Elevate—Issue 26—Spring 2018 by Coordinate Group

Issue: #26 • Spring 2018

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DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT Extract yourself from the digital world and immerse yourself in nature, to create true, meaningful memories. Increasingly busy lives mean that we’re all experiencing digital overload. Kids are spending more time indoors hooked up to screens. Adults are constantly distracted with work emails and social media accounts. And Australia in general is spending more time online. The solution? A digital detox and the chance to reconnect with each other, with nature, and with ourselves. Cue the great mountain escape with everything you need to create unforgettable moments. Around the fire Maybe it’s a primal thing from our caveman ancestors, but there’s nothing like creating quality memories

around an open fire, toasting marhsmallows, lighting sparklers, or just simply sharing stories. Many of our chalets and apartments have lovely fireplaces to enjoy with the crisp winter air still lingering. Adventure time Nothing beats a bonding experience more than going on an adventure together — whether it be hiking to the top of Australia, tearing along a trail on mountain bikes or rafting down Thredbo River.

to get the most bulls eyes at archery, we have plenty of ways to play. Dine out Let’s face it, so many of our great memories involve great food, and there’s nothing quite like enjoying a meal together (that you don’t have to cook yourself) to really connect.

Play a game It’s all fun and games when you inject a healthy dose of competition into your time together. From challenging each other at disc golf frisbee to trying

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A TASTE OF SPRING Rebecca Stevens, Alpine Larder Manager, shares one of her favourite spring recipes, using local mountain produce. Having skied in the Snowy Mountains regularly since the age of four, the mountains were in Bec Steven’s blood. After working as a chef in Canada, Falls Creek, Thredbo and then Adelaide, the Mountains drew her back again, where she and her family now live. Bec and her team are passionate about delivering a menu inspired by seasonal produce such as one of her favourite spring recipes: pumpkin and pear salad.

TAKE ME BACK TO CRACKENBACK Once our guests have stayed here, they come back again and again as the pictures show. Share your take me back moments at #lakecrackenback.

PUMPKIN & PEAR SALAD Serves 4 Pumpkin: • 600 g peeled pumpkin, cut into 3cm cubes • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil • Salt and pepper Dressing: • 2.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 1 tbsp Dijon & seeded mustards • 1 tbsp honey • Salt and pepper Salad: • 2 pears thinly sliced • Sprinkle of black and white sesame seeds • Sprig of fresh dill • 150g baby spinach leaves • 60g feta, crumbled • 1 Spanish onion, thinly sliced

Preheat oven to 220C (standard) or 200C (fan/convection). Toss pumpkin with olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread on baking tray, bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, flip, then bake for a further 7-10 minutes until golden. Leave to cool. Combine all ingredients for dressing in a jar and shake to combine. Place spinach in a bowl. Drizzle with a bit of dressing then toss. Add pumpkin, pear, dill, just a bit of feta and sesame seeds, then toss just to disperse the feta. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle over remaining feta and sesame seeds. Just before serving, drizzle with remaining dressing.

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TAKE A POWER TRIP Go further and faster on the trails with our electric mountain bikes (e-bike). The e-bike gives you all the power you need to boost up hills, making difficult trails easier for those who still want to enjoy the views. Take one out for your own adventure, or choose one of our tours to get a whole new appreciation for the beautiful scenery of the high country.

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CASCADE HUT GUIDED ELECTRIC BIKE TOUR Experience an intimate mountain bike tour with access to remote wilderness areas, the historic cattlemen’s hut, Cascade Hut. You might also spot a brumby or two. A great day out with amazing sights and riding.

5 THINGS TO DO THIS SPRING Our fave things to do this season. 1. WALKING TRACKS

GUIDED KOSCIUSZKO SUNSET ELECTRIC BIKE TOUR Experience a high altitude ride up to Rawson’s Pass (2120m) then walk to the summit of Australia’s highest peak, Mt Kosciuszko (2228m) to enjoy the magnificent sun set over the range.

Surrounded by worldclass hiking trails, Lake Crackenback Resort is the ultimate base from which to start exploring. Stroll down to the walking trails by Thredbo River, or grab a map from reception and plan an epic hike in Kosciuszko National Park. If you wanted to elevate your walking experience, bring a picnic lunch and sit by the Thredbo River, one of the most tranquil areas around.

2. HORSE RIDING

Enquire with Activate for more details.

If you’ve ever wanted to live out your “Man from Snowy

River dreams”, Thredbo Valley Horse-Riding gives you the opportunity to explore Australia’s historic high country on horseback. You can choose from guided trail rides for as little as one hour, up to a whole day. There are even pony rides for the little kids. A definite must-do experience!

facility to your must-see list.

3. SNOWY MOUNTAINS SCHEME

Join Matt Tripet from The

If you love to learn or are just a sucker for models, interactive displays and hands-on-exhibits, add this state-of-the-art visitor

from half, full and multi-

Showcasing the amazing history of Snowy Hydro, from the construction of their hydro-electric dams and power stations through to how they operate today, it is a fascinating journey for the whole family.

4. FLY FISHING Fly Program on a unique fly fishing experience. Choose day tours on local streams, lakes and rivers throughout the Snowy Mountains, or learn to cast a fly rod in the

Thredbo River on one of his fly casting lessons.

5. RETAIL THERAPY Take a day trip to Cooma for a unique shopping experience at the awardwinning Birdsnest store. Through the power of technology, you can choose outfits based on body shape, occasion, colour and personality, without even trying anything on! And it’s just an hour’s drive away.

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AUTUMN FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL World class produce in the mountains. 22–24 March 2019

Experience and celebrate the world class produce of the Snowy Mountains at Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa’s Autumn Food & Wine Festival. Featuring a series of food masterclasses and culinary demonstrations, exclusive chef dinners, farmer’s markets and live entertainment, you can

enjoy the very best that the high country has to offer within a festival atmosphere. But hurry, tickets sell fast for this one. To purchase individual event tickets or take advantage of our all-inclusive weekend packages, please contact reception on (02) 6451 3000.

SPRING DETOX Cleanse, rebalance & purify. Key Elements: body brush exfoliation/ lymphatic massage

90 minutes $150*

Harsh winters can leave you feeling tired, bloated, puffy or run down. But you can shed that winter coat and greet the warmer weather with our detox package. Specifically

designed to stimulate your body’s immune system, improve circulation, promote lymph flow, eliminate unwanted toxins and increase energy levels.

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND Take stunning photos like a pro. 15–17 February 2019

From $780.00 per person (all-inclusive weekend price)

Fill your viewfinder with stunning shots of Snowy Mountain landscapes as Ben Kopilow, multi awardwinning Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) Master Photographer, teaches you how to utilise your camera to take the best shot. Taking you to the most scenic locations around our