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BULLER RECEIVES AN EARLY DUSTING FIVE centimetres of snow in April offered Katie Bowker and Gillian Dobson reason to celebrate early. And recent snowfalls have all mountain residents hopeful of a big season ahead. PHOTO: Andrew Ralton

Alpine chapel turns 20 - P2

Opening weekend will be big - P3

Interschools is staying - P7

Mollie is on the rise - P10

INDEX Events calendar ...P14 Skier profile .........P15 Real estate......16 - 20

More snowmaking, new developments WELCOME to winter 2013 at Mt Buller and Mt Stirling. Mt Buller Mt Stirling Alpine Resorts Management Board (ARMB) chief executive officer John Huber is looking forward to another season on ‘top of the world’ and welcome the thousands of visitors who enjoy a winter wonderland. “As we prepare for what we hope will be another fantastic

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Big changes on mountain promise to deliver an even better winter experience season here on top of the world we’re very excited for the coming winter, and we’ve been working hard over the summer to complete some fantastic improvements to the resorts both on and off the snow,” he said. Following the excitement of the brand new Bonza Chairlift

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in 2012, this year Buller Ski Lifts (BSL) has continued its ongoing investment in keeping the network of 22 lifts running all season long, with $500,000 spent on lift upgrades. Resort Management and Buller Ski Lifts have also invested a further $400,000 on

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increased snowmaking, meaning more snow, more often. “Guests to Mt Buller will also notice a reinvigorated Village Square this winter, with an exciting new venue to eat, sleep and play right in the heart of the bustling village,” Mr Huber said.

“The conclusion of winter 2012 marked the end of an era for one of Mt Buller’s oldest buildings – the 64-year-old YHA hostel was demolished to make way for a brand new development in the Village Square, Buller Central, which will contain mid-range hotel style accommodation, apartments, restaurant/bar and retail space.” Continued page 2

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The resort’s two popular toboggan slopes have received a facelift for season 2013, with the area enjoying several improvements to enhance the customer experience. This invigorated snow play zone will see new areas ideal for guests to enjoy their ﬁrst snow encounter, with a new snowball and snowman-building area, picnic and viewing area as well as fun photo points for capturing

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those lasting memories. Mt Stirling has also seen some signiﬁcant work completed in readiness for the coming snow season, including an upgrade and re-surfacing of the Circuit Road as well as an innovative in-house project to improve the grooming of cross-country ski trails. Extensive trail rehabilitation works have also been undertaken at Wombats Drop, Bluff Spur and Stirling trails. “I encourage you to get out

and enjoy the authentic alpine adventures our beautiful sister resort has to offer – Mt Stirling really is our hidden gem that is well worth a visit,” Mr Huber said. “We look forward to welcoming you to the mountain soon, and warmly invite you to join us in celebrating the opening of the 2013 season on June 8-10. “The festivities will begin in the Village Square on Saturday afternoon, where you can enjoy complimentary Glühwein and

hot chocolate - plus face painting and balloons for the kids – and enjoy live music, ﬁreworks and more. “You can also rub shoulders with Olympic athletes when they share their journey to the 2014 Sochi games at the Olympic Winter Institute Fundraising dinner on Sunday night. “We hope you can join us and we look forward to seeing you up here, on top of the world at Mt Buller.”

THE MATTERHORN?: The Alpine Chapel was festooned with Alpini hats (above, left) for the 20th anniversary service. WITH THANKS: With the Alpini choir at left (from left) Aldo Zannatta, president of the Alpini Association Melbourne spoke to the congregation, as Father Tony Kerin (left at altar), the inaugural chaplain at Mt Buller and the Papal Nuncio Archbishop Paul Gallagher watched on. WARM VOICES: With lunch finished, singing took over the ABOM as the Alpini celebrated (below).

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MT Buller’s Alpine Chapel turned 20 years old recently and attendees might have thought they were in the European Alps rather than the Australian Alpine area. The anniversary celebrations began with a service conducted by the Papal Nuncio to Australia, his Excellency Archbishop Paul Gallagher. “It was a full Catholic mass sung in Italian,” parish priest of the Anglican parish of Mansfield, the Venerable Eden-Elizabeth Nicholls said. “Combined with a male choir from the Alpini Association, it was fabulous.” More than 200 people squeezed into the chapel, built to hold some 130 by the Melbourne Alpini Association.

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At the end of the mass, Bishop John Parkes of Wangaratta spoke and then shared in the final blessing with the Papal Nuncio. The service was followed by lunch at the ABOM, hosted by Rino Grollo and his wife Diana, patrons and benefactors to the Alpine Chapel. “A beautiful lunch, plenty of singing and much grappa,” the Venerable Nicholls said. The Alpine Chapel is a multidenominational chapel that is used throughout the year. Each Saturday night during the snow season, both Anglican and Catholic services are held, though these services are ecumenical. There are also special services for opening of the snow season, Easter and of course plenty of high country weddings.

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Cycle tourism stepping up a gear MT Buller’s EPIC Mountain Bike Trail Project will fast forward with the recent announcement of a $375,000 grant from the Victorian Government. Matching this grant will be contributions of $225,000 from the Mt Buller-Mt Stirling Management Board, $125,000 from the Federal Government and $25,000 from Mansfield Shire Council. This total of $750,000 will see construction of the 40 kilometre trail completed in 2014. At the first public consultancy meeting in April, John Hepper of Inspiring Place and designers of mountain biking trails, outlined the proposal, its course from Mt Buller to Mt Stirling and down through trails finishing at Mirimbah. The trail will utilise some existing ski and bike trails, disused logging tracks, main tracks and roads and about 9km of new trail to be established. Announcing the project during summer, resort management chief executive officer John Huber said this exciting new project has a three way partnership and construction of this new trail will benefit the region and provide a boost to tourism. “This iconic trail will showcase the stunning landscape of the High Country, embrace the local environment and provide a world-class backcountry ride experience that will be unlike

State commits $375,000 to build Mt Buller’s Mtn Bike Trail Project

RIVER CROSSING: Getting a taste of an EPIC bike trail river crossing at a recent funding announcement at Mirimbah were (from left) Alpine Resorts Management Board Mt Buller Mt Stirling Dean Belle, Regional Development Victoria project officr, Nicole Orriss, Nationals Member for Benalla Bill Sykes, Mansfield Shire councillor Marg Attley, Parks Victoria’s Shane O’Brien and Mansfield Shire mayor Russell Bate.

anything else in Australia,” Mr Huber said. The EPIC Mountain Bike Trail Project was identified as a priority project in the 2010 Australian Alps National Landscapes Tourism Strategy. Mt Buller Mt Stirling Management, Australian Alps National Landscape Committee and the Australian Government through the T-QUAL

Strategic Tourism Investment Grants program has funded the project. “This EPIC trail is a classic example of everyone working together to get going,” Bill Sykes (MLA, Benalla) said. “It will showcase the magniﬁcence of Victoria’s alpine region and is expected to attract mountain biking enthusiasts from around the world.

“The project will not only provide the beneﬁts of further jobs, ﬁrst of all in construction, but will also decrease the dependence on winter based tourism for Mt Buller and Mt Stirling. “We are fortunate that bicycle based tourism is the next niche that Victoria is working hard to grab hold of. “Well done to all of you who have put this project to-

gether and got it this far - now the hard work begins - get out there and make it happen.” Mr Sykes pointed out that the 40km trail will provide challenging experiences for mountain bikers of all levels and is expected to be the ﬁrst Australian mountain bike trail to be awarded EPIC accreditation by the International Mountain Bicycling Association.

“EPIC status is reserved for the best mountain bike trails in the world, with only 60 EPIC trails in existence worldwide, mainly in the USA and Europe,” Mr Sykes said. “It will make the area a year-round tourist destination for visitors, reducing local businesses’ reliance on the winter season economy.” Representing the Mt Buller Mt Stirling Alpine Resort Mangement Board, vice president Dean Belle said over the past nine years he has had the opportunity to be involved in several committees looking at the future of tourism in the high country. “If you look around the whole area you will see how much has already been achieved,” Mr Belle said. “You only had to be here (Mirimbah) for the March long weekend for the food and wine picnic and watch some of the bike riders come through. “Among the dust and grit was a big smile on the faces of those riders and those smiles were a sign of the ambassadorial quality of what has been achieved so far. “Those 500 families will go away and speak highly of mountain biking - getting out in the great outdoors, coming to Buller-Stirling and through Mansﬁeld.”

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Minister to join mountain of ski opening celebrations

By LAURIE BLAMPIED Buller Ski Lifts general manager

By PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY MT Buller village will come alive on Saturday, June 8 for the ofﬁcial opening of the 2013 winter snow season. Celebrities will be welcomed to the mountain for the events which will again highlight the importance of families. Ofﬁcially opening the season this year will be Minister for the Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith. This year’s theme for the season is “My Buller” - it’s all about your experiences and my experiences on the mountain and what they mean to us. And that experience on opening weekend will have something for the whole family including kids activities in the giant igloo, clowns, Barry the Possum and Friends in concert, live music, free drinks, balloons and much more. And throughout the whole weekend there will be Apres music around the village entertaining visitors whereever they go. As part of the celebrations of families and experiences Mt Buller is in the throes of producing the ‘Buller Family Album’ started last year when the Bonza chairlift was opened and families with a long association with the

It’s another big season on top of the world

LET’S CELEBRATE: It will be party time and celebrations galore to welcome in the new winter season this Saturday and Sunday in Mt Buller Village Square.

mountain were invited to attend. The album was mooted for release this year, however, due to the massive input Buller resort management has had to this project the release of the Buller Album will now take place in 2014. At the official opening it is expected that new Alpine Resort Management Board members will be announced and new

faces will be introduced. The Black Tie dinner fundraising for the OWIS will again take place at The Mecure Chalet Hotel on Sunday night and the many lodges and venues around the village will have live music and parties to celebrate this season. The Russian inspired night will focus on Mt Buller athletes who are likely to contend for

selection to the 2014 Australian Olympic Team, including Alex Chumpy Pullin, Katya Crema, Anton Grimus, Belle Brockhoff, Cam Bolton, Brodie Summers, Daniel Morrissy and Mike Rishworth. 2014 Australian Olympic Winter Team Chef de Mission, Ian Chesterman, will be the special guest speaker.

WE cannot wait to welcome all of our guests for another wonderful season on top of the world at Mt Buller in 2013. There has been a great deal of excitement and anticipation building ahead of this season, and we are thrilled that opening weekend has finally arrived. In 2013 we are once again proud to host the Subaru Victorian Interschools Snowsports Championships (August 18 – 25). This is the largest snowsports event in the southern hemisphere, attracting more than 5000 entries and continues a long standing Buller tradition of hosting the event since 1957. Mt Buller will also be the home of the Subaru National Interschools Championships in 2013 (September 4 – 8). Buller Ski Lifts is continually striving to provide our guests with the highest quality snow experience at the most affordable price, and I believe improvements in our B-TAG system and First Tracks program will help us achieve this goal. In 2013 we have improved our First Tracks program by extending the benefits for all members. After registering your B-TAG on the e-Store you automatically become a First Tracks member and this gives you access to exclusive discounts, the ability to re-load your pass online, plus it gives our guests the added security of being able to replace the B-TAG if it’s lost. Remember your B-TAG is now your lift access for 2013 and beyond, allowing you to continue taking advantage of the financial benefits, added security and convenience of your very own B-TAG for many seasons to come. This year we also gave our guests the chance to purchase their Season Pass ahead of the season, at a significantly reduced price for our guests. We have also invested a further $400,000 into our world class snowmaking fleet, meaning we can offer more snow, more often for our guests. So welcome to Mt Buller, we hope you enjoy your stay with us at Australia’s premier alpine resort and I look forward to seeing you out on the slopes.

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Works have Mt Stirling ready for a big season MT Stirling has been given a fresh new look and a brand that better reflects the authentic alpine adventure that can be found at Mt Buller’s natural alpine partner, and better connect with the resort’s target market. ARMB chief executive officer John Huber said that back in 2009 Mt Buller enjoyed its own brand revitalisation, and management felt it was time Mt Stirling received the same attention. “Resort management engaged the same agency that reinvigorated the Mt Buller brand, who has generated a logo that not only reflects the natural environment that Mt Stirling is renowned for, but also sits alongside the Mt Buller brand in a complementary manner and in line with the resort’s competitors,” Mr Huber said. “The new logo represents the nature-based pursuits at Mt Stirling in both summer and winter, represented by the leaf and the green and blue colors,” he said. An upgrade and re-surfacing of the Circuit Road from Telephone Box Junction to King Saddle was completed over this past summer in order to improve snow holding and access to

News in brief More land for resort LEGISLATION earlier this year enacted in the Victorian Parliament is good news for the alpine resorts according to Bill Sykes (MLA, Benalla). Mr Sykes said amendments to the Traditional Owner Settlement Act will cut red tape and facilitate responsible development while still protecting cultural heritage sites. The National Parks Acts Amendment Bill 2013 will add nine hectares currently in the National Park into the Alpine Resort. At the same time, approximately 11ha from the slopes of Mount McKay will be excised from the Alpine Resort and added to the National Park.

Snowguns are fired up

STIRLING JOB: Visitors to Mt Stirling this winter will see improvements to several trails after upgrading of roads were completed over summer.

snow in low snow conditions. Significant drainage works and maintenance works were also undertaken, to repair and improve Howqua Gap Trail for use as both a 4WD track during the summer months and a ski trail in winter. The Stirling Ski Patrol team this year includes Anthony Bock, Vinnie Antony, Mick Stapleton, with new member Dave ‘Danger’ Mc-

Coombe, formerly of Buller . The team has been busy with lots of training leading into the season and is looking forward to another great season. The resort has some new operational equipment to advance and improve ski patrol response and operations including snowmobiles and tracked quad bike. The ski patrol team has un-

dertaken an innovative project in-house to improve the grooming of trails – unique snowmobile grooming bars have been designed and manufactured to lay perfect corduroy on groomed trails, improving the skier experience. Extensive trail rehabilitation works have also been undertaken at Wombats Drop, Bluff Spur and Stirling trails.

MT Buller’s world class snowmaking fleet sprung into action on June 2 and began making snow throughout the resort. The mountain operations team had been on standby for the past two weeks in anticipation of favorable weather conditions which arrived last weekend. Mountain manager Matt Janney said he was thrilled to fire the guns up after temperatures dropped sufficiently on Sunday evening. “We started up the guns on Baldy, Bourke St and Little Buller Spur at around 8pm and pumped four megalitres of water into snow for our first night of snowmaking,” he said. “That is enough snow to fill more than three Olympic size swimming pools.” Snowmaking supports over 25 per cent of skiable terrain on the mountain, ensuring Mt Buller has more snow, more often. Mt Buller has been making snow at the resort since 1994 and continues to invest in the latest technology to deliver the best possible coverage across the resort.

Fun run aids hospital MT Buller enjoyed its busiest Easter in recent years, with several thousand visitors enjoying family fun and entertainment over the four days. On Saturday, the Mountain High Fun Run attracted 330 entrants (the most ever for the event) and raised more than $2000 for the Mansfield District Hospital. In the 9km Buller Breaker to the Summit, Joel Fitzgerald and Alexandra Bull took out men’s and women’s events.

WHILE THE SKIERS ARE AWAY: Gnomes have become synonymous with Mt Buller over the past 10 years especially Mr Gnome who greets travellers a short way up the mountain. Usually on his own at his Gnome home doorway, this year his friends from the top of the mountain came down to hold a pre-season party and were snapped waiting to meet and greet everyone before the snow sets in. But once the snow arrives many of Mr Gnome’s friends started making their way back up the mountain and into their usual hiding places for the children to find while venturing out on the Gnombe Roam - a favorite pastime for visitors to the village. At last count Mr Gnome had only three relatives at his door keeping him company.

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Breathtaker On High Spa Retreat Open 7 days a week from 10.00am to 6.00pm for treatment. In conjunction with the Li’tya spa care range, Breathtaker On High will offer our extensive treatment range including massage, beauty treatments and couples experiences along with an extensive retail product range. Bookings are essential, please call 5777 6377 to make your treatment booking.

Signature Restaurant Cant wait for this one!! Signature Restaurant will open Friday 28 June after a major overhaul of the kitchen. What does this mean for the guest? Well we have designed the kitchen around an all-new menu making the service standards and quality of the menu second to none on the mountain. Signature Restaurant has transformed into a family-friendly dining experience with free Wi-Fi, amazing new kids’ menu and themed night throughout the season. Also available this season will be BT Gourmet Pizza in the restaurant. Bookings essential please phone 5777 6377 to make your reservation.

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Philip Newton and Jodie Wright

ell known local resident of Mansfield and Mt Buller Philip Newton tied the knot to Jodie Wright in a delightful civil ceremony at Port Douglas on April 5 this year. Apart from being a well know identity on the mountain, Phil will be recognised by many as a participant in the television production of ‘The Farmer Wants a Wife’. The couple celebrated their marriage before family and friends at the QT Resort and a reception luncheon followed along with a party till the early hours of the next morning. The couple honeymooned in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA.

News in brief

Faces promoting Buller BULLER Ski Lifts has a mix of new and old faces in its team this season - particularly in the media sector. Among those bringing you all the gossip around the mountain and what’s happening in the world of skiing and boarding will be (from left) David McNamara (communications manager), Georgina Hood (digital marketing executive), Chris Morecroft (communications co-ordinator), Sally Brook (marketing manager) and David Clark (sponsorship, loyalty and events).

Further upgrades for largest lift network OVER the past five years Buller Ski Lifts (BSL) has invested nearly $15 million into improving infrastructure on Mt Buller. And BSL is committed to ongoing investment to keep its comprehensive network of 22 lifts running all season long. Mt Buller is the only ski resort in Australia to invest in new chairlifts in the past eight years, building three new lifts in this time, including the Bonza Chairlift in 2012. This investment provides continued improvement to a system that can move up to 40,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour. Mt Buller’s much loved Wombat Chairlift also received an upgrade this season, with $500,000 invested in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) access control gates. As well there is a new drive that will see lifting capacity increased by a further 30 per cent on this popular lift that services the intermediate runs of Little Buller Spur and Wombat.

World class snowmaking AN additional $400,000 has been invested in Mt Buller’s world class snowmaking fleet this winter. With the completion of automated snowmaking on Little Buller Spur and Chamois this has now increased to 11 brand new SMI Puma snow guns. As well as extended snowmaking on the Skyline and Baldy areas with eight Polecats permanently relocated to this area. Automated snowmaking improves the quality and efficiency of the resort’s snowmaking facilities, meaning more snow, more often for our guests.

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SCHOOL’S IN: Once again the Mt Buller annexe will operate in term three of the school year with many of last year’s students returning to take part in the 10 week ski and learn programs. Pictured are the students from 2012 annexe on top of Mt Buller. PHOTO: Fun Photos

School in the snow ready to open again By PETER HUNT THE Mansﬁeld Secondary College Mt Buller Annexe will operate again in term three. Last year some 17 self funded MSC students from years seven to 10 spent 10 weeks of term three undertaking their schooling on the mountain. “This year we will have 24 students involved in the program,” acting principal Tim Hall said. The annexe allows students to have specialised ski or snowboard training as well as undertaking their school studies on Mt Buller. “We want to support their education and allow them to achieve special ski program outcomes as well,” Mr Hall added. “I suppose we want to de-

velop the next Chumpy Pullin. “Students learn a whole range of skills such as time management, as the schooling is much more self directed.” In morning sessions, students improve their skiing and snowboarding skills under arguably some of Australia’s leading snow sports program providers and coaches. Individual training schedules are devised to meet the students’ goals, with structured training for three hours a day plus the opportunity for preparation in a range of competitions according to their discipline focus. Emphasis is on developing their individual athlete pathway to achieve measurable and real success. In the afternoons, from 1pm to 5pm Monday to Friday, class-

room facilities within the Mt Buller ARMB building are utilised, plus modern communications technology and specialist teacher mentors, students will be able to continue their schooling with curriculum supplied by their base schools. “The students will concentrate on the core subjects maths, science, English and humanities,” Mr Hall said “It is a big day, especially for those who travel up and down the mountain. “They get the 7am bus up, work all day then get the 5pm bus down.” One parent of a student who will be going up and down is Cathy Henry. “My daughter Mary is in year seven and is a good skier,” she said.

“It will be a good experience for her, being more independent. “She will also get to mix with like minded children of a variety of ages.” Ms Henry acknowledged that the students know they cannot get behind in their work or the skiing will not be happening. “The cost to have Mary going up and down has been reduced thanks to special rate tickets from Mansﬁeld Mt Buller Bus Lines,” she added. The annexe is a timely and logical extension of the primary school annexe and serves not only permanent Mansﬁeld and Mt Buller local students and their families, but will also be open for other students to attend.

A mountain chef in focus NAME: Pedro Gearin VENUE: Pat’s Italian LOCATION: Cow Camp MOVING down from sunny Queensland for this season, Pedro Gearin knows what it’s like to be a busy chef. His specialty has been in hospitality catering and likes the non-traditional cuisine. Pedro has run his own contract catering service in Queensland, Entice-Me Freestyle Catering, but has also worked extensively in hotels and in particular has extensive experience in Italian cuisine – hence his move to Mt Buller to join Pat’s Italian (formerly Uncle Pat’s Pizza and Pasta). However, he is also dietary conscious and has consulted with menus for the Heart Foundation and Diabetes Australia as well as catered for corporate companies. He also worked for a while at Capers Gourmet Kitchen. Among his attributes are health and safety in the workplace, especially in and around kitchens.

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Interschools to remain on Buller

GREAT OPPORTUNITY: Minister for Education, Martin Dixon, with some of the first winners at the 2012 Subaru Victorian Interschools SnowsSports Championships.

BULLER Ski Lifts (BSL) has announced it will run the Victorian Interschools event itself, in conjunction with the national body Ski & Snowboard Australia Ltd (SSA). The announcement followed an attempt by Schools Snowsports Development Foundation (SSDF) to move the event to Falls Creek. Earlier SSA had disputed SSDFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s claimed ownership of the Victorian Interschools Championships which were originally coordinated by the Victorian Ski Association, now the Victorian Snowsports Association (VSA). The SSDF committee conceded that for the beneďŹ t of all schools, two interschools events this year would be counter productive. SSDF chair Leigh Crang said his committee had agreed to cancel the SSDF event and support the event held at Mt Buller for 2013. Mr Crang also confirmed

SSDF had been forced to make its two employees redundant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have given loyal service to the SSDF, and the School Snowsports community, for more than 13 years,â&#x20AC;? he said. And SSDF sponsorship agreements with a number of companies have been terminated, in particular Subaru Australia, which is also a major sponsor to other statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; interschools committees. Mr Crang said the SSDF ďŹ rmly believes that state-based schools events should be run by not-forproďŹ t state-based organisations. He said SSDF remains committed to contributing to the development of opportunities for schools in snowsports and the maintenance of efďŹ cient and affordable events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;SSDF will be releasing its plans for 2014 events at the end of this ski season,â&#x20AC;? he added. Mt Buller set the date for the Victorian Interschools for August

4 (cross country) and August 19 to 25 for alpine, freestyle and snowboard events. Entries close for the cross country championships on Thursday, July 18, for all other events on Thursday, August 1 and the event information website can be found at: www.vicinterschools.com.au. In addition, Buller Ski Lifts has announced the appointment of David Speirs to the role of event manager of the Victorian Interschools Snowsports Championships. Mr Speirs has worked in the Australian Ski Industry for more than 25 years. His broad experience includes being an Olympic mogul ski coach at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games, a fully certiďŹ ed French ski coach and national pacesetter in giant slalom and slalom and a level 4 Australian Professional Ski Instructors trainer and examiner.

SSDF committee clarifies position on Vic Interschools Our vision is to provide a broader range of cost effective locally based training and events and to increase participation from schools across all sectors. hosting agreement with Buller Ski Lifts (BSL), however, BSL did not submit an offer by the due date. Falls Creek, however, submitted a very attractive offer. Soon after announcing the new venue, BSL and Ski and Snowboard Australia (SSA) made a joint public announcement that they would also conduct an Interschools event at the same time at Mt Buller. This unprecedented move naturally caused huge concern for the SSDF and the school snowsports community. Further, SSA announced that they believed they owned the Interschools events and outlined plans to take over

the management of the Victorian Interschools. A number of meetings between parties were held. However, SSA was resolute in usurping the independent role that SSDF has held over many years. The SSDF committee offered to assist SSA and BSL by allowing use of intellectual property, trophies, the entry system, the website and experienced people to join their committee. These offers too were rejected. In its state the SSDF in conjunction with the VSA said it was working to maintain their rightful place in delivering quality events to Victorian students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The SSDF remains committed to contributing to the development of our sport and the maintenance of appropriate, efďŹ cient and affordable events,â&#x20AC;? the statement said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our vision is to provide a broader range of cost effective locally based training and events and to increase participation from schools across all sectors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will soon be amending the SSDF constitution to be even more democratic and representative and to include stronger school representation,â&#x20AC;? the SSDF statement read.

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Easier & Safer Minister outlines important way to Stay Dry

reforms to Alpine resorts MINISTER for Environment and Climate Change, Ryan Smith, announced plans for a stronger industry-wide approach to the management of Victoria’s six alpine resorts at Mt Buller in May. Addressing alpine industry leaders at the Australian Alpine Resorts forum held at Mount Buller, Mr Smith said the plan was focused on ensuring the long-term viability of the state’s alpine resorts and would see an even greater emphasis on accountability, transparency and engagement. Some 140 people attended the forum representing resort staff and board members, government agencies, retail industry and other stakeholders. “Victoria’s alpine resorts are

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The establishment of a new industry advisory group, the Alpine Resorts Industry Advisory Group (ARIAG), to work with the Alpine Resorts Coordinating Council, government and portfolio agencies was also announced. Members of the Alpine Resorts Industry Advisory Group include Nick Whitby - chief executive ofﬁcer for Buller Ski Lifts Pty Ltd. As part of the package of reforms, Mr Smith also announced: z new uniform reporting requirements for all resorts to ensure increased accountability; z changes to the alpine industry’s marketing model to ensure a more integrated, state-wide approach to better share resources;

z the development of a new five-year strategic marketing plan by Tourism Victoria and the Alpine Resorts Coordinating Council, in consultation with Alpine Resort Management Boards, the ARIAG, and relevant regional tourism boards. “The new marketing plan will focus on domestic and international target markets and will work to support domestic activities under the Snow Australia brand.” In closing, Mr Smith said these important reforms are part of the Coalition Government’s aim to ensure Victorians get maximum benefit from the state’s world class natural assets, including alpine resorts, national parks and other public land.

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ing for pizzas and pasta Pat’s has also applied for a liquor licence to enable customers to also order alcohol when placing their dinner orders. “On top of all this we have introduced hand made pasta this year – in keeping with authentic Italian cuisine,” Catherine said. Last week it was all go, go, go, at Pat’s as the last minute details were being put in place including new lighting, signage and staff orientation.

This season chef Chris Leitch returns for his fourth year and supervisor Emily Konicek returns for her third. Two other staff members, one chef and one customer service ofﬁcer, also return for their second season on the mountain. However, joining the team will be head chef Pedro Gearin who hails from Queensland (see chef proﬁle). So at Pat’s Italian it is now ‘Open for Business’.

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Buller fire management plans in place for season By DAVID MIMS COUNTRY Fire Authority (CFA) Region 23 operations ofﬁcer Paul Horton will again be taking up residency at Mt Buller ﬁre station for the 2013 ski season. From June 3 to October 4, Mr Horton will oversee the CFA’s responsibility for Fire Management and Emergency Response at Mt Buller, making this the fourth year of this support. As a benchmark of this work,

CFA responsibilities include all facets of Fire and Emergency Management that the public are able to access at their home away from the resort. A major part of the role, apart from the operational response to incidents, is to plan with, educate, and improve safety for all organisations, operators, and the public in relation to ﬁre readiness and safety on the mountain. Commenting on their role, Mr Horton said: “Given the isolation of the winter and the

increased risk to the public and mountain staff alike, CFA has worked hard with the resort board, resort businesses and Buller Ski Lifts (BSL) to improve and educate all key organisations about fire safety. In recent times the resort has completed planning for integrated fire management and those programs will commence in due course to enhance fire safety during the non snow months.

“CFA is very appreciative of the efforts of Mt Buller Mt Stirling Resort Board, BSL and other agencies in engaging CFA to assist in reducing the risk of Fire and its consequences in and around Mt Buller,” said Mr Horton. Some of the speciﬁc projects to be undertaken through winter include: z further development of partnerships to deliver the overall ﬁre management strategy on the mountain;

z continued inspection programs with lodges and business to increase ﬁre resilience; z day to day assistance and advice to lodge managers and owners; z inspections of lodges by brigade members for operational planning and improved understanding; and z ongoing support of all brigades in the Mansﬁeld group as normal. Mt Buller CFA Brigade has been under the captaincy of

Stuart Wadsworth who will be handing the reins over to Ewen Macaskill who was previously ﬁrst lieutenant, so there is plenty of experience at hand in the leadership team. Together with the specialist equipment and appliances at the station, a dedicated team of volunteers, and on call backup from off mountain CFA resources, once again Mt Buller is in good hands with ﬁre management and emergency response this winter.

RISING STAR: Mollie Fernandez competing at Breckenridge USA during December and January.

Rising boarder succeeds in USA YOUNG Mt Buller rider Mollie Fernandez had a ripper of an Australian season at Mt Buller in 2012, training with Transition Snowboard Camp (TSC) and then went on to even more success in the USA over our summer. At Buller last year she gained a first in the two Mt Buller Mini Grand Prix’ – GS; first in the Mt Buller Cup – GS; first in the Victorian Junior Championship at Mt Buller – GS; first in the Victorian Junior Championship at Mt Hotham – Slope Style; and King of the Mountain Overall – 1st in GS, PGS & BX – for the 2nd year running. In the Victorian Interschools she gained a first in BX and a second in GS and at the Australian Interschools a first

in GS and 11th in BX. On top of this she also took out two first and two second podiums at the New Zealand Nationals in September to win the Overall NZ National Champion. Mollie also gained podium finishes in the Thredbo Freeride Series BX and the Australian Junior Series Slope Style at Perisher. In December Mollie trained and competed in Breckenridge (USA) with TSC for eight weeks. In the USASA Rocky Mountain Series, she was on the podium six times in various events, qualifying herself to compete at the USASA Snowboard Nationals in April just gone, in all five snowboard events.

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People’s Choice award winner announced

MOST POPULAR: “Irene” by Christabel Wigley received 20 per cent of all people’s choice votes, making it the winner of this category in the inaugural Mt Buller Sculpture award.

A NEW ANGLE ON THINGS: Louis Pratt stands beside his award winning sculpture “Voyeur” which has been acquired by Mt Buller as the first piece of scultpure for its proposed alpine sculpture park.

MT Buller Arts Association was delighted to announce artist Christabel Wigley’s stunning sculpture ‘Irene’ as the winner of the People’s Choice award in the inaugural acquisitive Mt Buller Sculpture Award. The exhibition of the 22 shortlisted works concluded at the end of April, with Wigley’s creation attracting 20 per cent of the people’s choice votes, and winning her a cash prize of $10,000, courtesy of Foodworks Supermarket. Irene is constructed from charred Cyprus and steel. Artist Christabel Wigley said: “Ever since I was a child the Japanese painting ‘Great Wave of Kanagawa’ by artist Katsushika Hokusai has caused me great fascina-

WINNER OF THE PEOPLE: Christabel Wigley is congratulated by Foodworks’ Tina Reddrop on winning the $10,000 people’s choice award in the Mt Buller Sculpture exhibition.

tion, when I look at it the intense emotion wells up inside of me. “The awesome scale of Mount Buller and sur-

rounding landscape ignite the same intense emotion in me. “I was interested in producing work in re-

sponse to the landscape that responds seasonally within the landscape.” Louis Pratt’s Voyeur was announced as the

winner of the inaugural acquisitive $100,000 Mt Buller Sculpture Award, in February. Voyeur was selected by award judge Doug Hall AM and is now permanently sited in Buller Village Square, being the ﬁrst piece in the Mt Buller Sculpture Park. The newly established biennial $100,000 Mt Buller Sculpture Award is one of Australia’s top two most valuable art prizes. The award is open to both Australian and international artists and over the next decade and beyond, will create Australia’s ﬁrst mountain-top Sculpture Park, with the award-winning sculptures exhibited in perpetuity in the spectacular surrounds of the Mt Buller alpine village.

Buller sculpture discovery ‘Voyeur’ the first piece for new Mt Buller Sculpture Park in village TOURISTS over summer were encouraged to visit the High Country through to the end of April to explore the region and view 20 works of contemporary sculpture displayed around the Mt Buller village and surrounding bush. Winner of the inaugural acquisitive Mt Buller Sculpture Award was Louis Pratt from Summer Hill in Sydney. Mr Pratt’s sculpture “Voyeur” was chosen ahead of 21 other shortlisted entries by award judge Doug Hall AM, a distinguished art critic and curator. His entry, along with the 21 others made up the display with a People’s Choice awarded on April 24. Mr Pratt’s piece was made using new technologies as applied to art, and involved laser scan data, software, and three dimensional (3D) printing to finally mould and construct in steel and fibreglass the final result. “It took 1000 hours of 3D printing alone to produce a whole series of 25 cubic metre sections of thermal plastic to then assemble into 29 pieces then hand finish. Voyeur stands 185cm tall - at

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eye level for viewers, and uses optic distortion to provide the visual 3D effects that become apparent when seen on location. As for the $100,000 prize, Mr Pratt said he will look to purchase more technology, including a 3D scanning system, and perhaps a robotic arm to help with carving and milling of future sculptures. The $100,000 Mt Buller Biennial Sculpture Award is just the beginning of a long term goal by the Mt Buller Arts Association to develop the world’s ﬁrst Alpine Sculpture Park. Arts Association director, Michael David, acknowledged the government’s support of an $18,500 grant for this creative undertaking. He said the inaugural exhibition of 20 sculpture works would provide a preview of how the only above snowline Sculpture Park would evolve as a permanent exhibition in the future. Funding towards the $63,500 inaugural Alpine Summer Sculpture Discovery event was provided through the $1 billion Regional Growth Fund’s Putting Locals First Program.

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The Arlburg has undergone some major changes CONTINUING on from its rebuild early last year, The Arlburg Hotel has swung into action again and is now refurbishing its entrance and reception area. Gone will be the old wooden lined foyer which once housed a bank and ski hire. The ski hire has moved to a downstairs area and the entrance now hosts a new sports bar and lounge, including a kids corner. Opening its doors again last year, almost half the hotel was bulldozed and rebuilt over one summer, affording a modern restaurant complete with an open sun deck overlooking Bourke Street. This sundeck is now in full operation and will give skiers and spectators magnificent views right down Bourke Street and across the village. The restaurant has also welcomed several new chefs to the restaurant this season. New executive chef will be Peter Waters (PJ) who was previously exec chef at Aggie Grays in Samoa

and has come to Buller with loads more experience. All up there are some 10 chefs servicing the restaurants and bar. The new sports bar will see the return of the popular pool tables with pool competitions planned for the season and reintroducing the ‘pot ‘n shot’ during the afternoons. Taking on management roles this season will be husband and wife team Jeanette and Jeff Whyte, formerly of Jamieson Brewery. Jeanette said the hotel was continuously working on renovations and improving this popular family venue and was just getting ‘bigger and better’. The guest area is still improving and visitors to the mountain are invited to drop in and view the memorabilia that now lines the walls near the restaurant and along the entrance to the sun deck. “You don’t have to be a guest to call in to the Arlburg,” Jeanette said.

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Buller Central YHA part of mountain of development MT Buller has been a hive of tradies over this past summer with various building projects in full swing. The most noticable is that of the rebuilding of Buller Central YHA on the skirts of the village square. From an early style old lodge building a new and tremendous four storey high building has emerged. The complex will host ‘The Powder Bar’, an apres bar on the ground floor, plus an Italian style restaurant for guests on level two named ‘Ollies’ as well as retail outlets on the ground floor, while the storeys above will accommodate more guests than in the past, and the basement will allow for lots of parking. The 18 guest suites and shared rooms all have en-suites giving more privacy with the family suites allowing for families of four to share. Package deals include breakfast and fine dining at Ollies. Buller Central YHA is located next to the main access lift Blue Bullet and is a stone’s throw from resort cafes, restaurants, ski hire outlets, supermarket, cinema and much more.

ON THE RISE: Towering over the Buller Village Square is the new Buller Central YHA expected to be completed during this winter season.

It will be ofﬁcially opened by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Ryan Smith, on June 8 and is expected to be fully operational from June 28. The Duck Inn has also been rebuilt from the ground up and

has taken on a modern and welcoming appearance. Enzian on Chamois although not rebuilt has had much renovations and is under new management. And the Arlburg at the top of the hill has also undergone

more renovations since last season with a new and welcoming reception area and sportsmans bar. Other lodges have been spruced up and the whole mountain is looking a picture and ready to welcome visitors.

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HOTEL Enzian on Chamois has new owners and managers this season. Recently being sold under the guidance of receivership, the hotel has been purchased by a consortium, and long time mountain identities Ann Jaggard and Laurie Harcus have taken on the role of managers and revivalists for the hotel. Ann has lived on Mt Buller for the past 26 years and Laurie for 18, both having gained extensive experience in the alpine area and also know the mountain back to front. Laurie is known for his ownership ﬁrstly of Duck Inn, then Wok Works and also the Pancake Parlour, both of the latter he still owns. Ann said they wanted to give the hotel a lift, a new vibe and get people back over ‘that side of the mountain’.

“We have refurbished all the ensuite bathrooms, with fresh new towels and linen for each of the motel style rooms and have in some areas given the place a lot of TLC and a coat of paint.” The former sports bar will become a part of the new dining-restaurant-bar area and the restaurant will cater for guests and mountain visitors alike. The restaurant will now seat some 85 guests for dinner and will be open ‘til late. “We have employed two fabulous chefs this season and with a larger dining area hope to see more visitors come for dinner,” Ann said. “David Ludworth, who has done lots of work at Falls Creek, Perisher and in Canada, and Craig O’Halloran will both join us this season. “We would like to think that people can just come in and spend a cosy afternoon by the bar and in a good environment.”

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directed his energies toward Photography, Film and TV. Chris shoots news for National TV and also shoots Independent Feature Films, Documentaries, Cinema Ads and is now an accredited pilot of UAV-filming camera drones. Chris is the son of John Bruce Hilton-Wood, ski lift pioneer of the Blue Lifts. From time to time Chris helps out in the ski school, but more often, is seen skiing around with his beloved Canon 5D - a marvellous camera that enables Chris to shoot magnificent high definition photos as well as High Definition video. All photos for the 2013 exhibition were shot with the Canon 5D. More information about Chris, his work and exhibitions can be found at http://chwfilms.com/

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What’s coming up on the winter wonderland scene this year. If you have an event you would like included in the What’s on Calendar email brief details to edit.mcourier@nenews.com.au

June 8-10 Opening weekend celebrations. Includes fireworks, festivities and free entertainment.

June 9 Olympic Winter Institute Gala Dinner.

June 29 Banff Mountain Film Festival at Mt Buller Cinema, 7pm. Tickets $30 on line at www. banffaustralia.com.au.

July 5 BUILDING BRIDGES: Mansfield Primary School preps and their grade four buddies get to know each other and the environment at Mirimbah Park recently.

School to Summit program linking students with Buller THIS year sees the start of an ambitious new program at Mansfield Primary School (MPS), encompassing all grade levels, called School to Summit (S2S), the brain child of principal Paul Volkering and physical education teacher Tom MacMunn. The program’s aims are to build community by connecting students across the school, build resilience by providing a supportive environment in which to take risks and challenges, and to provide students with an opportunity to explore, enjoy, and build respect for the local environment.

The program culminates in grade six, when all students from that year embark on a four day cycling and walking journey from the school to the Mt Buller summit, hence the S2S name. Program co-ordinator MacMunn described the grade six event as a “rite of passage” from primary to secondary school. Integral to S2S, stretching from prep to grade 6 is the “Better Buddies” initiative, where each child from prep to grade two are paired up with a “buddy” from a higher grade, a link that will ultimately pair buddies together for three years. Grade 4 students, with help from grade three, are paired up

with prep, grade ﬁves will buddy grade ones, and grade six will buddy grade two. From grade two onwards, there will be specific S2S activities including a campout in second term for grade twos, an outdoor arts day in term one, and arts camp and trail ride in term four for grade three, and for grade four a Stirling summer and Stirling winter experience and a rail trail ride. Commenting on the Stirling activity, Mr Volkering said one of the key considerations in the program is to have equity and fairness to allow all kids to access all S2S programs. “Hence the Stirling winter

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experience will involve all grade four students and include cross country skiing (snow permitting), but won’t be part of the grade three program. Mr Volkering, together with school council will be seeking ways to attract external sponsorship to assist with funding of some of the larger activities such as Stirling, to again help ease the burden on families and make it more accessible for all. He added that welfare programs at the school will also now come under the S2S programs, with the Better Buddies a key platform in achieving the aim of building those connections across students at all levels.

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July 12 Frank Freestyle Friday at Mt Buller terrain parks. Tips and help in using the terrain parks. Free event.

July 13 Burton Cattleman’s Rail Jam. Top pro riders compete for cash and prizes on the Cattleman’s Rail in the Village Square.

July 17-18 South Australian Interschools Championships.

July 20 Back Country Film Festival. Grassroots filmmakers who tell compelling and entertaining stories of backcountry, nonmotorised recreation and environmental preservation.

July 20-21 Back Country Festival on Mt Stirling. Learn to telemark or free-heel ski while exploring the Mt Stirling terrain.

July 21 Mt Stirling Sunday Experience. Every Sunday from July 21 enjoy a full day of cross-country ski tuition and touring plus a glass of warming gluhwein at the end. $25 per person. For more information go to: www.mtstirling.com. au.

July 25-27 Victorian University Championships. University teams contest the Dragon Slayer Cup.

July 31-Aug 1 Tom Mathias Cup International FIS Slalom. “Ski for Tommy” and raise awareness of melanoma. Slip, slop, slap, and ski.

Aug 3-4 K2 Womens Weekend. Try out the latest super line of skis from K2 and transform into a superwoman on the snow! A day of expert instruction and a whole lot of fun.

It really is the perfect place to stop on the way home, for a snack or a take home meal.

Aug 3-9 Christmas Week. Festive cheer and events including candy cane hunt, carol singing, gift giving, and special visitor.

Aug 6 Jewish Interschools Championship.

Aug 18-19 Subaru Victorian Interschools Championships. Students from around Victoria showcase their skiing and snow boarding skills.

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Aug 31 James Boags ABOM Mogul Challenge. World class lineup of freestyle and bumps skiers compete in the 24th running of this event.

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Mark Adams Ski and Golf Day-fundraiser for wintersport programs in local schools. Morning ski and snowboard race then lunch and afternoon golf at Mansfield.

Australian Interschools Championships. For updated details and more information on any Mt Buller event, go to www.mtbuller.com. au and click on the events tab.

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Duck Inn rebuilt from the ground up

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SKIER PROFILE

YOUNG GUNS: Tom, Henry and Alex Eisner are three young guns in the snow scene on Mt Buller having started skiing from three years of age.

Brothers part of Team Buller Riders

RISING FROM RUBBLE: The new look Duck Inn has risen from rubble since the end of October 2012 and is nearing completion - just in time for the opening of this season.

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TOM, HENRY AND ALEX EISNER THE Eisner boys, Tom, Henry and Alex, are three young MansďŹ eld skiers who took to the slopes of Mt Buller from a very early age. Each started skiing from the age of three and being encouraged by their parents John and Jenny, have progressed to a level where they are now putting in as instructors themselves. All three boys attend Geelong Grammar School but for their junior years they started cross country skiing with the MansďŹ eld Steiner School and MansďŹ eld Primary School and the Secondary College as well as making the most of the team Xtreme program at Buller. All three are now enjoying the jumps and park with the

Team Buller Riders. Along with a great bunch of their local mates they have competed and won divisions in the State Interschools, have won a few Victorian Moguls titles and have taken out gold in the national moguls and also competed well in the annual Abom Mogul Challenge. The twins, Henry and Alex have gone on to share their experiences with other up and coming juniors taking on the role of instructors for the past two years - encouraging other juniors to aspire in snow related competitions. And the future? Well all three will continue to compete in Interschools, representing their current school and who knows what comes after that?

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Lee helping to lead Arts Council LEE Huber, coordinator of the Mt Buller Summer School and wife of Alpine Resorts Management Board chief executive ofďŹ cer John, was recently elected president of the Arts Council of MansďŹ eld. A new executive and committee were elected at the April meeting to continue the excellent work of the council. In a change of positions, Lee

Huber was elected president, George Manis secretary, with Wendy Jagger as minutes secretary and Melinda Grant takes on the treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role. Liz Bannister retained the vice presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position. Four new committee members were elected, with Kym Stubbs, Margaret Purcell, Poppe Davis and Sarah McCleery joining the already busy arts council line up. Outgoing president Melinda

Grantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report focused attention on the supporters and sponsors of Arts Council events throughout the year, and especially highlighted the ongoing relationship with the MansďŹ eld and District Community Bank, which has increased its sponsorship to more than $6000. The report also focused on the significance of a wide ranging portfolio of events to highlight the arts in the MansďŹ eld district.

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The lodge will still host a ski hire, reception area, bar and restaurant as well as new and stylish ensuite rooms. Each room has windows looking out either over the village or out to Mt Stirling giving spectacular views over the mountains beyond. Modernising this lodge was foremost in Mr Stanishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind and all windows are double glazed and the outside meets with Alpine Resort standards with stone facings. The three storey lodge building is expected to be completed by the start of this snow season and will be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;open for businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Marketing for the new Duck Inn has also been updated and now features a single duck in its stylish new logo.

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JOINING the team of Mt Buller Mt Stirling News this winter is Liz Webb (pictured). This will be Lizâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fifth season on the mountain working with Ski Club Victoria (The Whit) and beside her busy job will be making time to cover some stories for your mountain newspaper. Before hitting the mountain Liz was working jointly with Mt Buller Resort Management and the

MT Bullerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renowned Duck Inn lodge and restaurant has undergone a complete rebuild over this past summer. Aleks Stanish ďŹ rst purchased a half share in the lodge some 11 years ago running it in conjunction with Rozanne Lawton. Three years ago Mr Stanish purchased the remaining share of the lodge and announced plans to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;refurbishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the popular winter venue. However, once starting on the refurbishment it was decided to start again and the foundations, set ďŹ rmly in rock was all that remained. The Duck Inn has now risen from the ground again with a complete new style and the restaurant moving from the ďŹ rst ďŹ&#x201A;oor to ground level.

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Mountain sales are meeting market demands

ON THE LIFTS: Glory View houses on Chamois not only provide magnificent views across the Mt Buller Village but also afford fr ont row seats activities on Chamois chairlifts and ski run.

FOR SALE Moose 2

Three bedroom, two bath Apt. Double, twin and bunk rooms Renovated recently Sleeps eight comfortable

Best Kitchen appliances Study/childrens area Located adjacent to village All one level. Leather lounges

GREAT PLACE: Gran Sasso stands high above Chamois giving glorious views across the high country and ski fields.

ACCORDING to Mark Adams Real Estate, whose company has sold more than 15 properties in recent months on Mt Buller, transactions are happening where parties are prepared to be flexible on price to meet the current market. Some purchasers currently own a property and are upgrading while others are legend skiers as well as first time Buller property buyers who recognise that this is now the time to purchase in the cycle. More than 15 sales vindicate that sellers who are prepared to meet the market and have a property to suit the current demand can sell. Mark has recently had some terrific ‘Base of Buller’ sales too. Getting the right advice is important in terms of a specialist solicitor especially with sales related to Alpine leasehold and direction towards a proven bank lender is often sought to finalise a transaction. Just as choosing a professional real estate agent to sell or buy from and following the agent’s advice where flexibility and experience can greatly assist. Mark Adams Real Estate offers both sellers and buyers up to date sound advice in all property fields in the Mt Buller and Base of Buller market. Currently there are new listings and existing properties at great prices to suit every budget and all can be viewed on Mark Adams’ website. Follow the leaders and capitalise on the opportunities as this is the time in the cycle to purchase.

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STANDING TALL: Alto 201 sits high above Bourke Street on the slopes of Mt Buller giving residents the best of views and positions to ski in - ski out.

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First in Alpine Real Estate. Contact us to discuss buying or selling your property now.

0422 773 895 VALLEY VIEW APT 301  POA

BLUFF VIEW APT 7  $1.1MIL

WHISTLER 8 “GLACIER”  $239,000

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car

4 Bed, 3 Bath, 1 Car

Studio

- Easy Access to the slopes, shops and ski school - Spacious 3 bedrooms right on Bourke st - Two storey design offers separate areas for children

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

- Neat and well designed studio - Private Entry - Quiet & Private - Everything you need

ENZIAN APT 13  $350,000 2 bed, 2 bath - Renovated 2 bedrooms sleeping 8-10 - Ability to lock off bedrooms and rent separately - Sold fully furnished, located within Hotel complex.

CHALET 610 & 714  $799,000 2 Bed + loft, 2 Bath, 1 car - Stunning conversion of two apartments - Convenient slope side location - On title car park - Sunny northerly views

ELKHORN 19 & 19A  $689,000 NEG

CUCKOO LODGE  $1.65MIL ONO 6 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car - Stone Open Fire Place - Private Sauna, Study, Schnapps Bar SOLD - Located right on Shakey Knees Ski Run - Enjoy your own European Lodge

CHALET 402  $335,000

CHRISTIANA APT 1  POA

Great price Renovated kitchen &RQYHQLHQW JURXQG ÀRRU Good rental history available - Sizeable ski lockers

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

GLACIER LODGE  $520,000 3 bed, 2 bath

- Two apartments for the price of one - Great rental returns summer and winter - Live in one rent the other, perfect for two families, extended families

3 bed, 2 bath

- Convenient location - Large bedroom - Northerly aspect

3 bed, 3 bath, 1 car

- 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

- Ideally Situated in the heart of the village - Close to ski school and Magic Forest, suiting families of all ages - Features stunning mountain views, fully furnished and ready for ski season

1.5 Bed, 1 Bath

2 Bed, 1 Bath

6 bed, 3 bath, 2 car

MOOSE APT 8  $570,000

BEEHIVE 6  $360,000 ONO

TWIN TOWERS B104  $180,000 1bed, 1 bath - Convenient location on the slopes D to sleep a small SOL- Designed family of 4 - Great entry apartment

CARIBOUX APT 2  $575,000 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car

- Townhouse style Snowhome - Large living upstairs, Open Fire, Great Views & Balcony - Well-appointed kitchen, stone bench tops & bamboo ÀRRU - Large storage/ski tunning area - Parking on heated driveway at apartment door

BREATHTAKER APT 508  $430,000 3 bed,2 bath 1 car - Large price reduction - 3 bedroom corner suite with car park - Set over 2 levels with access to hotel facilities

BREATHTAKER APT 207  $265,000

BREATHTAKER APT 301  POA

1 bed, 1 bath, 1 car

1 bed, 1 bath

3 bed, 2 bath

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

- Mortgagee in possession says sell - Bright and light apartment within hotel complex - Well appointed and located close to the slopes

- Cosy freestanding chalet nestled amongst the snowgums - Great sun room, spacious living room, serviceable kitchen and dining area - Inspection sure to impress

DISCOBOLOUS 1  $445,000

Contact: Annelies Zirky 0422 773 895 www.rtalpine.com.au - 1/62 Chamois Rd, Mount Buller VIC 3723

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RECENT MT BULLER SALES

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Glacier Lodge :: $520,000 furnished house

- Leading The Way... Gran Sasso 4:: $1,625,000 Furnished penthouse

Alto Villas 201:: $730,000 furnished on Bourke St

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â?&#x161; Immaculate 3 bedroom north facing apartment with underground car park Main bedroom with K/S bed & stone ensuite with separate bath & shower â?&#x161; Two additional bedrooms serviced by main bathroom & separate powder room â?&#x161; Attractive living, floor to ceiling windows, electric blinds, balcony, gas fireplace

Elkhorn Apartments:: Four great properties from $425,000

Best on snow and not to be missed Developers own penthouse & includes 2 garage car 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 and deck. â?&#x161; Master bedroom, ensuite & adjacent lounge/study. Two further bedrooms & bathroom â?&#x161; â?&#x161; â?&#x161;

Chalet Apartments 801::$395,000 painting and carpeting complete

Elkhorn is a modern building and all include garage parking & storage

10 metres to Bourke St with skiing in & skiing out

] Glacier Lodge now being liquidated by owner - $520,000 NO FURTHER PRICE DROP ] Fully renovated free standing lodge tastefully decorated with modern furnishings ] 3 bedrooms sleeping 8 with master with ensuite and second family bathroom ] Huge private spa with north facing outlook plus childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s billiard room

] Elkhorn 1- Three bedroom, 2 bathrooms, looks great, garage parking $615,000 ] Elkhorn 5- Two bedrooms with 2 bathrooms, garage parking, $425,000 ] Elkhorn 11- Two bedrooms, 1 bathroom, freshly painted and carpeted $430,000 ] Elkhorn 19 & 19A- Two fantastic apartments with 2 car parks

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Mawson 2 The Avenue:: $575,000 HUGE DISCOUNT

The Christiana 5:: $395,000-price hard to beat

Snowflake building:: Three apartments on offer at good prices

Best 3 bedrooms buys around- price has been slashed ] Attractive modern building less than a minute to Bourke St â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ski-In Ski-Outâ&#x20AC;? ] Ground floor apartment with easy access & private entrance. 4WD unloading pass ] Terrific family apartment with 3 bedrooms and could even suit 2 families ] Main bedroom has itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own ensuite plus a second bathroom for other two bedrooms

Solid brick building renovated on the outside and a long lease ] Snowflake 11- great layout,3 bedrooms, very sunny & views $399,000 ] Snowflake 19- magnificent mountain views, 3 bedrooms & renovated $395,000 ] Snowflake 13- large one bedroom able to sleep 6 and priced to sell at $215,000 ] All units have car parking permits available for application on an annual basis

Summit Lodge 7:: $450,000 including furniture

Chalet Apartment 902:: $600,000 Fully renovated

Chalet Apartment 705:: $850,000 furnished

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Summit Lodge 7 is a renovated apartment with glorious views to Shakey Knees Comfortable spacious living, modern kitchen, large balcony 2 Bedroom plus additional mezzanine level and a second bathroom Main bathroom features bath with over head shower. Drying room & ski storage

Mark Adams :: 03 9646 4230 :: 0419 858 007 39/15 Beach Street, Port Melbourne

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Apartment in AAA position features master bedroom with private lounge, cedar sauna, round double spa with shower & separate toilet ] Two other bedrooms big enough to sleep all the kids plus family bathroom ] Living and dining includes open fireplace offering good aspect to Bourke St

Suzi Meltzer :: 0418 871 397

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- Leading The Way...

Summit Lodge 3- Summit Rd :: $390,000

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Now all completed and “Glory View” Chalet 6 fitted with display furniture ❚ Features 5 spacious bedrooms with 3 bathrooms plus a media room ❚ Living area has high ceilings and huge expanses of glass offering dream views ❚ Spacious kitchen with loads of cupboards, timber floors & hydronic heating ❚ Chalet 5 has an on title car park under a carport and accessed via a heated driveway

Opposite Ski School & on title heated Car Park

Affordable apartment with garage parking

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Interior cleverly redesigned by architect owner to maximise space 2 spacious bedrooms with two way central bathroom plus a second powder room Master with queen bed, wardrobe dressing table /desk and plasma TV Second bedroom has two sets of built-in bunks, wardrobe and TV for the kids

Apartments for Rent- Last Opportunity

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Need an apartment for your family for this winter?

Rarely Available – Very Popular - 4WD drop off pass ] Ski in ski out position on top of Bourke St- two bedroom sleeping 6 easily ] Summit Lodge 3 has excellent natural light and will appeal to young families ] Features modern kitchen with quality appliances and good cabinetry ] Sunny, attractive timber lined living room & large balcony. Laundry & drying

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Modern Peak building opposite Chamois lift and only 2 minutes from village Basement car park- drive in from school to the flat and catch lift to door Two levels with upper level featuring living room, balcony, kitchen & powder room Downstairs 2 bedrooms, family bathroom, ski room, drying room and laundry

Arlberg Apartment 213 :: $375,000 furnished

Hurry as last few still available for this season Most have onsite parking and are 2 or 3 bedroom Contact Mark Adams 0419 858 007

Supersized One -Two Bedroom apartment with easy access to slope ❚ Modern 8 square apartment sleeping 6, plus option of car park at additional cost ❚ Fully fitted kitchen, living and dining opening to large balcony with great views ❚ Separate main bedroom and additional open plan bedroom. Spacious bathroom. ❚ The Arlberg advantage is low outgoings, strong rental history and successful operation

Discobolus 1:: $445,000 fully furnished house

Whistler 5 :: $395,000 furnished – low outgoings

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Peak 102, Chamois Close :: $400,000 offers considered

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Free Standing Chalets- Receiver Sale:: only $800,000 Valley View 303, $498,000 ::Tastefully Furnished

Buller Central Car Park Now Completed

Affordable freestanding Mt Buller Snow Home

Attractive Whistler building with car parking on title

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] Appealing & modern 2 bedroom apartment with sleeping for 6 ] On title outdoor car park on heated slab. Units features hydronic heating ] Family bathroom plus an additional powder room. Laundry and drying room ] Open plan living, dining and kitchen with sunny balcony offering

The Christiana 1 & 3 :: Spacious units in great location

Ridge Runner Telemark Crt Alpine Ridge :: $425,000

2/1 Summit View Crt, Alpine Ridge :: ONLY $285,000

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Bourke St views

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of the village on previous YHA site ] Only 8 car parks on offer via expression of interest ] Designated basement car park with remote control door access ] Adds value to your existing property. Guaranteed parking permit

Successful holiday let summer & winter when not occupied by owners ] Two storey 4 bedroom/ 2 bathroom home with amazing views ] All new furniture & appliances, including linen- easily maintained ] Brand new air-conditioning & heating- Coonarra wood heater. New carpets ] New carpets, beds, blinds, fridge & laundry. Few minutes to Mt Buller entry gates

Delightful 3 bedroom furnished home with Mt Buller & mountain views ❚ Appealing tri level comfortable 1 of 2 Alpine individual properties & minutes to Mt Buller entry gates. Separate property and set on very large treed allotment. Worthy of inspection ❚ Well appointed 3 bedroom including modern kitchen, loads of sunlight & 2nd powder room. Features Combustion wood heater, ducted heating & exterior deck, excellent storage

Both have car parking and will appeal to large/ multi families

❚ Apartment 3 has 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms and second living room plus an interconnected studio with kitchen & bathroom. Studio also has separate entry. ❚ Apartment 1 has 3 bedrooms with 3 en-suites. Attractive living and dining room with balcony and easy access to ski slopes from the ground floor entry.

Mark Adams :: 03 9646 4230 :: 0419 858 007 39/15 Beach Street, Port Melbourne

www.markadams.com.au

Suzi Meltzer :: 0418 871 397

Local Resident and Agent Representative

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