Mt Buller News

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Friday, July 11, 2014

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OVER SNOW RIDES: For the first time on Mt Buller dog sled rides will be offered during August and September.

S Social — Pages 8 & 9

S Mark Adams Day — Page 12

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Sled dog tours set to wow visitors at Mt Buller FOR the very first time dog sled rides will be delivered by internationally renowned Australian Sled Dog Tours. Mt Buller has diversified its product offering this year through the introduction of the dog sled rides. The tours will be available throughout August and September, using a team of 21 strong purebred Siberian Huskies to take guests on trails around the resort, enabling them to enjoy breathtaking alpine scenery and take in some unique views of

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Team of 21 strong purebred Siberian Huskies will take guest on trails around the resort for 45 minute tours the Mt Buller Village. Mt Buller Mt Stirling Resort Management director of marketing, sales and business development, Amber Gardner, is looking forward to having another exciting product to offer guests. “Here at Mt Buller we’re always striving to give our visitors the best experience possible both on and off the slopes, and

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this snow season offers more than ever with the addition of sled dog tours,” Amber said. “It’s a really special activity that allows guests to truly immerse themselves in the alpine environment, and see parts of the resort that they wouldn’t normally be able to access.” Australian Sled Dog Tours will cater for couples, adults

Competitive Rates

and children, with tours running for 45 minutes. Tours include a meet and greet with the Huskies, a photo session and sled dog tour. Each sled allows for two to five people per tour. All tours also include information sessions on the tradition of sled dog racing and its history in Australia. Making the experience even

more memorable, Australian Sled Dog Tours produce merchandise for guests to purchase including photos of Huskies, calendars, miniature model sled dog teams, along with Husky toy puppies and postcards. Prices start at $155 per adult and $80 per child (3–13 years) or $400 for a family of four (2 adults and 2 children). For further details or to make a booking visit the website www.sleddogtours.com.au or call lead musher Brett Hadden on 0418 230982.

Long Opening Hours

Excellent Equipment

Long opening hours, competitive rates, fast professional fitting and quality hire equipment are the cornerstones of the service provided by the Grimus Ski Centre. Forgotten your hat, gloves, goggles, sunscreen or just need a souvenir? Take a browse in the boutique.

Need your own skis or snow board repaired or tuned? The Wintersteiger Microjet Disc and our service technicians are on hand to bring your skis back to perfection either over lunch or overnight.

Whether beginner or expert, skier or snowboarder, the Grimus Ski Centre has the right equipment for your needs. Experienced fitting staff offer excellent advice and friendly service to ensure you have the most suitable gear.

Located at the end of Breathtaker Road right next to the Holden 6-seat chairlift on Bourke Street. Take the free village shuttle from your lodge right to the door. Convenient carry bags are available to easily transport your hire gear back to your lodge.

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explained by Huber By PAM ZIERKMAHONEY IN response to an article in the issue of Buller News June 25, (Concerns raised at 30 per cent hike in leases), the News looked into who would be affected by this rise and by how much. An insight into leaseholds and the leasing agreements, set by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, were explained by chief executive officer John Huber. The Alpine Resorts Commission/Victorian Ski Association (ARC/VSA)Agreement was made in 1990 between the former Alpine Resorts Commission and the Victorian Ski Association, Now the Victorian Snowsports Association. The ARC/ VSA Agreement established site rental provisions that were taken up by most site holders in the late 1980s/early 1990s. Through the agreement, leaseholders subject to the agreement have not been required to pay the market rent as defined by the Alpine Leasing Policy and enjoy a highly subsidised below

WHITE WINTER: A snow covered Mt Buller Village is pristine and beautiful with its white jacket covering lodges. PHOTO: Andrew Railton

market rent environment compared to standard leaseholders. Site rent in the first year of the new six-year period shall be the lesser of 3.5 per cent of the site value (market rent), or the rent from the previous rent period adjusted by the IWC. At Mt Buller, 62 out of 155 of the lease sites are party to an ARC/VSA agreement which was set from the late 1980s to 1995. Of these 62 leases, 54 sites will be affected by the IWC increase. However, even with the 30 per cent IWC increase all 54 sites will still be paying at or

below market rent for their respective leases. There will, however, be a number of historic leases that will retain reference to the ARC/ VSA agreement until they transition to the Standard Alpine Lease at the end of their current lease period, and it is only these leases that will be affected by movement in the IWC. John said this week, the Mt Buller RMB is very supportive of club lodges. “We have worked closely with the minister and both the Mt Buller Rate Payers Association as well as the Rate PayersAlpine Resorts Working Group,

in assisting club lodges with a transition arrangement for notfor-profit site holders moving from the historic ARC/VSA agreement to Standard Alpine Leases,” John explained. “This transitional arrangement is to be applied for eligible site holders with a discount of 27.5 per cent off market rent. “This discount applies in relation to site rent for the period of November 1, 2013 to October 31, 2016.” As well, the RMB and Mt Buller Rate Payers Association is working to establish a Support and Incentive Program for club lodges. This program will be the first of its kind in any of the Victorian alpine resorts. “This program is aimed at providing club lodges with information, advice, support, networking and other opportunities to assist them in building strong and resilient club lodges for the future,” John said. “Many of the lodges will need to review or devise new business plans and this support system will help them through this process.”

SNOW may have come a little late this year but the ‘huge dump’ experienced recently certainly made up for lost time. Mt Buller village turned into a winter wonderland practically overnight when snow started falling on Monday, June 28 giving resort operators and managers plenty to celebrate. PHOTO: Andrew Railton

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Mt Buller news app and digital editions released familiar with – on their smartphone, tablet or desktop device. Once downloaded, the publications can then be read anywhere, anytime even if you are offline. North East Newspapers chief executive officer, Edward Higgins, said his company has responded to the demands of its readers. “We set out to create a product that allows readers to engage with our publications on a de-

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vice of choice,” he said. “Launching the digital editions is an important step in our commitment to offering a convenient, easy-to-use digital news service to our readers who prefer digital content to the printed form, as well as those readers who don’t have access to a printed edition. “This new service helps us to deliver our snow publications to a digital audience while at the same time offering cross-

platform opportunities for our advertisers. To get started visit www. nenews.com.au and follow the digital edition link on the home page. Once you have registered you can download the North East Newspapers App from Apple or Microsoft App Store and use your login details to access Mt Buller News, Mt Hotham Falls Creek News and Alpine News.

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Celebrate the Swine as we spit roast a whole free range Berkshire Pig every Wednesday in July

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The legend continues every Tuesday night as our very own singer/guitarist PaddyCampbell rocks the Dump Inn. Only $5.00 admission for non mountain members. A great night out we guarantee it

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Since the 1920s the SCV has been the home of ski racing. Register at Reception. Presentation is at 5.00pm in The Dump Inn with fabulous prizes and giveaways, party pies and sausage rolls. Everyone has the chance to win like Jean Claude Killy.

Become a Member Members receive a massive 15% off all food and beverage, preferential bookings, entry to racing, an e-wallet and lots more. And because its our birthday this year we have waived our joining fees. Thats right NO JOINING FEE!

Join us for Happy Hour at The Whitt - Every day from 4-6pm Cheapest Pots on the Mountain, Delicious free Bar Snacks, Giveaways and more... THE WHIT T AT SKI CLUB OF VIC TORIA Summit Road Mt Buller (next to Ski Patrol) 03 5777 6024 | www.skivictoria.com.au

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Over Snow 2014 Schedule DEPARTURE times from Mansfield Mon - Fri 7.00 - 8.00 9.00 - 13.00 - 15.00 Sat 8.00 - 13.00 Sun 9.00 - 13.00

WHAT do Winter Olympians do when they are not competing? If you are Anton Grimus then you might think about enjoying a hot coffee or hot chocolate – even while skiing on your favorite mountain – Mt Buller. At the start of this winter season Anton opened his own ‘ski in - ski out’ coffee stop. Grimus Grinds is a unique little coffee stop – in fact it is a ‘hole in the wall’ coffee stop. Situated at the entrance to Pension Grimus Hotel, Grimus Grinds is your quick coffee and snack place right on the edge of Bourke Street. Ski off the run, grab a coffee or hot chocolate, accompanied with a cookie, hot jafe or fresh bread – and then ski off again to your destination. The beneďŹ ts? – Well there is no having to take off skis, boots, coats, gloves etc

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Mt Stirling junior race squad reinstated

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Have you discovered the Mountain’s hidden secret? Great Coffee, Great Food... It really is the perfect place to stop for a snack on the way home. SKI/CHAIN HIRE

DID you know that the Mt Stirling Cross Country ski school brings in a number of Estonian national and international instructors each year? Craig and Barb Jones sponsor young ski instructors to come to Australia - many are cross country ski racers. These elite skiers have university degrees specialising in Outdoor Education with an emphasis on cross country ski instructing and race coaching. While the emphasis on Mt Stirling is more towards ski touring, Craig and Barb will be re-instating a junior race squad for the 2014 season to provide local youth and secondary colleges, hoping to field a strong team in the Interschools Snowsports competition, the opportunity to take advantage of the latest technical knowledge, training schedules and special skills associated with the sport of cross country ski racing. The squad will meet every Saturday afternoon between 1pm and 4pm for a skills base clinic. Students will be aged between 12 and 18 years of age and are encouraged to bring along their own race skis as time will be set aside to discuss race tuning, with the opportunity to prepare skis for racing. A limited number of racing skis are also available for hire on the mountain. The race squad program

Anton thought of the idea when returning earlier this year from his trip to Sochi, Russia and wondering what he could do during mid-year term break from university

studies and at home with mum and dad (Hans and Lottie) on his mountain. What a great and enterprising idea Anton – good luck all season.

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commenced on Saturday, July 5 and will run every Saturday through until Saturday, September 6. The cost of each three hour session is just $25 per student or a series of four sessions for just $100 and any subsequent session $20 per head. Cross country race tuition can also be booked with the Mt Stirling Cross Country Ski School by ski clubs or school groups at other times for groups of six participants or more. “All bookings made with the Mt Stirling Ski School include complimentary snowshuttle transport between the Nordic Centre at TBJ and the snow-line so we can avoid the walk and maximise our skiing time,� Craig said.

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Elaine skiing over 60 years NAME: Elaine Eisner. RESIDENCE WHEN NOT ON BULLER: Just outside Mansfield. SKI ABILITY: Intermediate. HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN SKIING AT MT BULLER: I first went skiing on Mt Buller with my father in 1952 – before there were any roads beyond Plough Shed Corner. We walked a path to the top. FAV RUNS/AREAS: Boomerang – off Kofflers T-Bar near Kofflers. EVER SKIED OVERSEAS: Yes, have visited Vail, and I liked it very much. WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT MT BULLER: Everything – I have wonderful memories of early skiing days and skiing with my late husband who loved it also.

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Facelift for not so old chairlift By LIZ WEBB

NEW IS OLD: Although the Holden Chairlift has a new name, that name will be very familiar to Buller folk - it is now known as the ABOM Express.

FOUR years ago the opening of the new Holden Chairlift caused massive celebrations and wonderment at its size, speed and efficiency. A beneficial marketing partnership was born between Mt Buller and General Motors Holden. While Mt Buller continues to innovate and diversify in an increasingly difficult market,

Freebies and fun for snow bunnies heading to Buller WEEKEND visitors to Mt Buller over the next four weeks (July 19 to August 10) can take advantage of free breath tests, hot chocolate and a stack of snow-related giveaways thanks to a Transport Accident Commission’s road safety program. Anyone calling into the TAC’s bright orange Vanessa Bute Ute at the Horse Hill chairlift could find themselves skiing for free, with daily lift passes among the prizes and giveaways on offer. Other freebies include lip balm, Keep-a-Cups, stickers and entrants in a Vanessa Facebook competition which could win one of 500 personalised snow domes. TAC road safety manager Liz Waller said it was the

DROP BY: Vanessa staff member Marty Grimwood (left) with visitors to the Horse Hill car park last season.

fourth winter that Vanessa had been at Buller promoting safe alpine driving among younger drivers. We know young people are more likely to be involved in road trauma and, given the additional hazards involved with driving in the snow, it’s important that young people

hitting the slopes keep safety in mind,” Ms Waller said. Vanessa Bute will be parked at the Horse Hill chairlift from 7.30am-11am and 3.30pm6pm each Saturday and Sunday from July 19 until August. Anyone visiting Buller this winter is encouraged to adapt their driving to suit conditions.

sadly GMH is phasing out the well know Australian Holden icon. The Holden Express Lift was recently re-christened the ABOM Express in honor of the old three seater chairlift that used to occupy the same location. The old lift’s bottom station was adjacent to the ABOM restaurant and hotel, which also happened to be the first commercial investment that

the Grollo family made at Mt Buller. As a quirky tribute to the Holden Express, a classic old black Holden Ute, complete with historic Mt Buller logos, has been proudly placed up high on the DJ’s platform beside the newly badged ABOM Express. Mt Buller’s new ABOM Express honors its heritage and recalls the past glory of its former long standing sponsor.

George keeps generations of Mt Buller families happy MT BULLER icon George Aviatogolou has been hiring out snow gear since almost day one for the skiing industry on Buller. In 1970 a young Tom Griffith hired his first set of skis from George. Last week, 44 years later, Tom took his two daughters Ursula and Raphaela (pictured with George) down to George’s Ski Hire to hire their first skis. When generation after generation return to Buller it’s stories like this that really makes Mount Buller ‘My Mountain’.

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Snow safety for children this winter WITH school holidays now in full swing and the snow season here at last, Kidsafe Victoria has issued a reminder to keep safety in mind when travelling to the snow fields. Kidsafe Victoria vice president, Robert Caulfield, said that while a trip to the snow can be a very exciting experience, it can also present a unique set of hazards that many families are not used to as part of their normal living environments. Common injury hazards for children in the snow fields include falls and collisions with other people or objects such as trees and logs. “With school holidays now here and an increase in visitors to the snow fields, it is important for safety in the snow to be on the agenda for all involved,” said Mr Caulfield. Kidsafe Victoria has produced a safety fact sheet which can help families plan and prepare for their trip to the snow. The fact sheet can be downloaded via http://www. kidsafevic.com.au/images/ stories/pdfs/Snow_Ski_safety. pdf.

Kidsafe Victoria’s snow safety tips: ✔ ensure children are adequately dressed for cold and wet weather; ✔ remember to protect children’s skin and eyes - there is still a risk of sunburn, even on cold, overcast days; ✔ have children learn the basics in a class led by a qualified instructor. Most snow schools will have specialised classes for children; ✔ match your child’s level of experience to the activity they are going to undertake; ✔ never carry your baby in a sling or carrier if you are skiing or snowboarding; ✔ ensure your child is wearing appropriate and correctly fitted safety gear, including a snow sport helmet; ✔ ensure children are supervised by an adult at all times; and ✔ have a name tag in a visible place (with ski lodge or home address) to help the Ski Patrol locate you should one of your children be lost or injured. For further tips on staying safe in the snow visit www. snowsafe.org.au.

FASCINATING READING: Ski Club Victoria’s manager Andrew Dwyer finds reading the first editions of Schuss intriguing and full of history. PRECIOUS RECORDS: Old documents (above right) come to light giving an insight into the government and royal connections the Ski Club of Victoria has over its history.

History from out of the closet By PAM ZIERKMAHONEY

FUN: Tobogganing is a fun activity to do while up on Mt Buller, however, extreme caution is needed when participating in the activity. PHOTO: Tony Harrington

FROM out of a closet at Ski Club of Victoria’s ‘The Whitt’ recently came loads of history. As the saying goes a new broom sweeps clean – well recently appointed manager to The Whitt, Andrew Dwyer, decided to clean out a storage closet and found more than he bargained for. Among boxes and boxes of old records, including purchase receipts dating back to the 1970s, came a large box of fully bound Schuss magazines going back to the very first edition in 1924. And among the filing cabinet files up popped some

Celebrating 90 Years since the formation of Ski Club Victoria this year – Buller News will run a series of articles over the coming issues on the history of the club and The Whitt. historic letters written to and from SCV to heads of state, local gentry and politicians and even to King George VI and then Queen Elizabeth II. “This is The Whitt’s heritage in these files,” Andrew said as he also relayed he had spent many hours reading over the old editions, gaining more insight into the history of the club. The file of historic letters has now been tucked away for safe keeping, along with the bound copies of Schuss. Andrew said Schuss has

been published since the 1920s and continues to be published although now more in electronic form to its members. “Originally SCV had a hut at Boggy Creek and then Cow Camp where members would almost ‘rough it’ when they came skiing,” Andrew said. In 1944 a bequest from the late Ivor Whittaker saw the first lodge built for SCV. Named after this benefactor, The Ivor Whittaker Lodge was raised but originally was labelled “Dump Inn” – which many still refer to today.

Over th the years Dump Inn has been added to many times until today it now houses the lodge, plus restaurant and bar. Still a popular place for mountain folk the bar has many of its ‘old mountain people’ gravitating to it for drinks at day’s end. SCV history goes way back to 1924 when Frank Lovick took a party to White Bridge and left them to walk the rest of the way to the top. The group who had travelled from Melbourne had first been shown a photo of snow on Mt Buller. They skied the mountain for a day then after travelling back to Melbourne formed the Ski Club of Victoria - now 90 years young and going strong.

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%R\ WUDJLFDOO\ GLHV LQ VQRZ VICTORIA Police are preparing a report for the Coroner after a 7-year-old boy died at Mount Buller on June 25. The boy was reported missing by family shortly before 5pm on that Wednesday. At a press conference on Thursday morning police Acting Sergeant Matt Bennett said a line search was conducted by police, CFA, resort staff and ski patrol. The Roxburgh Park boy was found unconscious covered in snow by a ski patrol shortly after 6.30pm. At the time he was found it is believed the boy was unresponsive. The boy, who was in cardiac arrest, was taken to the Mount Buller Medical Centre, but could not be resuscitated. He was taken to a near-by medical centre where he later died. “We believe there’s been some sort of slide off the roof of a building that’s engulfed him,” Acting Sergeant Bennett said.

“The boy had apparently been playing around the lodge the family were staying in with two or three other children when he wandered a short distance from them. “The call was raised only after 20 minutes when his parents realised he was not with the other children and started searching for him. “When found he was buried under about one metre of snow which police believe had slid from the roof of the lodge.” The death rippled throughout a tight-knit community, with resort chief executive John Huber describing it as a “tragic and devastating” incident. Mr Huber said this was a tragic accident and urged anyone visiting the snowfields to go to the Snowsafe website to look up safety measures around resorts.

Visitor numbers on the rise with fresh snow falls DESPITE a late start to the snow season Mt Buller is holding its head high where numbers through the gate are concerned. Recorded at the end of the fourth week of the season Mt Buller recorded 9484 visitors through the gate for one week, almost half of the total number of visitors across all Victorian resorts which recorded 21,673. Mt Stirling recorded 132 visitors for the week and year to date a total of 249. Mt Buller’s year to date figures sit at 14,885 and across all resorts 35,991. Visitor days (including overnight and longer stays) for Mt Buller have been recorded at 18,831 which indicate the majority of visitors come for a day only, but compared to the same week last year is only five per cent down. As snow continues to fall and school holidays across Victoria, and now South Australian holiday periods, numbers are expected to rise significantly.

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1LNRODL 6PLUQRQ FAVE RUNS/AREAS: “The Park, jumps, rails and Southside. On the sunny days, I loved exploring the whole mountain.” WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT MT BULLER: “I love the very friendly and good people. It’s great having the opportunity to work and to ride.” WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO FOR SEASON 2014: “Having more fun in the park, creating jumps, doing rails and meeting and boarding with lots more people.” WHEN NOT OUT ON THE SLOPES YOU ARE DOING: “I work as a lodge manager at Nutcracker, so I have to welcome and explain things to people and then clean up when they leave. After a day riding, I like to go to the gym, just relax, eat out and chat with people. THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE MT BULLER: Friendly, good people, beautiful.

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NAME: Nikolai Smirnon AGE: 30 RESIDENCE WHEN NOT AT MT BULLER: Originally from Estonia, Nikolai loves travelling. Nikolai works in construction, with recent experience in plastering, painting and tiling, so he has no problems travelling and picking up work wherever he decides to stay. His last few years have been spent working in Estonia, Sweden, Finland and most recently he worked in Goondiwindi, Queensland on a cotton farm. BOARDING ABILITY: Advanced expert with over 15 years’ experience. “I love the way I can make friends so easily just boarding. I feel so good out there, there are always people you can offer help or boarding hints to and this is a great way to meet new people.” HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN SNOWBOARDING AT MT BULLER: “This is my first year. The friend I started boarding with 15 years ago came here and told me what a good place Mt Buller is. I also want to come back in summer and try the mountain biking.”

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THE Ski Club of Victoria entertained 100 Mt Buller lodge managers to a sit down dinner where they could taste the Whitt Restaurant’s menu offerings for 2014. The night was a resounding success with mountain

Richard Smith, Wally Szymanski and Max Bloomfield.

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Liz Webb, Lani Kiroichnikov and Sally Rodden.

doyen Hans Grimus thanking SCV manager Andrew Dwyer and admitting that Pension Grimus has some culinary competition this year. Pictured are some of the attendees of the dinner.

Andrew Dwyer, Wendy Magee and John Belchamber. Tracey Finch, Kat and Josh Kaney.

Paul Richmond, Rachel Haslau, Sue Anthony and Richard Haslau.

Yasmina Haukka, Sally Youssef, Hans Grimus and Renae Kennedy.

Liz Webb, Andrew Dwyer and Elle Hatherly.

Kate McDougal, Will Twycross, Narelle Davies and Marty Shaw.

Tim Donaldson, Niki Sparrow and Michelle Donaldson.

Julie Dowse, David Clark and Adele Clark.

Lou Houghton, Kalan Vanderschalk, Suzie Follett and Jenny Hurst.

Cocktails at Black Mountain TRADITIONAL cocktails, drinks and nibbles were served at Black Mountain’s annual start of season get together recently. This year guests also got to view ďŹ rst hand the revamped and upgraded Village Square Plaza (formerly Cow Camp) with new entrances, carpets and furniture - all for visitor comfort.

Ann Jaggard and Lawrie Harkus

Louise Essex, Big Dave and Liz Bannister.

Heather Frost and Carmen Ryan.

Ducks in play at Duck Inn

Tony and Carmen, and Carol Renwick.

Anna Stewart, Jack Tollkuhn, Brie Rutter and Jenny Hurst.

LODGE managers were invited to the Duck Inn restaurant recently for a night of ďŹ ne food, wine and fun games. Aleks and Karen Stanish hosted the evening which included all guests being “Master Chef judgesâ€? and giving each dish a score - and the winners were the 12 hour slow roasted lamb and the Duck Inn’s traditional duck dish. Included in the night’s fun games was a trivia quiz - all about ducks and the Duck Inn of course - with the winner being Lou from Oggs Lodge. “The night was something a

Holidays bring out the kids

Mark and Allie Fuller.

SCHOOL holidays, lots of snow and out came the sun to shine on Mt Buller for visitors – specially the kids. A day trip to the snow for the Callahan and Reardon families ensured they all had a great time.

little different from the ordinary, but all very enjoyable,� Aleks said. “It was a chance for us to showcase the rebuilt Duck Inn and to taste test the dishes from our new chef.�

Ben Reardon, Declan Callahan, Bridget Callahan and Tom Reardon - on skyline enjoying great skiing conditions and sunshine.

Paul Shipley, Kalen Stoneman and Chris Stoneman.

Lyn Junor, Mark Fuller and ‘Wozza’.

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Onset of winter brings VicRoads warning WITH winter ďŹ nally arriving in the Victorian Alps, VicRoads has issued a warning to motorists to take extra care. Motorists are being urged to take extra care during the severe weather events which include gale force winds, rain, snow, and low visibility. VicRoads regional director Bryan Sherritt reminded road users that conditions do change quickly on otherwise familiar routes, and extreme care needs to be taken during the winter season. Reduced speed limits are imposed at times for the safety of all motorists as well as road workers who may be undertaking repairs, clearing debris, and otherwise making conditions safer for everyone. During the first real snowfalls of winter recently reports of chains needing to be ďŹ tted as low down the mountain as the Gnome House

tree were received, while those who had parked on the mountain overnight had some digging to do before retrieving their vehicles. And even experienced drivers had to take extra care on the road to the top as a snow plough, clearing the main road, is reported to have slipped over the edge at around Caravan Corner. Ambulance Victoria regional manager Tess Tuohey has also urged people to take care in wild weather. “The recent weather has had a big impact on the type of cases paramedics have been called to,� Ms Tuohey said. “It’s important for people to take care and be mindful of the potential for trees to come down across the road,� she said. Information about any road closures and conditions can be found on the VicRoads website at www.vicroads.vic.gov.au.

UP AND RUNNING: In time for winter the new MMBRTA website was launched allowing visitors to fully plan and book their snow holiday ahead of time - Julie Kukainis, manager of Mansfield Mt Buller Regional Tourism Association was excited to launch the website in early June.

New website set to inspire TAKE CARE: Motorists are being advised to take extra care when driving on roads where snow and ice are present. PHOTOS: David Mims

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New name, brighter and warmer for visitors MT BULLER’S Cow Camp has been rejuvenated, enlarged, made lighter and brighter and warmer for visitor comfort – and has had a name change. Now to be known as Village Square Plaza – the guest lounge area has been increased in size by all veranda areas being incorporated into the inside space. A new mezzanine floor, along with new staircase, an expanded balcony area and a gas-fired heater, also add to the comfort and accommodation of guests. The Village Square Plaza has a long history of being ‘the meeting place’ for many visitors to the mountain which not only has tables and chairs for some 100 people but also is home to Pat’s Italian Restaurant and The Pancake Parlour, Black Mountain Ski Hire, visitor rest rooms and teller machines. During the opening weekend celebrations ARMB chairman Jennifer Hutchison, board members and ARMB chief executive officer, John Huber, escorted Bill Sykes (MLA, Benalla) on a tour of the newly completed facility.

ON EXHIBITION: Last year’s winning photo by Simon Gaunt.

Click a pic and enter Peak Pics Comp WELCOME TO THE PLAZA: Light, bright and welcoming, the inside of the Village Square Plaza is a restful place for visitors to take a break.

MT BULLER’S photo competition - Peak Pics will again be held this year from June 28 to August 31. Each year the annual photography competition exhibits an amazing range of talented photographers who submit their incredible shots. Run in conjunction with the Mt Buller Film Festi-

val, Peak Pics celebrates mountain enthusiasts engaged in awe-inspiring activities. This year’s theme is ‘This Is My Buller’. Terms and conditions and how to enter will be posted here shortly. For more information call 57776077 or email info@mtbuller.com.au.

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GRAND ENTRANCE: The new look Village Square Plaza has a bigger, better and grander entrance facing out onto the village square. PHOTOS: Andrew Railton

MT BULLER NEWS is your free fortnightly catchup on what is happening around Mt Buller and Mt Stirling. If you have a story to tell, or perhaps just a photo that you think is worthy of publication – then get in touch with us. Mt Buller News is produced by North East Newspapers through the Mansfield Courier office and can be contacted by: Email: edit.mcourier@nenews.com.au Phone: 57752115 or direct to edit 57331108 Or contact our on-mountain reporter: Liz Webb on 0417 393 897 or email her at: lizwebb@alphalink.com.au Our next deadline is 5pm Thursday, July 19.

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Another successful Mark Adams ski/golf day By PETER HUNT

TRIPLE TREATS: Michael David, Scott Greirson and Ian Hickey at the Calcutta held at the ABOM Moose Bar.

CATHCING UP: Michael Beaton, Debbie and Pete Anderson all caught up at the Calcutta.

THE 15th annual Mark Adams Ski/Golf day was held on Friday, July 4 in superb conditions. The weather on Mt Buller in the morning matched that on the golf course in the afternoon, blue skies and sunshine. Some 72 skiers faced the starter on Mt Buller for the two Giant Slalom runs and then the 18 hole ambrose competition. Retiring to the MansďŹ eld Golf Club clubhouse after the golf, competitors enjoyed the odd ale as tall stories of their prowess were told. On behalf of the MansďŹ eld Secondary College (MSC) Snowsports program, Geoff Walker welcomed the participants. “Despite our activities on the snow or course, at the end of the day we had fun and the kids of the district beneďŹ ted,â€? he said. “I must thank the commitment from Mark Adams as the main

sponsor and the other sponsors. “We are also appreciative of those who supply gear for the day.â€? The snowsports captains from MSC, Stephanie O’Halloran and Mikaela Richardson thanked those in attendance for the great beneďŹ ts of the day that allows all students to experience snowsports. MC Laurie Blampied announced that the total monies raised from cash sponsorship, the Calcutta and the entry fees was some $21,000. While the winners were celebrated, spare a thought for the less qualiďŹ ed. As the fastest skier took 15.6 seconds, MansďŹ eld Golf Course superintendent, Tony Cooksey, took a leisurely one minute 47.8 seconds. On the golf course with a score of 58, K2 were fairways ahead of Doppelmayer, Donny Morgan, Bruce Turner, Aki and Anna Turner, with a score of 67.38.

WAITING FOR THE BIG DAY: Geoff Walker, John McDougall and David Jager were at the Calcutta waiting for the big day.

HAPPY TRIO: Ross Pritchard, Amanda Coombe and Mark Adams were all set for another great event.

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0422 773 895 BREATHTAKER APT 207  $265,000

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- Located within Breathtaker All Suite Hotel Complex - Conveniently located on level 1 - Fully furnished, rental history available

- Stunning Spacious apartment - Breathtaking Panoramic Views - Enormous Billiards room, with bar and 2nd lounge

ENZIAN APT 13  $350,000

WHISTLER 8 “GLACIER”  $239,000 Studio - Neat and well designed studio - Private Entry - Quiet & Private - Everything you need - Recently refurbished

SNOWFLAKE 10  $415,000

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BEEHIVE 6  $325,000 1.5 Bed, 1 Bath

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- Renovated 2 bedrooms sleeping 8-10 - Ability to lock off bedrooms and rent separately - Sold fully furnished, located within Hotel complex.

- Conveniently located on VW ÀRRU - Appealingly furnished - Currently sleeps 7 - Annual onsite parking available

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- Convenient location - Large bedroom - Northerly aspect

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- Style and space in this 3 bedroom apartment - Beautifully furnished with Kerzari Asian Antiques - Large entertainers kitchen and dining areas, spacious lounges

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BREATHTAKER 405 1 bed, 1 bath - Well appointed and close to the slopes - Private balcony - Extra storage areas - Use of hotel facilities

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- Private Freestanding renovated lodge, sold fully furnished - Featuring 3 bedrooms currently accommodating 8 people - Large Spa tub with nice outlook, billiard room, north facing balcony

- Spectacular Corner Suite at front of building - Stylishly furnished - Access to all the hotel facilities - Best views from Breathtaker complex

BREATHTAKER 301  $325,000

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Twin Towers B602 :: $635,000 furnished

Alto Apartments 304:: $695,000 Time to buy

Ex Ski Club at affordable price ❚ Could suit ski club, multi family or even redevelopment site- potential views ❚ Light, bright solid building suits redecoration & future exterior renovations ❚ Large living, kitchen & 5 spacious bedrooms with current bedding for 20 ❚ 3 bathrooms with separate showers and toilets plus a laundry area

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Twin Towers entrances and foyers have just been modernised over summer Fully renovated spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom with one being an ensuite Attractive living room, large balcony, magnificent northern sunny views Located on Level 6 with easy ski in access at level 5 footbridge

Modern Alto building right on Bourke St with garage car parking & lift ❚ Tastefully furnished 3 bedroom with ensuite and second bathroom ❚ Open plan living, gas fireplace & large balcony offering mountain views ❚ Stone benches, gloss white cupboards and stainless appliances ❚ Magnificent drying, ski storage in private entry hall, hydronic heating

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Big all over ❚ Located in the heart of the village suits multi families and or future ski club ❚ 4 massive bedrooms with all four having access to en-suite bathrooms ❚ One massive 17 metre long living room with wood fire, loads of glass, views ❚ Access 4WD pass or purchase a garage car park opposite in the new Buller Central

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Luxury inspired 30 sq corner penthouse- 2 on title heated car parks ❚ 5 large bedrooms and 5 bathrooms with 3 master bedrooms having en-suites ❚ Sumptuous living room, open fireplace, built-in bar, impeccable furnishings ❚ Dining room perfect for entertaining seats 10 plus second dining area ❚ Second living room - children’s play room/ home theatre / overnight guests

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Seldom offered, without comparison and includes garage parking ❚ Huge single level apartment in the prestigious Grimus Apartment building ❚ Internal access via security lift and connected to the Pension yet very private ❚ 3 oversized bedrooms all with individual en-suites. Living has panoramic views ❚ Living features, open fireplace, floor to ceiling windows and balconies

Best 3 bedrooms buys around the corner from ski school ❚ Attractive modern building less than a minute to Bourke St” Ski-In Ski –Out” ❚ Ground floor apartment with easy access & private entrance, 4WD access pass ❚ Terrific family apartment with 3 bedrooms and could even suit 2 families ❚ Main bedroom has ensuite plus a second bathroom for other two bedrooms

Chalet 709 is $379.000 and 801 is $395,000 - both fully furnished ❚ Both have two bedrooms, bathroom, shower and separate toilet ❚ Absolute ski in / ski out with outlook to Bourke St, Close to supermarket ❚ Both are currently offered for holiday rental and have very solid bookings ❚ Drying cupboard, ski storage, lift access and 4WD drop off access pass

Stage 3 - Your perfect dream and price to match plus low outgoings ❚ As new furnished luxury apartment with the most spectacular views ❚ 3 great bedrooms with huge master having a balcony on Bourke St ❚ Sleeps 8 people comfortably, with two bathrooms, spa bath and laundry ❚ Magnificent and best underground parking on Buller is included in price

The future for bluff lodge is all blue sky and white snow ❚ Bluff Lodge has big plans and you can be a part of it when you purchase ❚ Permit to renovate and/or extend with approved designs by Peter Mc Intyre Partnership. Premier position on high side of Bourke St offering ski in ski out access. Car parking, 2 bedrooms & family bathroom

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Magnificent fully renovated snow home with two garage car parks

❚ Perfect for two families & beautifully presented, luxurious, no expense spared light-filled, north-oriented dream Snow Home with private entrance. ❚ Brilliant layout over 3 levels, 2 living rooms, bespoke alpine furnishings…. ❚ Bombora 1 offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 separate toilets, sleeping 12

Located right at the front overlooking Bourke St BB1 Chairlift Spacious 3 bedroom furnished two storey design with on title car park Upstairs separate 2 bedroom area for children, bathrm, loft space for visitors Downstairs main bedroom includes en-suite and excellent sunlit views Large living room, gas fireplace & sunny balcony. Ski storage, drying

More like a Chalet in size and style ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚

One of the best 3 to 4 bedroom properties in K2 with its own private entrance Spectacular sunny views up Bourke St and the mountains Spacious lounge, dining, gourmet kitchen plus 2 north facing balconies On-title parking space only 10 metres from the private entry door

Chalet Apartments 906: $995,000

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Valley View 301 :: $750,000

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K2 5 :: $1,100,000 Village Central

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Reindeer Penthouse 7:: $975,000 furnished

- Leading The Way...

Quality all the way to the top-no expense spared ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚

Two Very Affordable Ski View Flats for $199,000 each

Gran Sasso 4-$1,625,000 Negotiable

Magnificent 4 bedroom 2 level penthouse in the Chalet Apartments Located on level 9, good views Bourke St & skiing outside the entrance Fully renovated –striking kitchen, high ceilings, living with open fireplace A ski room and drying room made in heaven. On title parking. 2 Lifts.

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Arlberg Stage 4 Now Released from only $145,000- $199,000

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Peak 302 :: P.O.A. Extremely Realistic Vendor

Best on snow and not to be missed ❚ Developers own penthouse & includes 2 garage spaces on title, private ski room ❚ Very spacious design, lift to penthouse entry - 240 sqm over 3 levels expansive views ❚ Sumptuous living and dining with open fireplace and magnificent outdoor spa ❚ Master BR, ensuite & adjacent lounge/study. Two further BRs & bathroom.

Prime location and first time offered – both feature Ski-In Ski-Out

TOP FLOOR PENTHOUSE WITH VIEWS FOREVER

Invest in Lifestyle - Buy in Arlberg

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Ski View 5 in good condition with views & sunny deck over standard run Two bedroom with 8 bed licences, well insulated and everything functioning Ski View 6 with two storeys offers downstairs 3 sleeping areas Upstairs has entry ski room, living, kitchen, bathroom. Suits Handyman

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39/15 Beach Street, Port Melbourne

Buy a piece of the iconic Arlberg- modernised hotel rooms from $145,000 Spacious rooms with en-suite sleeping up to 5 - Occupy and rent out Open all year round under an excellent management team Lowest outgoings and offering best rental returns on Buller

Elkhorn 10:: $375,000 or best offer

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Summit Lodge 3 :: $360,000 fully furnished

Hima :: Selection of 3 furnished apartments all worthy of inspection

Easy ski in / ski out access to Standard Run and close to Bourke St ❚ Hima 1- Extremely comfortable, spotless 3 BR, 2 bath at the front $495,000 Family size living, cedar panelling, opening to balcony with pleasant snow views ❚ Hima 5- Well fitted two levels, 2 BR, 2 bathrooms plus powder room- $420,000 ❚ Hima 9- Fully renovated, well-presented 2 BR, 2 bathroom, move in now $449,000

Opposite Chamois lift with easy access to runs & two minutes to village. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, comfortable living, gas fireplace, floor to ceiling windows. Upstairs includes parent retreat with mountain views, WIR, en-suite & spa bath. Garage basement car park, lift, excellent ski storage and drying room.

Shakey knees at your door step

Terrific garage car parking accessed via remote control door

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Summit lodge 3 has excellent natural light and will appeal to young families Features modern kitchen with good cabinetry and quality appliances 2 good bedrooms with BIR sleeping 6 in comfort with family bathroom 4WD access pass available to owners

Inspections arranged with Mark or Local Agent Representative

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Vendor instructs to sell this unit which has it all-IMMEDIATE ACCESS 2 large bedrooms with BIR and 2 bathrooms including separate shower Spacious master features sitting/dressing area and ensuite Unit 10 has an extra-large walk-in storage with dual entry

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