This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 15 June 2018 by thisweek

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WINTER EDITION TWO

FRIDAY 15TH JUNE 2018

Lots to Enjoy this Winter!

• Top: Our Pete looks really comfortable on our brand new Eagle Chair. Pic – Ken Bell •Left: Many families enjoyed their first ride on the Eagle Chair. Pic – Ken Bell • Right: Tori Thomas at last weekend’s Cycle Cross. Pic – Matt Rousu

CROSS COUNTRY NEWS Weird Time of Year

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fter the opening weekend festivities, often we wonder, “Ok, well what now?” Well as the snow looms in the not too distant horizon (it is probably falling by the time you read this), us cross countryheskiers wonder what Enduro can we do National Gravity Series while we wait snow? series for the acts as for the the qualifying Enduro World Series.goals See mention Many people have set skiing for in the article with Ben McIlroy. this winter; for example finish the 42km Mountain Bike Australia conjunction with Hoppet, podium on thein Vic Junior Champs Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased or maybe win your age group at in the 7km to present Round One of the 2017toGravity Joey Hoppet. This week I want look at Enduro National Series. The is Australia what we can do to better ourseries sport if there wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo is no snow around. Don’t worry, I’m not a Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at pessimist WA or suggesting the snow Balingup in June; Round Fourwon’t will gostay, to but just want to talk about the training Rockhampton in July and the final round you will canheld do if back home when be onstranded Woodford Island, onin thetown Clarence the kids are at school (kids are like fog at an River in northern NSW in August. airport sometimes). The popularity of mountain biking continues to grow. From efforts of some What can youthe do?great Cross Country is Mount Beauty locals in athe 90’sabout - to hosting theand the fundamentally sport fitness, Nationals to the pointthe where fitter you in areFeb the2000 more- enjoyable sport we have some the bestactivity tracks in the country gets. Even as aofleisure fitness is a key -ingredient both in Mount Beauty andfun. in Falls Creek. to having more Start with The growth and the success means we running, cycling, swimming, rowingcan etc. continue host fabulous Joining atofootball club isevents. also a great idea if

2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES Round One - Falls Creek

Round One of the GE National Series will be staged this weekend, beginning with practice sessions from 11am Friday. During the course of the weekend, several of the trails will be closed to general riders although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s be closed to the general public, but will Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech. progressively open as the different sections of the event are completed. Pretty Valley Point on the Frying Pan Spur. The aim of the Road will also have closures and be subject to game is to ride each section no faster than the delays should anyone be travelling from No Snow – no worries – roller-skiing outback Damms Road is legendary andallowed, you can even good! National fastest time andlook no slower than theCoach set the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage. Valerio and some Pic – Kenbit, Bell slowest time. Then they of dothe theteam. competitive Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort before riding to the start of the next competitive of mountain bike racing to what we know bit without beating or exceeding the times youDownhill need inspiration run. JustThe whatever the Hoppet again this year after a few years as or Cross to Country. Gravity permitted. At the time of going to print, the you do don’t play cricket, sorry, just saying. out, he can’thad runnot because hisbut knees Enduro is both. The athletes will start with final course been set, theywon’t look like fitness gained from regular exercise like let him anymore, but he has been aThe warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the taking in High Voltage and Wishing out Well,there then these is really for getting good on the road-bike pumping out the in Bogong Highvaluable Plains Road, up thea Pretty heading to Flowtown, completing thatK’s before healthyRoad baseline hitting Melbourne. Valley andfor then acrossthe toreal the stuff. Trig heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator For example, my old man is trying to do and Vortex finishing in Slalom Thinking abefore little more specific now,Plaza. if you Sound like a pretty easy day!! want to ‘hit the snow running’ as they The weekend’s program sort of agoes say, and you consider yourself bit like of a this. ‘Go-Getter’ a great recommendation is Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice. 10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info roller-skiing. Many of you will be familiar This Weekend 16th & 17th June For Groups, Clubs etc Tent open. 17:00 method. to 17:30 Iisam rider briefing. with the training a long 11am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday From 18:00 onof there a social at Last time member theisclub andevening if you aren’t Check this space for longer hours during the season. Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Plaza. familiar with the term ‘roller-skiing’ you Panabode Building, Slalom Street, Falls Creek might be8am familiar ‘roller-skates,’ ‘skiing Sunday: to 9amwith Rider Briefing and Timing Map Ref: E4. Look for the Harvey Kat. Please try to allow 24hours notice. activation. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open for on the road’ or ‘street skis.’ This is basically For Further Information: GE to 1630 Presentations. crosscompetition.1500 country skiing for pavement/road type For further information: Wb: www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au www.fallscreekmuseum.com.au Em: info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au surfaces a long to like preparing If you’re and into goes biking and way would to enjoy info@fallscreekmuseum.com.au Fb: facebook.com/fallscreekmuseum the body skiing.be at Falls Creek this some goodforaction, Facebook/fallscreekmuseum Ph: 03 5758 1200 weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200. •

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Open 365 days a year. SelfOffice, cater accommodation in the Resort Management up stairs on the $56 p/p p/noftwin/dbl. p/pand p/n Bogong bunk room. Street. corner Slalom $42 Street HighParallel Plains Road. Ph: 5758 or daily visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au Open 8am3488 – 5pm for Visitor Information and Gym Memberships. Altitude Apartments Ph: -3 5758 1202. (Map Ref: E4) Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & Resort Entry restaurant - Be Foodstore. Resort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap, approx. 4km Ph: 03 5758 3811 Wb: www.altitudefallscreek.com.au before reaching Falls Creek. Day and Night Passes are at $54 on arrival per day, (or $49.50 on line). If arriving Attunga Lodge after and departing to midnight on the same Open5pm for comfortable bedprior & breakfast accommodation. day, is free. Visitors overPh: 65 years of age receive Fullyentry licensed. Arlberg Street, 03 5758 3255. a discount. Cedarwood Season Passes are Apartments available at $525 (or $450 on line). Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss An ‘All Resorts’ permit, valid at all Victorian Snow Street Ph: 5758 3393. Resorts is available for $740.00 Enquire at Visitor Information desk. Country Club Falls Creek Fully self contained accommodation from $135 Resort Entry Fees fund essential services of: /dbl/night. 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au. •Ph: Ski5758 patrol • Car Parking High Plains Road. •Bogong Snow Clearing • Water Supply •Gebi’s Waste Management • Visitor Information Services Apartments Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at 2 the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.

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Steam Room. On-site restaurant Opencomplex, all year Falls Creek Child Care is located inand thebar. St Falls - available for groupComet bookings and –functions. atround the base of the Halley’s chairlift open from Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au 8:30am to 5pm, seven days a week for children from 12 weeks to five years old. Snowski Apartments Self contained accommodation open all year round with Hours & Rates on-site management. Located Village Bowl.$85 Morning: 8:30amin–the 12:30pm Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au Afternoon: 1:30pm – 5pm $60 Full Day: Ridge 8:30am – 5pm $130 Summit Lodge Bookings strongly recommended places are limited. Open for are comfortable bed & breakfastasaccommodation. Make booking at: www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare. Fully your licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.

Viking Lodge Accommodation Transfer Service Self-catering all rooms en suites. Operating fromaccommodation, the Terminal Building on with the Bogong High On siteRoad, manager and secure bikeTransfer storage Service and workshop. Plains the Accommodatin will Free you, Wi-Fi.your Ph. family 03 5758 3247. move and your luggage comfortably to your lodge or apartment. Hours of Operation BE– Foodstore Mon Thurs & Sat: 8am – 10pm Open for dining and drinks8am from– 9am 7 days during Easter, Friday: 12 midnight then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222. Sunday: 8am – 10pm ad this edition. in the Village during these ARefer Taxi Service is available

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Outdoor Activities Rates

Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other Adult: One Way $23 Return $37 activities, visit the Visitor Information Centre (above the Child One Way $17 Return $23 Slalom Street Day Shelter) for maps and info. Open Season Pass: Adult $200 9am - 5pm weekdays. Ph: 03 5758 1202. Kids Under Five: Free Luggage Allowance Two pieces of luggage, one pair of skis & boots or Falls Creek Foodworks snowboard & boots and one piece of hand luggage per For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, person. St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009. Excess Luggage: $7 per item. Ticket Sales – On Mountain & On Line Falls Child Care is open - Friwilland locatedto FromCreek 28.06.18 until 10.09.18 allMon visitors be isrequired inuse Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. Centre is open the Accommodation Transfer The Service. Visitor vehicles towill children 12 weeks 5 years old and run by not be aged permitted into thetovillage during this is period. fully qualified educators and is eligible for government Falls Creek Resort Management rebates.Booking is essential. Phone 03 5758 1244 or General Enquiries: Ph: 03 5758 1200 visit www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.

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Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends and public holidays.

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWS Roller-skiing actually has its own World Cup series performed in the Northern Hemisphere summer - it’s a proper thing. The 100m world record for Roller-skiing is 11.03 seconds. Buy a pair of ‘wheels’ and some tungsten tips to put on your ski poles and find a path or closed off road to practice vital on snow skills. In Melbourne I’ve found well over 50km of roller skiable trials to roller-ski on. Mostly on bike paths and in parks. The next best thing, and something which is very easy, is to go running with poles. Somewhere hilly is good for this. To put this in context, this kind of training is also what the best skiers in the World are doing right now as they prepare for winter in December. The reigning World Sprint Champion Frederico Pellegrino, an Italian, just finished a summer training camp in Sardinia, with Team Italy where they cycled around the whole island and swam at the beach each day. The World 100m Roller-ski record holder Ludvig Jensen enjoyed a trip to Nice in France where he roller-skied along the many bike paths they have beachside. French Distance Champion Maurice Magnificat has recently just summited the 4000m high Mont Blanche three times in three days, on bike, foot and roller-ski respectively as part of his summer training.

International Roller-Skiing is big competition in Europe. Pic - Courtesy SdeC.

‘Enjoy getting fit’ It may be a weird time of year but it’s also an exciting time of the year, a time to see if the work will pay off and you’ll hit the snow feeling fresh and strong. There are not many better feelings. So make sure to throw the excuses out the window and give

the dry land training for cross country a go before the season is in full flight. Snow or not, as I always say, Cross Country is - as they say “viventem in perpetuum” or “forever alive.” • Seve de Campo

“If we ask the Snow Gods nicely…”

‘Something to get you started?’ If you find yourself needing to do some off-snow training this year, here is a quick starter guide to what a week might look like based on all the ideas which have been discussed. This is a custom plan by your journo, free of charge, no worries. Monday: Rest day. Tuesday: Easy Run, 30minutes. Wednesday: Gym. Thursday: Bike Ride, 45minutes. Friday: Gym (optional). Saturday: Interval session, Bike/ Run/Swim, 5x2minutes hard. Sunday: Rollerski, 45mins.

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This Week we can enjoy… Saturday: Two Courses $35 Sunday: Two Courses $35 Monday: Burger Night! Join us for the longest running Trivia Night in Falls Creek! Tuesday: $20 Curry Night Wednesday: $20 Full Breakfast including coffee! Thursday 21st Milch Mingle! Gala Opening Dinner, music by Ricki Wood, plus great drink specials!!! Friday 22nd Schnapps Tour! You be the judge! Great Cocktails – Tasty Snack Menu More specials to come during the season!! 4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: J3 For Bookings Ph: 03 5758 3407

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Race Club AGM 4pm Sat 9th June Feathertop Lodge Race Club Auction Sat 7th July Rossignol Cup Fri 13th July 3

OUR COMMUNITY And its People

ames “Wongy” Wong is the new Operations Officer at the Falls Creek CFA. I dropped by the Station for a chat.

TW: “Hi James. Tell me about the Falls Creek CFA.” James: “Falls Creek CFA is a 12-month of the year brigade. There’s a community of people, a core group of about 12 who are passionate about this environment and the Brigade.” TW: “How did you end up here?” James: “It’s kind of been 12 years in the planning, to work in the alpine space. This environment has been a passion of mine and it was an opportunity to combine work with this complex environment. There are a lot of challenges up here, which really drives me to build capability for the community, for the CFA, for emergency management, and also for myself.” TW: “What are the specific challenges for the CFA up here?” James: “The influx of people is a unique challenge up here. Some people don’t have a lot of knowledge around safety in an alpine environment – whether that’s driving on the roads or clothing. Some of the other complexities are the isolation – there’s one road in and one road out, and there have been landslides and the road gets blocked.” “Another issue is evacuations - because of the temperature. You throw snow on the ground and at night people aren’t dressed to evacuate. People are up here to enjoy a

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holiday and don’t expect that type of thing to happen.” TW: “Apart from fire call outs, what else does Falls Creek CFA deal with?” James: “Fire Brigade is more than just fire. We deal with hazardous materials, chemical spills or gas leaks. There’s responding to car accidents. We also support Ski Patrol, SES and Victoria Police in cases of landslides or even chairlift evacuations, and potentially any search and rescues that may occur. Particularly up here, the emergency management approach is all hands on deck.” TW: “Where have you come from?” James: “I grew up in Templestowe, but I live in Chadstone with my wife Freya and two kids Jasper and Ruby. They’re coming up here at the end of June. Jasper is 8 and Ruby is 5, turning 6 in August.” TW: “Why did you join the CFA?” James: “I always wanted to be in the emergency services. I initially applied to become a police officer, then I saw advertisements for Fire Brigade, and I thought, well, everyone likes a fire-fighter. So I changed course and got in. I haven’t looked back since.” TW: “What’s been your motivation to come to Falls Creek?” James: “The motivation is to work in a complex environment, and to be part of an alpine community. I’ve done it overseas in Colorado, but never here at home. I’m also a telemark skier, and enjoy backcountry skiing and snow camping.” TW: “What are your first impressions of Falls Creek and the Valley?”

CFA Operations Officer, James Wong. Pic – Struan Jones

James: “I love the landscape. The Victorian Alps have always been a passion. I really enjoy how community-minded everyone is, and how passionate everyone is about Falls Creek and seeing it succeed.” TW: “And if someone wants to get involved in the CFA?” James: “Come and knock on the door. CFA is always looking for committed, passionate people. If someone’s going to be here consistently, season in, season out, or even a new resident - that’s the type of people we’re looking for. We train on a Wednesday night.” “The Brigade is only successful because of its dedicated volunteers, and I acknowledge their support.” TW: “Thanks, James. Good luck for the season.” • Struan Jones For free fire safety advice you can contact James Wong at the Falls Creek Fire Station on (03) 5758 3642 or 0402 013 228.

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QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND Celebrating Achievement

alls Creek officially opened the winter season on Saturday, 9th June. Despite the lack of natural snow, (the homage to the snow gods may have got lost), there was still plenty to celebrate. Return visitors make their annual pilgrimage to the resort to catch up with old and new friends alike or to just be part of the alpine community Falls Creek is so well known for. Over the summer months, the resort has been abuzz with construction work. Ranging from Falls Creek Ski Lifts huge investment in replacing the Eagle Chairlift, the substantial upgrades and improved amenity from substantial developments at Mini Flats, Kona Yuki, BSM, Pretty Valley, Les Chalet & Riverina Ski Lodge through to the transformation developments at the new look Cloud 9 and Frying Pan and the changes underway at Dicky Knees and Maggies. The visual impact is stunning and supports the resorts ongoing adaptation and it’s all-seasons alpine village reputation for the many hundreds of thousands of visitors per year. Resort Board Chairman Jo Shannon says “It really is a wonderful time for Falls Creek. The summer season saw year on year increased visitation, and with the significant investment, visitors will be delighted when they visit this winter season.”

One at Windy Corner, ‘The Throne of Skis,’ the Accommodation Transfer Terminal shelters ‘Snow Wizard’ and the commemorative installation and innovative three-dimensional installation recognising ‘Skyline Lodge.’ Highly accomplished artist Michael Laubli was commissioned to create the ‘Throne of Skis’ using old Snowsports equipment and Falls Creek long term lad Ware, Ben McIlroy is an up the and visitor,ocal Trevor kindly donated coming Enduro mountain bike crafted ‘Snow Wizard’ to the resort by way racer. the last two years he has of thanks forOver the memories Falls Creek has progressed to beand thehis fastest junior rider in created to him family. Australia winning both the National Series and theschedule NationalofChampionships inthe 2016. A busy events including On March 26 Ben went and Chair raced -his official opening of the Eagle byfirst Falls ever EWS (Enduro Series) in Creek Ski Lifts, the World celebration of event the new Rotorua, New Zealand. Prior to the event Disabled Winter sports Australia facility at Matt RousuGap, caught up withthe Ben to Creek chat Howman’s attending Falls about race and his potential in Alpinethe Association “Muster” andfuture the Falls the mountain Creek Meetingbike withworld. various stakeholders, MR: your first of overseas then Is thethis culmination seasonrace? opening with Yep, fireworks in the Village Ben: first overseas race, Bowl. first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be Once winter is well underway the events pretty exciting. schedule is again packed with plenty of MR: Is itfor excitement are you available nervous? options everyone.or Activities Ben: probably a bitinmore nervous both I’m on the snow and terms of the than excited. Excited to race overseas, but resorts après offering, continues to be the nervous because it’s such a big event. envy of all other mountains. You can access MR: Have you anything about the information onheard all of this at www.fallscreek. tracks over Rotorua, NZ? com.au, or in visit the information centre to load up on what what’sChris happening around Ben: From (Panozzo) has the said, resort this • aren’t many rocks. they’re fastseason. and there MR: How did you get into riding? Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,

LOCAL TALENT Great Success

2018 also sees Falls Creek enters its 71st year as a recognised ski resort and time passed since the first lodge – ‘Skyline’ - was built. The history of skiing on the high plains and clubs that participated in the sport predates this. However, with this initial development came many more, and the foundations of the resort were cemented. The weekend was also an opportunity to officially welcome and acknowledge the work of three artists whose stunning pieces are on display within the resort as part of the resort’s Arts & Culture strategy.

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when I was about 12 I started showing more interest in racing. I went to a few of the Victorian Enduro events but after a couple of years that series kind of fell apart. I then stared racing the national series. MR: How many national events have you raced? Ben: My first national year in 2015. I raced three events, Toowoomba, Adelaide, and Canberra and placed 3rd overall for the series. In 2016 I raced the Bright, Perth and Adelaide National series events winning all three and the U19 series overall. I then went on to win U19 National Champs in Adelaide (with a time that would have knocked Troy Brosnan off the elite podium). MR: How did you end up travelling and kids andChris big kids, the Throne Skis,Elite from racing For alongside Panozzo (2 of time recycled Enduro gear, will Australian be enjoyed by champion)? many surrounded by Gravity snow this met winter. Hereatwith Georgia and Cameron Ben: I first Chris a Victorian Enduro from Geelong artist, Michael stateMcLennan, round at Barjarg, I wasand stillourlike Under Picwas – Ken Bell 15s or Under 17s and I knewLaubli. that he a fast dude. I wanted to hang out with the fast guys so I wanted to hang out with Chris Panozzo. I remember at Barjarg the shuttles were always a bit delayed, we were hanging out down the bottom for so long that we nearly missed our race runs. When we got to the top, everyone Wewondering have lots to keepwe’d been. He was was where you warm! just like “Ah we’ve just been chilling at the Clothing, Boots, Work wear, Insulation, Heaters! bottom.” So that felt pretty cool. If you need it, we have it – or we’ll get it! Gift vouchers free gift After that he and invited mewrapping to travelavailable with him toMount the nextBeauty round at Hardware Narbethong.&During Drapery Store not to race any more that trip we decided Fri: 9am – 5:30pm ofMon the–Vic series. I thought that I wouldn’t Saturday: 9am – 4pm really continue racing but then Chris Sun & Public Hol.s: 9am – 2pm invited me to Toowoomba. That was my 12 –national 14 Hollonds first race Street, and from then on we just Mount Beauty became mates and he invited me along to all Ph: 03 5754 1999

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FROM THE CEO And away we go!!!

ith 11 of the last 25 opening weekends having been celebrated with no snow to be seen, season 2018 at Falls Creek still opened, like all those before it, with rousing celebration - be it catching up with mates, old and new; the excitement of finding out all the changes that had occurred across the resort since last snow season; and of course, getting a first ride on Falls Creek Ski Lifts new Eagle Chair. In between official engagements, I got to meet up with the Traverse Alpine Group at the freshly renovated Cloud 9 - all I could say was… “WOW”! Of the many upgrades, changes and additions up there, my highlight would have to be, the toilets. YEP… the toilets. All the regular visitors to Falls Creek will know what I mean! I anticipate my excitement will quickly be overtaken by the first opportunity I get to

eat up there, with the offering of wood fired pizza, the rotisserie, café & deli selections and waffles (for the kids allegedly!). For the grownups, the mezzanine bar will become quite the favourite, with its comfy chairs and spectacular views. As we get more snow (it’s falling as I write), exploring the other new offerings on-piste, at Maggies and Dickie Knees’ only adds to new experiences for the season. The team from Disabled Wintersports Australia were also on hand to open the new Alpine Accessible Accommodation facility at Howman’s Gap. A “first of its kind” above the snowline in Australia, it is the culmination of the vision and passion of the dedicated crew at DWA. Overcoming obstacles or challenges is something DWA and its members know all to well, and this development presented a few more prior to its completion. The result however is a facility that will provide opportunities, experiences and lifelong inspiration and memories. The Chair of DWA, Paul Lamb, shared several stories about the work they do and the opportunities they can provide for their members. With heartfelt emotion he bought a few watery eyes to the conversation and to those around him. The organisation’s purpose and its volunteers are nothing short

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Refuse and Recycling Falls Creek is one of the first resorts to recycle organic matter! We recycle:• Cardboard – baled and sold for re-manufacture. • Co-mingles – plastic, glass and paper – in the clear plastic bags with the RED print. • Organics – anything that has ever lived – food, paper, oyster shells, bones – in the clear plastic bags with the GREEN print – all sent to be composted. Falls Creek Garbage is collected seven days a week during winter. If you require supplies of bags, have a question, or see a problem, Phone us on: Mb: 0427 411 415

Ph: 03 5711 9109 At the top of Halley’s Comet Chairlift Queen’s Birthday operating hours depending upon snow and chairlift operating hours.

The Blairegowrie Crabs. Pic - Peter Fuller

of inspirational. Here’s to a tremendous year and an even brighter future. With the beginning of every season, all the prognosticators proffer up their expectations for the season ahead. Whilst the professionals use science, climate models and powerful computers to make their predictions, some others rely on, let’s say, a more unconventional approach. From one such alchemist, better known for his famous status as restaurateur extraordinaire, the inimitable Barry Iddles from Elk @ Falls, explained over a glass of the Bannockburn wine region’s finest Pinot Noir (or two), a theory about the crabs at Blairgowrie, in Port Philip Bay. As such, #crabwatch2018 was borne. The theory being, when the water temperature falls below 14°C, the crabs moult their shells and as quickly as they’ve come, they leave the bay. What does that have to do with snow? Well, allegedly, within six days of this happening, it snows, and the season officially kicks off with biblical proportioned snow falls. #nowivehearditall… Given the forecast (www.snowsbest.com/ snow-forecast/falls-creek/) for the next week or so, those crabs better get a move on… We have it on very good authority (Barry in his speedos at Blairgowrie), that Port Philip Bay is averaging 13°C. Now, with snow on the way, get out there and have some fun… • Stuart Smythe, CEO Falls Creek Resort Management

Chair photos: 8:45 to 10:30am!

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“I am Falls for Life”

very now and again, I need to pinch myself… to take a moment to reflect on what a privilege it is to be a part of the local community living, working and feeling truly connected to this stunning alpine environment. Last weekend’s official opening was no exception and I can’t help but feel that I simply belong. As a ski lift company, we talk a lot about the importance of creating meaningful connections with our guests, helping them to feel like they too belong. But what does that look like, how can we achieve it and why does it even matter? Today, as household incomes grow, so too has pressure around how that income is spent, meaning people are more concerned with value-for-money than ever before. Value is quite different to price. Price is all about getting the best deal… but value is about what’s most important to you – and it’s different for everyone. As a result, it’s no surprise that demand for value is leading to a rapidly increasing desire for highly tailored experiences. A tough gig for businesses!

Summer Debrief

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A Life to Remember A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, At theweopening of the brand newother $9M Eagle Express but ask that you bring beverages Detachable Chairlift, our In GMthe Sharon and alsoQuad a plate to share. case isofjoined wet by Leitner-Poma representatives. Picbe – Ken Bell weather, a contingency plan will in place. Friends are welcome to pass this invite on is understood members of Lyn’s Atand Fallsit Creek, you canthat adventure your way! family will be in attendance. • Have a great week. •

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WHERE Tawonga Crescent WHEN 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays

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DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA Australia’s First Opens

ustralia’s first dedicated alpine accommodation for people with a disability and athlete training base has been formally opened at Howman’s Gap, (4km from Falls Creek) by Danielle Green MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Major Events and Regional Victoria. The opening took place last Friday8th June. YMCA Victoria in partnership with the Victorian Government and Disabled Wintersport Australia opened the $3.79 million Howman’s Gap Alpine Accessible Accommodation Centre which will allow all-abilities winter sports athletes to hone their skills on some of Victoria’s best slopes. The 36 bed facility opens up new sporting pathways for people of all abilities that love their winter sports. It will be a modern

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Danielle Green MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Major Events and Regional Victoria finally gets the champagne busted to ‘launch’ the brand new Alpine Accessible Accommodation Centre at Howman’s Gap. Pic – Ken Bell

athlete training base to develop future winter Paralympic stars such as 2018 Winter Paralympian co-captains and DWA ambassadors, Joany Badenhorst, Mitch Gourley along with Mark Soyer.

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“This is more than just beds and recreation in a stunning location; this is an opportunity for us to change our practices and mindset with the whole community and all abilities in mind.” YMCA Victoria CEO Mr Burns said. “We are incredibly proud to be part of this nationally significant initiative to create more accessible, more inclusive and more innovative services so everyone can hit the slopes.” Burns said. The new facility will also open more doors for more people with a disability to participate in Disabled Wintersport Australia’s fun snow sports programs.

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First fully accredited snowfields practice in Australia based on 33 years experience.

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Tawonga Crescent. 8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays. Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton & Lauren Tanzen. Fully accredited General Practice with 39 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

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Bazaar for Breakfast Enjoy from 7am to 10:30am Stingray for Lunch & Dinner Delightful menu: 10am - late! Coffee, drinks and snacks all day! FIXX Coffee Shop New for 2018: Open 7am - 2pm Planning a function - talk to us!

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DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA Disabled Wintersport Australia President, Paul Lamb is excited about what the new facility can offer its members. “It allows us to serve unmet demand in our disability programs with accessible accommodation,” He said. At a guess, around 50 people attended the opening – enjoying a round of speeches, a couple of fine videos showing the experience of young and older DWA members before then going outside to enjoy the actions of Danielle Green as she broke the Champagne bottle to ‘launch’ the new Alpine Accessible Accommodation Centre. Another pleasing part of the weekend was the informal chat and tipple courtesy of Falls Creek Alpine Association, this year hosted by the AAC. The business part was where President David Risby handed over a cheque for $750 to Paul Lamb, President WINTER EDITION SEVENTEEN of DWA. This contribution is greatly appreciation as AD PROOF there are still a couple more issues to sort. Completing the installation for the workshop and fit-out room ($10,000), fitting out the co-ordinators flat ($40,000) and installing the Elevator ($100,000). If you can help this fabulous in any way, the Howman’s Gap Finishing Touches Go Fund Me is: https://www.gofundme.com/ howmansgap. Anyone with a few spare dollars would feel good about contributing to such a worthy operation. Check out the video by Nik Sugden about DWA and made last season.

Visit the Bogong Power Station Information Centre For historical & geological exhibits.

Now open Sundays

10:30am - 2:30pm Bogong Alpine Village Group Bookings - Phone 03 5754 3318

FCAA President David Risby hands a cheque for $750 to Paul Lamb, President of DWA. Pic – Ken Bell

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TIPS FOR SNOW DRIVING To be Safe 1. Beware of Bridges– Bridges are the first to freeze and ice over in cold weather. Unlike roads which lose their temperature on their surface, bridges are exposed to the wind and cold from underneath which promotes the perfect environment for black ice. Even if the roads seem okay in mild snow, use extra caution when you get to a bridge.

2. Clean Your Car– Don’t slack off when it comes to cleaning your car. Even if you’re just driving a short distance, that snow of your roof is a hazard. It can fall in front and obstruct your vision, or it can fly off on to the car behind you which is seriously dangerous. Also, always keep cleaning essentials in your car all winter long such a scraper and shovel and make sure your car has enough windshield wiper fluid for the season.

WHAT’S ON – JUNE 16th 19th 23rd

TDFNL Rd 10. Wahgunyah V Dederang MB Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Anxiety Self Help Support Group, 7pm – 8:30pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Gold coin donation appreciated. Phone the Anxiety Recovery Centre Vic on: 03 9830 0533 TDFNL Rd 11. Dederang Mount Beauty V Thurgoona at Dederang.

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Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series 1. 11am FC Nordic Bowl. Ph: Lynn-Maree 0409 592 226. Open Mike Comedy Muster, Thursday 28th June, from 7pm at Arby’s Place, cnr Kiewa Valley Highway and Mountain Creek Road, Tawonga. All Welcome! Ph: 0410 738 266 TDFNL Rd 12. Split Round. Played on 7th July – Wodonga Saints V Dederang MB

WHAT’S ON – JULY 7th 7th 7th 7th 7th 7th & 8th 8th 12th 13th

Mount Beauty Community Market. From 9am to 1pm Top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. For enquiries or to book a stall, phone Bev 03 5754 4097. Fast & Female 10am Nordic Bowl. Visit: www. fastandfemaleaus@gmail.com Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series 2. 1pm FC Nordic Bowl. Ph: Lynn-Maree 0409 592 226. TDFNL Rd12. Wodonga Saints V Dederang Mount Beauty. Falls Creek Race Club Auction. From 7pm in the Board Room. Excellent food and a great night. Em: ski@fcrc.com.au. SnowRacer Series, for schools, teams or individuals to gain race experience. From 9am on the NASTAR Course. Call the Events office on 5758 1025. Birkebeiner Classic 10:30am Nordic Bowl. Anne Bellingham 03 5754 1815. Regular Monthly meeting of the Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association. 7:30pm at the Auditorium beside the Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre. All Welcome. For more information please Email: info@ukvcommunity.org.au. Rossignol Cup Children’s Race. From 9am on the NASTAR Course. Ph: Race Club on 03 5758 3663. Followed by BBQ and Presentations at the Race Club. Em: ski@fcrc.com.au

14th Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am. Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome. Ph: 0427 544 824. 14th Snow Trek & Travel High Plans Tour 11am, Nordic Bowl. Len Budge 0417 352 845. 14th TDFNL Rd 13. Dederang Mount Beauty V Chiltern. 15th YMCA Howman’s Gap Vic Relay Champ.s 11am Nordic Bowl. Len Budge 0417 352 845. 15th – 20th South Australian Snow Sports Championships. Ph: 03 5758 1026. 17th Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Anxiety Self Help Support Group, 7pm – 8:30pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Gold coin donation appreciated. Phone the Anxiety Recovery Centre Vic on: 03 9830 0533. 20th Regular monthly meeting and BBQ Lunch at the Mount Beauty Men’s Shed, Tennis Court Avenue, Mount Beauty – from 11:30am. 21st Vic Junior Sprint Champ.s. 9:30am Nordic Bowl. Ben Derrick 0400 110 046. 21st TDFNL Rd 14. Tallangatta V Dederang MB 22nd Vic Junior Distance Champ.s 10am Nordic Bowl. Ben Derrick 0400 110 046. 27th Wombats Rambler Night Race from 5pm on Wombats Ramble. Ph: 03 5758 1026. 28th TDFNL Rd15. Barnawartha V Dederang Mount Beauty.

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3. Keep Sand or Salt! Getting stuck in the snow is the worst, and the more you try to accelerate out of it, the more you dig yourself deeper. Adding some sand or salt in front of your tyre will provide the traction the tyre needs for you to drive your way out. Keep a bag in your boot if possible. 4. Emergency Kit– While emergency kits are important all year round, they are extra crucial in the winter months.

EMERGENCY EMERGENCY 000 Ambulance 000 EMERGENCY BROADCASTER Alpine Radio (Fires & Floods) 96.5 FM ELECTRICITY Faults & Emergencies 13 17 99 FIRE Falls Creek/Mount Beauty/ Tawonga 000 HOSPITAL Mount Beauty 5754 3500 MEDICAL CENTRES Falls Creek 5758 3238 Mount Beauty 5754 3400 POLICE Falls Creek 5758 3424 Mount Beauty 5754 4244 Wangaratta 5723 0600 RCA Falls Creek 5758 3287 RACV Falls Creek/Mount Beauty 5750 1230 BURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS CFA 1800 668 511 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE Falls Creek 13 25 00 WILDLIFE RESCUE 0421 553 527

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Ed 02 * 15.06.18 * Snow Season Staff Training. Winter Calendar of Events. (C) Ed 03 * 22.06.18 * Cross Country Calendar. Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series One. (C) Ed 04 * 29.06.18 * Fast & Female XC; Mini Series Two; Start Vic School Hols. (C) Ed 05 * 06.07.18 * Snow Trek & Travel Mini Series Two. Race Club Auction (C) DISTRIBUTION: • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, club, club lodges and apartments in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga South, Tawonga and Dederang, plus the RMB’s between Dederang and Tawonga and selected venues in Bright and Myrtleford. ONLINE: • Available in PDF form at: www.fallscreek.com.au/whatson/ INSERTS: • Not Available

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• 1 column (6cm wide) = $14.00 per cm. 4cp = $19.00 per cm. • 2 column (12.5cm wide) = $24.00 per cm. 4cp = $34.00 per cm. • 3 column (19cm wide)= $34.00 per cm. 4cp = $46.00 per cm. • $4.90 per line. • $5.90 per line. • Logos and images 300dpi> as jpg attachment • Friday 2.00pm prior to publication date • A Season Contract for the 15 Editions of summer is available offering a 15% discount. The contract is secured by payments made in advance Due dates: 27.10.17; 08.12.17; 02.02.18; 20.04.18.

ENQUIRIES For Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact: Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488 Email: kencbell@bigpond.net.au 10

For Payment, Placement of Adverts or Subscriptions, please forward to: Ph/Fax: 03 5754 1346 Office Address: Suite 2, 41 Bogong High Plains Road, Mount Beauty Postal Address: P.O. Box 325, Mount Beauty 3699. ABN:22 171 749 807 Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition TWO

ALPINE RESPONSIBILITY CODE Respect Gets Respect

egardless of how you enjoy your snow sport, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are inherent risks in all snow recreational activities that common sense, protective equipment and personal awareness can reduce. These risks include rapid changes in the weather, visibility and surface conditions, as well as natural and artificial hazards such as rocks, trees, stumps, vehicles, lift towers, snow fences and snowmaking equipment. Observe the Code and Share with others the Responsibility for a great experience 1. Know your ability and always stay in control and be able to stop and avoid other people or objects. It is your responsibility to stay in control on the ground and in the air. 2. Take lessons from professional instructors to learn and progress. 3. Use appropriate protective equipment to minimise the risk of injury.

4. Before using any lift you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely. 5. Observe and obey all signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails or runs. 6. Give way to people below and beside you on the hill. It is your responsibility to avoid them.

Know the code. It’s your responsibility. Failure to observe the code may result in cancellation of your ticket or pass by ski patrol or other authorised personnel. Respect gets respect - from the lift line, to the slopes, through the park and the resort. •

7. Do not stop where you are not clearly visible from above. Look uphill and give way to others when entering/exiting a trail or starting downhill. 8. Always ensure your equipment is in good condition and use suitable restraining devices to avoid runaway skiing/boarding equipment, even when riding chairlifts. 9. Do not ski, board, ride a lift or undertake any other alpine activity if your ability is impaired by drugs or alcohol. 10. If you are involved in, or witness an accident or collision, alert Ski Patrol, remain at the scene and identify yourself to the Ski Patrol.

CLASSIFIEDS APARTMENT FOR RENT – Season 2018

MINI EXCAVATOR HIRE

HOUSE TO RENT

Well-equipped bedsitter in the Rocky Valley complex. Recently renovated and fully furnished with Murphy bed, large screen TV, modern kitchen & bathroom. Suit couple. Available 08.06.18 to 30.09.18. $14,500 plus bond & power Ph: 0408 578 008

Boldly goes where no other excavator goes! Post holes, trenches, landscaping etc. Ph: Mike: 0417 438 450.

FOR SALE – SNOWMOBILE

Three bedroom, massive master bedroom, large bathroom, R/C heating and cooling, quite location, huge yard, gardener and water included. $275 per week. Existing tenant needs to break the lease for personal reasons. Contact Alpine Valley Real Estate Ph: 03 5754 4999

MISSING BOOK

FOR SALE

NEW MOUNTAIN STAFF

A copy of Dr. Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis on the Bogong High Plains was left in the care of Bill and Yvonne Sutton. It has been lent to some-one and not returned. If any knows anything please touch base with Bill or phone Ken Bell on 0400 350 488.

FOR HIRE Three Tonne Tipper and mini Excavator. Ph: 0427 942 171.

Red BRP V800. New Condition, 1,100kms, regularly serviced, many options. $7795 Ph: 0447 583 255. RM Williams Cuban Heel Boots, Bushman Tan, with added rubber protective sole. Almost brand new. Size 9 G. Retail $309.95 will sell for $200. Ph: 0400 350 488.

FOR SALE

Do you need linen, TV, or a bedside table, call in to the Hospital Op Shop, 1A Tawonga Crescent. Another option for clothing is the Uniting Church Op Shop on Hollonds Street. Ph: 0419 615 732.

Super King sized Supreme Quilts Doona, Baffle Box stitched, Four blanket warmth, Hungarian goose down. Brand new, never been used. $390. Ph: 0400 350 488

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS Call Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs. Services include hems & complete design solutions.

ELECTRICAL All Electrical Services. Ph: Rick 0418 698 491. Reg No: 7923.

ALTITUDE PHYSIO & MASSAGE Frueauf Village, (below Milch Café) Ground Fl, Rm 2, 4 Schuss St, Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5758 3766. Em: fallscreek@altitudephysiotherapy.com.au. Wb: www.altitudephysiotherapy.com.au

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Altitude Electrical - no job too big or small. Domestic, commercial & industrial. Contact Ben Svarc 0419 801 109.

BOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGE Tawonga South. Ph: Heather 0428 993 125. BUILDING & ELECTRICAL Duggan & Hanlon, your complete building service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879. CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULL Quality Ceremonies - All Types. Ph: 03 5754 4395. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au COMPUTERS & SERVICE Custom built computers, Upgrades, parts, laptops, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery, back-ups. Ph: Michal Trnka 5754 4637 or Mb: 0417 163 601. DRIVING INSTRUCTION Summit Driver Training. Tawonga based driving instruction and re-assessment. Ph Craig 0427 722 287.

FREIGHT - ALB - MTB - FALLS CREEK Remo’s Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty & Falls Creek Mon to Fri Incl. Refrigeration Available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320 HAIRDRESSER Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week & evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177. LD’S HOME PET CARE Pet Care & Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 5754 1695. PAINTING SERVICES Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services, Ph: Laif 0437 023 921.

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PHYSIOTHERAPY Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270. PLUMBING & GASFITTING David Batson – Servicing Mount Beauty, Tawonga and beyond. No job too big or small! Domestic, commercial or industrial. Ph: 0488 552 239. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Mowing, Painting, Carpentry, Roof Repairs and Landscaping. Ph: 0415 545 646. REMEDIAL MASSAGE/NATUROPATH 38 St Bernard Dv, Tawonga Sth. Ph: 0419 519 275. STORAGE Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units. Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.com TAXI & 4WD SERVICE Mt Beauty Taxi Service. Covers Falls Creek & Albury. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13 10 08.

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK Altitude Apartment 5

his deluxe apartment is approx. 147m2 and offers four large bedrooms, three bathrooms and is modern yet warm with a good sized open plan living and dining area. Now this apartment is in a brilliant location with the new Eagle Quad Chairlift right next door and sits above the Falls Creek Sports hire and gear shop and the fabulous BE Foodstore Restaurant. It is also surrounded by other fine establishments like the new Flying Pan Inn, Easy Eats and the Falls Creek Hotel. Easy access from the Bogong High Plains Road is via the Gully Chair.

Large, well-lit living dining area with great views to the Summit. Pic - Courtesy of the agent.

This would be one of the best returning properties in the resort, with a very relaxed management agreement and no restriction on owner use. Your agent has sold a couple of these units recently and believes this property would be an excellent purchase The apartment is fresh and has a lovely spacious feel with good natural light.

easily accessed by car with adequate parking out front or nearby.

Australian walk of international standard being promoted by Parks Victoria.

While the quality of your enjoyment of Falls Creek as a winter resort is undoubted, it is the growing suite of summer activities that adds value to a purchase in the village.

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 as well as regular mountain bike shuttles.

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

All the bedrooms/ bathrooms are upstairs and the lower level features a large open plan living are with balcony overlooking the Summit. This apartment features plenty of storage in the apartment and also in the roof space, plus large drying room. In the summer months, (we describe as everything not winter), the location can be

Apartment 5 has a strong rental history showing good returns in excess of 5% and is truly special. Call today to arrange an inspection. An information pack is available on request. Christa Smit (Zirknitzer), Zirky Real Estate, Mb: 0402 277 808 •

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STINGRAY THE BOARD LOUNGE SPA Q GYMNASIUM

EMA

17 SNOWDRIFT REST./ BAR

ATS

3 1 2

ON G

H IG

FAL L S

E CR

L AI

RESTAURANT

CR S LL 16

YOGI SKI MART

NORTH A

Snow-cleared road Ski-in / ski-out road Stairs

C RT

6 3

INTERNATIONAL POMA

to Mt Beauty 30km

METRES G

THE GULLY

The Gully Day Carpark

100

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GATEWAY CAFE / BAR

COUNTRY CLUB RESTAURANT

The Gully

DIANA LODGE RESTAURANT

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SUMMIT CHAIR

FRYING PAN INN

CENTRAL SNOWSPORTS WINTERHAVEN

THE BOWL

4. Albury Corner

T 28 LO M SWINTERHAVEN

3. Winterhaven Corner 12

BOG

5 R A M

HUSKI CAFE

T I E ST

ATS

Slalom North Day Carpark

FC SPORTS SILVERSKI

LAKESIDE LODGE

SUMMIT RIDGE RESTAURANT

ASTRA BAR/ RESTAURANT

ST 4

ALFIES FAST FOOD

6. Schuss St

MILCH CAFE / BAR

2. Falls Ck OISHII GO Central

THE MAN HOTEL

ELK AT FALLS

TE L

THE PASS COFFEE

Slalom / High Plains Road

Lower Slalom Overnight Carpark

SC H 4

SNONUTS DONUTS

APRES VOUS

NELSE LODGE

HALLEYS SKI HIRE

COCK ‘n’ BULL

KOKI SNOWSPORTS HIRE

S US CH

ALTITUDE PHYSIOTHERAPY

1. Slalom Plaza

7 5

LS T 2

AR 5 LB 3 ER 8 GS T

FC SPORTS VILLAGE BOWL

5. The Bowl

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VIL

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SLALOM ST

W o m b ats

SNOWRIDER RENTALS

27 FALLS CREEK HOTEL

GU L

CENTRAL SNOWSPORTS CEDARWOOD

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THE LAST FC SPORTS HOOT SNOWLANDS

H PL A I N S

PA 9 RA 6 L

Windy Corner

NG H IG

uct

JBs BAR / RESTAURANT

NORDIC CENTRE CAFE

Lower Windy Corner Overnight Carpark

Big Fella Artwork

A q u ed

9 10 LEES RESTAURANT

SKI VALET SNOWLANDS

BOGO

WINDY CORNER

FALLS CREEK NORDIC CENTRE

O B r o a d w ay

G LA

FEATHERTOP RESTAURANT

SES

Windy Corner Day Carpark

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Cross-country Trailhead

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THE TUBE

PRESS

ins

EX EAGLE

Pl a

b le

Ra m

ats

b Wom

to Nordic Bowl / Bogong High Plains 1

to Bogong Village 16km

to Howmans Gap Alpine Centre 4km

Ski lift

Shuttle stop

Defibrilator location

Street number

ATS (Accommodation Transfer Service)

Information centre

Medical centre / ambulance

Village bus stop

Toilets

Post office

Helipad / Parking

Police

CFA

SES

Police / CFA / SES

Falls Creek & Mount Beauty THIS WEEK - Winter 2018 Edition TWO