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MOVING ON BULLER Ski Lifts’ general manager of 25 years, Laurie Blampied (left), will finally get his wishes to retire on November 1 when he hands over the reins to recently appointed new general manager, Noel Landry. For the full story turn to page 11 of this issue of Mt Buller News.
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Welcome to snow season 2021 WITH high hopes for a much better season than 2020, Mt Buller and Mt Stirling operators have geared up for what they expect to be the best snow experience for some years. Already accommodation bookings are ‘through the roof’ and operators of lodges, restaurants, cafes, ski hires and shopping outlets are hopeful the season will bring lots of snow, many more visitors and best of all tremendous fun for families visiting the resorts. Mark Bennetts, Resort Management Board chief executive officer, echoed these hopes. “After the challenges of the 2020 snow season due to coronavirus
(COVID-19), we’re looking to bounce back strongly this year,” Mr Bennetts said. “There’s been a huge amount of work over summer in preparation for the season, we’ve been making snow since late April, and we can’t wait to welcome back all our existing friends and a whole lot of new ones to enjoy COVIDSafe snow trips this winter if the conditions are safe. “We’ve also completed most of the $5.9m project to increase capacity of the Mt Buller sewage treatment plant.” Buller Ski Lifts has welcomed a new general manager, Noel Landry, to the top chair (and that’s not just
the chair lifts) who will progressively pick up the role through the season before long-time general manager Laurie Blampied settles into retirement at the end of the 2021 snow season. In some of the biggest news for Mt Buller this season is the increased water capacity in the new whopping 100 megalitre reservoir being used for the first time and giving more water for snowmaking and allowing a further $4 million investment in growing the snowmaking network. Standard Run has been the main focus, with new guns now providing cover all the way to the Bull Run chairlift and more guns also give top
to bottom cover on Men’s Downhill. An additional 50 snow guns have been added to the network to service existing hydrants around the resort. Another game-changer streamlining movement around the ski area is the new link between the bottom of Summit Slide across the northern slopes to the base of the Bonza chairlift. Kids’ Week is fast approaching and there are lots of activities set for all ages including visits from the ever-popular Buller characters Blake the Flake, Pigmy Possum and friends accompanied by popular entertainer Wozza - visit the Mt Buller website for full details.
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COMING UP will be a regular column for this season listing what events are coming up within the next few weeks before the next issue of Buller News appears on the news stands giving you the choice of what to do and events to attend. z QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND: JUNE 12 - JUNE 14 WINTER starts with a bang, and guaranteed snow from this weekend. Mt Buller’s traditional Opening Weekend is always full of fun and celebration - and this year we hope Mother Nature brings us fresh snow and ideal snowmaking conditions for everyone to enjoy. Kick off the snow season with plenty of fun festivities, followed by fireworks and celebrations right across the mountain with lots of free entertainment and a long weekend of alpine hospitality: * Wozza and The Magical Mountain show * Live music from High Rotation * Face painting and glitter tattoos * Miss Twisty * Village stalls Planning to visit this long weekend? Pre-arrange your accommodation if you wish to stay overnight - capacity is limited. Pre-purchase your entry and parking - resort entry permits required from midday Friday, June 11. Check Mt Buller live cams and Mt Stirling cams for the latest weather conditions and wheel chain advice. z KIDS’ WEEK: JUNE 28 - JULY 2 All week long we’re celebrating Mt Buller’s smallest guests with special, kid friendly activities on offer each day. Mt Buller mascots Blake the Flake and Barry the Pygmy Possum will be out and about so make sure if you find them to say g’day.
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z MARK ADAMS SKI & GOLF DAY: JULY 2 Get some friends together to build your team of four and have a fantastic day on the snow, and the fairways, while raising money towards the Mansfield schools’ skiing and snowboarding programs. The RT Edgar Calcutta will be held the night before at the ABOM Moosehead Bar. Drinks start 7pm with dinner at 7.30pm which is a two course set menu and drinks at bar prices. Get your team together the night before to wax your skis, polish your clubs, help raise more money and get into the spirit of the event. Stage 1 - SKI & SNOWBOARD RACING ON BOURKE STREET, MT BULLER: Racing starts at 8.30am. It is not the fastest team that wins, rather the team with the least time difference between their 1st and 2nd runs in a Parallel Giant Slalom. It is consistency that counts. Stage 2 - AN AFTERNOON OF GOLFING IN MANSFIELD: The ski racing will wrap up around 10am and everyone heads down the mountain to the beautiful Mansfield Golf Club. Teams gather at the club from 11am and everyone heads down the mountain to the midday tee-off. The golf format will be four-person Ambrose. Again, it is a team effort with the best ball on each stroke counting. The day will conclude with presentations at the Golf Club rooms. So get your team together and register now as entries are limited. Your entry fee includes: Transport to and from Mt Buller, resort gate entry, race entry fee, lift pass, ski hire if needed, BBQ lunch and green fees. Online registration will be available soon.
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LET IT SNOW: As early snows began to fall in April, Carol Renwick and Leearna McCrostie celebrated along with the growing snow piles on Bourke Street made through the snow guns and snow factory - awaiting the season opening on June 12. PHOTO: Mark Woodsford
Early snowfalls make for good start
WHEN the snowflakes started falling on April 20, Buller Ski Lifts and Resort Management Board made the decision to start up the snow making factories and get a head start to the white coverage that snow lovers relish. By the end of April the mountain had received a second snowfall; a teaser for skiers and snowboarders impa-
tient to get back on the slopes. And towards the end of May further light snowfalls were recorded - all good to make a solid base for when the real snowflakes fall. Cold snaps have brought a light cover of fresh snow and Mt Buller’s ‘SnowFactory’ helped out with huge mounds of snow taking shape on Bourke Street ski run.
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Governance changes to alpine resorts VICTORIA’S ski industry is anxiously awaiting more details following the State Government’s announcement in March that it will abolish the current system of management boards at each alpine resort and place governance under a new, centralised entity. The government said Alpine Resorts Victoria is to start work by July 2022, and is the result of “government reforms to make alpine boards more efficient”. Created by merging Victoria’s four alpine resort management boards, Alpine Resorts Victoria will govern Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller, Mt Stirling, Lake Mountain and Mt Baw Baw resorts. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio, said the change follows consultation with a range of stakeholders, including industry, local government and the resort management boards. “There is broad support for the creation of a single entity to ensure long term sustainability of the alpine industry and tourism while making sure the resorts are operating in a financially sustainable way,” Ms D’Ambrosio said. “Alpine Resorts Victoria will support the alpine industry to build economic resilience and navigate the challenges of climate change, and
recovery from bushfires and the pandemic.” The government has said existing leases with Alpine Resort Management Boards will be transferred to the new Alpine Resorts Victoria with no changes to their terms and conditions. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is to take on the strategic policy functions of the former Alpine Resorts Coordinating Council. Ms D’Ambrosio said a stakeholder reference group will also be established to “ensure key interests including industry representatives, Traditional Owners and local government have input in the transition to the new body”. She said Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians will be represented on the new Alpine Resorts Victoria board to ensure management decisions consider their significant local knowledge and enduring connection to Country. The government said the alpine sector remains an important contributor to regional economies, with the resorts in winter alone collectively contributing nearly $1.1 billion to the Victorian economy, attracting one million visitors and sustaining nearly 10,000 jobs. While the government remains enthusiastic about its reforms, questions are be-
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ing asked about the practical functionality and individual governance of competing resorts, with some pundits remembering, with little fondness, when a centralised entity - the Alpine Resorts Commission - governed the resorts, only to make way for the decentralised governance now being forsaken. Principles of the Alpine Management Reform from the Minister on the Depart-
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ment of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website read: Key commitments z The government’s objective is to create economic resilience and ensure the long-term sustainable future of Victoria’s alpine resorts sector, recognising its importance to the state’s visitor economy. z A key principle will be ensuring the industry has a
platform to directly communicate Alpine Resorts Victoria needs on strategic and operational directions for each resort. z The government recognises the uniqueness of each of Victoria’s alpine resorts and the relationships with visitors, local businesses, operators and traditional owners. The government is working hard to ensure a close connection remains be-
tween the governance of the resorts and businesses and operators at each location. z A key principle will be ensuring local government and Alpine Resorts Victoria work together to enable regional local communities to flourish and enable unique opportunities to be developed. z The composition of the Alpine Resorts Victoria board will ensure that traditional owner voices are heard at the board table. z The government will maintain the number of frontline operational roles across the resorts and support staff to transition to the new entity. Where possible, leadership continuity will be maintained at the resorts during the transition. z The next steps will be Local government, Traditional Owners, industry and other key stakeholders invited to participate in a stakeholder reference group that will meet to help shape the new entity and identify issues and solutions during the transition phase. What do you think? Buller News is interested in your opinion about the government’s changes to alpine resort governance. Email your view, in 250 words or less, to jloh@ nemedia.com.au, including your contact details.
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The man for our mountain - Nick Reeves NICK Reeves has been the mountain operations manager for Buller Ski Lifts since 2016. Without question, of all the roles one could dream of in a ski resort, this is the plum job. He has been a passionate Mt Buller skier since the 1970s and part of the Mt Buller community since starting work here in 1984. Sure there are many responsibilities. Daily issues and stresses. And plenty of man management challenges (he has 250 in his winter team of which 40 are full time year round). But there is also considerable job satisfaction with the knowledge that you are responsible for delivering the product that brings so much joy to so many people. And trust me, this guy does a wonderful job. As mountain manager Nick’s portfolio includes: - Lift operations and maintenance; - Ski patrol; - Snow making; - Snow grooming; - The freestyle parks; - Guest services; and - Management of the ski area lease including vital environmental conservation projects in conjunction with Lou Perin and her team from RMB. He started coming to Mt Buller as a 12-year-old in the 1970s for an annual ski week with his father and some of his father’s Lithuanian friends. Home was in Belair Hills, South Australia so a significant measure of their passion was the all-day drive to arrive at our winter wonderland. Decked out in his mum’s Ellesse one piece ski suit, Nick’s first day on skis, saw him taken down to Cow Camp by then members of the Buller Race Club. Quite an initiation. The worst part of their annual snow experience was jumping back in the car and leaving the mountain. Straight up, Nick felt gutted. The young guy was upset, angry and frustrated. The mountain was calling him and he quickly knew where he wanted to be. It didn’t take long. As a 17-year-old, during his annual visit, he met Graeme Potter at the bar at the Whitt and the rest is history.
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Graeme was lift manager for Orange Lifts. And with year 12 done and dusted, he took up the offer of a ‘lifties’ role (it’s a rite of passage for young Aussie snow freaks) and assumed duties on the notorious Summit Access Poma (yes, the one that launched many a relaxed, unassuming skier straight into next week). It was 1984 and Nick had found his calling. At the end of his first season, and as part of the lift company exchange program, Nick received an invitation to work at Blackcomb Mountain in British Columbia, Canada. Five lifties from Buller took up the offer and one of them was Paul ‘Bones’ Skelton who went on to become mountain manager at Blackcomb before being centrally involved in significant development programs in Whistler and Revelstoke. In fact, Intrawest invested more than $500m into Blackcomb in a period where it competed strongly with Whistler. Upon returning to Australia in 1986 Nick received an offer from Mt Buller Ski Enterprises to become an area supervisor. He looked after the Tirol area under the guidance of Colin Toll. At his first managers’ meeting, Nick raised the fact that he had some mates over at Thredbo and that this new fad called ‘snowboarding’ had caught on. Colin quickly pricked the balloon and said that under no circumstances was that activity ever coming to Mt Buller. Over the journey, there have been a number of influential mentors including Bob Bateup, Laurie Blampied and Nick Whitby. Many of the projects that Nick has undertaken that have helped shape our resort, would not have been possible without the capital investment support of the Grollo family. Since ‘84 he has lived in the district and his adult son Mitch
is a gun skier that has featured in numerous magazine shoots and events. Further, he has been a stone mason in the summer months having worked on many Buller buildings and has even been the Kooroora entertainment manager, booking bands back in the days of Richard Payne and Anton Van Hoof. Most importantly he loves Mt Buller and uses all available resources to ensure we all have the safest, best on-snow experience possible. Cheers Nicko.
MAN ON THE MOUNTAIN: Nick Reeves has been skiing Mt Buller since the age of 12 and now has a leading role in management of skier facilities.
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Start your winter getaway right, by arriving safely WE all look forward to enjoying the alpine holidays and weekend getaways that were so greatly missed last year, and to ensure we’re off to a good start we all need to travel through the region safely, especially when the roads become busier. As Richard Townley from Snow Drive Solutions explains, snow or winter tyres are a staple in Europe and parts of North America, and we’re becoming better educated about them in Australia too. “Our vehicles are kept on the road by the four tyre contact areas that are not much bigger than the size of your hand,” said Richard, who began importing Nokian winter tyres in 2004 and now consults with Snow Drive Solutions. “Acceleration with original equipment summer tyres, all-season tyres or all-terrain tyres in Australian winter conditions is relatively easy to achieve with AWDs and 4WDs. “Driving is usually okay until there’s a need to steer or stop in a hurry, and the tyres do not grip. “This is why you see so many SUVs and 4X4s off the road in alpine areas. “From November 17,
2020, the new Victorian Alpine Resorts (Management) Regulations now recognise winter or snow tyres as ‘a tyre whose tread pattern, tread compound and structure are specifically designed to achieve better performance, on a road affected by snow or ice, than that of a normal tyre with regard to its ability to initiate, maintain or stop vehicle motion’. “By definition normal tyres, all-season tyres, highway-terrain tyres, summer tyres, all-terrain tyres, offroad tyres, mud-terrain tyres and M+S tyres do not comply with the regulations.” In Australia, the terms ‘snow tyres’ and ‘winter tyres’ are usually interchangeable. So what are the features that set them apart from other tyres? Tread compound - Special silica compounds remain soft below 7°C to maintain grip with the road. Sipes - Fine cuts in the tread that improve the grip of the tyre, especially when cornering and braking. Tread pattern - Symmetrical and directional tread pattern that helps prevent slush planing and aquaplaning. Polished grooves - Re-
MUST HAVE: Correctly fitted and suitable tyres are a must when travelling to the High Country during the winter season.
moves water, slush and snow from the surface of the tyre for better contact with the road. “No transmission system or electronic controls are an alternative for snow tyres,” Richard explained. “In the winter, four-wheel drive can help get your vehicle going, but it won’t help when trying to stop. “There’s only one way to increase that level of wintertime grip, and it’s by adding snow tyres.” The tread pattern of an allseason or M+S tyre for example, will not disperse wet snow slush from underneath the tyre.
ROAD SAFETY BEGINS WITH YOUR TYRES No matter how many safety features your vehicle has, it’s the tyres that determine how it drives and handles on snow and ice.
The contact between the tyre and the road will be lost, and so will the grip. The M+S symbol on tyres is very misleading. It’s a declaration from the tyre manufacturer that the product can operate in mud and snow better than their regular models. However, there is no performance standard or traction/stopping tests to pass as the M+S designation refers only to the tread pattern. With all these tyre names it’s easy to be confused. A particular one that is often misunderstood is the difference between all-weather and all-season tyres.
“Nokian All-Weather tyres are new type of winter tyre specifically designed for yearround use,” said Richard. ‘’They feature special tread compounds and extensive tread siping to supply high levels of traction and braking grip at high and low temperatures. “All-season tyres, on the other hand, are often referred to as three-season tyres summer, spring and autumn as they are not really designed to provide safe winter performance.” All vehicles in Victoria (and 2WDs in NSW) are required to carry wheel chains that can be correctly fitted
to your tyres when required. Snow chains are designed to help you climb a gradient that’s beyond the grip level of the tyres. “The Owner’s Manual of your vehicle will detail what wheel and tyre combinations are approved for the fitting of wheel chains,” said Richard. “In order for wheel chains to work effectively they must penetrate into the compacted snow surface to provide the maximum amount of traction. “Traction may be lost and wheel spin experienced when the snow and/or ice begins to break up and melts to slush - this is what causes chain wear. In these situations the vehicle can slide on the wheel chains. “The new Victorian Alpine Resorts (Management) Regulations 2020 define wheel chains as ‘devices made up of chains in a diamond pattern that are designed to be fitted to wheels of a motor vehicle to increase the directional stability and traction of the wheels of that vehicle on a road affected by snow or ice’. “ This will impact the types of chains that will be permitted in Victorian Alpine Regions.
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Fresh start for Disabled Wintersport 2021 WITH the first dusting of snow and winter already here, Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA) has announced a new chief executive officer (CEO), Jenni Cole, and are preparing for winter. Ms Cole was most recently the CEO of Disability Sports Australia and comes to DWA with over 30 years’ experience at all levels in adaptive sport. She is a rehabilitation physiotherapist and educator by background and was the manager of classification for Paralympics Australia from 2006 - 2009 and medical coordinator for the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games. A keen recreational skier and avid alpine hiker, Ms Cole brings to the role of CEO of DWA broad experience in adaptive sport combined with passion for the power of adaptive sport to transform the lives of people with disability. “I am tremendously excited to be able to combine my passion for adaptive sport with my love for the mountains and the snow, and to build on the amazing work done by DWA for so many years, to bring the joy of snow and alpine sport to people with a disability and their families,” said Ms Cole. “I look forward to working closely with the DWA board and the fantastic team from DWA and am excited for the future of this great organisation.” After a disrupted season in
DISABLED AND SNOWSPORTS: Jenni Cole is the recently appointed CEO for Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA).
2020, which saw COVID-19 restrictions resulting in cancellation of camps and the well-known volunteer guide program, this year is shaping up to be a significant return toward usual operations. On-snow services will resume at Mt Buller, meaning that people with a disability will once again be able to experience the joy and freedom of snowsports in a safe and inclusive environment. “Our experienced and passionate staff and returning volunteer guides are already preparing to welcome our members back to the snow,” said Ms Cole. “What better way to dust off the COVID lockdown blues and experience something magical?
“DWA has the skill and equipment to make sure that anyone can experience the freedom of being on snow.” DWA is the National Sporting Organisation for Disabled Wintersport established in 1978 with a vision for the equality of opportunity for people with disabilities to participate at all levels in the winter sport of their choice. For more information about how to get involved, whether as a guide, volunteer or as a person with any kind of disability who wants to try adaptive skiing and snowboarding, please visit the DWA website www.disabledwintersport. com.au or make contact via email at info@disabledwintersport.com.au.
Keeping up with the latest wheels and deals SNOW Chat will this year be a regular column to bring you up to date with what’s available around the resorts on Buller and Stirling - the deals and savings to give you and your family the best snow experience possible. SHUTTLES SMOOTH THE JOURNEY: Mt Buller is spoiled with plenty of cleared walking paths that make getting around the alpine village easy. However, when ski legs are tired you’ll love the free Village shuttles that loop around between the village centre, hotels and lodges. Simply hop on and off and make the ride to and from the slopes even easier. Little ones love taking a ride and seeing more of the resort, and you get a break from carrying small people and their skis. MORE SNOWMAKING: The increased water capacity allowed a further $4m investment in growing the snowmaking network. Standard Run was the main focus, with new guns now providing cover all the way to the Bull Run Chairlift. More guns also give top to bottom cover on Men’s Downhill, and an additional 50 guns have been added to the network to service existing hydrants around the resort. SMOOTH FLOW FOR SKIERS AND BOARDERS: Skiers and boarders enjoy
an easier slide from the top of the ABOM lift over to the Little Buller/Wombat runs or across to Koflers and the Summit area following improvements associated with the new Boggy Creek Reservoir. Re-contouring of the terrain makes the traverse a breeze and keeps skiers and boarders flowing to their favourite runs with less skating and effort. NEW GALLERY: The HarroArt Gallery brings an exciting new creative space to the Mt Buller Village. Harrington’s dramatic fine art photographs are the focus, complemented by an array of carefully curated local works from artists including ceramic art, paintings and unique ocean and alpine influenced items. A program of ‘talk story’ is planned this season, bringing small groups together for a variation on après centred around a film, speaker or custom slide show. STRETCH YOUR SNOW DOLLAR: At Mt Buller they get it; a snow holiday is something your family has been saving for so getting the best value is important. At Mt Buller we extend kids’ lift pass prices to 18 year olds so your tall teens still ride for a kids’ rate. You’ll find the best value deals mid-week all winter and you’ll have more of the slopes to yourself too. Look
for ‘Kids Stay Free’ deals at accommodation houses and up to two kids (under 15) stay free with two paying adults to save on your snow stay. SO MUCH TO DO OFF THE SLOPES: The skiing and snowboarding is great but leave some time for everything else you’ll want to pack in: jumping and climbing in the AirZone, taking in a movie at our 180-seat cinema, hunting for gnomes, sliding in the Snow Play Parks and browsing the HarroArt Gallery (they have beautiful jigsaw puzzles and even a ‘chocolate bar’ with sweet treats and gifts for friends and family at home). SCULPTURE WALK: As you explore the Mt Buller village you’ll be inspired by the artistic influence of the resort’s collection of sculptures and installations. From large scale bronze works, to quirky and fun installations these pieces add a creative flair to the resort and take on interesting changes as the snows come and go. The collection is possible thanks to donations from benefactors, acquisitions through the former Mt Buller Easter Art Show, the Mt Buller Sculpture Award 2013 and the Buller Arts Association. There is an audio accompaniment to the walk on the Buller Walks App.
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Young Maisie hits the slopes for her first ski MAISIE Winter Macaskill is our first skier for this season. Maisie is the daughter of long term Buller employee Ewan Macaskill and mum Pamela Durnin. Maisie hit the slopes for her first skiing lesson when early snow fell on April 20 this year
- and at the very young age of almost two years. Taking to the skies like she has done this before, Maisie is sure to become a proficient skier in future years as both mum and dad are keen skiers. Each issue of the Mt Buller News this year will feature a skier or snowboarder.
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SKI START: Two year old Maisie Macaskill with her dad Ewan hit the slopes for the first time in April following an early 25cm snowfall.
Experience BOMA at Merrijig - a new concept in dining THERE is something remarkably intoxicating unwinding in a BOMA after a long day exploring the vast plains of the Masai Mara. The fire is lit, hearty foods are prepared and shared with family and friends, elaborate stories are told about the day’s sightings and adventures while being surrounded by nothing other than the soothing sounds of the wildlife in the heart of the bush. Merrijig is not Africa, and the wildlife is quite timid compared to an African elephant, however, the magnificent High Country that envelopes the BOMA is equally as magical. BOMA, opening late June, will become exactly what its name represents - a home, a wooden circular shelter, a gathering place around a fire to share stories and adventures with family and friends of days spent in the snow, biking the trails, hiking the bush, fishing the rivers, or simply relaxing and enjoying the peaceful echoes of the High Country. “BOMA will be a regionally inspired family restaurant with a focus on real food,” said owner and chef Mark Leslie. “Real food that is prepared and cooked how I was taught from my days in the trenches of the Savoy, Claridges, Berkeley
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and the Connaught in London. “Being taught and mentored by some of the world’s iconic chefs, my passion and skills were refined within some of the most revered hotels and restaurants within Europe, before being led back to London to open our first restaurant which was recognised
by the Guide Michelin. “BOMA will focus on seasonality food cooked from scratch complimenting great produce, not confusing what it is. “No static menus or conventional processed food, however, constant changes in concepts that will be a disruptor to the norm.
“Travel and good food are two of my greatest passions in life. “After meeting the love of my life, Renee and having Lochie, this never altered, and I have never strayed from my father’s words ‘you can never say I’ve learnt it all’ there is always something new to learn otherwise one becomes a boring chef.” After a career managing some of the most prestigious hotels and private luxury islands, it was time to come home. Lochie, now 8, who has only known a life surrounded by sand and sea, is looking forward to the snow and learning to ski with his friends at Merrijig Primary School. “We are incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by an amazing community who has welcomed us home,” Mark said. “After we bought our house in 2006, Merrijig was always our escape when we needed a holiday. “Now we can call it home. “Pete, who built the space , would always ask ‘when are you coming home’? “Well, we have come home.” The whole family will be involved with Mark taking the reins as the chef, Renee on the front and Lochie promising to make his favourite Kombucha.
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Chamber pre-season plans stay positive THE Mt Buller Chamber of Commerce held its annual pre-season get together and meeting recently with more than 65 attending at The ABOM. Chamber president Sox Phillipasidis said operators on the mountain are staying positive and looking forward to this season which hopefully will be able to run at full extent. “The good news we thought was with some government grants with regards to the sewerage treatment plant and the power upgrades - the future was looking great,” he said. “Of course now the uncertainty is with this latest lockdown. “It is only a seven day lockdown and hopefully without too many ramifications afterwards. “Of course we don’t know what restrictions will be in place - hopefully we will still be back on track. “We are looking forward to the
Queen’s Birthday weekend for the opening of the season.” With the latest COVID restrictions and lockdown it was much harder for business and lodges to gear up for the opening weekend, but Mr Phillipasidis said everyone was remaining positive and are hoping all venues can open without capacity restrictions. “It is the uncertainty given last year the season got cut short and there is a lot of uncertainty still,” he said. “It’s been difficult getting staff anyway, particularly in hospitality, and now with this (lockdown) on top it just exacerbates the problem. “But just being able to open hopefully without capacity restrictions; because that’s the big uncertainty now, any restrictions and being overly cautious; we don’t think there should be any issues, but fingers crossed. “We are still positive. “We believe the future is bright.”
TOP BLOKES: Former ARMB board member Dean Belle (left) chatted with BSL retiring CEO Laurie Blampied and incoming CEO Noel Landry.
MARKETEERS: Looking forward to a great season were (from left) Lincoln Wymer, Di Price, Doug Painter, Michael Reddrop, Tina Reddrop and Adam Kupke. PHOTOS: Mark Woodsford
HAPPY TIMES: Enjoying the Chamber of Commerce dinner were (from left) Roman Pacek, Kelsey Black and Caroline Frey.
PRESIDENT’S PICK: Chatting about the coming season were Chamber of Commerce president Sox Philipasidis and Peter Munckton. CUDDLE UP: Also enjoying the pre-season dinner were (from left) Ashleigh Anderson, Shona and Chris Stoneman, and Andrew and Juliet Jurrjens.
GOOD CHAT: Talking bookings were (from left) Pat Bono, Matt Elliott and Hannah Bono.
MOUNTAIN MEN: Long time Buller identities talked pre-season management, including (from left) John Perks, Toby Fleming and Nick Whitby.
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Laurie and Noel to share BSL top job for 2021 THE appointment of Buller Ski Lifts’ incoming general manager was confirmed in April. Noel Landry is now on the mountain where he is settling into a transitional role as assistant GM alongside Laurie Blampied as the resort readies for the looming winter season. A keen skier, Mr Landry is originally from Ottawa Canada and spent two seasons as a lifty/ski patrol on British Columbia and a season in France. Moving to Australia in 1993 after meeting his wife Heidi while riding a chairlift at Big White, they now have four children who all share a passion for snowsports. He is delighted to be on mountain and seeing the season preparations coming together, meeting the team and getting to know the new alpine community he and his family have joined. “Since starting a couple of weeks ago I’m really most impressed by Buller’s physical and social infrastructure on the mountain - the great village facilities, quality built environment and snow mak-
ing equipment that is world class,” Mr Landry said. “And the welcome and the passion to move forward as one community together, you can sense that after a tough year everyone is eager to get back to celebrating a sport and a way of life we all love and miss.” Mr Landry brings deep experience and enthusiasm from an events and project management background which started back in 2000 at the Sydney Olympics. He spent six years as chief executive officer for Beef Australia based out of Rockhampton, Queensland, and was responsible for delivering the world’s largest beef expo Beef Week. He then contributed to the Melbourne Grand Prix as the project director for several years leading the annual transformation of Albert Park into an accredited F1 race track. In 2015 another car event took him to Canberra as CEO of the famous Summernats, a vibrant street machine festival that draws more than 100,000 enthusiasts to the capital each January.
Buller Ski Lifts will mark the changing of the guard after this snow season when general manager of 25 years, Laurie Blampied, will resume his retirement plans. Mr Blampied was looking forward to retiring at the end of the 2020 winter season but put those plans on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Putting his retirement on hold he provided continuity and leadership for the mountain during the COVID pandemic response and an incredibly challenging time for the resort and Buller Ski Lifts. But now retirement will happen at the end of the 2021 season. Mr Blampied explained the succession plan was to appoint a new general manager for Buller Ski Lifts in April and for him to work with that person through this winter allowing them to get a strong hold on the reins before he handed them over towards the end of the year. Mr Landry will step into the general manager role effective November 1.
RETIRING AT LAST: General manager of Buller Ski Lifts for the past 25 years, Laurie Blampied will step down from his role at the end of this season.
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Call into the Chamois Bar to enjoy après skiing, a drink or two and nibbles. “Our Austrian-style bar offers the perfect atmosphere to relax and talk about the exploits of your day on Mt Buller,” said Ann. “The end result is a divine dining experience.” Chamois Restaurant has been rated the #1 restaurant on Mt Buller on TripAdvisor. So next time you have a special dinner planned or even just a night out with friends or family, book at Enzian’s intimate Chamois Restaurant and you are sure not to be disappointed. Due to the latest COVID lockdown and restrictions please call Ann and check on availability at the Chamois Restaurant - Enzian Hotel, 8 Chamois Road - phone 5777 6996.
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Indigenous art tells the story of a journey INDIGENOUS artist Maddi Moser’s mural on the road up to Mt Buller village gives a unique welcome to visitors. The new sweeping mural installation at the White Bridge corner embodies a connection to Taungurung Country linking themes of the crucial shared water source and the journey to the mountain. The mural serves an important practical purpose, protecting the road from landslip and is a reminder of the country we are on. Those who have been connected to the resort for many years may remember the fateful night in September 1986 when the landslide at White Bridge occurred, blocking the only access road to the village for several days. When the debris was cleared, the 50m x 5m landslip wall was installed and sometime down the track, the timber cladding was added to improve its appearance. Over the past few years the flaking and fading paint work has not received much attention and deterioration has been accelerating over the past 12 months. Fortunately Austrade extended a $30k grant opportunity to the alpine resorts to aid bushfire recovery, which has been used to tackle the cosmetic restoration of the wall. An expression of interest was put to the Taungurung
SWEEPING LANDMARK: The new mural at White Bridge will become an important landmark for visitors as they travel the same path that Taungurung people have travelled for centuries.
Land and Waters Council (TLaWC) to identify an indigenous artist with an appropriate concept for the wall. Maddi Moser, a young Taungurung woman from Wodonga, was the successful artist. “My concept represents two stories, one of Country and one of the journeys we make,” Maddi said. “The winding lines through the centre of the piece speak
of the water source that is crucial to all of life. “The different shades of green represent the indigenous seasons and the different landscapes depending on altitude. “The many dots featured alongside these lines represent the many events that the land has seen and the many interactions with the water source (people and animals).
“It reminds us not to be greedy as many things are reliant on what the Country provides us.” The second story is about the traveller and the path they take, like many of those that venture up to Mt Buller. The dark green and gold circles represent the communities welcoming the traveller when they need rest. The act of travelling also
represents the cycles that the Taungurung people observed throughout the different seasons, where they too, would travel to Mt Buller at the different times of the year. “Wumindjika means ‘welcome’ in the local Taungurung language,” Maddi explained. The artwork and associated interpretive information will be reproduced inside Village Square Plaza so visitors can
study and understand it in more detail. Matt Elliott of Mt Buller RMB said it is important that those coming up the hill to Mt Buller do not stop at White Bridge to photograph the mural as this could be dangerous. The replication of the mural and interpretive sign will give visitors the chance to photograph it and learn of its meaning in safety.
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Keeping up with the latest at SnowNews website FOLLOWING 12 months in development, SnowNews.com.au is a dedicated online platform covering the Australian Alpine and High Country region plus international snow resorts. Launching this month (June 2021) SnowNews.com.au will be instantly recognisable through a network of print and digital publications promoting the new website; these publications (including Mt Buller News and Alpine News) are distributed into the resorts and key locations reaching hundreds of thousands of people annually. SnowNews.com.au is brought to you by Australia’s major snow news publishers North East Media and Snowy Mountains Media. With an established stable of printed and digital publications serving the Victorian and NSW snow resorts and alpine towns, our experience and knowledge of Australia’s High Country and snow is unsurpassed. The website will showcase snow news and snow sports from Australia and across the globe keeping subscribers and readers informed on all aspects of snow news, both local and international. The SnowNews.com.au website will function similar to snowymagazine.com. au, with a different homepage layout. A key part of SnowNews will be a regular SnowNews E-News newsletter which will look and function differently to other newsletters. The newsletter will incorporate advertising opportunities.
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Snow camping for that true camp out experience FOR the really adventurous and those who love to ‘live like a modern Eskimo’ try immersing yourself in the alpine experience of snow camping on Mt Stirling. Several well-suited camping spots are located throughout the resort including the Cricket Pitch, the Bluff Spur Hut area and the top of Dugout Bowl at the summit. Set off on your own or join a tour and leave all of the responsibilities to an experienced camp leader. A range of camping programs are available for beginners through to advanced skiers and snowboarders, requiring varying levels of aerobic fitness. Toilet facilities are located around the mountain, however, drinking water is not usually available. Where drinking water is available it should not be relied
upon due to likelihood of freezing. Mt Stirling is also home to the Alpine Winter Camp, a unique ski-in, ski-out accommodation option above the snowline. Operated by Stirling Experience, the camp features a central tepee for dining and socialising around the pot belly stove, and seven accommodation tents on raised, insulated platforms. Mt Stirling Ski Patrol recommends camping among the Snow Gums or around the summit area. If camping at lower elevations among the Alpine Ash, try to select an open area due to potential risk of falling limbs. A snow camping guide is available by visiting the website https://www.mtstirling. com.au/activities/snowcamping/.
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Mt Buller Property... Mt Buller’s booming property market continues with record residential sales WHEN Winterbrook Chalet hit the market, it was the most significant chalet offered on Mt Buller in years. Even with the $3.5 million asking price, it was sure to attract strong interest from Melbourne’s elite circles. Zach Adams from Adams Estate Agents, who sold the property for an undisclosed record price in conjunction with Castran, said “we were thrilled to be able to offer Winterbrook to the marketplace”. “Not often do we get the privilege of seeing a privately owned grand chalet on the market with nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms,” he said. “Most chalets and lodges of this size are owned by multiple groups under a membership or share arrangement. “It’s unlikely we will see something of this scale offered for sale anytime soon.” Boasting 450sqm of indulgent living space it has two commercially appointed kitchens, enormous dining area, cosy lounge with
atmospheric stone open fireplace and spectacular mountain views, providing the ultimate in alpine luxury. The building was originally designed by Bruce Henderson Architects and constructed by Victoria’s leading alpine builders Humphries and Cooke for the Buxton family in 1990. In 2017 Adams Estate Agents secured the exclusive chalet for long time Buller local Simon Pluim and his lovely partner Janne Casey. Since that time, they have upgraded the chalet’s private facilities to be world class, creating a thriving boutique alpine accommodation, focusing purely on delivering a superior guest experience. 2021 will be Simon and Janne’s final snow season at Winterbrook pouring schnapps and baking warm cookies for their guests to enjoy after a long day skiing and boarding on Mt Buller’s slopes; and Simon wished the new owners all the best. “It’s fantastic to see one of our previous guests purchase our beautiful mountain chalet,” Simon said.
“They fell in love with it several years ago and I’m sure they will add their own style and personality to Winterbrook. “I would highly recommend Adams Estate Agents to anyone looking to sell their Mt Buller property in the future. “Zach and Mark are a key part of our mountain community, passionate about what they do and simply honest agents.” Zach said the excitement levels are higher than normal this snow season at Mt Buller with so many missing out last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. “Everyone in the ski industry are looking forward to a more promising winter - skiing and spending quality time with family and friends, enjoying the village atmosphere, the generational camaraderie and après skiing - again only if COVID-19 safe,” he said. “This is what Mt Buller is all about and explains why the real estate market is the strongest it has ever been, reinforcing its position as an ideal location for a lifestyle investment.”
S STUNNING: Winterbrook Chalet, Mt Buller sold for a record price. W IT’S SOLD: Simon Pluim and Janne Casey will spend this winter season in their beloved Winterbrook Chalet having sold it at a record price for Mt Buller.
Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin to be remembered at Alpine Lodge and Mansfield stadium
REMEMBERED: Former Mt Buller snowboarder and Winter Olympics competitor Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin is to be remembered in the naming of a sporting stadium in Mansfield.
THE Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWIA) is planning to rename Alpine Lodge (which they use for athlete accommodation) as the Chumpy Lodge in memory of Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin and to help inspire future athletes. Providing COVID lockdown has been lifted for this weekend’s opening of the 2021 ski season, the lodge will be renamed by a government minister, if travel is allowed. Mansfield community sentiment was overwhelmingly supportive last year with the name for the new basketball stadium to be ‘Alex Pullin Stadium’.
Chumpy Pullin grew up learning to ski and snowboard and from the age of around 13 competed in international snowboarding events gaining world status. Chumpy died during an early morning swim at the Gold Coast, Queensland where he had made his home. However, Chumpy always acknowledged Mt Buller as his ‘home ski fields’ and was remembered at memorial services on Mt Buller and Mansfield. Mansfield Shire Council at its December 2020 meeting adopted the naming of the stadium. The new stadium forms
part of a sporting precinct that also includes the turf sports grounds colloquially known as the “additional playing fields”. Council unanimously agreed to name the new dual court indoor multi-use sports stadium and the associated outdoor courts the ‘Alex Pullin Stadium’. The date for a naming ceremony as part of the official stadium opening is yet to be decided. The construction of the new dual court stadium and dual outdoor multipurpose courts commenced early last year. Council (in September 2020) resolved to acknowl-
edge the tragic passing of a long term and well respected resident Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin and to contact his family to discuss whether they would like council to recognise his outstanding sporting achievements and contribution to our community by naming the new dual court stadium and additional playing fields after him. The Pullin family provided consent to council’s request and a new naming proposal was released to the community for consideration. When construction of the stadium complex is completed a date will be set for the official naming.
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Overwhelming interest in Snowgums project THE Snowgums project at the Ski Club of Victoria has already registered more than 100 interested parties in purchasing an apartment. This project has taken some time to get to where it is today and developers are now starting to talk to prospective purchasers who have registered their interest and want to finally be part of this exciting project. Selling agent Mark Woodsford said “we have had overwhelming interest with well over 100 plus registrations which has made this project the most anticipated in a long time at Mt Buller”. The project will have 17 apartments of seven 2-bedroom apartments, three 3/4 bedroom and eight 4-bedroom “The Snowgums project after much anticipation is on the way,” Mark said. “With a call for inquiries last winter more than 100 people registered on what is going to be a wonderful Snowgums project located next to
the Ski Club of Victoria. “With the unprecedented demand for properties in the last year we think this project will have a quick uptake.” After many starts it is finally moving forward with all permits obtained, underground parking and lifts to all floors. Interested parties to register have included some Buller apartment owners who want to upgrade from other apartments. Snowgums will have a northern sunny outlook with ski-in, ski-out access to the slopes and is situated opposite the ski school site in the centre of the village. The village shuttle service also stops outside the door giving residents and visitors to the apartments easy movement around the resort. Apartments at this latest real estate venture are now selling - contact Mark Woodsford on 0429 930 700 or email woody@rtedgar.com.au for further information.
ON THE MARKET: Sales have now opened for the Snowgums project apartments depicted here in an architect’s impression.
Housing market booming as Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold AUSTRALIA’S housing boom continues as the Reserve Bank of Australia keeps official interest rates at record lows, although fixed mortgage rates are starting to rise. The RBA board kept the cash rate and other key policy rates on hold at 0.1 per cent after its recent May monthly meeting. RBA governor Philip Lowe noted lending rates for most borrowers are at record lows.
“Housing markets have strengthened further, with prices rising in all major markets,” Mr Lowe said. “Given the environment of rising housing prices and low interest rates, the bank will be monitoring trends in housing borrowing carefully and it is important that lending standards are maintained.” While Australia’s economic recovery during the coronavirus pandemic has been stronger
than expected, the RBA board still did not expect to lift the cash rate before 2024. Mr Lowe said the board will not increase the cash rate until actual inflation is sustainably within its 2-3 per cent target range. Record low borrowing costs are likely to be in place for a number of years and are a major factor in the housing boom, realestate.com.au director of economic research
Cameron Kusher said. “It’s a very big factor because people still can’t spend money how they would like to with, for example, international borders shut,” Mr Kusher said. “The low borrowing costs and the likelihood of those low costs for a number of years means that buyers have some comfort and it has undoubtedly contributed to the strong demand for homes and the subsequent price increases.”
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Mr Kusher said the level of demand and the volume of sales in the market remained high, although both had eased a little after Easter. Property prices are tipped to surge by 20 per cent over 2021 and 2022, with economists at the big four banks forecasting gains of at least 10 per cent and as much as 17 per cent this year. The pace of growth of early 2021 is expected to slow down,
particularly next year. Banks are starting to factor in the likely increase in the cash rate in 2024, a rise in bond yields and higher funding costs after the RBA’s term funding facility ends on June 30. “I expect we will see fixed rate mortgages continue to rise,” Mr Kusher said. “We know 10-year bond yields have risen and the economic recovery has progressed better than expected.”
‘We know Mt Buller property’
RT Edgar welcomes you to the 2021 Snow Season. Due to high activity over summer we have buyers waiting and a strong demand for properties of all sizes. For all buying, renting, appraisals and selling enquiries please contact Woody - 0429 939 700
Chalet Apt 803
$450,000 Breathtaker 405
This one bedroom apartment sits in the heart of the village overlooking Bourke Street and Athletes Walk. Located on the 8th floor of Chalet Apartments means the best of the Resort’s bars and restaurants plus ski hire, tune shop and the supermarket are literally outside your door. Truly ski in - ski out, this apartment has all you need; sleeping 4 (with potential to sleep 6), kitchen with all appliances, lounge, dining for 6, storage cage on level 6 and balcony overlooking it all. You’ll also benefit from a newly refurbished secure lobby and public areas, lift access, laundry, ski tuning facilities and vehicle drop off right to the front door
Mark Woodsford: 0429 930 700 Email: woody@rtedgar.com.au
$175,000 Snowflake #5
Quiet corner one bedroom apartment located at Breathtaker Hotel and Spa, this one bedroom apartment has all you need for the mountain retreat. Fully furnished with good living area, wrap around balcony which can be heated with barbeque and storage room, for its size this has it all. Features include leather couch with trundle, galley kitchen with convection microwave, gas fire, drying closet, heated towel racks, The apartment has all benefits of the hotel management including and use of hotel facilities. They include restaurants, bars, the day spa as well as childrens game area. Ideally situated close to Helicopter flat and the ski school.
$550,000
Located on Stirling road this three bedroom apartment is all that is wanted for your alpine residence. Relax and enjoy in the in the open plan kitchen with all appliances including dish washer and microwave, dining for 6 plus and a living space with large leather modular couch. Located on the ground floor with parking at your doorstep. Easily sleeping 7 adults, two rooms have queen beds and a double/single in the third, each of the bedroom has built in robes. Bathroom, with bath can have a separate entry toilet and also has washer and dryer. Two good storage spaces, large floor to ceiling cupboards and in the hall storage for skis. Extra features are good Body Corps. with heating and hot water included and a shuttle stop outside the door.
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6QRZĂDNH 6WLUOLQJ 5RDG 0RXQW %XOOHU 1 2 1 $495,000 Luxurious 2 Bedroom With On-Site Parking Meticulously renovated and furnished to a high standard featuring a lavish kitchen with integrated appliances and palatial living space with stunning mountain views over the native gum trees. Ideal for a family on a lower budget looking to move straight in without any need for any further improvement. Hydronic heating. Drying space in the apartment entry. Lock up ski cupboard. Intercom security and on-site parking is a huge advantage. Fully furnished ticking all of the boxes for a family of 4.
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Zach Adams 0437 199 500
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