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PRICELESS
WINTER EDITION FIVE
FRIDAY 3RD JULY 2015
Kids, Kids - Fun & More Fun!
Top: Terrain Parks Ambassador Nick Payne in action. Pic - Chris Hocking.
Left: Renault Snow Club is fun! Pic - Elle @ Top Shots.
• Pete draws a crowd. Pic - Elle @ Top Shots.
FROM THE CEO
Falls Creek - Happy
Holidays
A
gain, the resort is bustling with
activity as school holiday travellers
begin to settle in for the break,
taking advantage of the amazing work Falls
Creek Ski Lifts have done around making,
retaining and curating the snow product.
Huge congratulations and a big thanks to
Francis and his team.
Riding the lifts on the weekend and
chatting to the many boarders and skiers,
there was a tremendous vibe from all guests.
There were plenty of smiles beaming and
terrific compliments about the resort. There
were a lot of first timers to Falls Creek, and
more encouragingly all were having a great
time and nearly everyone spoken to have
booked for another trip in August!
As promised, Falls Creek kicked off
another big school holiday period with the
return of the weekly Street Party at Falls
Creek Central.
Now in its sophomore year, the Street Party
proved a massive hit in 2014 with loads of
visitors and locals stopping in each Tuesday
night to join in the fun. In launching this
Hospitality Traineeship
Certificate 3 in Hospitality
Accommodation Management
18 month traineeship position vacant - immediate start
Combine your love of skiing/and the outdoor environment
with an exceptional career start opportunity!
Situated in a well-appointed apartment complex with
professional reputation, duties will encompass all aspects
of accommodation operations including reception,
bookings, cleaning, stock orders, laundry and general basic
maintenance.
For full details of this exciting opportunity please visit the
vacancies page online at:
www.kestrelapprenticesolutions.com.au
Toasted marshmallows and Pete - how good can it get? Pic - Courtesy FCRM
year’s first Street Party, over 60 guests joined
regular host Samara the tiger and special
guest Pete the Snow Dragon - a surprise
addition on the dance floor. Pete will be a
regular addition each week and add another
level of fun and excitement for the little
ones (and some of the big ones too). With
live music, more activities and more prizes
on offer each week, Tuesday nights at Falls
Creek are set to be Party Central!
Special thanks goes out to Oishii Go and
Snonuts Donuts for their tasty samples
to go with everyone’s favourite of toasted
marshmallows by the fire pits. Dederang
Mount Beauty Football Club also brought
the fun to the proceedings with footballs
and a handball target providing the basis for
some great prize giveaways including Bollé
goggles and the weekly grand prize of a brand
new Kigu.me onesie (perfect for September’s
Onesie Weekend!) Last but not least, an extra
special thanks goes out to Feathertop Lodge’s
own Ian Rushton on guitar in providing the
grooves for the evening.
The Street party is on every Tuesday
evening in July and August from 4pm to
6pm at Falls Creek Central - just outside
Silverski on Slalom Street. For more details
on next week’s party or to see this week’s
video wrap head to www.fallscreek.com.au.
Now, Carry On and Hit the Slopes…•
Stuart Smythe, CEO
Falls Creek Resort Management
Falls Creek Sports
Three ideal locations to serve you better!
In the QT complex at the base of Falls Express. Ph: 03 5758 1036.
Open Daily for lift tickets, equipment hire & apparel sales.
In the Village Bowl at the base of the Eagle & Summit Chairs. Ph: 03 5758 1030.
Open Daily for lift tickets, equipment hire & apparel sales
In Village Central, rear of Silver Ski, by Astra, Huski & Frueauf Village. Ph: 03 5758 3539.
Open Daily for equipment hire and ticket sales. (Closed 12noon - 2pm)
For the best in retail and hire, product and service!
Resort Entry Tickets
may also be purchased on-line at
Visitor Information Centre
The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located
at the Resort Management Office, upstairs on the
corner of Slalom Street and the Bogong High Plains
Road. Open 8am - 5pm daily for visitor inquiries and
gym memberships.
Phone 5758 1202. (Map Ref E4)
Resort Entry
Resort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap,
approximately 4km before reaching Falls Creek
Village. Day and Night passes are available at $48
per day. The first day is 50% off if arriving after
1pm and free if arriving after 4pm. Visitors over 65
receive 20% off.
Season passes are available for $350 or $651 for
an ‘All Resorts’ permit, valid at all Victorian snow
resorts - enquire at Visitor information.
Resort Entry fees fund essential services of:
• Ski Patrol • Car parking
• Snow Clearing • Water Supply
• Waste management • Visitor Information Services.
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Child Care Hours & Rates
Falls Creek Child Care is located in the St Falls complex
at the base of the Falls Express Chairlift - open from
8:30am to 5pm, seven days a week for children from 12
weeks to five years old.
Child Care Hours & Rates
Morning:
8:30am - 12:30pm $80
Afternoon:
1:30pm - 5pm
$55
Full Day:
8:30am - 5pm
$125
Bookings are strongly recommended as places are limited.
Make your booking at www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare
Accommodation Transfer Service
Operating from the Terminal building on the Bogong High
Plains Road, the Accommodation Transfer Service will
move you, your family and your luggage comfortably to
your lodge or apartment.
Hours of Operation
Mon - Thurs & Sat: 8am - 10pm
Friday:
8am - 12midnight
Sunday:
7:30am - 10pm
A taxi service is available in the village during these hours.
Ph: 5758 1203.
www.fallscreek.com.au
Rates
Adult: One Way $25
Return $40
Child: One Way $15
Return $25
Season Pass: Adult: $180
Kids Under 5:
Free
Luggage Allowance
Two pieces of luggage, one pair of skis and boots or
snowboard and boots and one piece of hand luggage
per person.
Excess Luggage:
$5.00 per item.
Ticket Sales - On Mountain
The Accommodation Transfer Service will begin operations
when the village goes to full ski in - ski out mode.
Falls Creek Resort Management
General Enquiries: Ph: 5758 1200
Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK Winter 2015 Edition FIVE
THE ACTIVITY CENTRE
More For Your Holiday
D
uring the course of this winter,
like many of the previous seasons,
this paper will bring to you, the
visitor and the village resident (staff and
management alike) a list of the great things
we can take advantage while we are here.
A slight change in the way activities are
booked is that now you can make a booking
with any of the staff in the Falls Creek Sports
shops - either at the QT shop, or the Village
Bowl shop. This makes it easier for customers,
and if you’re not sure, phone the Activities
Hotline 1800 204 424 where you will always
get an answer during business hours.
As this paper is being prepared for the press,
it is surely estimated that the most commonly
accessed website is the BOM. I was on it last
night - and again this morning - as is everyone
else. There are flurries in the wind, - but
a good dump would be the answer to our
dreams. Congratulations to our snow-making
team. They’re definitely earning their keep
- and keeping us going at this stage.
One of the things we can be sure of is that
the team in this resort are bending over
backwards to keep our guests happy - and
provide activity. So let’s have a look at what
there is to do outside of skiing and boarding.
Mountain Bikes
Damian and the team at the SnowRider
Rental shop in the Village Bowl (at the
Falls Creek Hotel) have brought up some
of their quality dual suspension mountain
bikes and these are available for hire.
Several of the mountain bike tracks are still
able to be ridden - or you can just tour the
STORAGE CAGES FALLS CREEK
Falls Creek Storage Cages in St Falls Building
(Near Supermarket) Short or Long term hire.
Large Size 62cm wide by 120 cm deep,
private and secure with key code access.
Ph: Sam 0418 878 911
roads around the area.
The guys will very soon also have some ‘fat
bikes’ which can be used on snow as well
as the normal stuff. If you would like to
check them out, phone 03 5758 3819, or
call into the shop in the Village Bowl. (See
Advert, Page Four). •
Kids Activities
The team at Falls Creek Resort Management,
who do a great job with the Kids Club
activities during the Xmas/January period,
have swung into action and are providing
kids activities as and when they can.
This last week they were able to provide
Arts & Crafts sessions in the morning
and some outdoor games in the afternoon.
Check with Resort Management on 03
5758 1200 for further activities and times.
Another activity is the Free Cinema - in the
Board Room at St Falls. Last week it was
run Monday and Friday afternoon. Once
again, check with Resort Management on
03 5758 1200. •
A Good Walk
Without any natural snow cover, Resort
Management have opened the Bogong High
Plains Road out to the Rocky Valley Dam wall
- where it remains locked. But guests can drive
to this area, park the car and go for a walk.
The track to Roper’s Lookout starts on the
other (eastern) side of the Dam wall. It follows
the Roper’s Lookout aqueduct for about 1.5km
The walk beside the Aqueduct out to Roper’s Look-out.
Pic - Ken Bell
before climbing steeply to bring you out at the
lookout where you get great views back across
to Falls Creek, Rocky Valley dam and the
plains to the south and west in general. All up
the walk is about 5km return. •
Tuesday Street Party
Introduced a couple of seasons back, the
idea of a street party is simply to provide an
informal opportunity for visitors to join with
staff and have a bit of a chat. There might be
a bit of story-telling and we may even find a
marshmallow to toast over the open fire.
During much of a person’s visit to Falls,
most of the contact with the team is at the
ticket purchase, loading a lift, receiving
coaching from an instructor and buying
a meal or a beer over the bar. Having
the opportunity for a casual, informal
exchange between guests and staff can only
be a good thing! Every Tuesday evening
Be part of the team!
As a member of the Falls Creek Race Club,
young athletes can…
Race Club
•Learn Life Skills in a wonderful, rewarding environment.
• Make friends for life - with opportunities to travel the world.
• Learn to ski and board in a family freindly environment.
Programs from primary to late teens - including tertiary tuition for full time athletes.
An integral part of Falls Creek and its history
Visit: www.raceclubfallscreek.com.au Em: fallscreekraceclub@yahoo.com
Get the Most out of your On-Snow Holiday! with Falls Creek Snowsports School
Snowsports School offers an extensive variety of ski & snowboard programs, catering to
every age and ability level, to help you get the most from your snowsports experience!
Renault Snowclub (3 - 5 yrs)
Full & Half Day programs - include constant supervision, lessons, progress cards and lunch, plus weekly events and daily
fun activities with Pete the Snow Dragon.
Full Day: 9:15am-3:20pm • Half Day: 9:15am-12:50pm
Lesson only: 9:15am-11:50am or 1:15pm-3:20pm
Registration and check-in from 9:15am and 1:15pm;
Lessons commence 10am and 1:30pm.
NEW Burton Riglets snowboard program
(3-5 years)
An interactive introduction to the world of snowboarding, especially
designed for 3-5-year olds with our expert kids’ instructors in the
purpose-built Riglet Park. Sessions available daily: 1:15pm - 3:20pm.
Registration and check-in from 1:15pm; lesson commences 1:30pm.
Junior Workshop Ski & Snowboard
program (6-14 years)
Full and Half Day programs include constant supervision, lessons, lift access, progress passbook and lunches at a variety
of venues throughout the resort, plus weekly events.
Full Day: 9:45am - 3:20pm • Half Day: 9:45am - 1:20pm.
Lesson only: 1:20pm - 3:20pm.
Check-in from 9:45am & 1:20pm; lessons commence 10am & 1:30pm.
NEW Teens Academy Ski & Snowboard
program (13-17 years)
A new, exciting Half Day program, especially designed to
engage and inspire your teen! Program includes technical and
themed lesson focusses, lift access and lunches at a variety of
venues throughout the resort, plus weekly events enjoyed in a
challenging, fun and social environment.
Available daily: 9:45am - 3:20pm.
Check-in from 9:45am; lesson commences 10am.
NEW Adults’ programs are here for 2015!
The AM Group Program features NEW extended sessions of
2 ½ hours; available daily: 9:50am - 12:20pm.
Check-in from 9:50; lesson commences 10am.
The PM Super Session 5 Program guarantees a maximum
of five participants per group and offers a variety of themed
focusses; available daily: 1:20pm - 3:20pm.
Check-in from 1:20pm; lesson commences 1:30pm.
A variety of exciting specialty programs are also available,
including Mums’ Coffee Club, Mim Sodergren Women’s
Program, and our ALL-NEW Alpine Touring Program. Visit our
website: www.skifalls.com.au/ADULTSPROGRAMS
Brand new to Snowsports?
If you’ve never skied or snowboarded before, the Falls
Beginner program is for you. Includes 1hr50min group lesson
session plus all day access to the Falls Express quad chairlift
as well as Mousetrap and Boardwalk beginner lifts. Programs
are available for Adults and Children (6-14), with lesson
sessions commencing at 10am, 12noon and 1:30pm daily.
Private Lessons
For the ultimate in personalised instruction you can’t go past
a private lesson. Expert, individualised tuition in a session
specially designed to cater to your individual needs and
preferences. Advance bookings are essential.
Booking Details
Save time on arrival and pre-book any of our group programs
online at the eStore: www.skifalls.com.au/estore, or let us
guide you through your choices at any resort ticket office, retail
outlet or the Snowsports School office in the Cloud 9 complex.
Snowsport School office hours: 8:30am - 4pm
Ph: 03 5758 1070 •
Private Lesson Bookings: 03 5758 1071
Em: snowsports@fallscreek.net
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THE ACTIVITY CENTRE
form 4pm to 6pm in the park are between
Nelse Lodge, Elk @ Falls and Oishii Go.
Map Ref: I4. Enquiries to: 03 5758 1200. •
Helicopter Flights
Forest Air Helicopters are a local quality
chopper service based in Albury. They
offer several services including a ferry
service from Albury to the slopes; from
Mount Beauty to the slopes; the Heli Link
from the slopes of Falls Creek to the slopes
of Hotham for the day.
Then there are the scenic flights. The Bell
Longranger 206L3 can take six people and
will give you the experience of a life-time. I
mean - how often do you get the chance to
Retail Boutique
For Men & Women
For the latest in Après and
Mountain wear including Kjus,
Spyder, Eider, NILS & Völkl.
Also stocking Helly Hansen, Desigual,
Flash Geo and Manas Boots.
Ph: 03 5758 1041
Located in Slalom Plaza
Opposite Falls Express. Map Ref: F4
enjoy the beauty of the Bogong High Plains
from the comfort of a helicopter. No-one has
ever come back to say they didn’t “love it!”
Contact Forest Air on 1300 731 450 or visit
their website at www.forestair.com.au. •
Night Skiing
Wombat’s Ramble lights up after dark on
Wednesday and Saturday nights allowing
skiing and snowboarding adventures to
continue after the sun goes down.
Wombats Ramble is Australia’s longest
green run and a favourite of many skiers
and snowboarders at Falls Creek measuring
2.2 kilometres long. The entire length of
Wombats Ramble has been lined with high
voltage Green Power floodlights which will
light up the trail from the top of Falls Express
at Cloud 9 all the way downhill to QT.
The completion of a high capacity
snowmaking system along the entire length
of Wombats Ramble will ensure night
The
Last Hoot
Café • Bar • Pizzeria
OPEN
From 10am to late
Lunch, dinner, coffee
and snacks
Sam Perry carves up Roper’s Lookout with the lights of
night skiing in the background. Pic - Matt Hull.
riding both earlier and later in the season as
snowmakers will maintain snow conditions
to provide a skiing and snowboarding
playground suited for beginners through to
the more advanced that want to experience
night time riding.
Grab the kids, gather some mates and
experience the excitement of skiing under
lights while the stars are shining. Wednesday
& Saturday Nights from 6pm - 9pm. *
Subject to snow and weather conditions. •
Fireworks
Whilst the fabulous Falls Creek Summit
Night Show cannot happen until we have
a good cover of snow on the Summit, we
can still provide the fantastic spectacle
of a wonderful fireworks extravaganza.
Normally the Night Show would start
at 8pm and be followed by the fireworks
about 20 minutes later. At this stage, the
Every day special:
$35 large pizza & Dry long neck
Saturdays
Industry Night
$15 small pizza & beer combo
Fully Licensed
At the bottom of Wombat’s
Ramble. Next to Falls Express
Ph: 03 5758 3088. Map Ref: F3
Falls Creek’s ONLY
Overnight
Snowboard & Ski
Tuning
Staff Season Rental
Skis & Boots $150
Excellent Value!
Dedicated snowboard store
- Stocking all the brands
Burton, Nitro, Capita, 3CS,
Analog, Union, Afends, Dragon
& Radical Gloves!
Board, Boot & Binding
Packages all season long!
Ph: 5758 1043
Located in Slalom Plaza
At the bottom of Falls Express Map Ref: F5
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Service & Demo Centre
One Day Adult Hire:
Great Value
Quality Rental
Free Delivery to Accomodation
Open Daily
8:00am to 5:30pm
Friday & Sunday
8:00am to 8:00pm
Huge range of
Salomon Ski Boots
expertly fitted by our
Master Boot Fitter
• Demo Ski & Board Rental
• Ski Touring Equipment
• Expert Ski Tuning
• Mountain Staff Accounts
In the Village Bowl at the Falls Creek Hotel (Map Ref: M2) • Ph: 5758 3819
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY
Fireworks will kick off at 8pm.
While they are visible from most places
around the mountain, the best spot to enjoy
the display is in front of the Frying Pan.
And if you’re lucky Anthony O’Shea, from
the Lift Co might even have some of those
sparkly glasses that add another dimension
to watching the fireworks. Enjoy! •
Pete the Snowdragon
Our very own Pete the Snow Dragon loves
to ski around the resort, waving hello and
getting high fives from everyone on the
slopes. Pete the Snow Dragon makes guest
appearances at the Falls Creek Snowsports
School, clapping and high fiving the kids
as they progress their skills.
During this quiet period, Pete is doing his
best to keep everyone entertained.
If you see Pete on the slopes or in the
village, be sure to grab a photo and give
Pete a high-five or big hug. •
Neighbourhood Centre
T
he Mount Beauty Neighbourhood
Centre is offering the following
courses for children during the
school holidays. Titled ‘Kids Winter Craft
Activities’ the course will run from 11am
to 12:30pm on each of the days shown.
• Making Snow Globes - Monday 6th July
• Making Juggling Balls - Tuesday 7th July
• Making Beaded Snowflakes - Thursday
9th July
Children under 10 years old need to
be accompanied by an adult guardian.
Cost is $10 per person; including
materials (Bring your own photos for
Scrapbooking).
There are other courses available during
Term Two, and these include:
Provide First Aid (one day format) Thursday 16th July, 9am - 5pm
Scrapbooking - fortnightly Tuesdays from
22nd April, 1pm - 2pm
There are more courses available, please
phone for more info on 03 5754 1166. •
Toy Library
On Wednesday 8th July, between
9:30am and 11am the Mount Beauty Toy
Library will host a morning tea at the
Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre.
This will provide an opportunity for
young parents to come and along and
view the range of toys available through
the toy library. Gold Coin donation for
morning tea.
This event also doubles as a Pre-schoolers
school holiday activity with lots of great
toys and thingos for the kids to enjoy.
The morning will also feature
presentations from Alpine Radio presenter
Jocelyn Scherf about Wiggly Woo and
Trish from the Neighbourhood Centre
about courses available. Your feedback
will be welcome. For more information
phone Claire Mackinley on 0414 543 920. •
Part of the Toy Library’s array of kid-friendly
equipment. Pic - Ken Bell.
Library Holiday Activities
As is usual, the Mount Beauty Library is
also offering a range of interesting activities
for the school holidays. See below.
Tuesday 7th July from 2pm
Snowman Mobile. Enjoy winter stories and
make a winter themed mobile! Suitable for
pre-school and lower primary aged children.
Thursday 9th July from 2pm
Zentangle Workshop. Learn a creative
relaxation art form. Great way for students
to reduce stress. Suitable for secondary and
upper primary aged children.
Bookings essential and all activities are
free. Ph: 03 5754 4542. •
Serving Falls Creek for 53 years!
Open Seven Days
From 4pm - ‘til snow hits the Summit
Happy Hours Daily 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dinner from 5:30pm
Fabulous Specials This Week!
Friday 3rd: Egg & Bacon Toastie w coffee $12.
Express Lunch $18.50. Early Dinner Specials from 5 6:30pm. Fish & Chips $25. Two course kids meals $15.
Saturday 4th: Egg & Bacon Toastie w coffee $12.
Express Lunch $18.50.
Early Dinner Specials from 5 - 6:30pm. Pork Spare
Ribs w Mash $25. Two course kids meals $15.
Sunday 5th: Eggs Benedict $15. Express Lunch
$18.50. Dinner: Three course roast $35. Two course
kids meals $15.
Monday 6th: Egg & Bacon Toastie w coffee $12.
Express Lunch $18.50. Early Dinner Specials from
5-6:30pm. Lamb Shank w Mash $25. Two course kids
meals $15.
Tuesday 7th: Egg & Bacon Toastie w coffee $12.
5-6:30pm. Chicken Breast Parmigiana, chips & salad
$25. Two course kids meals $15.
Wednesday 8th: Egg & Bacon Toastie w coffee $12.
Express Lunch $18.50. Early Dinner Specials from 56:30pm. Cheeky Cheeks Beef Cheeks $25. Two course
kids meals $15.
Thursday 9th: Egg & Bacon Toastie w coffee $12.
5-6:30pm. T-bone w chips & salad $25. Two course
kids meals $15.
Information about the season and beyond from
management. Bookings please - Ph: 03 5758 3673
18 Slalom Street, Falls Creek
Centrally located - opposite Silver Ski
Ph: 03 5758 3673 Map Ref: I4
Afternoon
ENTERTAINMENT
‘Harvey Hour’
3:30 - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7th July
Thursday 9th July
He was SOOO GOOD last week,
we’ve got him back!! The fabulous
Paul Gibbs - for Harveys!
Now Open for Lunch
With an exciting new menu for 2015
- and something to go with our
fantastic cellar collection!!
Fabulous Shopping
SnowRider shop is open! 8:30am to
5:30pm and 8pm on Friday and Sundays.
In the Village Bowl
Ph: 5758 3282 (Map Ref M2)
Friday 3rd
TRIVIA w Muzz! Happy Hours 5:30 - 8pm.
$15 Parmies and Joker Poker!
AFL Live on the Big Screen
Fri: Collingwood V Hawthorn 7:30pm
Sat: Western Bulldogs V Carlton 7pm
Sun: Adelaide Crows V Geelong Cats 3pm
Thurs: Port Adelide V Collingwood 7:30pm
Sunday 5th
$15 Mexican Night!
Monday 6th
$15 1 doz Chicken Wings!
Tuesday 7th
It’s Darts Night - Come on down!
$15 Burgers & JD specials all night!
Wednesday 8th
Genki Concepts Launch Party with live band!
Great giveaways, $15 Steaks & it’s Jug Night.
Thursday 9th
$20 Half Rack of Ribs Night.
Coming Events:
July 22nd: Jack Daniels Rock Stars Night
August 5th: Pimps N Hoes Dress-Up Party.
August 19th: Beach Party.
Take Away Liquor
from the Bottleshop
Facebook.com/FryingPanInn
Ph: 03 5758 3390
In the Village Bowl • Map Ref: O2
Falls Creek’s country pub in the snow.
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BOGONG
In the windswept Southern Mountains out
by Bogong’s brow
Is a land that’s never felt the rip of tractor
nor of plough
The flowers and native grasses stretch from
sky to sky
Unmarred by Man’s destruction – farming
passed it by.
And then the spring-time melts the snows,
and the swollen brooks are gushing
Into creeks and mighty rivers – to the
Murray they go rushing
Daisies are a carpet, Black Cockies screech
on by
The parrokeets are dashing through the
crystal of the sky.
For the raging winter blizzards stayed the
axe and chain
And spared the Bogong High Plains from
the awful bloody pain
Of the clearing and the torching and the
weeds and salt and dust
Of the foreign crops a-growing, filled with
mites and rust.
The seasons keep on rolling, but the High
Plains stay the same
Through the scorching summer days to the
icy winter rain
People seldom visit, unless it’s peace they
seek
And lovers swear their wedding vows out
by Watchbed Creek.
NEW FOR 2015
Alpine
Snowgums
RESTAURANT
@ The Falls Creek Country Club
Cosy Restaurant
Fully Licenced Bar
Modern Australian menu plus:
• Indian Dishes
• Take-Away Meals
A great opportunity to dine at home
- convenient & hassle free.
Join us for dinner or an Après drink. See our
Facebook page ‘Alpine Snowgums’ for
menus, drink specials and more information.
Open 4pm ‘til 10pm every evening!
Ph: 0417 572 228
For Bookings & Take-Away
Ground floor. Falls Creek Country Club
Bogong High Plains Road. Map Ref: J6
OPEN 7:30am Daily
Fast, friendly and affordable!
GREAT COFFEE
EGG AND BACON ROLLS
TOASTIES
HOT DOGS
PIES, PASTIES, SAUSAGE
ROLLS
MUFFINS and CAKES
CORONAS, ASSORTED SHOTS
and REFRESHMENTS
Located in Slalom Plaza,
adjacent to Falls Express
Out by Bogong’s brow. Pic Charlie Brown.
Now mortals come and go in the twinkling
of an eye
It only takes a moment beneath the mountain sky
But the snow gums grow forever and the
granite weathers slow
In the freezing winter winds, beneath the
ice and snow.
Yes the cycle keeps on turning, yet the land
remains the same
Timeless and eternal, impossible to maim
And when I’ve shed this mortal coil and
left the din and row
Just leave me for the wild things, out by
Bogong’s brow.
Phantom
Bogong Horseback
Adventures
Rides by appointment
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Horses to suit all
Helmets & oil skin coats
Natural horsemanship tuition
Bookings essential
(03) 5754 4849
www.bogonghorse.com.au
MILCH CAFÉ bar
Feathertop
Restaurant & Tapas Bar
Oyster & French Champagne Special
Tapas - from 5pm
A la carte dinner from 6pm
Special degustation menu $55
Fine Wine & craft beers:
$5 Beer & wine selection 5 - 7pm
Monday: Local night. Meal & beer/wine: $15
Jug of Sangria $12 ‘til 9pm
Coming soon:
Open 8am daily - with fabulous Egg &
Bacon Rolls and coffee to start the day!
Fri:
Sat:
Sun:
Mon:
Tues:
Wed:
Thurs:
Taco Teaser & Peroni - $20
B, L & D. Plus $10 Cocktails. 5-6pm.
Waffle Brekky & coffee $20. Plus L & D.
B, L & Dinner & Trivia $25 burger & beer.
B, L & Kids ½ price Dinner $12.50 including dessert.
B, L & D. Plus - Steak night $25.
B, L & D. Two courses $35 Shank &
Sticky Date.
Gorgeous Coffee, home-baked caked, all
day snacky menu. Happy Hour 5-6pm daily:
Cocktails and boutique wines!
Frueauf Village, Schuss Street, Map Ref: J3
Phone for bookings: 03 5758 3407
Exclusive vintage Penfolds wine dinner.
Limited space - contact Erin for more info.
Ph: 5758 3232
14 Parallel Street. Map Ref: G2
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DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA
Real Good Guides
W
ell what a way for Disabled
Wintersport Australia (DWA) to
kick off our programs for the year.
Last weekend at Falls Creek (27th-28th June)
we had just over twenty DWA crew on the snow
Saturday with a new group of fifteen people
being trained up as Adaptive Snowsports Guides,
plus two members Glen Wood & Gary Connor
skiing with their families. It is great to see the
progression of skiers such a Glen and Gary that
were first re-introduced to the snow through
DWA’s camps programs and now they are
organising their own time on the snow. These
two guys are keen skiers, Gary owns a Nissin
sit-ski and Glen has one on the way. Having
this equipment produces a fabulous level of
independence on the snow - which we love to
see. A special thank-you to Catherine Tinlin for
travelling up to guide for Glen on Saturday.
The new guide training certificate program
was a great success this weekend which
attracted an awesome group of people. We
can now welcome fifteen new guides to
the organisation, with two of them already
looking to book in for the Advanced Guide
Camp this coming weekend.
The DWA Trainers were very impressed with
the enthusiasm and engagement shown by
the new guides. The Falls Creek staff such
as, Guest Services, Ski Patrol and the Lift
attendants were a great help as always, thank
you all for your patience with the new guides
who were learning to load and unload adaptive
equipment on the chair lifts. Special thanks
go out to Matt O’Keeffe, Ski Patrol Director
at Falls Creek, Titus Gius, Lara Demopoulos
and Karl Nowakowski from Falls Creek Ski Lifts
Snowsports School. These four busy people made
themselves available on Saturday at 12noon,
to come and have a talk to New Guide group
and trainers about the support that the Falls
Creek mountain staff offers DWA. This support
could be in the event of an accident; needing
on-snow assistance from Ski Patrol; private
lessons for DWA members from Snowsports
School with their Adaptive Instructors, or the
constant support from the lift attendants - as
working with adaptive equipment can be tricky,
especially when chair lifts are involved. Disabled
Wintersport Australia really appreciates the
support that everyone gives give us!
This weekend coming up (4th and 5th
July) we have the DWA Advanced Guide
Camp. This is where some of our current
guides return to Falls Creek to hone, and
broaden their Adaptive Guiding skills. We
James Paslawski, his partner Kim (rht), with DWA
Guide, David Koh (left) preparing for another run and
our fabulous snow! Pic - Tom Ridley.
always look forward to this camp as it’s not
often we have so many guides up on the one
weekend. If you want to see what we get up
to in our training camps look out for the
DWA Guide jackets this weekend on snow.
If you have any questions about DWA contact
Tom Ridley - Victorian Program Coordinator.
Email: vic@disabledwintersport.com or
Mb: 0423 087 712. •
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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
Interview
F
or the past few seasons the Australian
team has not had a full-time head
coach working with athletes. Although
Australia has many wonderful and supportive
grass roots clubs like the Birkebeiner Nordic
Ski Club, it lacks professional racing teams
and high-level clubs.
Many athletes instead found coaching
support internationally, working with
professional teams and competing on those
country’s national circuits. Two went to
Sweden, one went to Germany and five
went to America while a few remained
back in Australia, training with personal
coaches at home.
This Week recently caught up with
Casey Wright who spent her first season
in Sun Valley, Idaho as a member of the
Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation
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SVSEF more highly. The coaching staff
are fantastic and the training atmosphere
makes you feel part of the awesome team.”
Casey’s relationship with the American club
began after Tom Smith, a SVSEF coach,
was brought out by the Birkebeiner Nordic
Ski Club to coach in Australia last season.
In the US Casey found herself training
with the elite women’s team - more
commonly known as the Gold Team - and
the post graduate team (the team below the
Gold team). Interestingly, the best thing
Casey learnt wasn’t some technique tip or
ways to get better fitness. Instead it was
all about the team. “The most important
lesson I learned was that cross-country
skiing is not an individual sport. Your team
is behind you every step of the way, as
you are with them. They will help you get
over any lows and help you celebrate the
highs!!” Casey was lucky enough to stay at
the Adicof’s family home while living in
Sun Valley. Their son, Jake Adicof was an
athlete in the Sochi Paralympic Games.
In some of the first races of the season at
the US Super Tour, Casey qualified in
the top 30 in a sprint race in Bozeman,
Montana. A month later at US Nationals
in Houghton, Michigan, Casey overcame
challenging conditions to qualify into the
top 30 of the Women’s Classic sprint again,
showing that her new sprinting level wasn’t
just a lucky day. “It was very exciting! It
was well above anything that I expected I
could achieve. The heats were a bit nerve
racking, but I knew that I needed to go
out hard and stay with the pack as long as
possible to have any chance to progress on.”
Racing really started to heat up for Casey
in 2014 when she shocked the field at the
Australian National Championships in Falls
Creek, qualifying second. With such a strong
result she qualified for a spot on the Australia’s
World Championship team, which raced in
Falun, Sweden in February of 2015.
Casey explained that “to make the
Australian podium at the Aus Champs” had
been a goal for the entire Australian season.
With a blasting time trial Casey set herself
for some great racing finishing 4th overall
and coming in as the 3rd Australian and
making that goal. “It was nice to be able
to tick that box last year. In saying that, I
was still very surprised with the result that I
achieved. I finished my time trial knowing
that I had had a good race. I was still doing
my cool down before I got an opportunity
to check the results, and when I finally got
to look at them I was blown away.”
Casey first qualified for the Australian
team in 2012 while studying for year 12.
She had been on a few international trips
with the Australian team but never with
the senior team to a big event like World
Championships. From all accounts Casey
was a welcomed and quality member of
the team. “I really enjoyed travelling with
the senior team. For me, it was exciting
to train, live and race with many athletes
who I have been looking up to since I was
a junior. Going to World Champs was a
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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
goal I set for myself about 12 months in
advance. My main intention was go and
gain as much experience as possible which
would hopefully prepare me for future
world stage races.”
After a bumpy start in the lead up to the
championships, Casey got more than a
small experience when she came third in the
qualification race at the venue the day before
the World Championships started. However
the race wasn’t without incident when on
the last lap she “decided to try sliding on
my face backwards down the course. This
is clearly not the ideal technique used while
skiing, particularly in my most important
race for the season. I definitely got a massive
adrenaline rush following my stack, which
may have been an advantage (not sure).”
Clearly something helped for the racing
because Casey powered to third. “I still
cannot believe that I actually got to stand
on the podium. My goal was to finish in
the top 10, and getting the 3rd place just
put the icing on the cake! It was probably
clear to anyone watching that I had
absolutely no idea what I was doing/ the
process to follow, as Aussies don’t usually
find themselves in these situations.”
Casey went on to have a very successful World
Championships experience. She was selected
for the team sprint with Jessica Yeaton. “I
feel very privileged that I was selected to
compete in the team sprint. I will never forget
the sound of the crowd screaming around
the whole racecourse.” She also finished the
women’s 30km mass start, one of the toughest
races at the Championships. “I was very happy
to finish the race. I still can’t believe how fast
the winners ski. My aim had been to stick
with the pack for as long as possible. It was a
big and steep learning curve, but I am hoping
that these results will act as a bench-mark for
future championships races.”
This year will be Casey’s first full Kangaroo
Hoppet after competing in the Birkebeiner
the last few years. As for her best memories
of skiing at Falls? “Many skis over the top
of Heathy Spur on blue-bird days with good
snow. [They] stick fondly in my mind. For
me this defines skiing at Falls.” •
Wanting To Stay in Shape
How do we do this with no snow? No problem.
Come try out the YMCA boot camp!
Come to Windy Corner Monday,
Wednesday and Friday 7:30 am - 8:30am
to work out with Jean-Claude Legras, the
strength coach for the Australian Cross
Country Ski Team.
$20 drop in fee. $200 for four weeks. For
more information Call YMCA Falls Creek
Nordic Centre on 03 5758 3408 or JeanClaude on Mb: 0478 616 210. •
Calling All Ladies
Ladies, come to Windy Corner on the
Sunday the 5th of July for the annual Fast
and Female event. Learn from some of
the best skiers in Australia for a fun and
Casey Wright racing at Falls Creek during the 2014
Nationals. Pic - Courtesy Casey Wright.
colourful morning fitness program. Fast
and Female Australia Inc. is dedicated
to empowering females to stick with
sport and lead a healthy lifestyle through
dynamic and inspiring sports based events.
No matter the weather or snow conditions,
the ambassadors from Fast and Female
will be at Windy Corner at 9:45am for
registration. If there is insufficient snow,
alternative plans have already been made
indoors. The first 40 ladies will receive a
Fast and Female Buff. All entrants receive
a headband upon registration. Ladies are
encouraged to dress colourful and pink!
Best dressed will receive a set of Rudy
Project sunglasses. Further details from
Esther Bottomley Mb: 0409 305 126. •
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TIME TO GO RACING
The Snowracer Series
T
he Snowracer Series has replaced
the Interschools Grand Prix
Championships.
This series provides the opportunity for
individuals or school teams to gain valuable
experience through training and competing
on Interschools courses throughout the
season at Falls Creek and Mt Buller.
The Snowracer Series is made up of six events
being conducted at the two mountains.
The series is suitable for skiers and
snowboarders of all ages and levels of ability.
Students compete in divisions based on
school years and may enter any of the events
at any mountain throughout the season.
As well as providing the opportunity for
individuals to train and compete in Alpine and
Snowboard GS, or Skier Cross and Snowboard
Cross during the season, the Snowracer Series
is also ideal for schools wishing to conduct
Interschools training and/or school time trials.
The series are conducted by each Resort’s Race
and Event Department.
The Series Structure
The structure is on a similar format to the
Interschools Snowsports Championships.
Skiers and Snowboarders can compete for
their school as part of team or individual,
based on school divisions. Divisions
include: Div 1 - Years 11 & 12. Div 2
- Years 9 & 10. Div 3 - Years 7 & 8. Div 4
- Year 5 & 6. Div 5 - Year 4 and under.
In Falls Creek, the Snowracer Series also
includes the King of the Mountain Series.
Our Snowracer Series will be held this
weekend - Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th
July, featuring Alpine GS and SBGS.
The next part will be the King of the
Mountain, next weekend, on Saturday
11th July, featuring Slalom or SX/SBX
(depending on snow conditions).
Medals will be awarded to the top 3
placegetters in each division (conditions apply).
Further details locally from Falls Creek
Race and Events department, Ph: 5758
1026, or check the Snowracer website at
www.vicinterschools.com.au. •
King of the Mountain
The King of the Mountain Series provides
the opportunity for individuals or school
teams to gain valuable experience at the next
level of ski racing in Australia. The King
of the Mountain Series is designed to be
slightly more challenging than interschool’s
level competition and a stepping stone to
Ski and Snowboard Australia (SSA) level
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competition. Many of our former and
current Olympic athletes have progressed
from interschool’s to SSA and on to
Olympic success; the King of the Mountain
Series will help athletes make that step up.
The KOTM Series comprises seven events
being conducted at Falls Creek, Mt Buller and
Perisher throughout July and August 2015.
This series is suitable for skiers of all ages and
levels of ability who want to test their skills.
Unlike interschool’s competition, athletes
will compete in categories based on age and
year of birth and may enter any of the events
at any mountain throughout the season.
Some resorts will host alpine GS, and Ski
Cross, but all three will host a Parallel
Slalom event which is new to most
interschool’s athletes. As well as providing
the opportunity for individuals to train and
compete, the King of the Mountain Series
is also ideal for schools wishing to conduct
interschool’s training and school time trials.
Our King of the Mountain will be next
weekend, on Saturday 11th July, featuring Slalom
or SX/SBX (depending on snow conditions).
Why Compete in the Series?
Athletes will gain experience in the next step
to take their ski racing career toward Olympic
glory. Top performers will be invited to
take part in SSA Futures which is a Ski and
Snowboard Australia athlete development and
talent identification program.
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9AM - 6PM
Falls Creek is one of the first
resorts to recycle organic matter.
We recycle:• Cardboard - baled and sold for
re-manufacture.
• Co-mingles - plastic, glass and
paper - in the clear plastic bags with
RED print. All sent for re-cycling.
• Organics - anything that has ever
lived - food, paper, oyster shells,
bones - in the clear plastic bags
with the GREEN print. All sent to be
composted.
Falls Creek Garbage is collected
seven days a week during winter.
If you require supplies of bags,
have questions, or see a problem,
Phone: 0427 411 415
TIME TO GO RACING
The Series Structure
The structure is similar format to the SSA
National Children’s Series. Skiers will
compete as individuals within their age
category.
Categories include: U16; U14; U12; U10;
& Div 5 - Year 4 and under. For further
information, contact the Falls Creek Race
and Events Department on 5758 1000. •
Rossignol Cup
The next major event on the calendar is
the Rossignol Cup, to be held on Friday
10th. This is a skiing and snowboarding
event open to all young snow sports
enthusiasts. Entrants do not have to be
Registered Racers and the age groups
cover all young competitors. Under 8,
Under 10, Under 12, Under 14 and U16
are the classes and each competitor will
have two runs down the NASTAR course
between Towers and Drover’s Dream.
Racing should start around 9am and each
run counts for the result.
The Cranky Charlie is a fun event for the
purpose of establishing bragging rights among
the young racers parents and their instructors.
For a bit of fun, be aware and make an effort
to get into the Cranky Charlie.
The Rossignol Cup is run by the Falls
Creek Race and Events Department and
all entries should be directed to the Race
Events office in Nissan in the Village Bowl,
or phone 5758 1026.
The Rossignol Cup will be followed by
presentations and a BBQ at the Race Club
behind Gateway Café. •
The Annual Auction
This Saturday July 4th is the day of the
annual Falls Creek Race Club Auction to be
held at the St Falls Boardroom, just above
the Falls Creek Foodworks. This event,
which is a huge amount of fun, and open to
everyone, is also the major fund raiser for
the Falls Creek Race Club.
Starting from around 7pm, the night
includes drinks at bar prices and abundant
delicious finger food lovingly prepared by
Barry Iddles and his team from Sorrento
Catering Company (i.e. Elk @ Falls). $25
entry includes a welcome drink, delicious
finger food and a lucky door prize.
Just about every business will contribute
Visit the
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Information Centre
For historical & geological exhibits.
Now Open: Sundays and Mondays
10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village
Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318
Fabulous Sunday Brunches
Eclectic Dinners Monday & Tuesday
Snowbirds Café
Garden Setting - Reservations required
something for the auction with a diverse
range of valuable items available. Lift passes,
private lessons, annual car permits, loads
of ski gear, massages, meals in all the best
restaurants, wine packages, accommodation
packages and many other items.
Everyone is welcome to come along for a
great night of fun - all for a good cause.
The auction is split into two parts. One
is the loud bit where auctioneer Steve Lee
hounds the assembled masses - the other is
the silent bit, where guests can peruse the
items on offer and write down their bid.
With the support of the community through donation or enthusiastic bids, and
the generosity of Falls Creek Ski Lifts, the
club this year is aiming to continue work on
the new gym which is under construction in
the lower level of the clubhouse, and supply
up-to-date new training equipment.
If, by chance, you haven’t been able to
make a donation for the auction, there
is still time. Enquiries or donations
should be directed to Anne Marie on
mobile 0438 822 508 or via email to
fallscreekraceclub@yahoo.com.au. •
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FALL LINES
Congratulations
R
ichard Finette and Rachael Bryss
were married on Saturday 2nd of
May- a beautiful sunny autumn
day. It was a family affair with the bride’s
sister Renate Griese and daughter Rose
Bryss-Hampton as the bridesmaids and
her son Ben giving her away. The Groom’s
daughter Jessica Finette was the flower girl
and son Ryan was a groomsman with Phill
Hipwell as the Best man.
The ceremony was held at St Joseph’s
Catholic Church, Mount Beauty, followed
by a fun reception at Arby’s in Tawonga
that night - surrounded by 65 of the
nearest and dearest.
Many of the family and friends travelled
from Melbourne and enjoyed a beautiful
weekend, as Mount Beauty put on its best
spectacular show of Autumn colour.
The dress was hand-made by Geneveive, dressmaker in Melbourne. Photography by Elle
Shaw of Australian Alpine Art photography.
Caterer - The Loaded Basket, Bright.
The flowers were a combined affair - roses
from Bright Buds in Bloom, arranged with
autumn foliage by the wonderful ladies at
the Catholic Church, who also arranged the
flower arrangements at the church - a big
thanks to Barbara and Gail for the bouquets,
and Sister Eileen for the church booklets.
The reception hall was decorated with an
autumn ‘tree’ theme, with vintage table
ware collected over many months from the
Mount Beauty Uniting Church Opp Shop.
A special thanks to the ladies who helped
source many vintage finds.
A big thanks to Jenny Wilkinson for the lend
Clean & Comfortable!
Well lit, carpeted, flat screen TV, folding
bench, efficient washing machines, cost
effective driers and industrial quality water
filters to give you the cleanest wash possible.
of her vintage china, and to Marie for allowing
us to use her beautiful garden for a photo
shoot. Also a big thanks to Deirdre, who
teaches ballroom dancing and who gave up a
lot of her time to teach us or wedding dance.
Thanks everyone - from Rachael and Richard.
The couple left the next day to honeymoon
in New Zealand. •
Golf Fixtures
The major dates for the coming months are
hereby listed for the benefits of all serious
golfers - and others.
Wednesday July 1st: Ladies’ Monthly
Medal, Summit Round Five.
Saturday July 4th: Men’s Monthly Medal.
Saturday July 18th: Men’s 4BBB
Stableford.
Sunday July 26th: Dederang Annual
Tournament.
Saturday August 1st: Men’s Monthly Medal.
Sunday August 2nd: Tarrawingee Annual
Tournament.
Wednesday August 5th: Ladies’ Monthly
Medal.
Saturday August 8th: Men’s Canadian (Pairs).
Saturday August 23rd: Men’s Two Ball
Ambrose.
Enquiries to: Michael Bartholomew, Mb:
0418 431 531. Or Em: mrbartholomew@
hotmail.com. •
Green Army Graduates
A group of hard working young Australians
graduated from the Green Army in Mount
Beauty on Thursday 2nd July.
The Green Army Programme is an
Australian Government initiative that
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The happy couple, Rachael and Richard Finette.
Pic - Courtesy Finette family.
taps into local knowledge to meet local
environmental challenges and provides
training and experience for local youth.
The graduating group started restoring
areas along the Upper Kiewa River six
months ago, focusing their efforts on weed
control and revegetation.
“This team has treated and removed selected
woody weeds and has planted trees, shrubs
and groundcover in locations managed
by AGL, Parks Victoria and the Alpine
Shire,” said Team Leader of the Mount
Beauty project, Greg Wippell. “They’ve also
identified and treated grey sallow willows in
alpine bogs around Falls Creek.”
The North East Catchment Management
Authority is the project sponsor for the
Upper Kiewa River restoration project,
with Conservation Volunteers Australia
delivering the on-ground component.
Falls Creek Resort Management, Alpine Shire,
Parks Vic, AGL, Upper Kiewa Landcare Group
and the Upper Kiewa Valley Community
Association have supported the project.
The Green Army offers young Australians
aged 17-24 years an opportunity to gain
training and experience in environment
and conservation fields. Participants
develop skills in many areas while
participating in a project that generates
benefits for local communities.
“The Upper Kiewa River restoration project
is a great example of what the Green Army
can achieve. It has delivered great outcomes
for people and the environment,” said Greg.
To find out more about the Green Army
and the next round of applicants visit
www.environment.gov.au/green-army
or contact the North East Catchment
Management Authority on 1300 216 513. •
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Ambulance Subscription
Recently this paper published a regular
item on the smarts of having Ambulance
insurance cover. There were a couple of items
that were missed form the article as your
editor checked with Ambulance Victoria.
Now, should you incur a major injury and
require an Air Ambulance evacuation to
Melbourne, the cost (without Ambulance
cover) would be Falls Creek to the Royal
Melbourne Hospital in the chopper $9946
- and the road ambulance part of the trip if
required would be an extra $1645.
Now, supposing it wasn’t too bad - and you
only had to go to hospital in Albury, the
cost of that road Ambulance trip would
be only $1645. From many folk’s point of
view, that is a lot of money.
The good part is that new membership
figures have just been published and the
cheapest bit of ‘peace of mind’ you can buy
is ambulance membership.
One year for a single person is $41.30 and
a family is $82.60. Three years for a single
person is $123.90 and family is $247.80.
And to be protected for five years, a single
membership is 206.50 and a family is $413.
Either go on line at www.ambulance.vic.
gov.au, or telephone 1800 648 484. •
Congratulations
On behalf of many members of the
community, this paper would offer
sincere best wishes to Leonie and Glenn
Docking on the occasion of their 43
wedding anniversary. Glenn and Leonie
were married at Falls Creek in the snow
in 1972s and featured with photo (of the
happy couple on a snowmobile) on the
front page of the Melbourne Herald. Glenn
and Leonie will traditionally bolt from the
mountain at some stage around this time
and celebrate with a lovely dinner and
night away. Cheers team, for this and many
more - from your mates in Falls Creek. •
The Falls Creek Road
Or, more correctly known as the Bogong
High Plains Road. It begins at the bridge of
over the West Kiewa River at the boundary
of Mount Beauty and Tawonga South.
The road then goes around the roundabout
and heads up the East Kiewa River Valley
past Clover Power station, the Arboretum
and Bogong Village.
After this is crosses the Pretty Valley branch
of the East Kiewa, rounds Junction Spur and
continues past the old Powder Magazine, the
Passing Lane, the old Sawmill Site, around
Sassafras Gully and on to Turnback Creek
- six kilometres from the village. It was here
that skiers used to park and hike the rest of
the way for a holiday in the snow.
The Ticket Box and Howman’s Gap
YMCA Camp are at the 4km mark and
then we reach the village.
Beyond Falls Creek, (when not closed in
winter), the Bogong High Plains Road
opens up to visitors, the wonders of the
high plains in summer. Walks, rides, huts,
fishing and photographic opportunities
abound - all able to be enjoyed in cooler
climes, while enjoying crystal clear air.
About 32km from Falls Creek the road has
descended and joins the Omeo Highway,
beside the Mitta Mitta River at Shannonvale.
Turning left will take you north to Payne’s
Hut, Glen Valley, Glen Wills (and the
infamous cemetery), then Sunnyside and
further north to The Walnuts and Mitta
Mitta with its fabulous Laurel Hotel.
Turning right will take you south over the
Bundarra River, and the Cobungra River at
Anglers Rest (and the well-known Blue Duck),
through Bingo Munjie, past the Omeo Valley
road and into historic Omeo with its fifth
version of the Golden Age Hotel.
Why are we telling you this? Well, this area
is a great area to visit in summer - and we
would like you to come back.
There is another reason for talking about
the Bogong High Plains Road - especially
between Mount Beauty and Falls Creek.
And it is to do with courtesy.
Many locals travel the road on a daily
basis. They are familiar with it and can
drive it comfortably and safely. As a visitor,
who may not be as familiar with the roads
in the area, all that is asked is that, when
another vehicle cruises up behind you, you
find the first of many pull over spots, and
pull over to let the vehicles behind go past.
This costs you precisely two seconds, is the
safest option, and shows your respect for
other road users.
Another thing that becomes immediately
apparent is the litter. For some reason, a
limited number of people think that it is
OK to turf litter out of the car and into
the National Park. This is in fact incorrect.
There is no excuse for chucking rubbish of any form - out of a car. We love our area
and we love our visitors - but no-one likes
rubbish. Enjoy your trip! LOCAL
Need Refrigeration or Air
Conditioning support?
Contact your local technician:
David Iaria
Based in Mount Beauty and servicing Falls Creek
Mb: 0448 672 373
Em: dtirefrigeration@outlook.com
For breakdown, maintenance and installation of
all your refrigeration and air conditioning units!
Refer Business Directory for number in future editions!
J a c k ’s
Taver n
IN BOGONG VILLAGE
Come In
We’re OPEN
Winter Hours
Tues to Sun: 10am - 4pm
Dinner ~ Wed to Sat: ‘til late
Ph: 03 5754 1134
Fully licensed restaurant
Renowned dining and wines
Hand-made Pastas - Slowbraised Meats
- World’s best Pork Chop - Hand-churned
fruit ice cream - among other un-worldly
delights by Roi
Age ‘Good Food Guide’ since 1998
Lonely Planet Guide
Bookings please - Gift Vouchers available
Ph 03 5754 4495
177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga
NEW GEAR - For your comfort
Warm work-wear from
Lined Polar Fleece Hoodies &
warm water-proof Vest & Parkas.
Mountain Staff - we have toasters,
kettles, pots, pans & utensils.
Mt. Beauty Hardware &
Drapery Store
Our Bank has now returned
Over $420,000
to this community since
opening December 2007!
Be part of the team!
Ph: 03 5754 4484
28 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5:30pm.
Sat: 9am - 4pm.
Sun & Public Hols: 9am - 2pm
12 - 14 Hollonds Street
Mount Beauty
Ph: 03 5754 1999
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LOCAL HISTORY
Racing - Stimulates!
S
uch was the title of an article in the
May 1950 edition of SKI-HORIZON
magazine, the official journal of
the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs
(F.O.V.S.C) which was formed in 1947.
The journal included a regular item by
members “Why I Ski” and Skippy St Elmo,
pioneering skier at Falls Creek wrote about
her passion for racing. Then 33 years old,
Skippy had first skied only five years earlier
when, newly married, she and her husband
Toni spent the winter living in Wallace’s
Hut. After the winter working as an
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In the Kiewa Valley
In the Ovens Valley
In the Harrietville area
Emergency Services Broadcaster
Mount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local
news, snow reports and developing programs.
Ph: 5754 4554
Email: info@alpineradio.com.au
Website: www.alpineradio.com.au
EMERGENCY
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000
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ELECTRICITY
Faults & Emergencies
13 17 99
FIRE
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HOSPITAL
Mount Beauty 5754 3500
MEDICAL CENTRES
Falls Creek 5758 3238
POLICE
Wangaratta 5723 0600
RCA
RACV
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CAR STARTING
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0427 691 736
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Falls Creek
13 25 00
WILDLIFE RESCUE
0421 553 527
assistant to the S.E.C hydrological surveyor
Toni was offered a new post doing similar
work measuring snow depths and water
flows for the S.E.C’s Kiewa Hydro Electric
Scheme. In 1946 the couple became the
first full time residents of Falls Creek.
Skippy’s introduction to racing came that
year when Toni entered her in the first club
championships held by the Bogong Ski
Club at Rocky Valley. “Up to that stage,”
Skippy wrote, “my skiing was confined to
the practice slopes and it seemed like I had
joined the ranks of ‘no hopers’ - getting
nowhere fast.” With five minutes’ notice
that she was competing in the open slalom
Skippy’s ‘legs went to jelly.’ “I do not
even remember going through the flags
- perhaps I didn’t - still at the end of the
nightmare run I was happy to learn that
the third fastest time was mine. I knew
from then on my goal was to be a racing
skier but did not realise how hard and long
the road was to be and still is.”
Skippy trained with the men from
Bogong Ski Club and in 1949 won both
the Downhill and Combined State
Championship held at Mt Buller. In her
memoirs she recalls that “I could now
understand why Toni had insisted I train
hard. Racing had been fun, as well as an
unforgettable experience. I had felt strong
and managing the rough and ice patches
in the downhill was no trouble to me.
After my second run in the slalom I felt
WHAT’S ON JULY
4th
4th
4th
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4th & 5th
5th
8th
9th
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10th
11th
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Mount Beauty Community Market. 9am - 1pm. Top end of Hollonds Street, All Welcome. For stall bookings or enquiries, Ph: 03 5754 4097.
TDFNL Rd 11. Dederang Mount Beauty V Rutherglen @ Dederang
Birkebeiner Classic 2.5/5/10km. Nordic Bowl. Marg Trnka Ph 03 5754 4637.
Falls Creek Race Club Auction - The Boardroom @ St Falls. Help support our young skiers -
best fun night of the year. Mb: 0409 248 765.
Ski & Snowboard Aus Snowracer Series, on the NASTAR Course. Ph: 03 5758 1026.
Fast & Female (for girls aged 9 - 19), 10am. Nordic Bowl. Em: fastandfemaleaus@gmail.com
Monthly Meeting of Probus Club of Mount Beauty. 9:45am for 10am at the Mount Beauty Country Club. Coffee, Tea & regular guest speakers. Visitors and new members welcome. Ph: 0419 514 399.
Falls Creek Summit Night Show Spectacular. 8pm on the Summit outside Frying Pan Inn. Ph: 03 5758 1026.
Monthly Meeting of Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association Inc. 7:30pm meeting room The Auditorium (beside VIC). New members and visitors welcome. Ph: 5754 1668.
Rossignol Children’s Cup - run on the extended NASTAR Course. Ph: 0409 248 765
TDFNL Rd 12. Thurgoona V Dederang Mount Beauty
Snow Trek & Travel High Plains Tour 2.5/5/10km. (F). 11am in Nordic Bowl. Len Budge Mb: 0417 352 845.
King of the Mountain races. On the NASTAR Course. Ph: 03 5758 1026.
Myrtleford Ski Club Races. Ph: 03 5758 1026
YMCA Howman’s Gap Victorian Relay Championships (F). Nordic Bowl. Len Budge Mb: 0417 352 845.
15th
Monthly meeting of the Upper Kiewa Valley Country Women’s Association. 7pm at Mount Beauty Uniting Church upper hall. Craft or guest speaker at each meeting. All welcome. Em: mountbeautycwa@gmail.com
16th
17th
Monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Men’s Shed group. 12noon at the Senior Citizens rooms, Tawonga Crescent.
17th & 18thKaroon Gas Corporate Race Series. Ph: 03 5758 1026.
18th
TDFNL Rd 13. Dederang Mount Beauty V Mitta United @ Dederang.
18th
Victorian XC Junior Sprint Champs, 10am Nordic Bowl. Ben Derrick. Mb: 0400 110 046.
19th
Victorian XC Junior Championships, 10am. Nordic Bowl. Ben Derrick. Mb: 0400 110 046.
20th to 24thMim Sodergren Women’s Ski & Board Program. Ph: 03 5758 1070.
23rd
25th
TDFNL Rd 14. Chiltern V Dederang Mount Beauty
26th
Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series Two. 11am in the Nordic Bowl. Lyn Cullen, Mb: 0409 592 226.
30th
30th
Damian Callinan presents ‘Lost WW1 Diary’. 8pm Mount Beauty Community Centre. Tickets at Mount Beauty NewsAgency (after the 13th). Ph: 5754 1228.
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Ed 08 • 24.07.15 • Falls Creek Sled Dog Classic Intro. Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series Two. (C)
Ed 09 • 31.07.15 • AAC & Riverina Club Races. ASSSTC. Sled Dogs. Aus XC Sprint Champ’s (C)
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Phone/Fax: 03 5754 1346
Office Address:
Suite 2, 41 Kiewa Valley Highway, Mount Beauty.
Postal Address:
PO Box 325, Mount Beauty, VIC, 3699. ABN: 22 171 749 807.
LOCAL HISTORY
so fresh and fit I was ready to do it all
again.” The following year she was selected
in the Victorian team to compete in New
Zealand.
Summer training involved long hikes on
the Bogong High Plains accompanying
Toni on his rounds of the water races at
weekends training with the team from
Bogong Ski Club “…jogging over the
plains and climbing steep slopes and river
hopping along the upper Kiewa. If the
weather was bad we would practice the art
of tying our feet into skis with the ‘Long
Thong.” Back in those early days safety
bindings were unheard of. The binding of
the day, as far as Toni was concerned, was
unsuitable for his technique of skiing. The
use of the ‘Long thong’ (a 7 foot 2.13m
length of leather) securely held the boot
to the ski, with absolutely no movement.
I remember when I raced at Hotham and
Buller I was conscious of the whispered
jokes about my crazy leather bindings.”
In 1951 the first rope tow was established
in the Falls Creek bowl, but now coached
by Hungarian born Milan Kovacic, Skippy
was training further afield on the slopes
of Mt McKay and Ruined Castle. With
the long climb up two runs was usually
the maximum they achieved. The ski
run down from the Ropers lookout was
also a regular training slope. A highlight
Skippy St. Elmo with instructor Milan Kovacic on the Summit with Lorna Clarke on the rope tow. In the
background is the Bogong Ski Club. Pic - Courtesy Falls Creek Museum.
in Skippy’s racing career came in 1953
when Albury Ski Club held an Open
Championship. Competing against the
men in giant slalom and down-hill Skippy
won the event. She wrote “it had never for
a moment occurred to me it was any big
deal racing against the men. Both Toni
and Milan had always insisted I ski with
the men whenever it was possible. John
Wagner and Frank Prihoda, both Czech
Olympic skiers, were both very friendly
and helpful. John Wagner offered me
advice which I gladly accepted ....and I did
manage to win.
Later, John told me, in his experience skiing,
even in Europe he had never known a
woman to win an Open Ski Championship.”
Skippy was then 36 years old. •
CLASSIFIEDS
IN LODGE BABYSITTING - FALLS CREEK
A service for the Falls Creek Village. First aid, WWC check and
credentials. Please call for rates and availability. Ph: 0451 149 066
or 0438 631 976.
HAIRSTYLIST FALLS CREEK
Karyn Wickes, Specialising in cutting. Ph: 0409 823 705.
BUSINESS FOR SALE
Local earthmoving business (established 17 years) Mt. Beauty
Bobcat. For all enquiries contact John, Ph : 0419 285 987, or
Em: Jsu56771@bigpond.net.au
WANTED TO BUY - TRADITIONAL SCYTHE
To be used for cutting grass or crops. Fair price offered. Ph:
Ian 0456 652 690.
LOST - GUCCI SILVER STUD EARING
One Gucci silver stud earring, Love heart shape with Gucci
stamped on it, lost in the Mount Beauty shopping area
(Foodworks – Bakery). Haven’t taken it off since Valentine’s
Day. Extreme sentimental value. Ph: 0409 179 228.
FOR LEASE
Storage Cages in St Falls Building (Near Supermarket) Short or
Long term hire. Large Size 62cm wide by 120 cm deep, private
and secure with key code access. Ph: Sam 0418 878 911.
POSITIONS VACANT - FALLS CREEK
Cleaning Staff required at Falls Creek. One male + One female - with
accommodation provided. Immediate start. Ph: 03 5758 3499.
FOR SALE - VACCUUM CLEANER
VAX HEPA VHN Multifunction Vacuum Cleaner. Five Stage
Filtration, 1200w motor. Powerful dry vacuum cleaner and also
converts to carpet/hard-floor cleaner. Approx’ly 3 years old, as
new, all attachments and spare bag, carpet cleaner detergent &
disinfectant also included. $200 ONO Call Sue on 03 5754 1112.
FALLS CREEK ALPINE ASSOCIATION
Are you a flat owner or club lodge at Falls Creek? Would you
like more information or input to Falls Creek issues? The
Falls Creek Alpine Association is an active group representing
the flats/apartments and club lodges at Falls Creek. For more
information/application please visit www.fcaa.org.au
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS
Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.
Services include hems & complete design solutions.
BOWEN THERAPY - PETS & HORSES ALSO
Ph: Heather 03 5754 4395 or 0428 993 125.
BUILDER/CARPENTER
Building, renovations, maintenance. Phone Rick
0419 247 806.
BUILDING & ELECTRICAL
Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building
service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879.
CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL
Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Ph: 03 5754 4395.
Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au
COMPUTERS & SERVICE
Custom built computers, Upgrades, parts, laptops,
troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery, back-ups.
Ph: Michal Trnka 5754 4637 or Mb: 0417 163 601.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Altitude Electrical - no job too big or small.
Domestic, commercial & industrial. Contact
Ben Svarc 0419 801 109.
FREIGHT - ALBURY - FALLS CREEK
Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to
Falls Creek Mon to Fri inclusive. Refrigeration
available. Phone John or Esther on 0417 414 320.
HAIRDRESSER
Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds
Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week &
evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.
LD’S HOME PET CARE
Pet Care & Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 5754 1695.
MOUNTAIN HEALTH
Corrective Massage & Yoga. Ph: 0412 926 372.
NATUROPATH & OR MASSAGE
32 Hollonds St, Tuesdays Ph: Rosita 0419 519 275.
PAINTER & DECORATOR
Larry Gardam - Experienced Tradesman - for free
quotes - all work guaranteed. Ph: 5754 4900 or
Mob: 0428 359 848.
PAINTING SERVICES
Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation
Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM
Alpine Painting Services, Ph: Laif 0437 023 921.
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jen will travel the Alpine Valleys to capture your
wedding, engagement, family or special event.
www.jenniferbootephotgraphy.com.au. Ph: 0425
750 802. Em: jenboote@gmail.com
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy.
5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and
home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270.
REFRIGERATION & AIR-CON
Maintenance, Repairs and Installation. Locally
based and serving Falls Creek. Ph: David, DTI
Refrigeration, 0448 672 373.
SHIATSU
Cupping, Manaka. Ph: Wendi 0407 689 093.
STORAGE
Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units.
Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.com
TAXI & 4WD SERVICE
Mt Beauty Taxi Service. Covers Falls Creek &
Albury. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13 10 08.
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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
Woodsmoke Tree Tops 2
T
his apartment is part of the Alpine
Woodsmoke complex on Bogong
High Plains Road. Ski in off
Wombats Ramble; ski out to Falls Creek
Express. Drive in from the Bogong High
Plains Road, unload and leave your vehicle
secure and dry in the locked up secure
basement carpark - ready for you to load
up and drive out at the end of your stay.
The complex is well maintained, and provides
excellent year-round access. Falls Creek as a
resort is an ideal venue for year round holidays
and relaxation. While the snow provides the
exhilaration of downhill skiing or boarding,
there is also the opportunity of hectares of
snow-covered terrain to explore on skinny skis.
With a picnic back-pack and a camera - you’re
in a world of your own.
Then, summer in Falls Creek and
the Bogong High Plains is something
completely different again. Rolling hills,
cattlemen’s’ huts, acres of wild flowers, trout
streams and lakes and about 12°C cooler on
those hard-to-bear 40°C summer days.
To cater to the fitness freaks, there are great
running and cycling trails and Falls Creek has
and is building some world class mountain
bike trails. And then there are the views!!!
This large, fully furnished first floor apartment
comprises an entrance hall, a fully equipped
modern kitchen, generous dining area
and lounge, open fire place and modern
entertainment system. There are two double
bedrooms, a bunk room, two bathrooms,
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A tasteful and comfortable interior of Tree Tops 2 at Alpine Woodsmoke. Pics - Courtesy the Agent.
separate toilet and hand basin, fully
equipped laundry and drying room, plus a
separate storage room. The apartment will
comfortably accommodate eight adults.
Furnishings and fittings are stylish and of
premium quality. The private basement car
park is unique at Falls Creek, limited to
Woodsmoke and the adjacent apartment
building on the same leasehold. Another
important feature is owner controlled
management. Prospective buyers should not
underestimate the importance of this fact.
Tree Tops Two is presently managed within
the Woodsmoke rental pool and detailed
rental information is available upon request.
Management services are provided by
TT&VV Pty Ltd, a company owned and
controlled by the owners of the apartments.
An owner may opt out of the rental pool,
retaining sole use of the apartment, or remain
in the pool. Owners within the rental pool
may select periods for own use, and offer the
apartment for rental at all other times.
TT&VV P/L provides a booking service,
cleaning, laundry and general maintenance.
Apartments within the rental pool have mostly
uniform furnishings, fittings and equipment,
which is regularly checked, maintained and
upgraded as required by the manager.
Management fees vary depending on
whether the apartment is within the rental
pool, and the size of the apartment.
Management fees 1 July 2014 to 30 June
2015 were $21,216.26. Gross rental for
financial year 1 July 2014 to 30 June
2015 $60,145.30 (Including two owner
nights). Net rental, after variable expenses
(cleaning, laundry, booking commissions)
$45,728.65. Full rental statement available
on request, with management fees for 2015.
With its Basement Carpark, and priced at
$650,000, this property must be inspected.
Phone Christa now on Mb: 0402 277 808
or visit www.zirkyrealestate.com.au. •

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