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YIPPEE: Wolfgang Platzer skis Bourke Street as Blue Bullet opened for skiers following the first flurry on June 15 giving vistors to the mountain heaps of the white stuff to play in. PHOTO: Andrew Railton

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SNOW AT LAST

MT BULLER’S iconic Bourke Street run opened for skiing on June 16 as predicted for the first time in 2013.

Mt Buller was at the time the only Victorian resort open for skiing and snowboarding, after temperatures dropped to -3.3, allowing the snowmaking guns to fire up after a dusting of snow on Saturday.

“After months of preparations by

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mountain staff and anticipation from our guests it’s exciting to get our first chairlift operating for winter 2013,” general manager of Buller Ski Lifts Laurie Blampied said.

“The weather forecast is for more snow and is very encouraging for snow making and we will be working hard to get more lifts running in the coming weeks.”

Hans honored for decades of service VETERAN Mt Buller identity Hans Grimus has been awarded Austria’s highest award - the Declaration of Merit of Gold of the Republic of Austria.

The award acknowledgs his promotion of the skiing industry in Australia and tourism and economic trade services to Austria.

He was presented the award by the Austrian Ambassador to

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Austrian Government acknowledges commitment to ski industry, tourism Australia Helmut Boeck who, along with his wife, Barbara, visited Mt Buller for a weekend on June 15.

At the dinner presentation at a crowded Kaptan’s Restaurant, Helmut outlined the process of ascertaining if a recipient was worthy.

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He said ‘investigations’ had to go through many departments and he himself had to explore if the claims for Hans were right.

“There was an issue to be cleared before we could say yes,” Helmut said.

“The 175 anecdotes about

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Hans had to be checked out all of them.

“And I must say that I haven’t seen one case that is so clear, with colleagues, the trade commissioner, everybody that was involved, the embassy, the tourism board the Austrian economics board

right down to the ministers and the president.

“Before the award is appointed out - it went through many filters and bureaucratic layers.

“But if there is one person in Australia who deserves this award it is Hans Grimus.”

Helmut went on to say that there were some things about Hans that were very special.

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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.

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Visitor numbers steady, despite lack of snow is a unique, stylish and relaxed Cafe experience. The Cafe is 100% organic and sustainable. Customers can choose to sit at tables nestled between a wide variety of wines and beautiful native wall art.

ALPINE resort entry statistics for the first two weeks of the 2013 snow season show visitor numbers down from the same period last year, reflecting the lack of snow in the opening period.

In figures released by the Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council, total numbers in week one were 10,925, down from 18,261 last year, and for week two 5,921 down from 9,998 in 2012.

Mt Buller figures were down

in line with the overall trend, but the good news is that Mt Buller still received almost three times the number of visitors than any of the other Victorian resorts over those two weeks.

Week one saw 4563 visitor

entries compared to 5422 in 2012, and for week two, 2765 compared to 3244 last year.

With good snow falls last week, the numbers should soon start rising as the temperatures start falling.

Buller Central is open for business

By PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY

has an ever expending selection of Australian native herbal teas, organic coffee, freshly squeezed juices, toasted sandwiches, antipasto platters, Homemade soups, French crepes and much more.

VISITORS to Mt Buller village this winter will be in for a big surprise.

The former YHA lodge is no more and in its place stands a magnificent four storey modern complex which incorporates a retail outlet, Apres Bar, accommodation and a restaurant.

On ground level is SnowFox and The Powder Bar as well as hostel reception, administration and some accommodation suites.

On the first floor up are the lounge areas, dining room and a full commercial kitchen, and again with some suites.

Above these are two more floors for accommodation which can sleep families, groups and singles with its 18 guest suites all of which have en-suites.

Buller Central, as it is now known, was offically opened on June 8 by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith.

Mr Smith said prior to cutting the traditional ribbon that this complex blended in well with the environment, and will be a boost for accommodation and hospitality.

He congratulated the developer Mark Elliott and all the trades people who had worked tirelessly over the summer to

IT’S OFFICIAL: A plaque marking the official opening of Buller Central was presented to Mark Elliott (left)

by Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith and Mt Buller Mt Stirling Alpine Resorts Management Board chairperson Jennifer Hutchison.

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complete the building.

Mark Elliott outlined the project saying that once it had passed through and gained permits from VACT it should have been full steam ahead.

“However, we struck rock, hard rock, unexpected rock and that caused another slight delay in fact until January,” Mark said.

“It then left us only 21 weeks

sources the freshest 100% certified organic produce directly from local Victorian farmers and the wide range of Australian organic and biodynamic wines are simply delicious.

to get this building up to where it is today.

“And what a remarkable building it has turned out to be.

I congratulate the builders, the architects, the engineers, Mt Buller’s advisors and all who have had a part in this project - either big or small - you have all done a wonderful job.”

Mark Elliott has contributed

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Nestled in the heart of the Mt Buller Village you will find Buller Central, Mt Buller’s newest ski-in ski-out property.

Private family accommodation from $400 per room, per night during peak season.

Dinner, bed and breakfast from $150 pp per night (Friday & Saturday).

some $7.5 million into this project which has now met all alpine building codes and designs.

Following the cutting of the ribbon, Mt Buller-Mt Stirling Alpine Resorts Management Board chairperson, Jennifer Hutchison, also congratulated Mark Elliott and all who had been involed and presented him with a plaque marking the occasion.

LOUNGING AROUND: Just one of the guest lounge areas of the new Buller Central Youth Hostel complex.

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IGLOO SHELTER: Although the sun was shining for opening day the wind was still chilly and many families took advantage of the activities inside Mt Buller’s Giant Igloo in village square for warmth.

NO SNOW?: Who said there was no snow for opening? Snow makers were very busy the night before opening covering the slopes of Bourke Street and the play area near the tennis courts just to give families a taste of what the season will bring.

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MT BULLER officially marked the beginning of the 2013 snow season with festivities across the mountain, and Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith and his family enjoyed the sun, snow and hospitality.

Mr Smith welcomed all to the mountain for what is expected to be a great season.

“You will have a magnificent season on Mt Buller

with a significant increase in snowmaking,” Mr Smith said.

“I wish you all to have a great time and enjoy with family and friends as we all look forward to the next few months.”

There was plenty of manmade snow made specially for the opening which meant visitors were able to have their first snowball fight and toboggan of the season.

Bourke Street ski run and

Village Snow Play Park were covered in a blanket of snow, to the delight of young and old.

General manager of Buller Ski Lifts, Laurie Blampied, said the transformation was a credit to Mt Buller’s Mountain Operations team.

“They say a week is a long time in politics but I assure you 24 hours is an eternity in the world of snowmaking,” Mr Blampied said.

“We are thrilled to have snow on the ground for opening weekend and we cannot wait to welcome our guests on top of the world.”

Guests were treated to fun and festivities all afternoon in the village square, with live music, kids’ entertainment, complimentary warm cider and hot chocolate, plus an incredible fireworks show that lit up the night sky and

marked the beginning of another huge snow season at Mt Buller.

Smith officially opened the season, as well as Mt Buller’s newest hotel complex, Buller Central.

Marketing and communications manager for Mt Buller Resort Management, Amber Gardner, said the weekend was a great celebration made even better with the first taste of snow.

“This is a great time to come together and celebrate the first official day of the season.

“We’re now looking toward what is set to be another fun-filled season here on Mt Buller, with a great range of events, activities and fantastic deals ahead from now until spring.

“We look forward to welcoming everyone here on top of the world.”

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You’re in safe hands

By LIZ WEBB

ALPINE SPORTS MEDICINE WORKSHOP

SNOW safety has always been important at Mt Buller.

The mountain was one of the first to set up a Ski Rescue Service with trained first aiders to assist those who met with accidents.

In 1965 the first Mount Buller Medical Centre (next to the Ski Patrol building) was built with renovations taking place in 1995.

Each year this busy little centre treats hundreds of visitors.

Staff work on a rotation system of a Mansfield based medical team – from one to three doctors, up to two nurses, a receptionist and sometimes medical students live on the mountain and perform many miracles.

According to Dr Andrew Wettenhall, the centre staff are very versatile, treating anything from minor ailments to on-slope accidents.

“Broken bones and dislocations are the most common accidents,

DOCTORS Graham Slaney and Andrew Wettenhall from Mansfield Medical Clinic and Mt Buller Medical Centre recently spent a weekend at Mt Hotham as instructors for an alpine sports medicine workshop.

The workshop was specifically designed for GPs and GP registrars looking to build confidence and skills needed to handle emergency

but we also see some pretty major head and neck traumas,” Dr Wettenhall said.

He added that during peak season, the medical centre often treats up to 65 people per day.

“Our medical team takes care of most cases, but we also end up calling in ambulances to transfer patients to Mansfield, Wangaratta and Melbourne, with really bad accident victims being helicoptered from Bourke Street.”

The medical centre staff, when

situations in alpine areas and remote and hostile settings.

Presentations and scenario based training were presented on topics including shoulder and elbow dislocation, cervical spine and head injury, airway and chest emergency management, multi-trauma scenarios, emergency radiology, orthopedics and plastering workshops.

asked for their safety tips, were quick to list these safety ‘musts’: z wear a helmet (and wristguards for snowboarders); z learn how to stop before you take off; and z make sure you have ambulance cover.

Prevention is better than cure, but it’s reassuring to know that Mt Buller’s well equipped medical centre with medical staff specifically trained in ‘Ski Resort Medicine’ are close at hand if needed.

HERE TO HELP: On hand to help with injuries and illness at Mt Buller’s Medical Centre are (from left) Cait Steiner (nurse), Kate McDougal (administrator), Brett Cooper (acting team manager Ambulance Victoria paramedic) and Dr Andrew Wettenhall.

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Snow traffic in police sights

By DAVID MIMS WITH the onset of the snow season, Mansfield police, and in particular the Highway Patrol Group (HWP), will be out and about to monitor and enforce road safety this winter season.

Sergeant Marty McLachlan from Mansfield HWP said that in addition to statewide operations, there will be a number of specific areas of focus locally, particularly in relation to ski traffic.

Overall, Sgt McLachlan said: “Our local motorists are generally very well behaved, but they need to be vigilant and aware of the incoming traffic, and the sometimes inappropriate behavior of tourist traffic.”

He said there was often a mistaken perception from city drivers heading to the snow that there were less police in the country and therefore more liable to ignore the rules or indulge in risky behavior.

“Last year, we immediately impounded, on average, one vehicle per week for doing 145km or more on Mt Buller Road, so there will be speed detection cameras and aerial detection along that stretch of road,” said Sgt McLachlan.

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And it’s not just cars that will be looked at, with police planning to check coach and bus drivers to ensure they have the appropriate hazardous area authority permits that allow them to drive in the snow, plus the usual licence and chain requirements.

So the message is clear for all motorists heading to the Buller and Stirling ski fields this winter.

Police will not be tolerating unsafe and unlawful road behavior that endangers all road users, and the chances of detection will be greater than ever.

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Road patrols will be out and about with identified peak times of Tuesday morning, Friday afternoon and Sunday afternoon receiving particular attention from the highway patrol.

Monitoring and enforcement of requirements to carry wheel chains will be another area of interest to police and any driver found not carrying the appropriate chains on a day where chains are designated will be fined and turned around.

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MT BULLER NEWS — June 28, 2013 — PAGE 5

Buller champions off to Russia

By PAM ZIERKMAHONEY AT least seven Mt Buller athletes are expected to make it to the 2014 Sochi, Russian, Winter Olympic Games in 2014.

Among the team will be Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin and Anton Grimus.

I got to catch up with both of these young men at the Olympic Winter Institute fundraising dinner at The Chalet on opening weekend.

With two World Cup Crystal Balls in his possession now and the Ski and Snow Association’s Athlete of the Year Award, Chumpy is assured of a place on the team.

Although athletes going to Russia will consider themselves as all part of the ‘team’ Chumpy described the sport as individual and not team sports.

“It’s every man for himself when you get out there to compete,” Chumpy said.

“Me and Anton had a couple of heats together (on the world cup circuit over summer) but it is still a very individual effort - and although not a team sport we do work as a team, especially in training.

“As a team going into the Olympics, it is great,” Chumpy said Sochi will be wild, fun and fantastic.

FAMILY BACKING: The Grimus family at the recent OWI dinner at The Chalet (from left) Hans, Lotte, Anton, Rebecca Hooper and Gitti Grimus are behind Anton in his quest to reach the Winter Olympics in Russia next year.

“We saw some tough conditions for the world cup competitions and we think the Olympics will be similar.

“Australia has a presence on the international stage now, not only with competitors in the field, but a real threat and very promising,” Chumpy said.

Chumpy will always call Mansfield and Mt Buller home

despite the fact that his family have now broken the ties having sold their Pullin’s Ski Hire and moved to the central coast of NSW. Chumpy said he is far from giving up snowboard cross as a career with many years ahead of him still.

“There is one competitor who is around the 36 years

mark, so I’m guessing if I can still compete at that age I will.

“After that I would love to go into coaching,” Chumpy said.

“I already have a great deal to do with the young snowboarders coming up through the ranks and encourage and guide them as much as I can.”

However, Chumpy does have other options up his sleeve

as during summer he often rides the waves in surfing and is an accomplished musician.

Anton Grimus is currently juggling his skiing competitions with university studies.

Taking on an engineering course and moving to a Canberra campus so he can be closer to AIS training faciltiies, he finds juggling the two

courses of his life not too bad.

“When it is summer here, university is in recess so I can easily travel overseas to compete in winter events in the northern hemisphere.

“When it is winter here I can do my studies and compete and train on the snowfields in Australia - it also helps that we have a big break from uni in the middle of the year and at the height of our snow season,” Anton said.

Anton commutes back to Mt Buller whenever he can to be near his family and his beloved Mt Buller.

He was schooled for seven of his junior years at Merrijig Primary School and was a member of the school’s ski program and then went on to Mansfield Secondary College.

Anton said the season ahead looked like being a big one especially in the lead up to the Sochi Olympics.

“But I will be back at Mt Buller as much as I can, but I have to train with the AIS and that includes time in New Zealand in September,” he said.

Mt Buller is hoping conditions will be right in August for the Olympic team to spend at least one week on Mt Buller as part of their training for the Olympics.

“We are all looking forward to January,” Anton said.

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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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Taking in more than 275 communities in 30 countries across the globe, the tour features a collection of inspiring and thought-provoking films, from skiing, snowboarding and ice climbing to BASE jumping, mountain biking and the alpine environment.

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by Mountain Culture at The Banff Centre in Canada, an organisation that promotes understanding, appreciation and education on the world’s mountain areas.

Films will be shown at the Mt Buller Cinema, the only cinema of its kind at any Australian ski resort.

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New boards for alpine resorts MINISTER for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith announced new appointments to Victoria’s Alpine Resorts Coordinating Council and the five Alpine Resorts Management Boards at the opening weekend celebrations.

Mr Smith, who officially opened the 2013 ski season at Mt Buller on June 8, said there were seven new appointments, four new chairs, and 14 members that had been reappointed to the state’s alpine boards.

For Mt Buller and Mt Stirling Dean Belle (deputy chair) was re-elected along with Bryce Moore.

New appointments to the board are Andrew Evans and John Lithgow.

The chairperson position, currently held by Jennifer Hutchison, was not up for reappointment this year.

At the Mt Buller Mt Stirling ARMB winter welcome cocktail party, Ms Hutchison introduced the board to guests but at the same time said this particular board would be renewed in full in 18 months time.

She welcomed the two new members and said she was looking forward to working with them.

MEET THE BOARD: The Mt Buller-Mt Stirling Alpine Resorts Management Board members were introduced at the opening weekend cocktail party along with guests - (from left) Andrew Evans (new), Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith, ARMB chairperson Jennifer Hutchison, Member for Benalla Bill Sykes, ARMB members Kathryn Brooks, Bryce Moore (reappointed), Dean Belle (reappointed) and John Lithgow (new).

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Appointments to the Alpine Resorts Coordinating Council (ARCC) are Michael Marasco (chair - new), Ian Swan (new) and Leigh Phillips.

“The calibre of applicants was very high and I am looking forward to working with a group of people who have the passion and the expertise

to drive the management of Victoria’s alpine resorts,” Mr Smith said.

“I welcome Michael Marasco as the new chair of the Alpine Resorts Coordinating Council who will be responsible for driving the implementation of the Victorian Coalition Government’s Alpine Resorts Strategic Plan 2012.

“Mr Marasco has a career history in local government, most recently as chief executive officer at the City of Maroondah.

“He was also the independent chair of the Peninsula Link Community Advisory Group.

“Our Alpine resorts are special and unique places

that are an important part of Victoria’s economy and tourism industry,” Mr Smith said.

“They are good examples of how people can enjoy the natural environment in an appropriate and sustainable way.”

Mr Smith said the new appointments would bring fresh

ideas and innovation while building on the good work of the current members.

The appointments were chosen after an expression of interest and interview process earlier this year.

There were 119 applicants in total.

The appointments will run until September 2015.

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MT BULLER’S world class snowmaking fleet sprung into action and b eg a n m a k i n g s n ow throughout the resort as soon as the right conditions prevailed.

The Mountain Operations team had been on standby for several weeks in anticipation of favourable weather conditions which arrived just before the opening and then again on June 15.

Mountain manager Matt Janney said he was thrilled to fire the guns up after temperatures dropped sufficiently.

“At first we started up the guns on Baldy, Bourke St and Little Buller Spur and pumped four megalitres of water into snow for our first night of snowmaking,” Mr Janney said.

“That was enough snow to fill more than three Olympic size

swimming pools.

“It is just like Christmas in the snowmaking department at Mt Buller and we will stay on 24 hour call in preparation for additional snowmaking opportunities whenever we can,” Janney said.

A further $400,000 was invested into Mt Buller’s world class snowmaking fleet this winter, leading to the completion of automated snowmaking on some of Mt Buller’s most popular terrain.

Snowmaking supports more than 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.

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Hans a part of Mt Buller history

WITH the recognition of Hans Grimus’ contribution to the ski industry and ties with Austria also comes his history on Mt Buller An Austrian native Hans has been recognised for his contribution to the Australian ski industry by the Austrian Ambassador to Australia, Dr Helmut

Honored for decades of ski service

Boeck, in a ceremony at Mt Buller.

Hans has spent 54 years on Mt Buller and been instrumental in constructing the first lifts on the mountain as well as building his eponymous hotel, and is an integral part of Mt Buller’s history and cultural fabric.

Arriving on Mt Buller in the early 1960s after coming to Australia, Hans is a former director of the ‘Orange’ ski lift company, and spent summers building the first lift infrastructure on the mountain, through record snow seasons and without the modern conveniences afforded to those

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A carpenter in his homeland, Hans began building Hotel Pension Grimus in the early 1970s in the authentic Tyrolean style true to his heritage.

Today, Hotel Pension Grimus is widely regarded as one of Australia’s

best alpine hotels, and has been the recipient of a number of awards including six World Travel Awards.

The warm, traditional hospitality and personal attention offered by Hans and wife Lotte and their family makes Pension Grimus one of Mt Buller’s most-loved properties.

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1 MOUNTAIN TOUR: Ambassador for Austria, Helmut Boeck (left) with Hans Grimus, Barbara Boek and Michael Monester at the Australian National Alpine Museum during a mountain tour. 2 HERE’S TO: Long time friend of Hans Grimus, Wolff Blass (left) prepares to toast his host alongside mountain identity Mark Woodsford. 3 CONGRATULATIONS: Hans Grimus receives his award and commendation from the President of Austria through the Ambassador Helmut Boeck and his wife Barbara. 4 TOP HONORS: Mt Buller identity Hans Grimus received Austria’s highest award on June 15 with the presentation from Austrian Ambassador to Australia Helmut Boeck.

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“When I first came here to Mt Buller to learn a bit about the mountain, I found that the story of Mt Buller and Hans were intertwined - this is part of Hans, Lotte and the family’s life - but it is also something special as an Austrian,� Helmut said. “When you come here as an Austrian you feel there is something of a recreation of a corner of Austria. “It is not something kitsche - it is something that is just not seen, but you can feel it - you feel it in the atmosphere, in the hospitality, in the charm and the humor that is inherent here. “The Declaration of Gold is a clear sign and token and gratitude of Austria to you Hans,� Helmut said. “What you have done here is more than what you have been building up, not only a beautiful lodge and reminder of Austria - you present a picture and piece of Austria to Australians. “But you have also been building bridges in tourism, skiing - and the notion of skiing in Australia - and what we all share in this room - we like skiing and this is where Hans has been building bridges - and in hospitality.

Helmut also pointed out that Hans had been instrumental in gaining contracts for the best chairlifts through Austria boosting the economic trade ties between the two countries.

Hans had the honor of hosting his guests around the mountain on a short tour which included the Australian Alpine National Museum, which for the event had a special display of skiing history.

It was then on to the Kaptan’s Restaurant for a celebratory dinner where family and friends gathered to congratulate Hans on his award.

Lotte Grimus said the award is the Austrian equivalent of an Order of Australia Medal.

Also visiting Mt Buller for the special occasion was fellow Austrian and friend of Hans, Wolf Blass - yes of the famous wines from South Australia.

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that we’ve always had travelling and competing overseas,� said Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin (two times World Champion, Snowboard Cross).

Katie is a real ski racer of the future

“Our fans, friends and family will be able to see all the cool places we get to go, and best of all they can see us athletes training, competing and doing what we love in the lead up to Sochi.�

The domestic season is at out for the SSATV crew.

You will see them on the road until the last chair has stopped spinning.

SSATV will be travelling to all the major Australian resorts and covering some of our biggest events, including the 2013 Suzuki National Snowsport Championships.

Make sure you bookmark SSATV and keep coming back to check for new content.

Links: Website – www.ssatv.com.au YouTube Channel – www.youtube.com/skiandsnowboardaust

By Liz Webb SHE’S young but already Katie Parker is one of Mt Buller’s better known faces.

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FOLLOW CHUMPY: Fans of local snowboard champion Chumpy Pullin will be able to follow his competition progress through the Ski and Snowboard Australia’s new 24 hour dedicated website service.

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The faster 4G speeds available means snowboarders and skiers will be able to upload photos and videos for sharing much easier.

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WHEN NOT ON THE SLOPES YOU ARE DOING: Dry land training and school in the afternoons.

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SKI & SNOWBOARD Australia TV (SSATV) is now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week through its new dedicated website www.ssatv.com.au.

The new website features SSATV original content, along with direct links to our exclusive FIS Magazines on the Fairfax digital network.

SSATV also provides a portal to athletes’ pages which features their own content and some of the great blogs kept by our large and diverse athlete family.

SSATV will also be home to “Women of Winter�, an area dedicated to promoting the outstanding achievements and insights into our tremendous female athletes.

For the past eight months the SSATV crew has been travelling both Australia and the globe; following our winter athletes from inside the team environment as they train and compete on the world stage.

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SSATV appreciates the tremendous support it has received from athletes, coaches and teams. “SSATV will help bridge the gap

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A FAMILY fair on Saturday, July 7 at Vantage Fuels MansďŹ eld BP Roadhouse on Mt Buller Road is aiming to raise thousands of dollars for the Make a Wish Foundation Australia.

Organiser Dean Khoo explained the reason for the fundraiser: “For the last two years, Vantage Fuels through its 19 service station outlets have been raising money for Team Vantage who have a running team in the Sydney City to Surf Fun Run. “This will be their third year competing, and we decided to run a big family fair on site, and are hoping to smash our $1000 target and help the team to reach their goal of $20,000 for the August race.�

In the ďŹ rst two years the Vantage team raised $6000 then $16,000, and are conďŹ dent, with your help, of reaching the $20,000 mark.

The event is running from 9am to 5pm on site at the roadhouse, and among the attractions will be pony rides, face painting, jumping castle, kids activities, rafes, give-aways, and displays from SES and CFA. Dean said they will also have

PUMPING A GOOD CAUSE: Maree Mahoney, Dean Khoo, and John Quali from Vantage BP Roadhouse Mansfield are hoping to raise over $1000 for the Make a Wish Foundation at their family fair day on Saturday, July 7 and invite all heading for the ski fields to drop in.

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a spinning wheel full of fabulous prizes, donated by suppliers and local businesses, many worth $100 or more.

Being a ski weekend, Dean is hoping to not only attract local residents to the fair, but also have visitors on their way through to Mt Buller stop and take part in the festivities and help raise money for this worthy cause.

Parking for those coming to the

Make a Wish Family Fun Day will be in Reardon Lane and on-site at the rear of the roadhouse.

It promises to be a fun ďŹ lled day for all ages, and a great way for locals and visitors alike to support the wonderful work that Make a Wish Foundation does for children with life-threatening medical conditions.

See you at all the fun of the fair at BP Roadhouse Mansfield on Saturday, July 7 from 9am to 5pm.

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A HOST of Australia’s top pro-riders will battle it out for cash and prizes in a one hour, actionpacked expression session on Mt Buller’s legendary Cattleman’s Rail in the centre of the Village Square on July 13.

Riders use the stair rail on the Cattleman’s staircase to perform their thrilling moves down 20 stairs and side rails on a steep 45 degree angle.

The Cattleman’s Rail Jam event has become a highlight in Australia’s freestyle calendar since 2005, attracting world-class riders and a bumper crowd eager to see the adrenaline charged moves on show.

The qualifier will take place on the Burton replica rail - an exact match to the Village staircase - guaranteed to sort the jibbers from the jokers.

WINTER DUSK: Photographers love those crisp winter shots of photos in the snow and they all know it is not that easy.

Lucas Leaman took this shot which we have included in Mt Buller News’s first ‘Through My Lens’ column.

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THE Snowracer Series is an ideal opportunity for school teams or individual racers to get that edge and additional race experience on course.

The GS course is set on Little Buller Spur - one of Mt Buller’s iconic runs - and approximately 300 skiers and snowboarders test their speed and skills through the gates with presentations made on course at the end of each race day.

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MT BULLER CFA Brigade held its annual dinner and awards night during the first week of the ski season with two life memberships being awarded.

Representing the CFA were District 23 operations manager Stewart Kreltszheim and his wife Cheryl, and operations manager Paul Horton and Victoria Police representative Sergeant Mark Ross.

Organised by CFA member Ben Annear, the evening was held at The Cattleman’s with chefs producing a 10 course extravaganza dinner.

Awards presented during the evening included: Life memberships to Mt Buller Fire Brigade: Andrew ‘Spook’ Kelly and Stephen ‘Dutchy’ Holland; Firefighter of the Year: Frank David; Most Improved: Nicki Donaldson; 10 Year certificate: Mark Woodsford.

Mr Kreltszheim acknowledged the work of outgoing brigade captain Stuart Wadsworth and welcomed Ewan McCaskell into the role.

He said during the formalities that Mt Buller brigade was looking very strong for another snow season.

He explained that Mt Buller CFA brigade operates under ‘urban’ rules and therefore the night took on a little more formal agenda than other brigades might have done.

The awards were presented after the formalities of several toasts and responses.

ENJOYING THE NIGHT: Having a great night at the Cattleman’s were (from left) Andrew Railton, Carol Renwick and Frank David.

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LONG SERVICE: Mt Buller CFA Brigade member Mark Woodsford receives his 10 year service award from operations manager Stewart Kreltszheim.

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WELL DONE: Nicki Donaldson receives the award for most improved from captain Stewart Wadsworth (back left) and District 23 operations manager Stewart Kreltszheim.

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FOR LIFE: Receiving top awards at the Mt Buller CFA night were (from left) Steve Holland (life member), Andy Kelly (life member) and Mark Woodsford (10 years service).

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LIFE MEMBERS: Operations manager Stewart Kreltszheim and Mt Buller outgoing captain Stuart Wadsworth present Andy ‘Spook’ Kelly and Stephen “Dutchy” Holland with their life time membership to the Mt Buller Fire Brigade.

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ALL TOGETHER: The Mt Buller CFA Brigade awards night.

PHOTO: Andrew Railton

TOP MEMBERS: Also enjoying the evening were brigade members (from left) Dan Robert, Nicki Donaldson and Ben Annear.

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ALL SMILES: Frank David (centre) is presented with his award (including the golf helmet)for Firefighter of the Year by captain Stuart Wadsworth (left) and operations Manager Stewart Kreltszheim.

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1) OFF TO BIG WHITE: Michael J Ballingall, Big White Senior VP, congratulates the winner of the Big White holiday.

2) CATCHING UP: Jon Bjarnason, Liz Webb, Peter Stiebel, JP Ouvrier and Sonia Clark enjoying the party.

3) CLUB FAVORITE: Entertainer Paddy Campbell, whips up a storm.

4) BOY TALK TIME: Richard Brearley and Michael Balfe.

5) HAVING FUN: Melissa de Campo and Jeremy Lansell.

6) BATTEN-ING UP: Camilla A’Beckett, Suzie Batten and Sophie Batten get into the spirit.

7) B&B: Brian Hale and Brian Moore - it was a party for all ages.

8) TOP BAND: The funky Urban Playboys entertained the crowd.

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The Whitt rocked to kick off the season THE Whitt rocked loudly on opening night with its annual party to celebrate the beginning of the 2013 season.

More than 300 members and guests aged from eight to 80 dined in the beautifully refurbished Whitt bar and dining room, listening to the acoustic tunes of Paddy Campbell.

They then rocked the night away in the Dump Inn to hot DJ Georgia Sinclair and the very talented and funky Urban Playboys.

General manager Charles Warren and his staff worked hard all night ensuring guests enjoyed delicious food from a new dining menu and an expanded range of beverages.

SCV director and sponsorship coordinator John Dryden gave away thousands of dollars worth of prizes on the night.

Michael J Ballingall, senior vice president of Big White Ski Resort, attended from Canada to present the major prize, a seven day ski package at Big White.

Other prizes included numerous items of ski luggage from Auski, a car for the weekend from Patterson Cheney Mercedes Benz, Bumps grind tune and wax

vouchers, clothing and goggles, and Peninsula Hot Springs day spa vouchers.

Members recovered the next morning at a barbecue on the Whitt sundeck serving kranskys with sauerkraut and minute steak with coleslaw.

SCV president Suzie Batten said it was great to see the board’s plans to bring the club back to life starting to take shape.

“The Whitt was absolutely rocking all night,” she said.

“The feedback from party guests was very positive, with many saying they hadn’t seen the Whitt so full in a long time.

“We had all ages on the dance floor and some of the club’s oldest members stayed until stumps, saying it was the best night they’d had in years.”

The club wishes to acknowledge the support of its sponsors for this season, including Big White Ski Resort, Patterson Cheney Group, Silver Star Ski Resort, IBG Insurance Brokers, Lavazza, GANT, Auski, Mogul Ski World, Scotchman’s Hill, Bumps, Teska Carson, Reusch, Head, Peninsula Hot Springs and Ski City.

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Local Mt Buller talent on the world stage

By DYLAN CAMPBELL LAUREN and Cam Staveley and Declan Vogel-Paul are three teenagers with lives very different to the average school leaver.

While most teens are studying for exams and planning their gap years, these three are competing in World Cup events while keeping their academic ambitions on track.

The overriding thing that these three all have in common – they all call Mt Buller home when the snow is falling.

Over the past 12 months,

Lauren, Cam and Declan have all proved their ambitions of making the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia aren’t just a pipe dream.

All three placed in the top 20 on the World Cup circuit multiple times in the most recent Northern Hemisphere season, travelling and competing as part of the Transition Snowboarding team.

They all joined local snowboarding program ‘Transition Snowboarding Camp’ in their early teens and have developed their snowboarding abilities into genuine Olympic

talent, travelling and training with TSC in Australia, New Zealand and the USA. They have continued to take on the best in the world, defeating snowboarding royalty in the process.

Australian Slopestyle and TSC head coach Jarrod Wouters says “we’re really happy with the way Declan, Cam and Lauren have progressed in the past 12 months as part of the National Slopestyle team”.

“The work ethic they possess, matched with their drive and ambition means they are on track for Olympic selection, something

the Mt Buller community can be extremely proud of.”

Training in Breckenridge, Colorado with TSC over the Australian summer in between World Cup events has been an integral part of the Olympic selection process, training on snow six days a week to develop their winning runs.

The competitive snowboard scene can be tough with every competitor pushing the boundaries and injuries become a regular occurrence, as Cam Staveley found out at the Junior World Titles in Turkey, when his knee had an uncomfortable

meeting with his face.

He pushed through the injury, placing fourth and following up with a sixth at the World Cup event among the world’s best snowboarders in the Czech Republic less than seven days later.

They now have several competitions and training camps in Australia and New Zealand ahead of them as part of their Olympic preparation.

While they can’t always count on the snow gods in Australia, one thing they can count on is the support of the Mt Buller and Mansfield community.

FLYING HIGH: Lauren Staveley at home in the air during training at Breckenridge, Colorado over summer.

Resident police station keeping law and order at resort

By LIZ WEBB VISITORS to the snow are often surprised to learn that Mt Buller has a fully operational police station, staffed each week by rotating crews from Mansfield and Benalla.

Mt Buller police, like any small town law enforcers, are

involved in the usual general policing duties, however, the often harsh environment produces interesting challenges such as snow, extreme cold and lost people.

Working closely with the Alpine Resort Management Board, Buller Ski Lifts, Ski Patrol, the Mansfield-Mt Buller Bus Lines

and the numerous venue operators, the mountain police officers’ working day varies from finding lost skiers, boarders and hikers, dealing with accidents on icy roads to over exuberant party goers.

To be part of the ‘Snow Patrol’ Mt Buller police undergo special training in Map Reading

and Navigation, Snow Survival and 4Wheel and Snow Mobile driving.

You’ll notice too, that Mt Buller police are a friendly and approachable group, always happy to talk to holiday makers, cheery when they visit venues and patient with some of their more tricky customers.

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Tempting ‘Whitt’ menu offers something for everyone

By LIZ WEBB

TEMPTING YOU: The Whitt Chefs (from left) Jacob Tuckett, Ben Brodie and Peter Grayson invite you to be tempted at The Whitt.

TANTALISING, creative and exciting, is how this winter’s Restaurant and Bar Menu at the Ski Club of Victoria is being described by happy diners.

Created to complement the Whitt’s recently renovated, cozy and inviting atmosphere, the menu appeals to both intimate dining and large family groups.

The Whitt Restaurant is creating fresh modern Australian style cooking with a European flair, with the kitchen sourcing as much fresh local produce as possible.

Head chef Ben Brodie is back for a fourth season.

Ben, a lover of the French way of life (he has lived and worked in French resorts and speaks fluent French), has run restaurants in London, Aix en Provence and the Caribbean.

He trained at award winning Brisbane restaurants, Echo Bistro and Pier 9.

He has most recently

concentrated on ‘high end’ event catering at venues such as the MCG and ‘Bird Cage’ at the Melbourne Cup. Ben is currently studying wine making and viticulture and has specifically developed some courses to complement the Whitt’s wine list.

His focus is to use where possible, locally sourced fresh produce, creating mouth watering bistro food and classic desserts.

Completing the team are chefs Peter Grayson, Jacob Tuckett and apprentice/kitchen hand Dean Savvas and Adam Wright.

Peter, who’s been working in Brisbane’s ‘ happening’ café scene Continental Café, Cross Town Eating House and Cosi, loved Mt Buller so much last year that he’s back for season two.

He spent the summer in Lismore, northern New South Wales working at the historic Eltham Hotel, where menus specialise in using locally farmed organic produce.

Jacob Tuckett, another Queenslander, has worked mainly

on the Sunshine Coast, namely Conrad Jupiter’s Casino, the upmarket, Liquid Amber Restaurant/ micro brewery, 4th Floor Restaurant, Mooloolaba, as well as working as Tepanyaki chef at Murasaki, Gold Coast.

Jacob has travelled and worked extensively in Europe and Thailand, loves surfing and has just tried snowboarding this opening weekend, and he’s hooked.

Dean Savvas hails from Byron Bay where he started work at the Figtree, then more recently in Lismore under the head chef from Bill Granger’s Restaurant.

Dean aspires to be a Patisserie Chef and Chocolatier and is also studying cheese making.

Completing the team is kitchen hand Adam Wright who has also been employed up north and is keen to learn the workings of a busy kitchen.

Chef Ben Brodie and his talented team have put together a menu that is already the ‘talk’ of the mountain, come and taste for yourself.

Whitt undergoes transformation GOING MOD: Funky new signage (right).

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“Members attended a working bee a few weeks earlier, ripping up carpet, knocking down walls and shifting furniture leaving the challenge of completing n the refurbishment within six weeks to ensure it was ready for opening weekend. d “Miranda Lansell and Genevieve de Campo have done an amazing job designing the interiorr and sourcing beautiful furnishings, and Matt Hill managed the construction with great flair and expertise.

“This marks the start of a new era for the SCV, as we once again become recognised as ‘The Place to Be’ at Mt Buller.

“We will continue to increase our involvement with and support of the mountain community and look forward to a successful snow season in 2013.”

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MT BULLER’S famous Ivor Whittaker Lodge has been transformed in a major refurbishment by the Ski Club Victoria.

The club has invested more than $250,000 in the bar, restaurant, lounge and function rooms to create a cosy European-style atmosphere.

The Whitt now has new carpets, timber panelling, a warm grey color palette, luxurious new furnishings and an open fire in the bar.

Members and guests who tested the new facilities at the club’s opening party were high in their praise.

“The Whitt is looking stunning,” said one member, “it’s just incredible what has been achieved in such a short space of time.”

President Suzie Batten said “we wanted to create a warm, inviting atmosphere to entice

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Aiming for Olympics

By PAM ZIERKMAHONEY TO Russia with Love was the message sent out loud and clear at the Olympic Winter Institute of Australian dinner held on Mt Buller on June 9 with up to 55 Australian athletes hoping to compete at the Russian Winter Olympic games.

Two local athletes almost certain to get to those games are Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin and Anton Grimus.

Pullin took out his second World Title in snow boarder cross earlier this year while Grimus placed third on the podium in his competition strengths.

Both top athletes were among special guests at the fundraising dinner and to a packed audience outlined their aims for the Olympic challenges.

2014 Australian Olympic Winter Team Chef de Mission, Ian Chesterman, also made it clear that Australia was intending to make its presence known at Sochi (Russia) with an expected team of up to 55 athletes competing.

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 29

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

July 5

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.

July 12 SOCHI BOUND: OWI Athletes, Cam Bolton, Mike Rishworth, Anton Grimus, Belle Brockhoff, Alex Chumpy Pullin, Katya Crema and Brody Summers are all hopeful of being Sochi bound next February to compete at the Russian Winter Olympic Games.

Chesterman said the Australian athletes all now hold world rankings of 50 and below with Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin holding world number one in boarder cross after taking out the World Cup for the second time.

“In 2012 there were heaps of great results - some 13 medals - a remarkable result,” Chesterman said.

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“Over the past northern hemisphere season the team competed in 12 disciplines and gained 25 medals.

“And seven of these top athletes all call Mt Buller home.”

The Russian inspired dinner focused on Mt Buller athletes who are likely to contend for selection to the 2014 Australian Olympic team,

FRANK Freestyle Friday is all about having fun and getting in the parks at Mt Buller during the July school holidays.

Join the Frank MBP crew for some informal tips and help on using the park and they’ll have you sliding down boxes, making jumps and impressing your mates in no time.

Everyone is welcome to get involved and be part of Frank Freestyle Friday.

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been spent on the transformation which will allow all athletes competing to be within walking distance of their accommodation and competition venues.

The project has taken just four years to complete.

Competition and firstly training was described as ‘a wheebarrow - the job is all in front of them’.

Make the most of freestyle Friday fun

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including Chumpy Pullin, Katya Crema, Anton Grimus, Belle Brockhoff, Cam Bolton, Brodie Summers, Daniel Morrissy and Mike Rishworth.

Each of the athletes have already visited Sochi and have seen the amazing transformation of a beachside village to a world class Olympic venue.

Some $51 billion has

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION FAMILY FAIR DAY - SUNDAY, JULY 7th. All welcome.

• Great Coffee • Hot Food • Alpine Diesel • Gourmet Focaccias • Grocery Items

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Enjoy an all day breakfast by the fire in the new Vantage Café diner

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.

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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.

Aug 3-9

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

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.

Aug 31

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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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Next to Pullin’s Ski Shop with ample parking, making us your one stop shop for all your Mt. Buller needs

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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News in brief ‘World Heli Challenge’ movie premiere

Boarding on Buller HI! Thanks to the Mt Buller News for having me back again this year.

I hope everyone had a great summer or even better a northern winter.

It was hit and miss this year depending on where you chose to go, so hopefully if you did head over you got in some great riding.

By the sounds of it, if you were in Japan or Europe you had a cracker, Canada also had a good one.

The US was hit and miss depending where and definitely when you went, but there was some great snow to be found.

If you had a summer I hope you had a great one, and are amped to get back on the snow.

Opening weekend from what I hear was festive as always, and the super keen enjoyed a patch of man-made snow on the ground.

Early season it’s a great idea to keep fit down at the gym, and wax your

board frequently, manmade snow can be quite abrasive to your base.

If you need a tune go see the crew at Grimus, Freeride or the man I trust with my board - Beezy at Black Mountain.

While you are there why don’t you demo some new boards.

Black Mountain has a good range of K2 and Ride boards to try, and is now stocking COAL headwear too if your head needs some good-looking warmth.

Freeride also has lots of great boards to demo, and a great selection to buy.

While you are splashing the cash at Freeride check out Buller’s own, Yuki Threads new range, you’ll definitely want one hoodie, maybe two.

Have a great start to the season.

IN MEMORY: Officially renaming the bar at The Whitt to Ike’s Bar are (from left) Nigel Tait, club manager Charles Warren and club president, Suzie Batten.

‘Ike’s Bar’ to honor Maj Ivor Whittaker

THE Ski Club of Victoria announced on opening weekend the main bar at the Whitt would henceforth be known as “Ike’s Bar”, in memory of Major Ivor K Whittaker.

Longstanding club member Nigel Tait unveiled a plaque to officially launch the new bar.

Known as ‘Ike’, Ivor Whittaker was a keen Buller skier and SCV member who lost his life on active service in the Middle East.

He requested in his will that provision be made for the SCV to build a lodge at Buller for the benefit of Victorian skiing.

Ivor’s parents and trustees of his estate, Mr and Mrs Robert C Whittaker, agreed that their son’s wishes be honored and in May 1944 they granted the SCV £500 to erect a skiers’ retreat at Buller to be known as the Ivor Whittaker Memorial Lodge.

NAMESAKE: Ivor K Whittaker after whom the Ski Club Victoria’s refurbished bar has been named - Ike’s Bar.

The Whitt as it has been known since then is a popular venue on the mountain for both members and non-members and has grown since its inception.

Insurance can give you peace of mind on slopes

THE Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) is urging all skiers and snow boarders to consider taking out insurance before heading for the slopes.

ICA chief executive officer Rob Whelan said insurance can provide you with the peace of mind you need to get the most out of your holiday.

He said the right insurance can cover you if your equipment is damaged or stolen, or if you need to cut your holiday short due to unforeseen circumstances.

People thinking about taking out insurance should speak to their insurer about what activities they are planning, where they are going, and understand what exclusions may apply.

For those planning an overseas ski vacation, the ICA recommends you check you have enough travel insurance to cover lost items and baggage, flight delays and cancellations, and medical cover as costs can mount quickly.

The ICA also recommends two useful websites to assist with a holiday checklist for policy holders and searching for the right insurance.

Those sites are: www.insurancecouncil.com. au/for-consumers/consumer tips and www. findaninsurer.com.auww.

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BULLER FUN: Rachel (Ratty) Sheidow returned home from New Zealand and loved the fresh snow awaiting her on Mt Buller’s higher slopes.

MT BULLER is to host the world premiere of the ‘World Heli Challenge - the Movie’ on July 1 at Pat's Italian Restaurant, Cow Camp, Mt Buller Village on July 1 at 8.30pm.

Renowned snow cinematopgrapher, photographer, founder and director of the World Heli Challenge - and former Mt Buller resident - Tony 'Harro' Harrington returns to his beloved mountain this week for the premiere screening.

“Young local skier, Mitch Reeves is one of our Junior Woold Heli Challenge Ambassadors, and long time snowboard instructor Rachel ‘Ratty’ Sheidow has competed in every event since 2009,” Harro said.

Merrijig's Petri Miniotas is the film's editor and will be part of the official filming team at the 2013 World Heli Challenge in Wanaka later this year.

Admission to the World Heli Challenge movie is free and an additional screening will be held at the Mt Buller cinema on Tuesday, July 2 at 7pm.

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Chalet with magnificent Buller views

WELL POSITIONED: Chalet 7 (above) has views to die for over ski runs and mountains (top inset) and can never be built out.

ROOM TO MOVE: An enormous living area (inset right) is waiting to have your own stamp of design added to it.

FOR SALE

LOVE the heights of the mountains and views that seem to go forever in both winter and summer?

Then this chalet ‘on top of the world’ at Mt Buller may be just what you are looking for.

Canyon Chalet 7 overlooks Chamois run and Canyon Trail.

This is one of a select group of chalets, and the only one with its own private garage.

Situated at 69 Chamois Road, it is the largest of a small cluster of chalets and offers a large expanse of glass on four sides with views and privacy.

Chalet 7 has four bedrooms - all with en-suites and robes, the master being large enough for a king sized bed and again views that go on forever.

Great day on Buller slopes, and golf greens of Mansfield, to help children

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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

Priced at $650,000

Twin Towers 603

Two bedroom apartment Immaculately presented Six beds, sleeps eight Kitchen with all appliances

YOUNG GUNS: Not to be outdone by their older competitors this group of young skiers (from left) Sophie Maytom, Kelby Hughes, Sarah Richardson and James Phillips enojoyed last year’s Mark Adams Ski and Golf Day. PHOTO: Fun Photos

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An impressive media room has many uses.

And an enormous living area, kitchen and entertaining area has two balconies to enhance the experience of parties, private dinners with even more views.

Throughout Chalet 7 is hydronic heating, plus a gas fireplace, ski storage and a drying area.

The remote controlled garage also has storage and an internal staircase, so once you park you don’t have to go out into the cold to go inside your own chalet retreat.

Chalet 7 is priced at $950,000 and is up for sale under instructions from receivers and managers, Ferrier Hodgson.

Inspection by appointment can be arranged through Mark Adams by phoning 0419 858007.

WHAT’S THIS?: Reading the instructions for game rules on the Mansfield Golf Course during last year’s Mark Adams Ski and Golf Day were (from left) Colin Hackworth, John Forster, Andrew Ramsey and Michael David.

PHOTO: Ken Rainsbury

IT’S on again.

July 5 will see the popular Mark Adams Ski and Golf Day hit the slopes of Mt Buller and the greens of Mansfield Golf Course for its lucky 13th year.

The day is always a fun gathering on the snow and the greens.

The competition starts the night before the big event with a Calcutta at the ABOM on Mt Buller when teams will be auctioned off to the highest bidders.

Mark Adams, organiser of the day, said the dinner is lots of fun with loads of bantering and some feisty bidding - all in all a good night.

The competition in earnest then kicks off the next morning with a ski and snowboard race down Bourke Street (Mt Buller that is - not Melbourne) before teams head down the hill to Mansfield for lunch and the second stage - on the greens at Mansfield Golf Club.

This event is a fantastic fundraiser for the local community generating well over $100,000 for local student ski programs in recent years.

All money raised supports snow sports program for local kids.

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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

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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 Designed to sleep a small SOL- 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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Glacier Lodge :: $520,000 furnished house

Your own lodge at Buller- potential to build additional lodge

❚ 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 children’s billiard room

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

One of only six apartments in well located Mawson building

❚ Attractive modern building. Offering excellent views & light. ❚ 3 spacious bedrooms sleeps 8, two bathrooms, one being ensuite ❚ Appealing living room, natural rock open fireplace & large balcony ❚ Annual 4WD car parking permit available to Mawson 2

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

Summit Lodge 7 is a renovated 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 with bath and shower over. Drying room & ski storage

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

Gran Sasso 4:: $1,625,000 Furnished penthouse

Bathing in sunshine – premier location

Best on snow and not to be missed

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

❚ 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 ❚ Master bedroom, ensuite & adjacent lounge/study. Two further bedrooms & bathroom

Elkhorn Apartments:: Five properties from $350,000

Chalet Apartments 801::$395,000 painted and new carpets

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

10 metres to Bourke St with skiing in & skiing out

❚ Elkhorn 3 - Just listed - Large one bedroom in excellent condition $350,000 ❚ Elkhorn 1 - Three bedroom, 2 bathrooms, looks great, garage parking $6155,000 ❚ Elkhorn 5 & 11 - Two bedrooms, garage parking from $425,000 ❚ Elkhorn 19 & 19A - Two apartments, one title,2 car parks $689,000 THE LOT

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

❚ Well presented 2 bedroom with family bathroom ❚ Queen bed in main bedroom and 2 bunks in kids room with views to Bourke St ❚ Living room with fold out divan for overnight visitors and galley kitchen ❚ Large balcony perfect for barbeques, drying cupboard and ski cage

Snowflake building:: Three apartments at good prices

Best 3 bedrooms buys around- price has been slashed ❚ Attractive modern building less than a minute to Bourke St “Ski-In Ski-Out” ❚ Ground floor with easy access & private entrance. 4WD unloading pass ❚ Terrific family apartment with 3 bedrooms and could even suit 2 families ❚ Main bedroom has ensuite plus a second bathroom for other 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 views, 3 bedrooms & renovated $395,000 ❚ Snowflake 13- large one bedroom able to sleep 6 $215,000 ❚ All units have car parking permits for application on an annual basis

Chalet Apartment 902:: $600,000 Fully renovated

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Summit Lodge 7:: $450,000 including furniture

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Find me another one and with a car-park!

❚ 2 bedroom apartment with large windows facing Bourke St on level 9 ❚ Very appealing living and dining area offering great views and good light ❚ Attractive kitchen with stone and timber finishes. Fully furnished ❚ Includes on title car park. Family bathroom plus second toilet

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Chalet Apartment 705:: $850,000 furnished

Parents retreat & heated car parking right on Bourke St in best spot

❚ Chalet 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 bathroom ❚ Living and dining includes open fireplace offering good aspect to Bourke St

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Receivers Sale - Glory View Chalet 6 :: only $800,000

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 6 has an on title car park under a carport and heated driveway

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

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

Canyon Chalet 7 - Receiver Sale :: $950,000

The largest of the chalets is now available for sale

❚ Offering large expanses of glass on four sides with views & privacy ❚ Chalet 7 has 4 bedrooms all with en-suites and robes ❚ Master bedroom large enough for a king and views forever ❚ Impressive media room, enormous living, kitchen with 2 balconies

Peak 102, Chamois Close :: $375,000 priced to sell

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The Peak 203 :: $725,000 $645,000 immaculately furnished

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

Rent One - Rent Two- Or Stay In Both

Supersized One-Two Bedroom apartment with easy access to slope

❚ Modern ‘Peak’ separate entry apartments offering great flexibility ❚ Secure car park & storage in the basement with lift access to apartments ❚ Main apartment- large living, dining, kitchen, two bedrooms & bathrooms ❚ Second apartment has living, balcony, kitchen, main bedroom & bathroom

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.

Arlberg advantage - low outgoings, strong rental history and management

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Valley View 303, $498,000 ::Tastefully Furnished

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Opposite Ski School & on title heated Car Park

Affordable freestanding Mt Buller Snow Home

Attractive Whistler building with car parking on title

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

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

❚ Apartment 3 has 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms and second living room plus interconnected studio with kitchen & bathroom. Studio 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

❚ 2 storey house in the front offering pleasant outlook amongst the gum trees ❚ Upstairs features 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms perfectly laid out to sleep 8 ❚ Downstairs has kitchen, living and dining plus glass enclosed sunroom ❚ Permit to drive to the door using 4WD then short drive to tip corner car park

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

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

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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 Bourke St views

‘Kainui’ 221 Wairere Rd – Boorolite :: $1,875,000

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Interior cleverly redesigned by architect owner to maximise space 2 spacious bedrooms with two way central bathroom plus 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

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❚ “Kainui” is just 15 minutes from Mansfield and close to Mt Buller ❚ The property hosts many exciting features & presents several options… ❚ Impressive 60 sq. rural residence set on 70 acres and uninterrupted views ❚ Includes 5 bedrooms, 3 ensuites, recreational rooms, cellar plus much more

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Mogul Ski World are your vacation makers not just reservation takers ❄ We know Whistler Blackcomb like a local ❄ We are passionate skiers and boarders ❄ We care about your holiday experience

❄ Exclusive ski airfares ❄ 30 years of service ❄ We travel and ski with our kids

Sensational Whistler Blackcomb Specials

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LISTEL HOTEL from

RENTAL SPECIAL Save up to 33%*

$1049 *

SUMMIT LODGE AND SPA from

per person

Based on 7 nights twin share accommodation in a Hotel room and a 6 day lift pass.

Valid 05 Jan – 06 Feb ACCOMMODATION SPECIAL 25% discount* LIFT SPECIAL 35% discount*

CASCADE LODGE from

$3139 *

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Based on 7 nights accommodation in a 2 bedroom condo and a 6 day lift pass for 2 Adults and 2 Children 12yrs and under.

Valid 04 Jan – 06 Feb ACCOMMODATION SPECIAL 40% discount* LIFT SPECIAL 35% discount and kids ski FREE*

$1059 *

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from per person

Based on 8 nights accommodation in a 2 bedroom condo and a 6 day lift pass for 2 Adults and 2 Children 12yrs and under.

Valid 01 Jan – 06 Feb ACCOMMODATION SPECIAL 40% discount* LIFT SPECIAL 35% discount and kids ski FREE*

J o i n i n t h e c o n ve r s a t i o n

per person

ACCOMMODATION SPECIAL 40% discount and double room upgrade* LIFT SPECIAL 35% discount*

DELTA WHISTLER VILLAGE SUITES ❄❄❄❄ per family

$1579 *

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Based on 7 nights twin share accommodation in a Deluxe Studio room and a 6 day lift pass.

Valid 01 Jan – 06 Feb

ACCOMMODATION SPECIAL 40% discount* LIFT SPECIAL 35% discount*

$3669 *

SKI SCHOOL SPECIALS Discover Whistler Days – Save up to 30%*

FOUR SEASONS WHISTLER

Based on 7 nights twin share accommodation in a Deluxe Studio room and a 6 day lift pass.

Valid 05 Jan – 06 Feb

from per family

ACCOMMODATION SPECIALS Save up to 50%* Double room upgrades*

WESTIN WHISTLER from

$6430 *

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per family

Based on 8 nights accommodation in a 2 bedroom condo and a 6 day lift pass for 2 Adults and 2 Children 12yrs and under.

Valid 04 Jan – 06 Feb ACCOMMODATION SPECIAL 40% discount* LIFT SPECIAL 35% discount and kids ski FREE*

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mogulski.com.au ❄ 1800 335 724 ❄ reservations@mogulski.com.au LIC #31304 *conditions apply please contact Mogul Ski World for all details

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EARLYBIRD LIFT SPECIAL Save up to 54%* Kids ski FREE all Season*