in line with the national average. Service & Demo Centre Interestingly, head and neck injuries have fallen in incident rates from 3rd to 6th SEPTEMBER SALE! 20% OFF in terms of incident type in the last 14 years. Kind of makes sense really, they are everything in the store!!! an essential piece of gear and why it is • Expert Master Boot Fitters on site to fit you up! recommended to wear one. A great read on • Open Daily: 8am – 6pm. the topic here: https://www.snowsbest.com/ • Free Pick-Up & Delivery for all ski and snowboard rental! helmet-report/ The 10 commandments of the alpine In the Village Bowl at the Falls Creek Hotel Map (Ref: M2) Ph: 03 5758 3819 responsibility code are also a worthwhile read. Whilst effectively common sense – in a nut shell it says – stay in control, know how to stop, take lessons to learn, avoid Be part of the team! As a member of the Falls Creek Race Club, people below, don’t stop in the middle of Race Club runs (or unload areas), always look up hill young members can... prior to entering a run, use the safety bar, • Learn life skills in a wonderful rewarding environment. Great read the signs, don’t ski/board under the • Make friends for life – with opportunities to travel the world. opportunities influence of drugs or alcohol, if you are in • Learn to ski and board in a family friendly surroundings. an accident or witness one then alert ski Programs from primary to late teens – including tertiary tuition exist at patrol and stay at the scene. Respect gets for full-time athletes. Falls Creek respect – from the lift lines, to the slopes, ‘An integral part of Falls Creek and its history!’ Race Club through the park and resort. Wb: www.fallscreekraceclub.com.au Em: [email protected]

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Paw Patrol Snowclub (3-5 years) purpose built programs that cater to teenagers. Specialised skills developing in no time! Lessons are available for adults Full & Half day programs – see your child’s love of skiing lessons include constant supervision, full day lessons, all-day and children and commence at 10:30am and 1:30pm daily. grow as their skills progress! Specialised lessons include lift access, delicious lunchtime meals and progress cards. Private Lessons professional full-time staff, half or full day lessons, delicious Full day: 9:45am – 2:50pm For the ultimate in personalised instruction, you can’t go past lunchtime meals, progress cards and the chance to meet the Registration from 9:45am, with lessons commencing at a private lesson. Receive expert, individualised instruction in Paw Patrol puppies! 10:00am. a session specially designed to cater to your individual needs • Full day: 9:15am – 2:50pm. Adult Programs (18+) and preferences. Advance bookings are essential, so get in • Half day: 9:15am – 12:50pm. Develop your skiing or snowboarding skills in our group quick! For all advance lesson bookings and enquiries, please • PM lesson only: 1:15pm – 2:50pm. lessons specifically designed to cater for adults of all ability email [email protected]. Registration from 9:15am and 1:15pm, with lessons levels. commencing at 10:00am and 1:30pm. Booking Details The AM Group Lesson features extended sessions and is Save time on arrival and pre-book any of our group programs* Spongebob Squarepants Junior Workshop (6 – 12 years) available daily from 10:30am – 12:50pm. online at our Falls Creek E-store: https://shop.skifalls.com.au, Full day programs – book your child in for a full day of The PM Super Session guarantees a maximum of five or let us guide you through your choices at any resort ticket adventure and watch as they learn to master skiing or participants and is available daily from 1:30pm – 2:50pm. office, rental store, or the Snowsports School Office in Cloud 9. snowboarding! Specialised lessons include constant For any enquiries, please contact us at (03) 5758 1000. supervision, full day lessons, all-day lift access, delicious Enquire about our number of speciality programs, including lunchtime meals and progress cards. Coffee Club and our Mim Sodergren Women’s Program! ‘All trails lead you home at Falls Creek!’ Full day: 9:45am – 2:50pm Registration from 9:45am, with lessons commencing at Brand new to Snowsports? 10:00am. If you have never skied or snowboarded before, the Falls Creek Learn to Ski or Learn to Board lessons are for you. TMNT Ride Tribe (13 – 17 years) With a group lesson in either the morning or afternoon, plus exclusive all-day access to the Halley’s Comet, Mousetrap, Full day programs – book your child in for a full day of *Learn to Ski, Learn to Board and Coffee Club cannot be Boardwalk and Drover’s Chair beginner lifts, you will find your inspiration as they engage with exciting and challenging booked online. Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition SIXTEEN 3 FROM THE GM Our Hero Pass Holders good turnout and more importantly there was a gentleman who just clocked over 40 were plenty of smiles! Not sure if they were skiing days this season! laughing at our wings and capes and Dame ith season 2018 almost at a close We met generations of families and groups Edna eye masks, but they were happy and we’ve been celebrating some of of friends who proudly call Falls Creek their that’s what’s important! our most frequent visitors, our mountain and overwhelmingly there is HeroW Pass holders and rewarding them in In the evening we partnered with the team true love for this place some of us are lucky some small ways to thank them for their from Traverse Alpine Group to launch their enough to call home. loyalty. Every year these people commit Cloud 9 Après sessions with an exclusive There were tales of big days and big nights, early and pledge their love for Falls Creek event for our current Hero Pass holders. by securing their early bird season pass and of learning to ski to mastering their first we wanted to show our appreciation. Supported by The Stag cool climate wines black run, it was lovely to hear all of their from St Huberts in the Yarra Valley, my stories and share their experiences over a On September 1st when we painted the team and I got to get up close and personal glass of pinot and a slice of pizza. resort purple as the 2019 Hero Pass went with our passionate guests and heard what As we look towards the end of the season, on sale, we decided to host two little events, they really thought about Falls Creek and we will be inviting our Hero Pass holders a fresh tracks session on Summit and an all that was on offer. après event at the renovated Cloud 9. to once again join us up at Cloud 9 this As the wine flowed, the stories came out, Saturday 22nd from 4pm to reflect on the With some good centimetres falling the and what tales they had to tell! season to date and all of the highlights. night prior, things were looking good for a few powder runs on Summit but then We met Hero Pass holders who were up to With all runs still open and the village still the weather closed in and it wasn’t quite year 10, year 17 and even year 30! We met predominantly ski in ski out, spirits are high as expected! Despite the snow being heavy skiers and boarders who came so frequently, - as is the confidence that 2019 is going to and the visibility challenging, we still had a it cost them a mere $20 per day – that be another cracker! Good things come in three don’t they! Enjoy it out there!!! • Sharon Raguse, GM Falls Creek Ski Lifts P/L

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4 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition SIXTEEN DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA Members Camp a sport he loved. Kerry assisted DWA guide Mark with Andrew and patiently went he DWA Members Camp was the back to the beginning introducing balance last camp for the 2018 season, so and the ability to stand once again on skis it is, without a doubt, a little sad without falling. Tthat the season has come to an end for Edward, Harry and Tyler – all on skis - the weekend camps. However, during the continued to improve down Drovers during remaining two weeks at Falls Creek DWA a beautiful Sunday. With Edward having personnel are still active mid-week with the opportunity to also ski with sister Peter Hull assisting individual disabled Annabella and mum Elizabeth. Then with skiers and boarders who will take the school the sun out on Sunday the compulsory holiday opportunity to visit and enjoy the family snow ball fight began - completing great conditions. the weekend in raucous laughter. The DWA Members camp last weekend DWA members take with them their again had a mixture of sit-ski, snowboarding memories from the camps and we know and skiing participants ready to have fun Pete the Snow Dragon is always happy to support our that the memories will last a life time DWA clients. Pic - Courtesy DWA and enjoy the best of spring skiing here at and always bring a smile back to them. the resort. Falls Creek Snowsports School Adaptive skiing, sit-skiing, snowboarding assisted the DWA guides with Ski and has produced a vital and active community. Snowboard Instructors Kerry, Fiona, Tom DWA guides understand the difficulty and Peps to deliver solid practical instructing and demands of their sport and are eager that then allowed the DWA guides to assist to help newcomers get invested in the and aid the participants during the day. activity. DWA and the adaptive ski world Ethan took to the sit ski after recent surgery have developed a variety of techniques and as he was not able to snowboard on this technologies that can help newcomers break camp as he has done on previous camps into the skiing world with a minimum this year. In the sit ski Ethan accepted the of difficulty. Therefore, anyone who is J.B.’S challenge of out-riggers attached to his arms interested should start looking immediately RESTAURANT and continued to manage speed control and and enjoy themselves, and while this RENOWNED FOR SWISS FONDUES turn shape with DWA guide Hagan down a season is coming to an end there is always Renowned for Swiss fondues and Czech - next year. The camps will be planned Bohemian - German food! variety of runs ending up at Ruined Castle. Fondue Specials – every Wednesday Trevor continued learning snowboarding and scheduled and available for disabled JB's extensive menu is available every day! skills with Fiona and on Sunday enjoyed participants to enrol in March 2019. DWA are always available to help and assist. PUBLIC BAR: 12noon – 2:30pm and 4:30pm to Close! consolidating what he had learnt with Dinner: 5:30pm – 9pm DWA guide Chris. Further information is available on the website: www.disabledwintersport.com.au. • 9 PARALLEL ST  Ph: 03 5758 3278 Map Ref: H2 Adaptive skiing requires intense upper body Ken Payne. strength, dexterity and reaction times, and can provide one of the most exhilarating A special thanks to Ken Payne for taking on experiences available. So, it was only natural the role with DWA this year and also for that that DWA participant Andrew still providing the regular informative reports on wanted to find a way to continue to enjoy the camps for each paper. Ed. A true mountain lodge dining experience! SPECIALS Full a la carte menu with vegetarian, AVAILABLE ALL SEASON gluten free and children’s options.

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS Time to Mix It Up then freezes overnight, we are met with lubricant for some awesome telemark turns! a nice hard layer of snow meaning, the I call the time 11am-midday the golden t this time of year, I get a bit more once helpless skinny skis, can now take us hour where I search for the downhills to excited. I am constantly checking anywhere the heart desires. The best too, bust out some sexy telemark turns, it feels the local weather to see what the is when there is minimal wind so as to so good. Yes, on XC skis! This happy hour snowA is doing because there are a few more not create windblown ice patches. If this is when the XC boards shine for this stuff. options now when deciding on heading out process of melt and freeze continues over Even if you are just starting I recommend for a ski. This week I am going to explore days, heading out, off the groomed trails trying out some stylish parallel turns, it’s and give you an insight into the possibilities on a pair of skates (just a bit faster than when XC yells out to downhill and says Spring brings in terms of XC skiing. the classic option) on a hard yet stable “hey, I can do this too!” surface is the best way to go really far across Regular Trail Blazing Backcountry Tour undulating terrain. Some ideal trips with Like I said in the trail report, the trails are skates and crust snow is doing the Spion If you go to the house of a self-acclaimed still in fantastic shape for this time of year, Kopje loop, a long lap around the Rocky mountain expert, you would hope they and if you are a traditionalist, want to keep Valley Lake and coming through Pretty have these three items; Touring bindings, working on your style and keep the speed Valley, or even just exploring Heathy Spur skins, and a goggle tan (however through up, then there is 50km of groomed corduroy area. It is also great for beginners as you can repeated ‘slow tanning’ sessions where available each day. However, because it’s start easily heading out towards Langford’s sunscreen is a major player). I have a friend spring, make sure you get your session done and around Watchbed creek. I have a friend Finlay Clarke - who was here last year. before midday as after that, as you probably who took his mum for the first time off- He has all this equipment and might one know, it turns to slush. A friend of mine track last weekend, and his mum is a good day be a mountain expert if he gets his said once, after midday it becomes surfing skier but not a wizard of any sorts, sorry act together. There are a variety of places rather than skiing and I agree. Melissa! to go, heading out to Ropers Lookout (a quick and easy one), Mount McKay, and Crust Skiing Crust in the Afternoon Rocky Knolls (beyond Ruined Castle) to A magical thing happens around mid- Just like frying an egg, you can take it off name a few. He will say you can head out September; it’s called crust, and it gets me quite quickly and it will be very gooey, or in all conditions with soft powder days out of bed in the morning. When the top you let it sit there and get it nice a compact a favourite as well as slightly softened layer of snow melts during the day and (I prefer this type of fried egg). Well the crusty sessions. The trick though with this crust is the opposite to this during spring, it Backcountry gear, is to choose journeys starts nice and hard and fast, and you might centred around a ‘gnarly’ or ‘sick’ downhill think surely this is what you want? Well, descent as opposed to a long undulating Our New Frying Pan… yes, but I’ll give you a real insiders tip, plan marathon. The skins allow you to hike up • Rustic, industrial and chic. your trip so that by the end of your ski so steep slopes and once you take them off • Bar and grill in the heart of Falls that you are heading back down at around and are staring down a shaft or cornice, Creek’s famous Village Bowl. 11am because at this time the crust is just you want to be both licking your lips and lightly melted, so as to create the perfect excited knowing you have some proper • FRIDAY – $10 Cocktails! downhill skis underfoot. One for the

thrill seekers, from McKay, you can see a • SATURDAY - DJ Mystery Machine Saturday: Cloud 9 Cocktail Bar on stage! Europeanesque shaped mountain called WINTER EDITIONopen FOUR to watch the sunset untilFRIDAY 26TH JUNE 2015 PRICELESS Mount Feathertop. As the legend goes, if • SUNDAY - $12 Bloody Mary’s 6pm. Ski home for night skiing!! and Caipiroskas!! you can ski down that cornice, you will one AD PROOF An exciting new leisure day bask with the greatest snow gods up in • MONDAY - $20 burger and beer special! experience at the top heaven. of the mountain! • TUESDAY - Taco Tuesday & $10 Margaritas Trail Report ... boasting a bistro, wood-fired • WEDNESDAY - $1 chicken wings pizza, waffle station, bar and café! & $10 pints! At the moment we have about a metre and Wood-fired Rotisserie, Deli and kitchen a half of snow on average. For the XC trails THURSDAY - $8 tinnies! providing: • Café & Deli selections • Bistro meals • Wood Fire Pizza Got a problem with pests? • Waffle delights We can help with:

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ENQUIRIES For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: For Payment, Placement of Ads or Subscriptions please forward to: Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488 Phone/Fax: 03 5754 1346 Email: [email protected] Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Kiewa Valley Highway, Mount Beauty. Kirsten Seaver Email: [email protected] Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty, VIC, 3699. CROSS COUNTRY NEWS that is more than enough to still have all possible trails open and ready to ski. The average cover of the trails is ‘excellent’ and the average condition is ‘spring.’ What does spring mean? It means that the trails are optimum up until about 11am before the classic spring daily melt starts and by 3pm it’s almost like you’re surfing on snow. That said though, around 50km of trails are regularly groomed. My personal favourites at the moment; On the national team camp last week we skied out towards Pretty Valley and the groomer (who is on fire) made a large loop around Pretty Valley and then down to Pretty Valley dam. Honestly I had never skied some of that loop before and it was perfect! If you like to stay centralised, we also did some hard L5 skate intervals from Horseyards straight up little Canada, those crazy trails there were pretty cool too. So there’s lots on offer at the moment, and Members of the National Team with coach Valerio not many excuses. Leccardi. From left, Valerio, Mark Pollock, Nic The AUSXC Season Launch Blackwell, Seve de Campo and Ella Jackson. The biggest skiing party fundraiser in Pic - Kat Paul the Southern Hemisphere is going to be held on Friday the 12th of October in Driving Tip Welcome to Winter 2018! Melbourne at the Middle Park Bowls Club. Many of you would know that this event Slow down and give way! Now Open has traditionally been held generously Seven Days a Week by the Montgomery family, however the From 10am Middle Park Bowls Club have offered their For relaxed long lunches, best services to the team and cannot wait exceptional dinners, coffee, to host everyone. It is the celebration of snacks and drinks! a fantastic season of racing down under Plus, we have a great balcony to as well as being the official launch for enjoy the action in Slalom Plaza! the upcoming Northern Hemisphere Every Day Specials Winter. There will be entertainment, Large Pizza & Dry long neck beer a presentation of the new 2018/19 - $35 National Team including the Junior/U23/ Saturdays & Wednesdays $15 Pizza & Beer Continental Cup and World Cup Teams For Menu and further Information visit: For Menu and further info, visit: and of course a cracking loud and silent www.snowlands.com.au/thelasthoot auction to raise money for the team. More ocated in front of arelia odge on Parallel St www.snowlands.com/thelasthoot information on www.ausxc.com. Hope to Open 12noon – 2:30pm & 4pm - 6pm SlalomSlalom Plaza (start(opp ofHalley’s the bike Comet) trails) see everyone there. Tickets are available at Best Glhwein in Falls.. now also serving coffee! Ph:Ph: 03 035758 5758 3088 Map 3088 Ref: F3 skiandsnowboard.org.au/events/23756/ • Seve de Campo Closing Night – Friday 28th Sep – From 5pm!

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www.attungalodge.com.au Corner Slalom & Christie Streets, Falls Creek Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition SIXTEEN 7 MITTA TO MOUNT BEAUTY Here’s The Challenge The Bakery in Mount Beauty. The Laurel has been completely refurbished and now his year Team Mount Beauty is is more commonly referred to as The Mitta encouraging locals to participate in Pub – a great place for lunch! the iconic Mitta to Mount Beauty Entering for the event now will inspire you TMountain Bike Challenge by offering a big to get out on the bike and start putting in discount to all shire residents who have not the k’s. Simply follow these steps: entered in the last three years. The Mitta is the longest continually running mountain Step 1. Go to the MTBA website and sign bike event in Australia – now in its 27th year. up for an eight week free trial membership and race licence – this will give you a race The event, sometimes known as the Pub to licence number and insurance for the event. Pub starts at the Mitta pub at 10am on the mtba .org.au/membership last Sunday in October - this year the 28th, and makes its way via minor roads, and Step 2. Go to the Team Mount Beauty gravel tracks to finish at the West Peak pub website: tmb.org.au/events/mitta-to-mt- in Mount Beauty. beauty. In the very early days the ride started Read all about the event, and follow the Tony Keeble in 2009. outside ‘The Laurel’ Hotel in the main links to enter via ‘EntryZone.’ You will see Pic - Ken Bell the normal full prices displayed there, but street of Mitta Mitta and finished outside Despite having the reputation as a “gut- will receive a $20 discount by applying buster” the event continues to grow in the promo code ‘MM_Resident2018’ just popularity from humble beginnings in before paying by card. 1992. Local cyclist Tony Retra developed This promo code and the free trial licence the idea of the Mitta Mitta to Mount will reduce your entry cost from $93 to $40 Beauty after competing in the Briagalong for over 17s and from $45 to $5 for under to Dargo and back, some time ago! The 17s. If you wish to use the bus to get you first event attracted some roadies, a few xc over to Mitta on the morning of the event, skiers, and some very keen locals and was instead of driving with friends and family, won by Tony. Word soon spread amongst you will need to check and pay the $25 the mountain bike fraternity that if you additional bus cost. wanted a challenge – try the ‘Mitta.’ Notable mountain bikers have won the Step 3. Get on your bike! event, including Rob Eva (1993, 1995), If you think you’re the type that can manage and the fastest time belongs to Murray 50km on dirt, then be one of the 100 extra Spink (2002) with a time of 1.45.46. locals in this year’s event and respond to the The 27th Edition of this Original ‘Dirty ‘Mitta to Mt Beauty’ Challenge.’ Questions Road Race’ is round 4 of the Falls Creek may be asked of Team Mt Beauty members Victorian Mtb Championship Series. you may know, or ask Bob Flower (who is This year’s event will be from pub-to-pub already signed up for the event!). starting in the Beer Garden of the Mitta The Mitta is an iconic event and is a point- Pub & finishing on the lawn of the new to-point mountain bike race from Mitta West Peak Hotel in Mount Beauty and a Mitta to Mount Beauty, via Scrubby Creek revised route will offering more dirt and no and Trappers Gap. highway. The Mitta Mitta to Mount Beauty is a unique and scenic riding experience and BREAKFAST $13 Take away brekkie burrito the 2018 event will not disappoint! • 8-11:30am & coffee

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MONDAY TUESDAY Open Daily for Bar and $20 Burger night Kids eat free dinner Lunch from 12noon! & trivia from 8pm (1 for 1 with an adult meal) SES BBQ WEDNESDAY THURSDAY From 12noon Saturday 29th $40 2 course dinner Hightea with homemade September scones Join the team, raise money for our SES! FRIDAY 4-5PM EVERYDAY AFL Grand Final – Live on Schnapps tour $10 Cockatils the Big Screen!! $20 Craft beer jugs 5-6pm www.fallscreekhotel.com.au P: 03 5758 3282 4 SCHUSS ST 03 5758 3407 23 Falls Creek Road, Falls Creek 8 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition SIXTEEN ARTIST RESIDENCY Local Opportunities Exist of Victoria and the National Museum of Australia,” Lindy said. “She won the enowned Yorta Yorta possum skin 1996 National Aboriginal & Torres Strait cloak-maker, print-maker, sculptor, Islander Heritage Art Award for her weaver and painter, Dr Treahna work ‘Remains to be Seen’ and was one RHamm will visit Falls Creek in October this of three lead artists on the Possum Skin year to work with a small group of local Cloak project for Regional Arts Victoria. women to create outdoor sculptures. This project engaged traditional language groups from SE Australia in the creation The residency project ‘Mountains of of the first contemporary collection of Memories’ will engage participants in 37 cloaks that were presented as part of weaving workshops using ski clothing the Commonwealth Games Opening embellished with endangered flora to Ceremony in 2006.” co-create a new body of work. The project will consider Falls Creek’s significant “We are hoping a number of local ancient past and what we might learn women will be able to commit to joining from an Indigenous perspective about our the project for the full two weeks of connection to the land. workshops,” Lindy said. “I hope the women participants will gain Made possible through a Regional Arts a sense of how the sculptures will reflect Fund grant through Regional Arts Victoria, their own identity through Dadhirri, the workshops will take place over two the deep listening Aboriginal concept of weeks from Monday 1st October to Friday PRICELESS listeningWINTER to the EDITION environment, SEVENTEEN in order 12thFRIDAY October, 29TH2018. AnyoneSEPTEMBER interested 2017 to create the sculptures through unique in participating is asked to contact Elise An example of Dr Treahna Hamm’s excellent work. and tangible ADprocesses PROOF using holistic Armitage at FCRM by email at arts@ Pic - Courtesy FCRM awareness,” Treahna said. fallscreek.com.au. “When local knowledge and stories are An exhibition of the work created will be The home of fabulous food… shared, this builds a strong foundation for opened by Federal Member for the seat of Specialty coffee, organic teas, super smoothies, shakes & fresh juices! collaborating to create artworks. Together, a Indi, Cathy McGowan AO, in Falls Creek sense of identity of place and connection to on Saturday 13th October and the collection The region’s best craft beers on tap + extensive wine list & cocktail menu! the local landscape can emerge.” will be housed at Falls Creek Museum. • Fuel up the mornings… Chair of the Resort Management Recharge the days… Board’s Arts and Cultural Development Relax the evenings… Committee, Lindy Allen said it is a real Super convenient location at the coup to have a visiting artist of Treahna’s base of Eagle Chair! standing spending two weeks in the resort. “Treahna’s work is held in the National Open daily from 8am for breakfast, lunch Gallery of Australia, the National Gallery & all day eats & treats made with love! Open late for dinner Thursday to Sunday night “Be sure to pop in and sample local Visit the goodness with super friendly service!” Bogong Power Station 17 Slalom St, (03) 5758 3263 Information Centre For historical & geological exhibits. Nelse Bar Open from 3:30pm daily. Now open Sundays Welcome! 10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village Enjoy our Apres ski drinks, Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318 evening get-togethers and daily specials! See us on Facebook & Instagram. For reservations, call: 03 5758 3222 Restaurant open for bookings offering Located in the Village Bowl, a well-priced hearty Winter cuisine. below Altitude Apartments. Map Ref: N2

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Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition SIXTEEN 9 ENQUIRIES For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: For Payment, Placement of Ads or Subscriptions please forward to: Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488 Phone/Fax: 03 5754 1346 Email: [email protected] Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Kiewa Valley Highway, Mount Beauty. Kirsten Seaver Email: [email protected] Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty, VIC, 3699. OUR COMMUNITY And Its People Baw continuously for almost 14 hours in overused from pushing herself up harder February 2017. The Baw Baw road has an and harder grades. She took a break and armila Tyrril is one of those amazing average gradient of 15%, meaning there was introduced to cycling, and discovered a people who regularly achieves such is no rest. If you stop pedalling you’d go new obsession. backwards, and the white knuckled descents incredible feats they have stopped While the Grampians were great for rock seeingJ their accomplishments as unusual. don’t provide must respite either. climbing, the cycling there was too flat Extraordinary has become ordinary, and Mountains are where Jarmila feels at so she moved to Bright in 2016. She what they consider normal, most people home. Her story starts in a small mountain committed herself to training and started can barely comprehend. town in Slovakia, where everyone skied. racing, regularly finishing on the podium in Here at Falls Creek, Jarmila has recently Even as young as 12, her father trusted tour races around Victoria and Europe. By become the first person in the world to her enough to let her venture out alone the end of 2017 she was again exhausting complete the Everest Challenge on skis. into the mountains, entering some pretty herself due to long hours in the saddle, so To complete an Everest Challenge an treacherous terrain. she looked to another sport as a way of cross training. individual must ascend and descend one In Slovakia she studied German and hill as many times as needed to equal the Russian, but it was an expedition to the At first, Jarmila thought skiing would be 8,848m vertical height of Mt Everest in one Himalayas in 1995 that prompted her to a good way to stay fit while she eased off go. It’s basically climbing Mount Everest in learn English. Thanks to an impeccable cycling for the winter, but she fell in love a day, except you are not on Everest. academic record, in 1996 she secured a visa with it. This winter she’s been travelling to Jarmila, 45, already holds the female world to study nursing in Sydney. Falls Creek from Bright up to five times a week to ski. She never uses chairlifts, but record for the challenge on a bicycle, Always interested in mountain sports, has backcountry skis that use skins and free- after she cycled up and down Mount Baw Jarmila moved to the Blue Mountains and heeled bindings, or she skis cross-country started rock climbing and then moved up to 40km a day. to Mount Arapiles in western Victoria. However, climbing had started to take a It wasn’t long before Jarmila conceived the toll on her body; her shoulders were getting idea of doing the Everest Challenge on skis. As far as she knew, no one in the world had attempted the challenge on snow. Her training increased, she checked the weather Your One-Stop TIN TIS and set a date. Shop for all Drive to the Conditions At 3:45am on Wednesday 22nd August, your holiday she started her attempt, ascending and catering and 8AM - 7PM descending the Après Vous ski run. She said enjoyment!

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“You’ve only got one head – put a lid on it!” 10 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition SIXTEEN FALL LINES Hard Waste Collection alls Creek Resort Management will be collecting hard waste on Wednesday OUR COMMUNITY F26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. she was feeling strong right up to lunchtime. Please see our Hard Waste Collection By that stage, she had ascended 5,000 vertical guidelines on the website, or if you require metres. She was a little over halfway, but any additional information, please contact completely ‘smashed,’ and started to suffer. the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. • “I had to remind myself - Jarmila, you knew Summer Debrief you were going to go through the pain.” It has been a record year for visitation this Jarmila tells the story as though detached summer and Resort Management would from the hours of pain she experienced on like to get your feedback on events, visitor the day. She seems to use her body as a tool, demographic, mountain biking and general observations. Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many exhibitors that will be as this year’s Trade Fair @ for her spirit to test just how capable it is Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw. under stress, to satisfy a curiosity she can’t Therefore you are invited to join the quite explain. relevant Resort Management personnel A Life to Remember for all members of the hospitality industry and other members of the community for a A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place to prepare for winter and do some serious It was 7.30pm, in the dark, when she summer season debrief meeting. on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village saving on product needs for the season. finished. Local skier Steve Lee had come This meeting will take place on Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the out, skied a couple of descents and used his Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair snowmobile lights to guide her. Friend and around 11:30am in the Boardroom above 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s will take place on Tuesday 2nd May from ski buddy Andy Kromar was also there at Foodworks in QT. enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some 10am to 5pm and again on Wednesday the finish. If you have any specific agenda items, please wine and a light BBQ will be provided, 3rd, from 9am to 4pm. Afterwards there was champagne – just one email http://[email protected]. but we ask that you bring other beverages Companies invited to exhibit include and also a plate to share. In the case of wet glass – before spending the night at Falls We look forward to seeing you all there. • Bedding Suppliers, Linen, Manchester weather, a contingency plan will be in place. Creek. She didn’t sleep that night, because and Window Furnishing suppliers, Wine Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and Spirit merchants, Wholesale Food she was ‘still buzzing’ from the challenge. and it is understood that members of Lyn’s Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning and Toiletry She says that it’s ‘normal’ – that’s happened UKVRA presents… family will be in attendance. • suppliers and equipment suppliers. to her before. Despite 16 hours of skiing and a sleepless night, Jarmila got up the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek Prepare for the season and save money. next morning and drove to work in Bright. BUSH Something of an institution since 1982, the Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further details from: Mb: 0400 350 488. • She hadn’t even told her workplace about GOTHIC JarmilaTrade in action Fair on @ the Falls slopes Creek around isFalls. an Picopportunity - Jarmila the challenge. Europe. “It’sSunday all about 28th the mountains,May 5pm it’s At work one of the doctors noticed her my passion,Mount the Beauty steepness Information - I love it Centre all.” P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y Got a problem with pests? wind-burnt face and asked if she’d been CongratulationsAuditorium. and BYO well drinks done andJarmila! nibbles. • We can help with: skiing. She told him about the challenge. Struan Jones • Pre-purchase home inspections Tickets: Mount BeautyNewsagency • Sniffer dog tracking of He was interested, but she doesn’t think Termites he fully understood the scale of the Ph: 5754 4204 • Rodents • Spiders achievement. “I’d climbed Mount Everest. • Wasps - and all other pests It’s a lot, almost 9,000m.” $25, $20 (members), $10 (students) that crawl or fly! For Jarmila, there’s no limit to what 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Andrew Poulton she could do next. She is currently Ph: 1300 559 799 Mb: 0427 914 909 Phone: 5754 1270 Em: [email protected] contemplating climbing K2, a cycling race in Taiwan, and ski-tour racing in TheMEDICAL Good SERVICESNews… MOTORING TIPS 2017 LOCAL PASS RefuseMOUNT and Recycling BEAUTY Regular Servicing Falls Creek is one of the first Our car is like our body. Affordable skiing WHERE Tawonga Crescent We must look after it resorts to recycle organic matter! all of the time - not just in your own backyard! WeWHEN recycle:-8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays when something fails. 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Falls Creek toGarbage the Upper is Kiewacollected Valley. A Motoring Tip brought to you by: seven days a week during winter. Rick @ Mount Beauty Service Centre, Day Spa Ph: 03 5758 1000 If you requireYOUR LOCAL supplies PRACTICE of bags, - Kiewa Valley Hway, Mount Beauty, - Open 8am to 8pm * Conditions apply seven days haveSUPPORTING a question, THEor see COMMUNITY! a problem, Ph: 5754 4261 by appointment. Phone us on: 6 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK ~ Summer 2017 Edition THIRTEEN Bookings: Mb: 0437 306 799 Mb: 0439 551 051 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South 10 Slalom St, www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au Falls Creek Ph: 03 5754 4024 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition SIXTEEN 11 LOCAL TALENT Great Success when I was about 12 I started showing more interest in racing. 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Donations & geological toexhibits. the OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTY In the Ovens Valley Kelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting TrustOpen: Fund Sundayswill be used and for such Mondays things as Alpine Radio 94.5 FM 10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical In the Harrietville area new life saving cancer equipment, training Centre, Tawonga Crescent. Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318 Full eye examinations including Glaucoma tests, Emergency Services Broadcaster and development for staff, cancer research DiabetesLocal and Macular hirer Degeneration of steel screening. Mount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local through clinical trials and complimentary Children welcome. To arrange an appointment: news, snow reports and developingFully licensed programs. restaurant therapiesFancy provided Fresh through Local the Wellness Fruit Ph:KWIKSTAGE 02 6056 4000 Ph:Hand-made 5754 4554 Pasta ~ Slow-braised meats Centre. 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WindscBeechworthreen Replacement Honey and more! rate for hire, transport, erect and Re-Opening Friday March 9th 41 Bogong High Plains Road Bookings Please! – Gift Vouchers available AllIconic WorkSourdoughs, NZGuaran productsteed Honeybird like Whittakers Coffee, and dismantle of local scaffolding jobs. Fully licensed restaurant VACC Accredited Clean, comfortable, well-lit and carpeted - with Ph 03 5754 4495 Cookie Time Ph: 03 5754 4497 flatFor screen a free TV, quote, folding callbench, 0418 efficient 578 500washing 177Renowned Kiewa Valley Dining Highway, and Tawonga Wines Just in - our real Fruit Ice-Cream Machine Hand-made Pasta ~ Slow-braised meats Lot 4 Nelse Street, machines, cost effective driers and industrial water ~ World’s best Pork Chop ~ amongst Mount Beauty 3699 filters to give you the cleanest wash possible. other un-worldly delights by Roi! E: mKiwibsmash@pacif ic.net.as uMarket Open Seven days Open weekdays Hand-churned fruit ice-cream - to die for! 8am - 8pm 8am - 6pm through summer 9am - 7pm weekendsOne & Public Lodge Holidays. – FourAge ‘GoodSeasons Food Guide’ since 1998 Ariel’s Laundrette Lonely Planet Guide 239 Kiewa Valley Highway Bookings please - Gift Vouchers available NextSnowmobile to Fallons Caltex and Tours Bus Depot Mount Beauty Ph 03 5754 4495 Ph: 0498 804 096 Facebook.com/kiwi’smarketgarden1800 20 44 24 Ph:Your 0400 home 350 base 488 for all year holidays177 Kiewa & ideal Valley for Highway,groups! Tawonga 4 • Fully Licensed • In-ground pool • 25 seater bus • OpenFalls fire Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK ~ Summer 2017 Edition THIRTEEN 9 Allamar Court, Ph: 0409 033 920 Drive your own Tawonga South Em: [email protected] Victoria Wb: www.valleyviewlodge.com.au today! 12 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition SIXTEEN

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ENQUIRIES For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: For Payment, Placement of Ads or Subscriptions please forward to: Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488 Phone/Fax: 03 5754 1346 Email: [email protected] Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Kiewa Valley Highway, Mount Beauty. Kirsten Seaver Email: [email protected] Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty, VIC, 3699. FALL LINES

Yack Snowman. Pic Courtesy FCCC Our group of highly talented soccer kids with their awards. Pic – Kylie @ Big Bright Photos.

Snowman Winners Wodonga rounds of competition were all Charlie Oakley Award: This perpetual mass Gala Days with upwards of eight to trophy is awarded to the standout player for he team at Falls Creek Cross Country ten other regional towns competing on the achievement and commitment to the club added to the experience for visitors day. This was all after our trip to Bendigo and fellow team mates – and this year went this winter by creating a Snowman for the pre-season tournament where we to: Carmela Perri. TBuilding competition around Windy Corner. were joined by teams from Melbourne and From the President: all other parts of the state. Many great snowmen were built and the I would like to thank all volunteers for your exercise proved to be fun fall all. Here are the achievement awards for our help running the club, also my committee, The Most Creative category went to The young players:- Erin Angelini and Katrina Vazzoler plus Rabbit – built by Nyasha and Sanura Iervasi U14 Best and Fairest: Cambell Moorman. a big thank you to Kevin & Andrea (with some help from their aunty). Runner Up: Lochlan Angelini. Moorman for their ten year contribution. U11 Best and Fairest: Aundres Brewer. See you all next year! Ron Crawford. • Best Dressed went to the Cowley family Runner Up: Will Rose. and the Yackandandah Primary kids won U9 Best and Fairest: Lincoln Wilson. the staff pick with their creation the ‘Skiing Runner Up: Skye Power. Yak Snowman.’ WELCOME BACK Overall we had great snowmen and creatures all season - all very creative and lots of fun – TO WINTER! with the winners doing a super job. • Fancy a Special Cake? We have lots to keep Located in the High Country, you warm! local ingredients and materials. Clothing, Boots, Work wear, Insulation, Heaters! Soccer Presentations If you need it, we have it – or we’ll get it! Beautiful, elegant & unique cakes to suit your Gift vouchers and free gift wrapping available The Mount Beauty Soccer Club had their celebration and dietary requirements! end of year presentation evening earlier Mount Beauty Hardware & this month - Saturday 1st September to Drapery Store Mon – Fri: 9am – 5:30pm be precise - after another very successful Saturday: 9am – 4pm year of competitions against the following Sun & Public Hol.s: 9am – 2pm teams: Bright, Yackandandah, Myrtleford, 12 – 14 Hollonds Street, Wangaratta, Benalla & Albury/Wodonga. Mount Beauty Note: the Wangaratta, Benalla and Albury/ Ph: 03 5754 1999

Chair photos: 8:45 to 10:30am!

Shop is now located inside Cloud 9. Ph: 0407 855 265 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition SIXTEEN 13 FALL LINES Born to Fly Seniors Festival The unchartered emotional waters of Eric Hello everyone and in particular – Movie Hymans passing on the launch of his story buffs! and rebirth of the Summit Masters, sets The Seniors Festival in Victoria takes place in motion both nostalgia and recognition throughout the month of October and in for the pioneers of Falls Creek. A special our area the first week of October sees some memorial edition of the ‘Born to Fly’ book events to be enjoyed by everyone. Check is being organised for lovers of Falls Creek. the web site https://www.seniorsonline.vic. Barry from Pretty Valley has ordered 100 gov.au/festivalsandawards . copies for his apartments and guests. Along with the Museum and Halley’s Ski Hire In particular the Alpine U3A is hosting also putting their hands up to support this a free afternoon movie on Wednesday historical work. Definitely worth the read. October 3rd at the Seniors Citizens Hall, All guests, staff, accommodation vendors Tawonga Crescent, Mount Beauty. This is a and retail outlets are invited to join in for free screening and the movie is the excellent this limited edition – especially anyone who British comedy ‘Finding your Feet.’ To add missed the sold out first print. Quantity real gloss to the afternoon, the Red Cross discounts. Orders only open for a few days. is providing a sumptuous afternoon tea Contact pea ce now 0413 427 030 or em: by courtesy of the Alpine Seniors and the [email protected]. • Alpine U3A. The movie starts at 2pm. Be early to get a good seat and remember that this is open to all seniors throughout WHAT’S ON – SEPTEMBER Victoria. See you at the movie. 21st Start Victorian School Holidays. 28th Team Mount Beauty Ride Day at Big Hill 21st Mount Beauty Men’s Shed Regular Monthly Mountain Bike Park with shuttles and BBQ. Continued next page. BBQ – 11:30am at the Shed in Tennis Court RSVPs essential so that we know numbers Avenue – PLUS the Men’s Shed AGM. for hiring buses and ordering food. We’ll also 28th The Traditional SES BBQ Fun Raiser at need volunteers to drive the buses or to EMERGENCY the Falls Creek Hotel. 12noon start, BBQ help with the BBQ. Email [email protected] to EMERGENCY 000 Lunch – a great afternoon – then enjoy the RSVP or volunteer. Ambulance 000 AFL Grand Final between Richmond and 28th – 30th Mountain Yoga and Snow Retreat – Three EMERGENCY BROADCASTER Melbourne. Enquiries to 03 5758 3282 days of luxury and well-being at Diana Lodge. Alpine Radio (Fires & Floods) 96.5 FM Ph: 03 5758 214 ELECTRICITY Faults & Emergencies 13 17 99 FIRE WHAT’S ON – OCTOBER Falls Creek/Mount Beauty/ Tawonga 000 2nd Team Mount Beauty AGM 6:30 pm for drinks 1pm top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa HOSPITAL and pizzas. 7:30 pm for AGM. Regular Crescent. For further Info or to book a stall, Mount Beauty 5754 3500 meeting to follow. Sweetwater Brewery. Ph Bev: 03 5754 4097. MEDICAL CENTRES Just a heads up that you don’t need to be 6th The McKaos - Australia’s only mass start, Falls Creek 5758 3238 Mount Beauty 5754 3400 a committee member to attend the meetings. snow - dirt - road enduro from the summit of Come along, grab a beer and get the inside McKay to the shore of Lake Guy in Bogong POLICE Falls Creek 5758 3424 goss on what’s going on with the club. Village. 8am – 12noon. Ph: 03 5758 1200. Mount Beauty 5754 4244 3rd U3A hosting a free film as part of Seniors 7th Official Close of the 2018 Snow Season. Wangaratta 5723 0600 Festival. The British comedy ‘Finding Your 8th Victorian Schools – Term Four begins. RCA Feet’ starts at 2pm at the Senior Citizens 11th Regular Monthly Meeting of the UKV Falls Creek 5758 3287 Clubrooms in Tawonga Crescent. For further Community Association – 7:30pm in The RACV details, contact our U3A Secretary, David Auditorium – beside the Visitor Information Falls Creek/Mount Beauty 5750 1230 Wood on Mb: 0419 514 399, or Centre, Bogong High Plains Road, BURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS Em: [email protected]. • Mount Beauty. All Welcome. CFA 1800 668 511 6th Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Bicentennial Em: [email protected] STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118 13th Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Bicentennial Falls Creek 13 25 00 6th Mount Beauty Community Market, 9am – Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118 WILDLIFE RESCUE 0421 553 527 2018 PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATES PUBLICATION SCHEDULE: ADVERTISING RATES: Ed 17 * 28.09.18 * McKayos Promo, Vic DH Series Rd 1, Mitta to Mt Beauty MTB Ride, (C) DISPLAY: • 1 column (6cm wide) = $15.00 per cm. 4cp = $20.00 per cm. Ed 01 * 26.10.18 * Mitta to Mount Beauty and Cup Weekend activities. McKaos Wrap. • 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $25.00 per cm. 4cp = $35.00 per cm. Ed 02 * 09.11.18 * Summer Activities. Shop Local Specials. Spoke Sisters Shuttle Day. • 3 column (19cm wide)= $35.00 per cm. 4cp = $49.00 per cm. Ed 03 * 23.11.18 * Shopping Locally Benefits. Carols by Candlelight. School Concerts. CLASSIFIEDS: • $4.90 per line. DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club, club BUSINESS DIR.: • $5.90 per line. lodges and apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, FORMAT: • Logos and images 300dpi> as jpg attachment Tawonga and Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang and Tawonga and selected venues DEADLINE: • Friday 2.00pm prior to publication date in Bright and Myrtleford. CONTRACT: • A Season Contract for 16 editions of winter is available offering a 15% ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ discount. The contract is secured by payments made four editions in INSERTS: • Not Available advance. Due Dates: 08.06.18; 06.07.18; 03.08.18 and 31.08.18. ENQUIRIES For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: For Payment, Placement of Adverts or Subscriptions, please forward to: Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488 Ph/Fax: 03 5754 1346 Email: [email protected] Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty 3699. ABN:22 171 749 807

14 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition SIXTEEN FALL LINES Other Activities in this area for the Seniors Festival are: Coffee Morning, Friday 5th October, from 10:30am at the Senior Citizens Hall in Tawonga Crescent. Social Bowls at the Tawonga Bowling Club – every Thursday during October from 2pm to 4pm. For further details, contact our U3A Secretary, David Wood on: Mb: 0419 514 399, or Em: [email protected]. • TMB Spoke Sisters This mountain bike season, Team Mount Beauty will be coordinating the Spoke Sisters Networking Tour. The aim of the networking sessions will be to connect Carly Emond, Turi Berg and Rachael Whipps will provide an opportunity to share knowledge, experience and local female mountain bike leaders who skills for local female riders. Pic - Charlie Brown are passionate about increasing female Day 2: Saturday 2nd February 2019 at participation in the sport. They will provide Woolshed Falls / Beechworth MTB Park, LOCAL RADIO an opportunity to share knowledge, Beechworth. Alpine Radio 96.5 FM experience and skills, which will build In the Kiewa Valley stronger relationships and enhance our Day 3: Saturday 13th April 2019 at Nail Alpine Radio 92.9 FM Can Hill, Albury. In the Ovens Valley capacity to undertake future endeavours. Alpine Radio 94.5 FM The three sessions will involve a morning Eligible participants will be members of In the Harrietville area of shuttles at three local mountain bike Team Mount Beauty, Albury-Wodonga Emergency Services Broadcaster parks, followed by a late long lunch in that Mount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local MTB Club, Beechworth Chain Gang, news, snow reports and developing programs. community. Alpine Cycling Club or Yack Tracks. Ph: 5754 4554 Day 1: Saturday 17th November 2018 at For more information or to apply, please Email: [email protected] Website: www.alpineradio.com.au Big Hill MTB Park, Mount Beauty. contact Turi Berg on [email protected] • CLASSIFIEDS MISSING BOOK BABYSITTING – FALLS CREEK FOR SALE – SNOWMOBILE A copy of Dr. Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis on the Bogong High Available all day and nights, Fri, Sat and Sun. Any time Red BRP V800. New Condition, 1,100kms, regularly Plains was left in the care of Bill and Yvonne Sutton. It after 5pm Mon to Thurs. Trustworthy, Fun, Reliable and serviced, many options. $7795 Ph: 0447 583 255. has been lent to some-one and not returned. If any knows Responsible. Ph: Molly: 0487 864 679. FOR SALE BY TENDER anything please touch base with Bill or phone Ken Bell on FOR SALE The Falls Creek SES would like to put up for sale by 0400 350 488. Electric Golf Buggy in VGC - $250; Full set of tender a 2004 Polaris Fusion 900cc snowmobile. 4288 FOR SALE Drummond Golf Clubs & Bag - $150; Cross Trainer in kms 180 hrs of operation. no RWC. Tenders close 1st Oct VGC - $100. Ph: 03 5754 1215 RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with and can be sent to P.O. Box 68, Falls Creek 3699. added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 G. FOR HIRE Retail $309.95 will sell for $250. Ph: 0400 350 488. Three Tonne Tipper and mini Excavator. Ph: 0427 942 171. BUSINESS DIRECTORY ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS DRIVING INSTRUCTION PAINTING SERVICES Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs. Summit Driver Training. Tawonga based driving Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Services include hems & complete design solutions. instruction and re-assessment. Ph Craig 0427 722 287. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE ELECTRICAL Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services, Frueauf Village, (below Milch Café) Ground Fl, All Electrical Services. Ph: Rick 0418 698 491. Reg Ph: Laif 0437 023 921. Rm 2, 4 Schuss St, Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 3766. No: 7923. PHYSIOTHERAPY Em: [email protected]. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Wb: www.altitudephysiotherapy.com.au Altitude Electrical - no job too big or small. Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE Domestic, commercial & industrial. Contact Ben visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270. Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125. Svarc 0419 801 109. PLUMBING & GASFITTING BUILDING & ELECTRICAL FREIGHT - ALB - MTB - FALLS CREEK David Batson – Servicing Mount Beauty, Tawonga Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount and beyond. No job too big or small! Domestic, service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879. Beauty & Falls Creek Mon to Fri Incl. Refrigeration commercial or industrial. Ph: 0488 552 239 CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL Available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320 REMEDIAL MASSAGE/NATUROPATH Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Ph: 03 5754 4395. HAIRDRESSER 38 St Bernard Dv, Tawonga Sth. Ph: 0419 519 275. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds STORAGE COMPUTERS & SERVICE Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week & Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units. Custom built computers, Upgrades, parts, laptops, evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177. Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.com troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery, back-ups. LD’S HOME PET CARE TAXI & 4WD SERVICE Ph: Michal Trnka 5754 4637 or Mb: 0417 163 601. Pet Care & Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 5754 1695. Mt Beauty Taxi Service. Covers Falls Creek & Albury. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13 10 08.

Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition SIXTEEN 15 PROPERTY OF THE WEEK Altitude Apartment 5. his deluxe apartment is approximately 147m2 and offers four large bedrooms, three Tbathrooms and is modern yet warm with a good sized open plan living and dining area. Now this apartment is in a brilliant location with the new Eagle Quad Chairlift right next door and sits above the Falls Creek Sports hire and gear shop and the fabulous BE Foodstore Restaurant. It is also surrounded by other fine establishments like the new Flying Pan Inn, Easy Eats and the Falls Creek Hotel. Easy access from the Bogong High Comfortable open plan living with the balcony overlooking the Summit. Plains Road is via the Gully Chair. Pic - Courtesy of the agent This would be one of the best returning easily accessed by car with adequate parking Australian walk of international standard properties in the resort, with a very relaxed out front or nearby. being promoted by Parks Victoria. management agreement and no restriction on owner use. Your agent has sold a couple While the quality of your enjoyment of Falls The afore-mentioned suite of summer of these units recently and believes this Creek as a winter resort is undoubted, it is activities includes the Alpine Challenge, property would be an excellent purchase the growing suite of summer activities that the Mile High Dragon Boats, the Bicycle adds untold value to a purchase in the village. Network Peaks Challenge Falls Creek, the The apartment is fresh and has a lovely Easter Festival as well as regular mountain Over the last decade, much work has gone spacious feel with good natural light. bike shuttles. into developing and securing summer trade. All the bedrooms/ bathrooms are upstairs The resort now boasts in excess of 40km Apartment 5 has a strong rental history and the lower level features a large open of mountain bike trails – with some being showing good returns in excess of 5% and plan living with balcony overlooking the accessed from the Village Bowl. Add to is truly special. Call today to arrange an Summit. This apartment features plenty these the many kilometres of aqueducts inspection. An information pack is available of storage in the apartment and also in the and management vehicle tracks and your on request. roof space, plus large drying room. exploring, whether on foot, on a horse Christa Smit (Zirknitzer), Zirky Real or on your bike is endless. The Falls to In the summer months, (we describe as Estate, Mb: 0402 277 808 • everything not winter), the location can be Hotham Alpine Crossing is an iconic

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