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JULY ISSUE, 2019

www.nemedia.com.au WHAT A BLAST: Mount Hotham and Falls Creek (pictured) marked the openings of their seasons with a bang last month. Full story page 3. PHOTO: Lachy Keevers

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STAN ON PATROL P4 Peter ‘Stan’ Cantwell keeping slopes safe for almost 40 years.

SWEDISH VISITOR P11 Anton Hallor living his cross country dream Down Under.

QUEEN’S HONOUR P14 OAM for mountain medico Dr Adam Mark Zagorski.

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Much to look forward to WINTER came early for Falls Creek and Mount Hotham, only days before the official Queen’s Birthday opening, blanketing the mountains in snow and setting the resorts up for a perfect opening. It was the best Queen’s Birthday start to the season since the year 2000. Falls Creek had seven lifts turning, Hotham six, and thousands made the pilgrimage up the hills to get their first runs on snow this winter. But the dream was short lived. In the mountains, weather can change everything, including moods, and soon after both resorts received a deluge of rain that washed away inches of the snow base. It was much too early in the season however to lose optimism. The icy, crisp, clear days that followed were perfect for snowmaking, and brief, but appreciated, snow-showers

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later in June topped up some runs. In the lead-up to the Victorian school holidays starting, both resorts are more family-oriented than ever, providing perfect ski school entertainment for the kids. At Hotham, Melbourne’s LEGOLANDŽ Discovery Centre is headed for the hills, and will make home inside the ultimate kids club at the Big D between July 5-19. It’s been confirmed that stepping on kids’ LEGO blocks in snow boots is painless, so parents have no excuse not to join in daily parents vs kids masterpiece challenges. At Falls Creek, Nickelodeon’s PAW

Patrol Pups will be on snow on July 6 and 7 for some fun, and of course some green slime that under no circumstances should be tipped over people’s heads. Out on snow, beyond drifting around the slopes, staring off over the mountains from the chairlift, and getting knee-deep in fresh powder, the competitive racing events also start to heat up. July sees Hotham host the Victorian biathlon championships, a unique sport which combines cross country skiing with target shooting. These athletes have to be super fit for this endurance sport to ski fast with a rifle on their back and shoot clean while slowing their breathing and racing hearts. At Falls Creek, the Rossignol Children’s Cup Giant Slalom is a long time tradition for generations of

Falls Creek skiers and riders, and is scheduled for July 12. With more than 100 entrants testing their skills on the extended main street course it is a definite race to add to your calendar. Later in the month Falls Creek’s Yuki Birds Ride Day is for femme snowboarders to hit the slopes with likeminded women who are keen to progress their boarding. Hit the park and practice your skills in a fun, safe and encouraging environment, and earn that après-ski aperitivo with a massive smile on your face. July is an action-packed month on and off snow. Winter is truly underway, and every day on snow holds the possibility of being your Best Ever Day on Snow. So grab a coffee, hug the kids, and make the most of it.

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UQ researcher carving a new path for skier safety

SAFTEY: Dr Will Harrison used his expertise in visual perception to predict how the brain processes groomed snow. PHOTO: Nathan Fenton

A SPECTACULAR stack on a ski slope in Canada has led to a University of Queensland (UQ) researcher determining a simple modification that could improve skier safety on the snow. UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute researcher Dr Will Harrison studied visual perception under different lighting conditions to identify a better method for grooming ski runs. “Snow at ski resorts is compacted and smoothed in a process called grooming, which has been shown to reduce accidents,� Dr Harrison said. “Grooming results in a pattern of parallel lines in the snow, and researchers know a lot about how the

brain processes these patterns. “I was interested to test if the particular groom pattern at the ski resort I was skiing at made it more difficult to see the snow. “After analysing the sensitivity of central vision under different lighting conditions, I found on overcast days the ability to see the standard grooming pattern was severely reduced. “This is due to the lack of contrast which makes it difficult for the brain to process narrowly-spaced lines.� Dr Harrison then investigated alternate grooming patterns that could counteract the issue and potentially improve snow sport safety.

By using computer modelling, he was able to predict how well the brain could process groomed snow at the standard viewing distance of 10 metres. “I determined a combination of differently sized groom patterns would possibly improve visibility, and therefore safety, of groomed snow in cloudy conditions,� he said. “I’ve shown a minor modification to the grooming pattern could improve safety in theory, now I’m keen to work with engineers to trial it.� The research was published in iPerception and supported by a National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia Early Career Fellowship.

Furphy Rail Jam slides again BY STRUAN JONES sjones@ nemedia.com.au

movement aimed at getting more women on snow, and in this case, in terrain parks. The jam-format night was a huge success with over 53 competitors, including 18 females, with a $5000 prize pool purse and equal amounts divided between the male winners and female winners. The rail jam was a so popular it was named fifth best worldwide according to the Ski Area Management snow industry website. This season’s Furphy Rail Jam is slated for Saturday, August 3 at Mount Hotham. PUMP UP THE JAM: Hotham’s under-lights Furphy Rail Jam returns this year, with thousands of dollars in prize money up for grabs. PHOTO: Hannah Beard

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P3 VAIL’S BIG BUY Vail Resorts’ CEO discusses Falls Creek, Hotham purchase

P4 BACKCOUNTRY Festival moves to Hotham to make most of terrain.

STAY INJURY FREE P15 Some sound advice on making the most of the ski season.

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SUN RISING: What better way to start a day, than with 7.30am runs down Mount Hotham’s Heavenly? With early winter storms blowing in a good dose of preseason snow, Mount Hotham and Falls Creek are set for a stirring start to winter 2019. PHOTO: Chris Hocking

Fresh snow, new beginnings

THE feeling that accompanies an approaching winter in the mountains is about as pure as optimism can get. For skiers and boarders everywhere, the start of winter is a new beginning. It’s that point in time where everything exciting and wonderful lies ahead of you, and life can only get better and better. With the first big snowstorm – which we experienced in late May – excitement builds, mountains whir into life, and are completely transformed from only weeks earlier into winter wonderlands. Ski mountains are special places. Everyone making the mountain

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home for the winter, or the thousands visiting, are all there for one purpose: to have fun. Few places on earth bring so many people together so intentionally. Every season is a fresh slate, a new opportunity to clip in for the first time, to ski that black run you never have before, to hit that jump, or explore that new off-piste area. It’s a feeling that leaves you 1000

miles from wherever you came from: from your normal job, your city, traffic lights and traffic jams. For Mount Hotham and Falls Creek the 2019 season marks the start of a new era, coming under the wing of Vail Resorts in a $179 million deal that means exciting changes not just to the mountains, but to how and where Australians ski. It also puts those mountains on the international ski map. Vail’s Epic Pass gives holders access to its resorts throughout the world. With Hotham, Falls Creek and Perisher all in the Vail family, skiers and boarders may be more inspired

to explore new mountains, even new countries. The mountains are constantly renewing themselves. Every season is different to the last, with its own characteristics and trends. So it’s time to scrape off your summer wax, dig out your poles, shake out your wheel chains, pray to the snow gods and thank the universe for another season in the mountains. It’s a new era for Mount Hotham and Falls Creek and a new beginning for every skier and boarder. Wishing you the happiest of fresh tracks and the deepest powder, enjoy winter 2019.

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THE second Furphy Rail Jam is back this year at Hotham, after a stunning inaugural event in August last year drew hundreds to the Basin Rail Park. Categorised into male and female, and skier and snowboarder, the event was held last year under spotlights where spectators could watch and cheer from Swindlers Deck to a DJ soundtrack. For the competition, the park was completely restructured, featuring a setup of a flat-down, Flat and Down handrails, along with tubes, boxes and hitching posts for competitors to show their skills on. Last year, the Hotham terrain park crew spent the night with a groomer to get the setup right. Eight hours later with the snow Kat and six hours of shovelling and raking they completed the final, spectator-friendly product. The event supported and promoted the #showusdagirls

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GOOD TO BE BACK: Falls Creek’s opening weekend whirred to life with seven lifts turning and a brilliant fireworks display in the village bowl. PHOTO: Nathan Fenton

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THE 2019 ski season at Falls Creek kicked off with a bang. With seven lifts turning and the mountain accessible via the ski-in, ski-out trails, it was the biggest season opening since the year 2000. The natural snow base for opening weekend was an impressive 48cm with great coverage across open terrain. Snow-goers who had made the tip up the hill enjoyed hitting the slopes for the first time in 2019, with the run of the weekend being Fast Hoot, which offered great snow and protection from the slightly breezy conditions. The festivities continued throughout the day with the grand opening of Falls Creek’s new ski shop, the Ski & Boot Co, at Base One in the Village Bowl. The day concluded with a spectacular firework display in the village bowl with a welcome to the season from Falls Creek Ski Lift Company’s Sharon Raguse and the chief executive officer of the resort management board Stuart Smyth. The amazing opening weekend is hopefully brilliant sign of what to expect for the 2019 season in the mountains.

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NOT MORE SLIME! Falls Creek is hosting some rascally Nickelodeon characters this season, with the PAW Patrol Pups getting on snow. PHOTO: Lachy Keevers

2019 Events at Falls Creek WITH the 2019 snow season under way at Falls Creek it’s time to take a look at some of the events and get them pencilled into your diary as they’re not to be missed. z Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol Pups visit Falls Creek On Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7 Falls Creek will be visited by two of the PAW Patrol Pups! They will be hitting the slopes to bring more adventure, more fun and of course more slime. With a Nickelodeon activation happening in the Village Bowl visitors can play in the snow with their favourite Nickelodeon friends. z Festival of Ski demo weekend Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7 will be a busy

weekend at Falls Creek with a ski demo happening in the Village Bowl. Come down to test out skis from the best ski brands that will be bringing their latest gear for all visitors to try. z The inaugural Falls Creek Freeride Series 2019 sees a new freeride series arrive at Falls Creek. With six events for each discipline, where athletes compete in each event to earn points to make them male or female freeride champion. The first event kicks off on Friday, July 12 with the Board Lounge Throwdown happening in Slalom Plaza. Falls Creek are calling all freeriders to enter these events, to get your spot secured head to www.skifalls.com.au

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Stan on patrol By KYLIE WILSON FOR almost 40 years, Peter “Stan” Cantwell has played an integral role in the safety of Falls Creek residents and visitors alike as a member of the Falls Creek Ski Patrol. It’s a job that he wouldn’t swap for the world. “I love the mountains,” he said. “I’ve never really lost that love of being in the mountains and the great outdoors.” Stan first came to Falls Creek in 1977 as a fresh faced 18 year old, spending his first years on mountain working for the Falls Creek Ski Lift Company. His nickname of Stan, which most people on the mountain know him by, came about when he and his early workmates shared bunk rooms - particularly one year, when everyone in his room was named Peter - and all gave each other pseudoyms which happened to stick. He laughed that while he was

named Stan, another workmate ended up with the nickname Ian Cognito. By 1981, he had begun working part time for the Falls Creek Ski Patrol, progressing his way up to a full time role from there. He said that plenty has changed in the realm of ski rescue since then, with one of the key innovations being ski lifts changing from T-bar style to chairlifts, increasing safety for the average resort goer. Stan said he is always training to keep up with the role, including following Australian Ski Patrol courses every few years, and recertifying in skills such as defibrillation and CPR annually. While treatment of injuries, and search and rescue is certainly a part of his job, Stan said much of the work he and his Falls Creek Ski Patrol colleagues carry out is educational and preventative, including placing signs and other warnings around the mountain to keep skiers and

It’s just a beautiful place it’s a great, small community all year round. snowboarders informed. He said while he met many people while they were hurt or suffering, he loved being able to treat and reassure them, and try his best to make a bad day better. “It’s just satisfying, helping people,” he said. “People are always thankful that you can help them.” Stan said there are many ways people can find themselves in a bad situation at the snow - with one of the most common incidences being people who lose their sense of direction when they fall on mountain on a foggy day. Children also often become accidentally separated from their

parents, he added. He recommended people going skiing or snowboarding on Falls Creek to go with another person, or at least keep someone informed of their expected schedule and whereabouts. Stan said that it was also important for people preparing to visit snow resorts to work on their fitness levels, as well as take basic lessons to start with if they are inexperienced and choose runs that correspond with their own skill level. “It gives you at least a starting point, so you can get around,” he said. He said a typical day for the ski patrol started with morning weather

reporting, opening the mountain, checking trails and constantly skiing around the different runs on the mountain to check them and ensure their safety. During the green season, he keeps busy supervising maintenance and safety of Falls Creek’s 40km of mountain bike trails, often doing bike patrols to keep an eye on trail safety. He has also worked overseas regularly, often on exchange with other snow resorts in the Northern Hemisphere, and said of ski patrolling, “you can’t imagine a better job.” Stan added that he loved being a part of the Falls Creek community. “It’s a great group of people that you meet everywhere you go,” he said. “It’s just a beautiful place - it’s a great, small community all year round. “You just don’t ever have a bad day.”

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Blue on white: Policing in the mountains By ASHLEIGH PILES WHEN you think of the Victorian snow season, you probably think of long days and long turns, evening drinks and blissful satisfaction, but have you ever thought about the emergency services teams working to keep everyone on-mountain safe? The Mount Hotham police unit works tirelessly throughout winter and is made up of highly-skilled officers from as far as Tallangatta as well as Wangaratta, Bright, Mount Beauty, and Dederang. The rest of the complement is made up of members from the Operational Response Unit (ORU). One officer who has multiple seasons under his belt is Sergeant Paul Pursell, who said each officer will have a brief but rewarding stint on-mountain. “We perform duty at the resorts for one week and then change over with another crew, with members performing two to four weeks throughout the season,� he said. “We have a local member and an ORU member working together at any one time so we’ve got two members that are permanently on the mountain, with a 24hour police response. “It’s different and gets you away from your normal workplace and particularly if you enjoy the Alpine area, you get to work in an environment where you get to enjoy where you are as well.� And although being paid to work in one of the most beautiful parts of Australia sounds like a dream, extensive training and preparation go into each stint on the mountain.

“The base training we do is an off-road four-wheel drive course, we do a map and navigation course, and we also do an outdoor Alpine skills course,� Sgt Pursell said. “You spend a couple of nights out at Falls Creek; the area there is a lot larger there for trekking around, so it exposes you to being in the snow overnight. “It’s all part of being prepared to go out and search for someone and having those basic skills to be able to get through the night safely and recover the people the next day.� Sgt Pursell said despite the change in scenery, we encounter all the same type of issues similar to that in Melbourne. “It’s no different – the two resorts generally speaking don’t have a huge population during the off season but are treated like any busy holiday resort in Victoria during snow season,� he said. “Obviously when you’ve got good occupancy, you’ve got a lot of people from interstate and Melbourne so the crime is very similar, although we pride ourselves on creating a safe environment for the community, which is reflected in low crime numbers.� “The weather is the number one challenge we find at the resorts. The conditions are always changing and often do so very quickly.� “We also need to be dynamic to the changes in conditions, particularly when searching for people. Time is against us in such a cold environment, therefore our response has to be timely.� Police work is the same whether on the mountain or off.

“Generally, we deal with thefts, lost property, searching for people and emergency events,� Sgt Pursell said. “The other issue at Mt Hotham is the road, which can take up a lot of our time depending on the weather conditions because it’s the main route people travel up from the Harrietville side of the mountain and that’s a pretty treacherous road at the best of times. “When you’ve got snow and ice on it, low visibility, and people who

aren’t experienced driving in those conditions it can become quite hazardous and can cause a lot of traffic congestion so it’s important for us to keep the road open and moving.� At the end of the day, Sgt Pursell said the majority of the officers will have enjoyed their deployment to the Alpine environment, before heading back to their usual work

places. A tip from Sergeant Paul Pursell: “People travelling to the Alpine areas must ensure that they adequately plan their journey and the activities they will be enjoying. “The majority of police resources deployed to searching for missing people are as a result of poor planning or no planning at all. “It’s really important that people try and mark their ski equipment with their licence number so if we do find some skis, we have an easy reference to locate owners.�

UNIQUE SKILLS: Police at Falls Creek and Mount Hotham are responsible for searching for missing people in the snow, along with keeping snow-goers safe around the villages.

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HIGH ALTITUDE: Falls Creek’s Rocky Valley Lake foreshore is set for a revamp, with the mountain looking to expand on green season offerings. PHOTO: Jezzalanko Creative

Falls Creek searches for lakeside operator Built under the Kiewa Valley Hydroelectricity scheme, the 250ha lake sits at 1600 metres above sea level and boasts the title as Australia’s highest significant body of water. Located within a two kilometre proximity to the alpine resort, the feature is popular in the non-winter months for sailing, kayaking and a range of water activities by visitors to the now year-round resort. Falls Creek Resort Management

believes the opportunity exists for a business operator to utilise the asset and take advantage of the 175,000 non-winter visitors frequenting the resort annually. Summer tourism has grown exponentially since the completion of the resort’s mountain bike park network in 2016, and continuing in the resort’s year-round tourism strategy, activation of the lake and its foreshore is expected to add further appeal to summer tourists. Falls Creek Resort Management

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director of marketing and communications, Jo Prothero, said this is an opportunity worth the effort. “The lake and its foreshore are already popular elements in what draws visitors to the region during summer,” Ms Prothero said. “Introducing an ongoing lakeside recreation option during the warmer months is a great opportunity for an experienced operator to provide a new point of difference to our summer guests.

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“Around 28 per cent of our annual visitor base comes outside winter and the push for more summer options gets stronger with every season.” In addition to the core idea to improve recreation at the foreshore, Resort Management has approved further options to activate the area with a mobile café or snack facility. Interested businesses are able to make a submission by 5pm, Sunday, July 28 to Falls Creek Resort Management.

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WHILE it may be the middle of winter for the snow resorts, Falls Creek Resort Management is planning ahead for summer and recently released an expression of interest request in pursuit of summer operators for the resort’s iconic Rocky Valley Lake. With approvals having been gained to develop summer tourism activities on the lake and its foreshore area, the resort anticipates a strong turnout of innovative commercial submissions.

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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOTHAM SCHOOL HOLIDAYS LEGO® Master Challenge Become your own Master Builder with LEGO® brick play. Join daily sessions and create masterpieces with the PARENTS vs KIDS challenges or compete in the CREATIVITY challenge for the chance to win a LEGO® Snow Groomer to make at home! Build with Lucy Meet The LEGO® Movie’s coolest character – Lucy Wyldstyle – every Wednesday and Sunday. Lucy will hang out at the Big D and join families in challenges! Lucy will also be a special guest at Harry the Dragon’s birthday party on Wednesday 3 July. Harry’s Birthday It’s party time at The Big D to celebrate Harry the Snowdragon’s Birthday! Come and sing and dance along with Harry, Lucy Wyldstyle and friends. A slice of birthday cake will be available for all the kids to enjoy! Toddler Tuesdays Tuesdays are for the toddlers. Toddlers in Day Care will enjoy special Duplo farm, story time and LEGO® fun activities. Available for any full-day and half-day Day Care program participants on the relevant Tuesday. Frankie Milkshake Bar Ski In and Out of Frankie on Saturday and Wednesday Night Skiing at the Big D and treat yourself to freak shakes, burgers, loaded fries and drink deals for a full 50’s diner experience. On Sundays join in on Games Night for some friendly (or not so friendly) competition. Kids Ski School Whether your little one is on the snow ǹɁɨ ɽȃlj ˎɨɰɽ ɽȈȴlj Ɂɨ ƃȢɨljƃǁʰ ɰɥljljǁȈȶǼ ɥƃɰɽ you on the slopes, there is always room for improvement. Kids Ski and Ride School has lift and lessons available for all abilities from ages 3 to 14 years starting from $171 per day.

UPCOMING EVENTS SIA Demo Day 13 – 14 July Try out the latest and greatest skis and snowboards from all the top brands. Oakley Prizm Weekend 27- 28 July Demo the latest eyewear and join top snow athletes at the Oakley Prizm Party for a chance to win prizes. Australia and New Zealand Cup (ANC) Championships July to August Watch World and National Champions battle Ȉɽ Ɂʍɽ ƃɰ ɽȃljʰ ɨƃƺlj ǹɁɨ ɽȃljȈɨ ɥɁǁȈʍȴ ˎȶȈɰȃljs. Furphy Night Rail Jam 3 August Participate or spectate at the Rail Jam within the Basin Rail Park. Compete for $500 prize money and celebrate with a Furphy Tap Takeover at Swindlers. Yuki Birds 3 August An all-girls park session for snowboarders who are intermediate level riders or above. Hotham Banked Slalom 16 - 17 August Celebrate 30-years of snowboarding in Australia with the exciting open Banked Slalom course. Chicks with Stix 13 - 15 September Australia’s top female skiers and ɰȶɁʥƹɁƃɨǁljɨɰ Ǽljɽ ǼȈɨȢɰ ǹljljȢȈȶǼ ƺɁȶˎǁljȶɽ on the snow and learning new skills. Retro Day and Sunset Party 14 September Gear up in your most outrageous retro gear for a day of prizes and summit sunset party vibes.

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Cross country journey for Hallor

SNOW FOR MILES: Anton Hallor in Sweden.

EVERY winter, skiers and boarders from around the world make their way to Mount Hotham and Falls Creek. For some, they are fulfilling a lifelong fascination of skiing Down Under, (“Really, I didn’t actually know there was snow there.” – said almost every northern European to come here.) For cross country skier Anton Hallor of Sweden, he’s had Australia bookmarked as a ski destination for only a year, and has come on board as a professional instructor at Falls Creek Cross Country at Windy Corner. Hallor, 27, from the town of Hallsberg west of Stockholm, has been doing little else but cross country for the last 10 years, and dedicated the last two to instructing. Unsurprisingly, Sweden is a country pretty big on Nordic skiing. Sweden’s Vasaloppet race is an annual long distance cross country ski race held on the first Sunday of March. The 90km course is DER: Cross country the oldest cross country WINTER DOWN UN ning the team at joi ski race in the world, as skier Anton Hallor is try this season. un Co s os Cr k Falls Cree

HOW GOOD WAS THAT? The classic post-run or on-lift catch up has always been a part of skiing. To keep a skier or snowboarder balanced, they must have eight hours of skiing, eight hours of play, and eight hours of sleep, repeated until spring. PHOTO: Jarod Sinclair

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well as the one with the highest number of participants, with more than 15,000 skiers and about 70,000 spectators. Hallor’s best result in a Vasaloppet is an impressive 415th, and said his preferred distance of racing is between 40km and 90km. He said his first impression of Victoria was that it was “more like Sweden than I expected it to be”. “First I arrived in Melbourne, which was just like a city back home, but a different language,” Anton said. “Then when I arrived at Falls Creek it was impressive. I’d actually watched a lot of short clips on Youtube and images, so it was really nice.” With good snowfall early in the season, cross country tracks at Falls Creek were groomed and ready to go, yet then suffered due to rain mid-month. Cross country skiing at Falls Creek crescendos throughout the season up to the annual Kangaroo Hoppet ski marathon, this year scheduled for Saturday, August 24. The biggest ski race in the country, the Hoppet attracts well over 1000 participants across three distances, and is open to all cross country skiers.

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Big White, big fun With non-stop flights from Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne it’s so easy to just jump on a flight and be in Canada with no stops along the way: that makes it a much more feasible thing to come to North America and experience the size of these mountains and the quality of the snow. - BARTON LYNCH

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HE feeling of happiness and fun permeates the winter air as you see smiling faces abound, and the infectious sound of laughter echoes through the trees. When it comes to winter fun there’s nothing better than enjoying a getaway with your family, and no one does family better than Big White Ski Resort in Canada. A trip of a lifetime is a good way to put what’s in store once you step into the winter wonderland mountain village located at 1755 meters above sea level. With average temperatures of an enjoyable -5 Celsius you’ll quickly see why the snow is called ‘Okanagan Champagne Powder’ - as an average of 7.5 meters of the light fluffy stuff turns the trees into ‘Snow Ghosts’ and the slopes into one huge family playground. Combine this with over 118 runs,

five powder bowls, 15 lifts, and 1 gondola there’s more than enough terrain to keep your family happy. With short lift lines and no

skiing: all to keep the most adventurous members of the family happily occupied outdoors. If you’re looking to learn, the

All of us have pretty much had the trip of our life. BARTON LYNCH, 1988 WORLD SURFING CHAMPION waiting around your kids will be clamouring out the door and onto the lifts as you see them begin turning every morning from your slope side accommodations. The family fun doesn’t stop there as Big White also features the world class Telus terrain park, Canada’s highest elevation skating rink, Snow Coaster Adventure Park, 25 meter ice climbing tower, dogsledding, snowmobiling, and alpine night

ski school has some of the best programs and features found in the world. Flaiks GPS trackers let you know what your kids are up to during their lessons, or more importantly, where they are if they get lost. You can even have ski school staff come to your accommodation and pick up your kids each morning while you set out on your own. Week-long race camps help the

keen skiers while the masters’ weeks are perfect for those looking to advance their skills at an advanced age. Once the snows been dusted off your boots, and the ski gear hung to dry, it’s time to indulge in Big White’s epic family après activities. Take in the free weekly kids’ carnival in the Village Center Mall, or the weekly fireworks in Happy Valley, or maybe just drop the kids off for rock climbing and a movie at the Kids Center while you hit the spa for a relaxing massage. It’s all up to you. The storybook village is also Canada’s largest totally ski-in ski-out resort village. With exceptionally affordable prices and over 17,000 on-mountain beds there is a huge variety of accommodation to suit every budget. Feeling hungry? Big White is abound with food

and drink, especially during its Gourmet Ski Week where delectable events quench your thirst and nourish your soul with chef hosted dinners, wine lunches, and après cocktail gatherings. Aussie legend Barton Lynch, 1988 World Surfing Champion, is among those who have visited Big White. “All of us have pretty much had the trip of our life,â€? he said. “With non-stop flights from Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne it’s so easy to just jump on a flight and be in Canada with no stops along the way: that makes it a much more feasible thing to come to North America and experience the size of these mountains and the quality of the snow.â€? Plan your vacation at Big White Ski Resort please visit www. bigwhite.com or consult your preferred travel professional.

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winter events CROSS COUNTRY SKI EVENTS JUN 23 | Snow Trek & Travel

SKI & SNOWBOARD DOWNHILL EVENTS JUL 6 | Falls Creek Junior

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JUL 6 | Fast & Female

JUL 6-7 | Falls Creek Demo Ski Festival

Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series #2 FIGHT MND ICE PLUNGE June 1

WINTER SEASON OPENING WEEKEND | June 8−10

JUL 12 | Rossignol Cup

JUL 7 | Birkebeiner Classic JUL 13-14 | Interschool XC Trials JUL 13 | Snow, Trek & Travel

Cranky Charlie Cup

JUL 15-19 | South Australian Interschools Championships (SAKSI)

High Plains Tour

JUL 14 | YMCA Howman's Gap

JUL 26 | Wombats Rambler Night Race

Vic Relay Championships

JUL 20 | Vic Junior Championships JUL 21 | Vic Junior Sprint Championships WOMBATS RAMBLER NIGHT RACE | July 26

XC NIGHT SPRINTS August 22

JUL 27 | Australian Open Sprint

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JUL 28 | Australian Open Distance

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AUG 11 | Rocky Valley Rush/ Sun Valley Ramble KANGAROO HOPPET August 24

LIGHT THE NIGHT August 31

AUG 15 | No h East Primary School Relays

AUG 22 | Falls Creek Invitational Night Sprints

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AUG 10 | FCFS - Big Air Competition

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AUG 31 | Australian Junior Sprint Championships FALLS CREEK OCTOBERFEST October 5

JUL 27 | FCFS - Rider X

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WEEKLY EVENTS TUESDAY | During Jul/Aug Twilight Tuesdays (featuring Pete the Snow Dragon), Village Bowl

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z A WONDERLAND FOR KIDS: Arden Marsh (right) couldn’t be happier to be at the snow, strolling through Falls Creek’s ski-in, ski-out village, while youngster Henry O’Keefe (far right) is loving life in the mountains. PHOTOS: Jezzalanko Creative & Nathan Fenton

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Falls Creek doctor receives Order of Australia Medal GETTING to know the doctor at the on-mountain medical centre wouldn’t be most skiers’ and boarders’ idea of a good time. But if you do end up there (hopefully walking, not being towed in), you’re sure to be in good hands. Long-time Falls Creek and Mount Beauty doctor Adam Mark Zagorski has this year been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday honours, receiving an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his services to the community as a general practitioner. Dr Zagorski is a general practitioner at the Trauma Centre at Falls Creek Medical, Mount Beauty Medical Centre and, as well as a visiting medical officer at Alpine Health and a current member of the medical consultative committee, not to mention a keen cross-country skier himself. He is also a Foundation Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, a medical trainer with Falls Creek Ski Patrol, treasurer of the Rural Doctors Association Victoria, coordinator of ‘Pit Stop’ Men’s Health

I didn’t expect anything like this. I don’t consider myself any more special that anybody else who does a full-time job in the community. z Dr Adam Mark Zagorski

Night at Mount Beauty Men’s Shed, past Hume General Practitioner representative with Medical Displan Victoria (now Emergency Management Victoria) and is currently field emergency medical officer for the NE Hume Region. Dr Zagorski was awarded the Rural Doctor of the Year Award by Rural Doctors Association of Australia in 2008 and received a long service award from Rural Workforce Agency Victoria in 2017. Dr Zagorski said the nomination came as a surprise.

“I didn’t expect anything like this. I don’t consider myself any more special that anybody else who does a fulltime job in the community,” he said. Beyond getting three new letters to put at the end of his name, Dr Zagorski said the award simply meant 1000 Facebook messages from well-wishers. “There’ll be a medal presentation ceremony later in September or October, and maybe a nod from the GG, but I’m not sure what else,” he said.

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From 1 July 2019 e-waste will no longer be accepted in any bin. Visit ewaste.vic.gov.au or contact your local council to find your nearest e-waste drop off point.

FAST FACTS The Victorian Government has banned e-waste (electronic waste) from any bin or landfill site, effective from 1 July 2019. E-waste (electronic waste) is any item with a plug, battery or cord that is no longer working or wanted. Currently, e-waste is growing up to three times faster than general waste, and much of it can be recovered. The Victorian Government is banning all e-waste from landfill to protect our environment and recover more precious resources.

Visit ewaste.vic.gov.au or contact your local Council or Alpine Resort to find your nearest drop off point.

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