This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 17 July 2020 by thisweek

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WINTER EDITION SIX

FRIDAY 17TH JULY 2020

So Much to Experience!

Known as the friendly mountain, Falls Creek has so much more to offer all of our visitors. Top: Family Fun! Pic – Chris Hocking. Left: Just the odd snow-ball fight. Pic – Chris Hocking. Middle: Fat biking fun. Pic – Jiri @ Top Shots. Right: Pleasant company and pleasant dining. Pic – Matt Hull.

FROM THE CEO When Words Fail…

’ve tried to write this column three times and each time, I wasn’t able to properly convey or put into appropriate words what I wanted to say. Everything is just so out of whack, nothing really makes sense! Then it dawned on me. I feel off balance. This was the best phrase I could find that captured everything, without being either pejorative or an expletive! Speaking of expletives, I’m a big fan of Billy Connelly’s. He’s one of the greatest, albeit, original potty-mouthed comedians (actor, musician and writer) on the planet. Having that Scottish accent however turns his cussing into poetic hysterical anecdotes. To quote him, ‘a well balance person has a drink in each hand’. Which is great advice right now, be that whatever choice of beverage you prefer, water, wine or otherwise. This is relevant, how? Well, one of my favourite ski instructors when correcting my pole positioning told me to think of holding both hands out in front of me, like I’ve got two jugs of beer, one in each hand and try not to spill them and this will centre my balance. The instructor was Austrian, so I figured he knew what he was talking about regards both the skiing and the beer, plus being an Aussie (gross stereotype), it resonated perfectly. Genius. I haven’t spilt a drop since!

it. Emotions will escalate, opinions will be offered, solutions will be demanded. We are all striving for the best possible outcome in what is a tumultuous and unchartered period. We are all passionate about the mountain, our guests, livelihoods, and the fact that you simply couldn’t script 2020 into anything but a horror movie. A big thankyou to all the business operators who provided responses to our survey. I’ve mentioned frequently that the ski industry is a resilient one, used to adversity and uncertainty, but one that knows how to rally. The candour and openness provided in the responses will help on several levels to extrapolate the magnitude of the coronavirus COVID-19 impact on the industry and lobby for further assistance to our business operators. But the very pleasing metric was the overwhelming willingness of operators to remain open, despite the lifts being suspended. And more so, the 90% of respondents ready to reactivate if the lifts are returned to service on August 19th. At such Falls Creek Resort – remains very much open for business. It’s not business as usual, it’s highly unusual. The resort management board has resolved to continue providing access to the resort (as opposed to closing it), to support its village stakeholders, its restaurants and bars, the accommodation providers and the retail outlets.

All of us are feeling the pressure, disappointment, and frustration. But that melancholy can’t be allowed to fester. Yes, we all feel like we’ve been dragged to the principal’s office, kept in detention for something we didn’t do and are upset because we didn’t do anything and now it doesn’t matter what we do, we can’t fix it… (only analogy I could think of ).

The cross country network will continue to be groomed, albeit not to its usual world class standard, but pretty darn close (FYI the Hoppet has been cancelled too!), but up to 30kms will be cut in by the snow clearing and grooming team (when sufficient snow cover allows). The resort will begin a program to encourage day visitation to our restaurants by offering incentives to visit for the day and support our food and beverage operators.

That’s where we’re wrong. It is ok, not to be ok. And it is important to talk about

For those people in regional Victoria looking to escape the madness, stay two nights or

more and you’ll get free resort entry for the first two nights and discounts for every night thereafter (T&C’s on the website – www. fallscreek.com.au). For any locals or people in regional Victoria who missed out on a resort entry seasons pass and are keen to XC or do a little backcountry – keep your eyes on the website… For those who like to earn their turns, the good news is that all routes can lead back to resort, if you so choose. Resort management and ski patrol, in collaboration with Falls Creek Ski Lifts, will continue to keep the resort terrain in a condition that can provide the opportunity for in bounds touring to operate safely. The opportunity to investigate ‘backcountry’ experiences can be had with the safety of knowing that ski patrol will be available to assist if you get into trouble, have an equipment failure or find yourself in a spot of bother. Provided that you remain in the terrain that is marked ‘in bound touring’. Keep your eyes on the website for further details as these initiatives are finalised. Registration for this experience will be mandatory. The resort entry system will contain information on this and how to register. Our tour operators are also keen to activate as soon as is possible. Backcountry tours with Steve Lee, or Falls Creek Snowmobile Tours for those not looking to put a few turns in. Both are must do experiences. Soak in some history at the Falls Creek Museum – open Friday-Sunday, as well. Keep your eyes on www.fallscreek.com.au for updates and activations. The What’s On Guide and this esteemed publication will continue to keep you up to date on the latest information. Now, get out there. Support each other, be kind and keep your balance. • Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management

Resort Entry must be purchased on-line and in advance of your arrival at the resort!

www.fallscreek.com.au Visitor Information Centre

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Resort Entry

Hours of Operation Mon – Thurs & Sat: 8am – 10pm Friday: 8am – 12 midnight Sunday: 8am – 10pm A Taxi Service is available in the Village during these hours. Ph: 03 5758 1203

The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located in the Resort Management Office, up stairs on the corner of Slalom Street and Bogong High Plains Road. Open 8am – 5pm daily for Visitor Information. Ph: 03 5758 1202. (Map Ref: E4) Resort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap, approx. 4km before reaching Falls Creek. If arriving after 5pm and departing prior to midnight on the same day, entry is free. Resort Entry Fees fund the essential services of: • Ski patrol • Car Parking • Snow Clearing • Water Supply • Waste Management • Visitor Information Services 2

Operating from the Terminal Building on the Bogong High Plains Road, the Accommodatin Transfer Service will move you, your family and your luggage comfortably to your lodge or apartment.

Rates Adult: One Way $25 Child: One Way $19 Family: 2 Adults, 2 children Season Pass: $210 Ten seat Taxi Service: $100 Kids under Five Free!

Return $41 Return $25 Return $120 Return $180

Luggage Allowance Two pieces of luggage, one pair of skis & boots or snowboard & boots and one piece of hand luggage per person. Excess Luggage: $9 per item. No Luggage allowance with children under 5. Extra luggage costs may apply! Ticket Sales – On Mountain & On Line From 25.06.20 until 07.09.20 all visitors will be required to use the Accommodation Transfer Service. Visitor vehicles will not be permitted into the village during this period. Falls Creek Resort Management General Enquiries: Ph: 03 5758 1200 PLAN YOUR TRIP Visit: https//www.fallscreek.com.au/plan-your-trip

Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2020 Edition SIX

NO LIFTS, NO WORRIES Go XC For 2020.

espite the unfortunate news that the alpine lifts would not be turning until mid-August, Falls Creek Cross Country (FCXC) is looking forward to a great season in this interesting 2020. Covid-19 has thrown up many hurdles for all of us, but cross-country skiing at Falls Creek is going ahead full steam. Falls Creek Resort Management (FCRM) has announced that they are committed to grooming and maintaining the crosscountry trails all for the whole 2020 winter season. Some of you might be finding yourself asking the question, “what is this crosscountry skiing you speak of?” Well, Windy Corner is the place for you. Here at the YMCA Falls Creek Cross Country Ski Centre, we have everything you need to get you on your way to cruising the trails or exploring the beautiful backcountry. We here at the Falls Creek Cross Country Centre are able to cater for the absolute beginner, right through to aspiring Hoppet winners. The returning team of 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympian Casey Wright; outdoor enthusiast Jack Bennie; fun-loving ray of sunshine Margeaux Thompson, and new manager Andrew Hall, are excited and ready to help you find your way out to the trails. This season we are offering lessons and coaching for all skier levels, a great selection of rental skis, snowshoes, and a full range of waxes. We also have several new Madshus skate skis for hire, and we can provide easy to order Swix and Madshus products with two day delivery, at very competitive prices. High Fluro and Cera F waxing products are currently on sale, so get in quick before they sell out.

Our talented team at Falls Creek Cross Country: 2018 Cross-country skiing has always been PyeongChang Winter Olympian Casey Wright; new respected as the affordable alternative to manager Andrew Hall; outdoor enthusiast Jack Bennie alpine skiing with basic rental starting at and fun-loving ray of sunshine Margeaux Thompson. $50/ day for ski, boots and poles. Group ANZAC Day Service: 5:45am - Country Pic -Dawn Courtesy Falls Creek Cross ANZAC Day lessons are a great way to learn some skills 6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including he years flash by; thelikenumbers of with a bunch of friends and other a Bagpipe recital.. All friends and visitors actual returned service personnel welcome. For further information please minded individuals. Starting at $75pp, (full diminishes - and yet the respect call 03 5758 1202 or visit www.fallscreek. day skis, boots poles rental and 1.5 hours increases. Fortunately conflicts of the scale com.au/Events. group lesson), this and dealWW11 is a steal. you of WW1 haveIfnot re-occurred. Mount Beauty Service are interested some more Newin returned serviceone-on-one personnel are now coming from the ranks of Vietnam coaching and instruction, a private lessonVets and Anzac Day Services are as follows. The Early Morning Service will take place have in seenand service Middle is the way those to go.who Come havein athe chat For Great Take-Away in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue East. Numbers are being maintained by Diggers ma with our staff and see what we can do for other service personnel and all are supported (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am. Jim Crebbi TAKE-AWAY MENU you. A small informal service with a speaker by the very appreciative public.

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FALLS CREEK THIS WEEK Fire and Rain

ell, it’s certainly been an unusual start to the snow season this year. I could write chapter and verse about what didn’t happen and how that has made us feel as a Race Club Community, but how would that change what has happened? So instead I’m going to focus on the positives and write about how our Club and the community of Falls Creek has regrouped, reassessed and worked out how we can work with what we’ve got left. And I don’t need to tell you this: Falls Creek Resort is more than its ski lifts. It has been hugely impressive to see how the community of Falls Creek has rallied around each other and adapted to the situation we have all found ourselves in.

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Whether you are a year round local, long term returning winter resident, recent convert to winter citizenship or a holiday maker, I have seen time and time again over the past four days how people have united together to make the best of what 2020 throws at us all as a community.

cafes all had to make snap decisions to stay open or close. Some that closed offered us the fresh food bargains of the season by selling off their produce to minimise losses as well as wastage. Those that have stayed open are offering great deals to entice people in to wine, dine and caffeinate.

And I have to pause for a second to contemplate that last sentence. Past four days. Wow. I’m typing this on Monday 13 July at 3pm. It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost four days since the lifts shut down - effective immediately. Emotionally, it feels like it was something that happened weeks ago.

Doug Zollo from FC Snowmobile Tours is a black belt in Karate and is offering Karate lessons in the QT Boardroom on Tuesdays at 5pm as well as running the Snowmobile tours with Noreen Prosser (when snow permits). The Falls Creek Museum will hopefully open on Friday, Saturday & Sunday and has plans to increase its social media presence by doing narrated stories on items in the collection. Debbie Howie has a viewing platform so kids can watch doughnuts being made (& smell them cooking…yum). The Thursdays Ladies Ski Club has turned into the Thursday Ladies Cross Country Ski Club and will continue to support hospitality venues across the hill by ending the weekly ski session with drinks at a different location each week.

I’ve spent that past four days talking with people, asking how they are coping, what does this mean for them personally and if they know what they’ll do moving forward. I’ve never been prouder to lay claim to being part of a community. After the shock wore off, this village has sprung into action. Accommodation options were found for staff without anywhere to live. Some accommodation businesses decided to revert to summer pricing to attract regional visitors for snow play. Other accommodation venues have thrown a discount party to entice regional tourists to visit now. Restaurants, bars and

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Steve Lee will continue to do his backcountry tours and has branched out into sight-seeing tours as well. Charlie Brown from Mountainside Photography is considering doing photography workshops. There has been mention of Snowshoe Tours and the possibility of adapting the Museum’s very successful Trails, Tales and Tucker walks for winter. The list of how people are adapting to our changed circumstances goes on and on. And Race Club is doing the same. We’ve pivoted and are in the process of working out how we can offer fitness and training options to those who are still on the hill. After all, we’ve been saying for years “it’s not how much time you spend doing gates that is important, but the time you spend on snow overall.” We hope our 2019 Head Coach Bernie Haider and his 2IC Stefan Gabner will approve of the options we’ve

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bottom.” So that felt pretty cool. After that he invited me to travel with him to the next round at Narbethong. During that trip we decided not to race any more of the Vic series. I thought that I wouldn’t really continue racing but then Chris invited me to Toowoomba. That was my first national race and from then on we just became mates and he invited me along to all

FALLS CREEK THIS WEEK come up with to date. We already have a crew of 16 kids who are signed up for Cross Country Skiing lessons twice a week with the fabulous Margeaux from Windy Corner, all thanks to the fast work of club member Felicity Gould. We’ve got permission to move our Trampoline under cover at Howman’s Gap and are quickly working on creating a physical literacy program that includes trampolining for the kids. Club parents are offering to take kids on walks/runs/hikes. On good snow and weather days, we’re planning to take the kids out to earn their turns by hiking up and skiing or snowboarding down. We’re in the process of writing our COVIDSAFE plan so we can safely open the gym for race club kids aged 14 and up so they can continue to train under the supervision of an adult Club member. We are considering speaking to FC Resort Management and FC Lift Company about the possibility of using resort/hill space to build courses so the kids can hike up and ski/board back down under the supervision of an appropriate adult. Basically, if you can come up with a viable option that can be run by parents and keeps our kids fit, engaged and happy, we’ll consider it! So as I try and bring this article to a logical end, it’s fair to say that while the people of Falls Creek have seen fire and have seen rain, Falls Creek is resilient and knows how to adapt and survive.

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK IMAJ Apartment 2

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This property has everything you would need to enjoy a comfortable stay at Falls Creek. Located off the Falls Creek Road this apartment is in a good ski in and ski out location from the village bowl. The apartment is single level and features on entry a good sized ski room, separate laundry and drying cupboards. The open plan living & dining area is light and bright, and opens out onto a private balcony which is nicely nestled in the snow gums. The two bedrooms can accommodate six people, with a queen bed in the master bedroom and two bunks the second bedroom which is very spacious. The fully renovated bathroom is modern and presents very well.

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The location of the Imaj Apartments on Falls Creek Road is close to a skier’s paradise. It is within spitting distance of several local quality dining establishments, a couple of ski hire and retail outlets and offers easy access to the Summit and Eagle Chairlifts. During the summer months, (described as everything not winter), the location can be easily accessed by car with adequate parking out front or nearby. While the enjoyment of Falls Creek as a winter resort is undoubted, it is the growing suite of summer activities that adds untold value to a purchase in the village. Over the last decade, much work has gone into developing and securing summer trade. The resort now boasts in excess of 40km of mountain bike trails – with some being accessed from the Village Bowl. Add to these the many kilometres of aqueducts and management vehicle tracks and your exploring, whether on foot, on a horse or on your bike is endless. The Falls to

Hotham Alpine Crossing is an iconic Australian walk of international standard being promoted by Parks Victoria. The afore-mentioned suite of summer activities includes the Alpine Challenge, the Mile High Dragon Boats, the Bicycle Network Peaks Challenge Falls Creek, the Easter Festival, Trails, Tales and Tucker Guided Walks as well as regular mountain bike shuttles. (See Fallscreek.com.au/events for a complete list). The Imaj complex has a new head lease to 2058, the approximate body corporate outgoings are $9,228 PA for 2020. This apartment has no management agreement and can be used privately. At $370,000 this apartment is definitely worth and inspection. Please contact Christa at Zirky Real Estate for further details or to arrange an inspection. Mb: 0402 277 808. •

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After graduating from the summer season debriefof meeting. to and other members the community for a on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Victorian College of Pharmacy in 1980, A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place sa This meeting will take place on summer season debrief meeting. Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Robyn began her career at Peter MacCallum Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at To This meeting will take place on Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes Cancer Institute. Several years later some around 11:30am26th in the Boardroom above Vi Wednesday April from 9:30am to 12 reflect Lyn’s to noon, attend the andafternoon pay tribute.will Commencing at locum work in Victoria’s North East resulted Foodworks in QT. in the Boardroom above wi around 11:30am enormous contribution to Falls Creek. 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We thank Robyn for her passion and the chaos of a pandemic, this and year alone, dedication to the pharmacy and the Tickets: Mount BeautyNewsagency 20,000 Australians be diagnosed with Tickets: Mount will BeautyNewsagency community it serves. In addition to being breast cancer. That’s 20,000 too many! Ph: 57544204 4204 a great colleague, Robyn has been a great Ph: 5754 Both Evie and Marley-May know all too well friend and support to many team members $25, (members), $10 (students) $25, $20$20 (members), (students) the impact that any cancer$10 diagnosis can have at Mount Beauty Pharmacy over the years. An 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty on a family. In October last year, they both 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty Ph From everyone at Mount Beauty Pharmacy – shaved their heads to support Evie’s mum Phone: 5754 Em Phone: 5754 1270 1270 as she underwent chemotherapy for breast ‘We thank you Robyn and will miss you xx’.

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FOR SALE One brand new pair of ASICS Tennis shoes, size 46 Euro (11.5 US). Worn once. Too tight for me. Retail Price: $159.95. Will sell for $120. Ph: 0400 350 488. Orbea Avant M20D Disc road bike: Carbon frame, size 60, colour- Carbon-Blue: $1,950. Nelo Viper 51 Kayak: $1,500. K1 ERGO paddling machine: $600. Athlegen Massage table: (as new) $200. Taskmaster electric cement mixer. Price negotiable. Ph: 0408 466 790.

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS MEDICAL SERVICES MEDICAL SERVICES 2017 PASS RM Williams CubanLOCAL Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with FOUND MOUNT BEAUTY added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 2017 LOCAL PASS Affordable skiing G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $250. Ph: 0400 350 488. Affordable skiing in your MISSING BOOK own backyard!

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ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS Call Kerry Mb: 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs. ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE Frueauf Village(below Milch Café) Grnd Fl, Rm 2, 4 Schuss St, Falls Creek. Ph: 5758 3766. Em: fallscreek@altitudephysiotherapy.com.au. Wb: www. altitudephysiotherapy.com.au. BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125 BUILDING & ELECTRICAL Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service. Please cal Justin Mb: 0458 220 879. CAKE MAKING & DECORATING Elene Wood at www.studioecakes.com.au in Tawonga – for all occasions. Mb: 0409 673 192 or Em: studioecakestawonga@bigpond.com CARPENTRY & BUILDING SERVICES Oztek Property Maintenance. Let us look after your home. We do bathrooms, decks pergolas and all handyman needs. Call Dave Mb: 0466 990 862. CIVIL CELEBRANT Quality Ceremonies – All Types. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au

For further contact: All orders in byinformation Sunday 30th April. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Altitde Electrical – Creek no job too big or too small. P/L Domestic, Falls Ski Lifts Commercial & Industrial. Ben Svarc Mb: contact: 0419 801 109. For further information

Ph:– MTB 03 5758 FREIGHT – ALB – FALLS1000 CREEK Falls Creek Ski Lifts P/L Remo’s Transport fromAlbury/Wodonga to Mount * Conditions apply Beauty and Falls Creek Mon to Fri inclusive. Refrigeration Ph: 5758 1000 available. Ph: John03 or Esther 0417 414 320. 6 HAIRDRESSER * Conditions apply Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week and evenings by 6 appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177. LD’S HOME PET CARE Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695 PAINTING SERVICES Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services. Ph: Laif: 0437 023 921. PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Out of Hours & Home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270. REFRIGERATION AIR-CON & ELECTRICAL Qualified Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Mechanic & Electrician available to solve problems in the Upper Kiewa

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10:00am--5:00pm 12:00pmMon Saturdays CANARY ISLANDS WHEN 8:30am - Friday Did you know that there are no Canaries on the Canary Ph: 5754 3400 for 10:00am 12:00pm HOW Islands? And the same thing applies to the VirginSaturdays Islands. appointments There are no CanariesPh: there either! 3400 for 5754 HOW 24 hours for emergencies

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Robinson, Libby&Garoni, Skye Angela Stratton Anoop Pem. Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton & Anoop Pem. Fully accredited General

Valley & Falls Creek.Practice with 37 years service Ph Dale at DC Electrical & Refrigeration: 0428 737 273. toRef theLic: Upper Kiewa Valley. Fully accredited General ElecWHAT Reg: REC24513. L143014

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SAFETY SCAFFOLD YOUR PRACTICE toLOCAL the Upper Kiewa Valley. Mount Beauty and Falls Creek area. Ph: 0418 578 500.

SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY!

SECURE STORAGE From 2m xYOUR 2m through to 3m x 7m. Ph: 0418 578 500. LOCAL PRACTICE Falls Creek & Mount Beauty T SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY! SOLAR POWERED SKY-LIGHTS A unique and locally developed product supplied and installed by a fully-qualified electrician. Falls Creek & Mount Beau Also available for all other electrical work. Reg No: 20917. Ph: Mal 0419 884 668. SPORTS MASSAGE Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au STORAGE Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units. Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com TAXI & 4WD SERVICE Covers Falls Creek & Albury. The On-Demand Taxi Hours are now 8am – 9pm Mon – Thurs; 8am - 1pm Fri & Sat. No Taxi Service Sunday. Special Bookings may be made outside of these hours by prior arrangement. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 131 008.

WHATS ON The 100 mile course takes runners from Falls creek, over Bogong, Hotham and also over Feathertop, then back over Mt McKay to finish in Falls. Further details from: https://www.runningwild.net.au/alpine-runs/ alpine-challenge.html

FUTURE EVENTS 2020 Something to look forward to! SEP 5 It’s a Saturday – and it will be the celebration of the 60’s kids turning Sixty! Kerry, Westie, Erin, Lynnie, Debb, Melissa, Bondie, Lisa, Fi, Gayle & Jenny!!! At The Man. The weekend includes Friday drinks at the Pan; Gang ski on Saturday; Party Saturday night and Recovery Breakfast at Elk on Sunday. Keep in touch with Kerry on Em: kerryleedodd@hotmail.com.

FUTURE EVENTS 2021 JAN 24 The Mile High Dragon Boat Championships on Rocky Valley Dam over Australia Day weekend with around 30 Dragon Boat teams vying for the title. BBQ’s and stalls along the banks of Rocky Valley Dam and crystal-clear mountain air help make for a great weekend. The public are also invited to get involved. Check: www.fallscreek.com.au MAR 13 The Regional Longest Lunch at Falls Creek on the Bogong High Plains is another favourite – part of the Melbourne Food and Wine festival. A fabulous lunch set among the glorious Snow-gums of the Bogong High Plains. Further details at: www.fallscreek.com.au

NOV 20-22 Ignition Mountain Biking Festival – The party weekend that brings in the start of the official Mountain Biking Season at Falls Creek. Live bands – Demos – Skills Sessions – all there to kick off a great summer of MTB’ing. Further details from 03 5758 1200 or 0409 161 903. NOV 27-29 The Alpine Challenge by Running Wild. 100 mile, 100 Km, 60km, 25km, 17km and 10km. This is the Ultimate Challenge run for the very best and attracts runners from all around the world.

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STORAGE SHEDS

Conveniently located in Mt Beauty. Secure enclosed units up to 65 cubic metres in size. 24 hour - 7 day access. Monthly, seasonal or long-term rental. Rates from $70 per month.

WELCOME BACK TO WEST PEAK ~ Opening Hours for the current period ~ Thurs to Fri: 3pm - 9pm | Sat & Sun: 12noon - 9pm Bar Open: 3pm - 6pm only Thurs to Sun Seated service only - maximum 20 patrons Dinner: Thurs - Sun ~ 6pm - 8pm Lunch: Sat & Sun ~ 12noon - 2pm Due to continued capacity restrictions, bookings are essential. Ph: 03 5754 4985 www.facebook.com/West Peak Hotel/(private message) or Email: manager@westpeakhotel.com.au

Please call 0418 578 500

1 Lakeside Ave, Mount Beauty 03 5754 4985 www.westpeakhotel.com.au

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