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PRICELESS FRIDAY 7TH JULY 2017WINTER EDITION FIVE

Top: Snowboarder Willow on the Magic Carpet. Pic - Chris Hocking. • Left: Moni, Stacey and Kerryn at the Winter Snowball. Pic - Charlie Brown.Right: Snowflakes fell thick and fast in the Village Bowl this week. Pic - Chris Hocking.

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And so it begins…

My office window on most days has an amazing view… however I much prefer it when I can’t see

Spion Kopje because of the snow falling at such a rate that it blurs everything.Don’t get me wrong, I love a bluebird day as much as the next person, but at this time of the season the less I see of Spion Kopje the better. As I write, I can’t see the car park! This means it is puking up top and our base is building nicely.Obviously in condition like this, visibility can be challenging, weather conditions can change and are volatile to say these least… and that’s when it is really important to ensure everyone in your party is dressed appropriately.One of the most regularly asked question our Visitor Information Centre team receives, particularly from first timers is “how should I dress today?” When I’m asked this question, I’m reminded of the quote “there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes” …So, the answer is really ‘layering’… and ensuring that exposed outer layers have the appropriate water repellent rating. The Waterproof rating or standards that you will see on many brands of outdoor/ski clothing varies from 0-20,000mm+. Sometimes this is represented as 10k, 20k, or a variance there of.

What does this rating mean? In a nutshell, the higher the number, the better the waterproofing will be. Generally for Aussie snow conditions, anything in the 10-20k range will work really well. (Note: Fabrics made of Gore-tex or similar offer the greatest protection but they also come at a substantially greater cost).Now, once the outer shell (jacket and pant) rating is sorted, the next question is warmth. Start closest to your body.The base layer… here the choice of fabric is important. Wool or Synthetic is best. Never cotton! Why? Cotton whilst a tremendously versatile fabric, it is the worst fabric for cold, wet weather. Cotton can absorb up to 27 times its weight in water, hence not what you want next to your skin on a cold day! Furthermore, water conducts heat away from the body 25 times faster than air. Ditch the cotton, buy a wool or synthetic base layer. The same goes for your toes… wool or synthetic socks are best (so too are heated foot beds…but that’s cheating!).Next, is the mid layer. Here options are quite extensive. Fleece is most probably the best choice, and generally more cost effective. Combinations of fleece, goose down, merino, synthetic down…there are plenty to choose from. Thickness and comfort for the mid layer are a personal choice, but take function over form, warmth over glamour!

Staying warm and dry in challenging conditions is vital to ensuring that everyone is having fun. Nothing puts a dampener on anything quicker than being cold (pun intended). With small children, often fingers are the first to go. Warm, dry and easy to put on gloves are vital. The debate about mittens or gloves is an interesting one. So too, is the choice of fabric… either leather or synthetic, or a combination of both. Whether leather or synthetic, a good dose of repellent, either leather treatment wax or a coating of durable water repellent spray will do the trick. Once you’ve made the choice (I wear both types - but on cold days “the claw” is my go to - glove/mitten hybrid)… Throw in some “hand warmers”, rip open the packet, shake vigorously and these little sachets last for between 1-10 hours and help keep little hands toasty warm! Ok, so now you’re warm, dry and everyone is happy…get out there and have some fun.Foodie Recommendation of the Week: Someplace Else Bar & Grill - “What the Duck” burger with an entrée of the crumbed mushrooms… sensational (the crepes aren’t too bad either - allegedly - the little S’s can confirm this!). •Stuart Smythe, CEOFalls Creek Resort Management

The CEO - out there! Pic - Courtesy FCRM.

FROM THE CEO DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA

Visitor Information CentreThe Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located at the Resort Management Office, upstairs on the corner of Slalom Street and the Bogong High Plains Road. Open 8am - 5pm daily for visitor inquiries and gym memberships. Phone 5758 1202. (Map Ref E4)

Resort EntryResort Entry is located at Howman’s Gap, approximately 4km before reaching Falls Creek. Day and Night Passes are available at $49.50 on arrival per day (or $45 on-line). The first day is 50% off if arriving after 1pm and free if arriving after 4pm. Visitors over 65 years of age receive a discount.Season Passes are available for $450 (or $395 online). An ‘All Resorts’ permit, valid at all Victoria Snow Resorts, is available for $683. Enquire at Visitor Information.Resort Entry fees fund essential services of:• Ski Patrol • Car parking • Snow Clearing • Water Supply • Waste Management • Visitor Information Services.

Child Care Hours & RatesFalls Creek Child Care is located in the St Falls complex at the base of the Falls Express Chairlift - open from 8:30am to 5pm, seven days a week for children from 12 weeks to five years old. Child Care Hours & RatesMorning: 8:30am - 12:30pm $85Afternoon: 1:30pm - 5pm $60Full Day: 8:30am - 5pm $130Bookings are strongly recommended as places are limited. Make your booking at www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare

Accommodation Transfer ServiceOperating from the Terminal building on the Bogong High Plains Road, the Accommodation Transfer Service will move you, your family and your luggage comfortably to your lodge or apartment.Hours of OperationMon - Thurs & Sat: 8am - 10pm Friday: 8am - 12midnightSunday: 8am - 10pmA taxi service is available in the village during these hours.Ph: 5758 1203.

RatesAdult: One Way $22 Return $35 Child: One Way $16 Return $22 Season Pass: Adult: $200Kids Under 5: FreeLuggage AllowanceTwo pieces of luggage, one pair of skis and boots or snowboard and boots and one piece of hand luggage per person. Excess Luggage: $7 per item.Ticket Sales - On Mountain & OnlineFrom 23.06.17 until 12.09.17, 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 ManagementGeneral Enquiries: Ph: 03 5758 1200

Resort Entry Tickets may also be purchased on-line at

www.fallscreek.com.au

Opening Hours11am to 3pm Tuesday to Sunday.Panabode Building, Slalom Street, Falls Creek. Map Ref: E4 Look out for the Harvey Kat.

For further information:[email protected]/fallscreekmuseumPh: 03 5758 1200


Good Guide Training

With clear blue skies and sunshine we couldn’t have had better weather for our Guide Training weekend

to start off our DWA programs for 2017. Congratulations to all our newly qualified Volunteer Guides. Recipients of the Disabled Wintersport Australia Adaptive Snowsports Guide qualification this past weekend are - Katherine Higgs, Tarsha Autio, Anna Turner, Siobhan Barry, Katka Pavkova, Damian Ceddia, Scott Olorenshaw, Max Liolios, Sacha Boer, Kiera Frey and Julia Manton.We asked our guides (new and old) to share some of their highlights on this training weekend and I’d like to share some with you all:“Favourite thing… was tipping out of the sit-ski a bunch of times when we were on tethers. It gave me a good sense of what sometimes our participants feel and also that it’s not actually as bad as it looks and that was good to gain some perspective.” Penny Rogers, Guide“The highlight was putting ourselves in the shoes of a vision impaired skier and putting glad-wrap in our goggles… you could see shapes and shadows and colours but no definition in the snow… so you had to trust your guide to get you down the hill.” Hagan Fuller, Guide“Big highlight… the whole experience for me has been new…getting behind the sit-ski and trying to drive an empty sit-ski down the slope was an interesting experience.” Scott Olorenshaw, New Guide“Favourite thing… going down the runs, a couple of times, in the sit-ski - Love that! Blocking is the main thing I want to get better at and communicating with the primary skier while I’m blocking.” Adam Paykel-Samuel, Guide“The most interesting thing was the gear, to see it this close and not just on a picture

of somebody somewhere on the hill or on film. To see how it works, lifts up and the technical stuff around how we get it on a lift is something I’ve never come across.” Katka Pavkova, New Guide“The best fun was going down in the sit-ski with tethers on. The most interesting thing to try was piloting the sit-ski on a snowboard… that was a bit of fun!” Jeff Higgs, Guide“My highlight was learning new things and getting the sit-ski on and off the chairlift.” Katherine Higgs, New Guide“In a training weekend it’s hard to capture the fact that there are a lot of people out there that will be sitting inside while their family and friends are out there skiing.” DWA TrainerMany thanks to the attentive and diligent Falls Creek Lifties, Mountain Ops, Ticket staff and Guest Services who made running our training weekend a whole lot easier.This weekend we have our Youth Members Camp. Stay tuned to ‘This Week’ next week for all the details!If you would like to know more about Disabled Wintersport Australia, please Email Jess at: [email protected], or check out the website. •

The ‘now qualified’ guide Penny Rogers pilots volunteer Sit Skier Jeff Higgs down the slopes as part of the weekend training. In the background is DWA Chairman Paul Lamb and Victorian Programs Coordinator Jess. Pic - George @ Top Shots.

FROM THE CEO DISABLED WINTERSPORT AUSTRALIA

• Learn Life Skills in a wonderful, rewarding environment.• Make friends for life - with opportunities to travel the world.• Learn to ski and board in a family freindly environment.Programs from primary to late teens - including tertiary tuition for full time athletes.An integral part of Falls Creek and its historyVisit: www.fallscreekraceclub.com.au Em: [email protected]

Race ClubBe part of the team!As a member of the Falls Creek Race Club, young athletes can…

Race Club Auction: Sat 8th July

Rossignol Cup: Fri 14th July

Renault Snowclub (3-5 yrs)Full & Half Day programs - include constant supervision, lessons, progress cards and lunch, plus weekly events and daily fun activities with Pete the Snow Dragon.Full Day: 9:15am-2:50pm • Half Day: 9:15am-12:50pmLesson only: 9:15am-11:50am or 1:15pm-2:50pmRegistration and check-in from 9:15am and 1:15pm; Lessons commence 10am and 1:30pm.Burton Riglets snowboard program (3-5 yrs)An interactive introduction to the world of snowboarding, especially designed for 3-5-year olds with our expert kids’ instructors in the purpose-built Riglet Park. Sessions available weekly.Junior Workshop Ski & Snowboard program (6-14 yrs)Full and Half Day programs include constant supervision, lessons, lift access, progress passbook and lunches at a variety of venues throughout the resort, plus weekly events.Full Day: 9:45am - 2:50pm • Half Day: 9:45am - 1:20pm.Lesson only: 1:20pm - 2:50pm. Check-in from 9:45am & 1:20pm; lessons commence 10am & 1:30pm.

Teens Academy Ski & Snowboard program (13-17 years)A new, exciting Half Day program, especially designed to engage and inspire your teen! Program includes technical and themed lesson focusses, lift access and lunches at a variety of venues throughout the resort, plus weekly events enjoyed in a challenging, fun and social environment.Available daily: 9:45am - 2:50pm.Check-in from 9:45am; lesson commences 10am.Adults’ programs for 2017The AM Group Program features NEW extended sessions of 2 ½ hours; available daily: 9:50am - 12:20pm.Check-in from 9:50; lesson commences 10am.The PM Super Session 5 Program guarantees a maximum of five participants per group and offers a variety of themed focusses; available daily: 1:20pm - 2:50pm.Check-in from 1:20pm; lesson commences 1:30pm.A variety of exciting specialty programs are also available, including Mums’ Coffee Club, Mim Sodergren Women’s Program, and our ALL-NEW Alpine Touring Program. Visit our website: www.skifalls.com.au/ADULTSPROGRAMS

Brand new to Snowsports?If you’ve never skied or snowboarded before, the Falls Beginner program is for you. Includes 1hr50min group lesson session plus all day access to the Falls Express quad chairlift as well as Mousetrap and Boardwalk beginner lifts. Programs are available for Adults and Children (6-14), with lesson sessions commencing at 10am, 12noon and 1:30pm daily.Private LessonsFor the ultimate in personalised instruction you can’t go past a private lesson. Expert, individualised tuition in a session specially designed to cater to your individual needs and preferences. Advance bookings are essential.Booking DetailsSave time on arrival and pre-book any of our group programs online at the eStore: www.skifalls.com.au/estore, or let us guide you through your choices at any resort ticket office, retail outlet or the Snowsports School office in the Cloud 9 complex.Snowsport School office hours: 8:30am - 4pmPh: 03 5758 1070 • Private Lesson Bookings: 03 5758 1071Em: [email protected]

Get the Most out of your On-Snow Holiday! with Falls Creek Snowsports SchoolSnowsports School offers an extensive variety of ski & snowboard programs, catering to every age and ability level, to help you get the most from your snowsports experience!

School Holiday Races

These school holidays are looking good - jammed packed with fun activities, including ski racing for

you to get involved with!On the 8th and 9th of July we have our Snowracer Series races, and then on the 15th we have the ‘King of the Mountain’ race, the third in the three part instalment of the Snowracer Series of events. The Snowracer Series is the perfect opportunity for schools, teams or individuals to gain valuable race experience in a fun and safe competitive environment. The series, contested on our Nastar racecourse, is suitable for intermediate-advanced skiers and snowboarders aged 5 to 18 years.As well as providing the opportunity for individuals to train and compete in Alpine and Snowboard GS, the Snowracer Series is also ideal for schools wishing to conduct training-up event or preparation for Interschools.The Snowracer Series is an initiative of Ski and Snowboard Australia and is supported by the Australian Sports Commission and Snow Australia. Entry into the Snowracer Series includes free registration with Snowracer! Registration to the event is via www.active.

com and search ‘Snowracer Series’ Falls Creek.On 14th of July we have the Rossignol Cup and the Cranky Charlie Cup. Falls Creek will once again host the Rossignol Children’s Cup, giving kids invaluable experience on a race course. With free registration, ensure you register online before the event by going onto www.active.com and search ‘Rossignol Cup.’The Cranky Charlie Cup is an opportunity for adults to have a go on our premium race course as well, with the race happening just after the Rossignol Cup, and registration available online via www.active.com by searching ‘Cranky Charlie Cup.’We love to see everyone getting involved in these holiday races! •SA InterschoolsThe South Australian Interschool Snowsports Championships will be contested for the second year here at Falls Creek! Already loved by South Australians, Falls Creek is now the official home of the South Australian Interschools, and after a super successful first year this year is looking to be even bigger, better and more fun!The South Australian Interschools is a perfect event for both schools and families - earn points for your school no matter your ability, and make new friends (and reduce mum and dad’s holiday bill) for being involved on your family holiday. Huge discounts are offered for those involved thanks to the generosity of the Falls Creek community.The event will run from Monday 17th July through to Friday 21st of July, with the official races on Wednesday and Thursday during

The SA Interschools produces heaps of talent and lots of keen racing. Pic - Courtesy the Race & Events Office.

the week, and a fun race on the Friday for everyone to get involved! The Wednesday is our Snowboard Giant Slalom Course, running on our premium Nastar Racecourse with Division 6 (year 4 and under) through to Division 1 (year 11 & 12). The Thursday will be our Alpine Giant Slalom Course, set on Extended Nastar for the Divisions 1, 2 & 3, and then back to regular Nastar for Divisions 4, 5 & 6.Along with the Snowboarding and Skiing races, there will be a number of activities provided for parents and children throughout the entire week, including an Opening and Closing Ceremony, cocktail party, Night Skiing, BBQ’s and the famous Falls Creek Night Show on Thursday night in the Village Bowl.For registration, more information or School Group Bookings larger then 10, please refer to our specific information website and registration page at: sainterschools.com.au. We welcome all of our SA friends. We look forward to seeing you there and trust you have a great week! •

ON THE SLOPES FALLS CREEK RACE CLUB AUCTION


In the Village Bowl at the Falls Creek Hotel (Map Ref: M2) • Ph: 03 5758

Service & Demo Centre

New Range of Salomon Ski & Snowboard Boots have just arrived!Expert Master Boot Fitter’s onsite to fit you up!FREE pick up & delivery for all ski & snowboard rental!Open 8am - 5:30pm daily & 8am to 8pm Fridays & Sundays

• Cross Country Lessons & Hire• 1 Hour Free Rental after 1pm• XC Ski & Snowshoe Tours• Clinics with French National Champion, Iris Pesseyette• Café - ski in/ski out• Toboggan HireUpper Car Park Windy CornerMap Ref B3

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A Fun Night

The annual Falls Creek Race Club Auction is on the Saturday 8th of July in The Boardroom at QT

(above FoodWorks) beginning at 7pm. Tickets are available on-line through the Falls Creek Race Club Online Shop and are incredibly priced. For only $25 you will be provided with a wonderful selection of local cuisine. Barry Iddles from Elk is catering and his food will put a smile on your face. Drinks are available at the bar.The race club auction is one of the social highlights of the season at Falls Creek. Our Race Club (FCRC) provides a starting point for young skiers and boarders who want to take the sport a little more seriously but in a fun environment with similarly minded sliders. Whether you’re a holiday program race club kid entering the FCRC for the first year or one of the many World Cup and Olympic athletes who have reached the top echelon of winter sports, FCRC has provided a welcoming start. Proudly FCRC’s alumni includes the current women’s mogul World Cup Overall Champion - Brit Cox.Essentially the auction is a significant fundraiser that helps children along their pathway as skiers and boarders. The support of many of the local and Melbourne snow industry businesses is vast and continues to be. We’ve managed to generate donations that will be auctioned that include and are not limited to: 1) Seven nights accommodation in Hakuba; 2) Resort Entry Season Passes for 2018; 3) amazing support from the Falls Creek and Mount Beauty restaurants will see many dinner vouchers available to the highest bidder; 4) return airfares to Japan and Falls Creek Lifts has generously donated many

sought after items. All of the funds generated on the night are reinvested into the club’s facilities to help the athletes reach their goals.Steve Lee, now operator of Backcountry Tours, hails from the FCRC and will host the auction evening in his entertaining, relaxed and fun style. He also reached the pinnacle of ski racing, beating the world. Thank you Steve for your ongoing contributions. Finally, the FCRC Auction is open to all. Come along for a good time, support the club to raise funds and hopefully get a seriously good deal on something connected to snow!And, it goes without saying that the Falls Creek Race Club families contribute to the winter community at Falls Creek in many ways.

Update - Trivia NightThe FCRC trivia evening was held last Monday with a purely social purpose. The trivia night allowed all families to meet the coach of their child in a fun setting. Thank you to Fraser Wilkinson for his efforts to organise a great range of questions that had everyone involved and to Steve Lee as host. Competition was fierce and congratulation to the Zukis Mob who threw everything in to claim the big prize. Thanks everyone. • Mike Gould, Secretary, FCRCPS: Rossignol Cup and Cranky Charlie this coming Friday 14th to be followed by presentations and a BBQ at the Race Club about mid afternoon. •

The Race Club produces good skiers and boarders, and it encourages discipline, fun and friendships. Pic - Sabrina @ Top Shots.

ON THE SLOPES FALLS CREEK RACE CLUB AUCTION


Ph: 03 5758 3362 Village Central • Map Ref: I4

Welcome to Winter 2017Open Seven Days - 5pm ‘til Late!

Dinner: 5pm - late!

Exotic Pizzas ~ Tasty Steaks

~ Perfect Pastas ~ Banga Burgers!

Ripper Drink Specials Every Night!

Saturday 10thLaunch the Season with a Live DJ and the Downstairs Bar up and running!

AFL Live on the TV’sFri: Adelaide Crows V St Kilda 7:30pmSat: Essendon V Port Adelaide 7pmMon: Melbourne V Colingwood 3pm

Take Away Liquor & Meals available.facebook.com/TheManHotel-FallsCreekwww.themanfallscreek.com

A f t e r n o o n ENTERTAINMENT

‘Harvey Hour’3:30pm to 4:30pm

Tuesday 11th JulyThursday 13th July

The fabulous Dean Hatani!on guitar and harmonica doing blues and your favourites! Happy Harvey

Hour - an institution at Falls Creek!Now Open for Lunch!

11:30am to 2:30pmNew menu for 2017 - something special

to go with your selection from the cellar list. Bar snacks available all day.

Snow Rider Shop & HireDownstairs at the Hotel. Open 8am to 5:30pm and 8pm on Fri and Sun.

In the Village BowlPh: 03 5758 3282 (Map Ref M2)

18 Slalom Street, Falls CreekCentrally located - opposite Silver Ski

Ph: 03 5758 3673 Map Ref: I4

Barry and the team are excited about the school holidays. Here’s to fresh powder!!Every Day Breakfasts from 7am

Amazing Value Toastie w coffee $12.50Express Lunch from 11:30am. Only $19.50Early Bird Dinners @ only $25 - featuring a

nightly special from 5pm to 6:30pm.Two Course Kids Meals - only $17.50

Friday 7th Duck & Pinot $30Saturday 8th Red braised Pork Belly w rice & bok choy!Sunday 9th Dinner is $60. Chats with Barry & George Calombaris. Bookings Essential. 6pm for 6:30pmMonday 10th Breakfast Pizza from 7am. Only $18.50Tuesday 11th Eggs Benedict from 7am. Only $18.50Wednesday 12th Lasagne w chips & salad for Express Lunch. Only $19.50Thursday 13th Early Bird Special! Steak Night - Our Classic T Bone w chips & salad . Only $25. 5pm to 6:30pm

Our fabulous a la carte menu available every night. Booking recommended!

Ph: 03 5758 3673For more information about the season and

private functions, talk with management.

CROSS COUNTRY NEWSCROSS COUNTRY NEWSat Howman’s Gap for the winter and is training for next seasons World Cup circuit. I caught up with Mark during the week to learn about his way into skiing. “I actually swam competitively until I was 18 and for a long time my dream was to represent Australia in swimming. Giving up swimming was definitely a hard decision but looking back now I’m glad I did which left the door open for cross country skiing” says Mark. Growing up in Albury, Mark’s family was “heavily involved in the Wangaratta Ski Club at Hotham.” Mark has many “great memories of weeks at the ski club skiing and running around with other kids.”Humble beginningsIt was an early upbringing among the mountains and on the snow that meant when Mark “finished swimming and went off to uni,” he realised that he had such a healthy and motivating background with skiing that he found no problem converting fully to Cross Country. His swimming then complemented very well the move to skiing as he not only took fitness but also he developed important competitive energy. “We had a really high performing group of kids for a country swimming club and outperforming expectations fed the group motivation.” With his first season overseas being after his first year of uni,

Find your passion for XC

As the Victorian Junior Championships approach next weekend, the Junior National Team

Camp has just finished, and the Victorian Junior Team Camp is underway. This week I thought I’d really get to know some of our current junior skiers and the weird and wonderful ways of how they got into the sport. In Australia, every kid gets dropped off by their parents at the local swimming pool at some point in their childhood and, like throwing eggs at the wall, some will crack and say they’ve had enough, and very few will continue. However, with skiing being such a minority sport in Australia, the kind of formula required to produce passionate and talented young skiers becomes an intriguing concept to explore.The Dynamic Mark PollockPerhaps one of the swimming eggs that almost didn’t crack was now Senior XC Team and World Cup Athlete Mark Pollock. Mark, after recently missing a promising European season due to Glandular Fever, is now living

Mark’s journey seems like a late one. However, interestingly a formula of good XC foundations, swimming fitness and swimming mentality has put him in good stead for a career in the sport.Now, having established himself upon the XC scene, Mark has no regrets, saying that his favourite part about it is “when you get a group of friends putting the hard yards and pull off a bunch of (personally) good results in the overseas scene.” Another favourite is spending “four months of the year travelling with your best mates.”


Stella Ajani competing in the foggy 2015 Kangaroo Hoppet. Pic - Ken Bell.

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CROSS COUNTRY NEWSA starkly different avenueI want to compare Mark with the ‘late’ Stella Ajani. I say “late” because she has recently taken a break from skiing on the National Team to become a future prime minister at ANU in Canberra (maybe it’s a long-term strategy to get more funding into skiing), however what is most interesting is that Stella’s family had no skiing background and until Stella was 12, she had seldom been to the snow.“I used to be a competitive gymnast and trained about 20 hours per week. I’d been competing since I was five.” Eventually Stella felt confined within the gymnasium and had desired to be out in nature.The wonders of a good programStella’s school was Ivanhoe Grammar - a school known in the skiing scene for its excellent program. For years, it has converted happy and healthy young girls into strong skiers - Stella started when she was 12 years old. “I’ve had heaps of national team members to look up to throughout my skiing career. My support and inspiration has been through the people in team Ivanhoe.”The magic of Kangaroo HoppetBack home, in the lovely Mount Beauty, Jarrah Forrer was born sixteen years ago, a boy who “would run around the mountains and cycle up and down pretty valley” with his red hair like a wild wolf child. He competed up to national level in both running and cycling and could have easily gone all the way with those sports. “I was close to choosing cycling” says Jarrah however the ‘saviour’ and only constant was that he had always loved to race the Joey Hoppet since he was five years old. “I loved racing the Joey each year and my results weren’t bad and one year I thought - if I skied a bit

more, I could be pretty good.” So Jarrah did that, and competed in his first World Junior Champs this year in Park City, Utah, USA.Get on some skis and seeHave you got kids who are fit, healthy, and love the outdoors? If you do, then cross country skiing could be the sport that fate decided for them. Exposure is of course the key ingredient and it can be found or introduced in many ways. For the five million children in Australia, only a small percentage will have a chance to discover XC, and we like to think they are the happiest of all.

Mark Pollock in action in Europe. Pic - Courtesy Aus XC.


Café • Bar • PizzeriaWelcome to Winter 2017!

Now Open Seven Days a Week

From 10amFor relaxed long lunches,

exceptional dinners, coffee, snacks and drinks! Plus a great balcony to enjoy the action in Slalom Plaza.

Every Day Special:Large Pizza & a Dry Long

neck beer $35Saturdays:

$15 Pizza & BeerFor Menu & further info visit:

www.snowlands.com.au/thelasthootSlalom Plaza (opp Falls Express)

Ph: 03 5758 3088. Map Ref: F3

The Last Hoot milch café barThis Week @ Milch

Seriously Good FoodFriday Fun Times!$15 Golden Ale Jugs. Crispy Fried Chicken WingsSaturdayCocktail Hour 5 - 6pmSundayGluhwein & Strudel - Home-made and delicious! Kids Eat Free Night 5-6pm*MondayBurger/Trivia Night. $20 Burgers, Trivia from 7:30pm. Drink Specials & Prizes!TuesdayKids Eat Free Night 5-6pm*WednesdaySteak Night!All Day Coffee, Snacks, Beautiful Wines $12 Grab + Go Breakfast - Egg n Bacon Roll & Coffee Take away!4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek. Map Ref: J3Ph: 03 5758 3407

Kids U13 Eat Free with Parents. Conditions Apply!

Something New!Something Boutique!Something Warm & Friendly…A nice spot to enjoy with friends!!Open for dinner seven nights• Excellent Food• Fine Wines • Craft Beers14 Parallel Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: G2Ph: 03 5758 3232

What is on this weekend?This weekend marks the unofficial start of winter for the cross country trials with a storm of snow blasting the Aussie Alps for the last week. The Snow Trek & Travel High Plains Tour (2.5/5/10km) race is on Saturday and is a must do as it collects great holiday competition and crowds each year. Pray for good weather. On Sunday the YMCA Howman’s Gap VIC Relay Champs are on. For both events, Len Budge is the main man on 0417 352 845. Hope to see you there. • Seve de Campo

Elk @ Falls

Adrenalin, perfectionism, homicide and food! Barry Iddles is back at Elk for his eighth winter at Falls Creek.

Elk has had a little facelift over summer with a lick of paint and notably new unisex toilets that now include wonderful Aesop hand wash. The huge open hearth in the middle of the dining room ensures it is as warm and welcoming as ever. Elk offers a $25 Early Bird special for those who like to dine from 5-6:30pm. Saturdays offering was a T-bone with chips and salad however the menu changes regularly.Barry spends most of his time over summer down on the Mornington Peninsula working his magic in the food business down there. In his years at Falls Barry has made quite an impact, Winterhaven was his base at Falls for four years, expanding to open Elk (the former Julian’s) in 2012.

tireless efforts to provide an outstanding experience. Barry is also a warm and generous individual who enjoys sharing his ideas and helping others to do their best. When designing menus Barry has made an effort to cater for those with intolerance to gluten and other digestive issues. Guided by his own experiences, he makes the most of fresh simple foods and generally avoids relying on too much bread, potato, pasta and other starchy foods. Barry describes the menu at Elk as ‘Snippets from my travels.’ Casting an eye down the list of dishes it would appear that Barry has been spending time everywhere from Morocco to Vietnam. On the night we dined at Elk we chose entrees of Salt & Pepper Calamari, (succulent and not too spicy) and Prawn Potsticker Dumplings (fresh, tasty and yum!). The mains we chose included Grilled Barramundi with Balinese Marinade (served on crisp green beans with herbs and beansprout garnish this

Barry (left) is 20 minutes younger that big Bro Ron Iddles. Ron was up last year to launch his book. Pic - Ken Bell.

When Barry arrived at Falls Creek his approach to marketing and menu was a breath of fresh air. Many venue operators emulated his approach after tracking his success and the result was a boon for the village as a whole. Barry has been instrumental in events such as the Longest Lunch held in early autumn and the Falls Creek annual Progressive Dinners which encourage the local restaurateur’s to work together once again for the benefit of, not only diners, but everyone involved in the food business locally, including producers. Barry’s enthusiasm, creativity and self-confessed perfectionism are behind his

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“The Happening Place”Bazaar Brekky 7am - 10am DailyDinner - from 5:30pm - late DailyChristmas in July Dinner - every Wednesday. Bookings preferred please!StingrayOpen from 9:30am - 8pm Dailyfor coffee, snacks and drinks.Lunch and meals from midday.Planning a function - talk to us!

‘School Holiday Family Special’Come in at 5:30pm, out by 7pm and

enjoy a free dessert with every main!

Drinks at Happy Hour prices!

Summit Ridge Restaurant• Experience • Taste • Enjoy!

Choose from our a la carte menu or enjoy our seven course degustation

menu with matching wines.

Winner Best Restaurant 2013 to 2016 Informal Dining VIC Regional - Restaurant &

Catering Awards.

Finalist 2017 - Victorian Regional Restaurant & Catering Wine List Awards.

Schuss Street, Falls Creek Map Ref: K3Ph: 03 5758 3800

Suburban hip café meets the high country.Open 7 days 8am till late PM.

Breakfast lunch & dinner all day every daywith specialty coffee, organic tea,

super smoothies, shakes, fresh juices plus all day eats & treats.

Happy hours daily with regional craft beers on tap alongside our indulgent wine & cocktail listLive music this Saturday the 8th of July

with Benny Garfield playing his chilled acoustic tunes from 7pm

Be sure to pop in and sample local goodness with super friendly service.

See us on Facebook & Instagram or for reservations call 0357 583 222

Located in the Village Bowl below Altitude Apartments

Map Ref: N2

dish is fabulous) and the less exotic Veal medallions (tasty traditional tucker). We chose a very unlikely side dish; Roasted cauliflower with hummus, raisin and pine nut gremolata. I think this dish really showcases what Barry is doing at Elk. It is the kind of dish I will try and emulate at home, it was so good! I have always been a fan of Barry’s awesome bowls of chips that come with oodles of aioli or jalapeno mayo; these are still on the menu but I felt a million times better eating the cauliflower - who would have thought?Barry has a twin brother 20 minutes older. Ron Iddles is arguably Australia’s most renowned homicide detective with 23 years in Homicide and a 99% conviction rate. Now retired after a lengthy and successful career in the Force, it would be hard to find two siblings with more different and divergent careers. The brothers grew up on a dairy farm in North East Victoria, both developed a strong work ethic and an appreciation of where good food comes from. When it comes to creating menus the question is often posed “What would Uncle Ron eat?” The reason is that the legendary detective enjoys good, wholesome traditional food just like 60-70% of the dining population. Running a successful restaurant depends on giving people what they want.It would be hard to find a harder working guy in the business. Barry left Falls Creek at the end of the season last winter and within a week had opened 360Q down at Queenscliff, conquering the other side of the bay in Melbourne. As a result of his enthusiastic marketing 360Q was packed to the rafters right off the block. Barry

The Elk Team -Shannon Barnard, Katie Stennet (Head Chef), Hayden Kugis (Manager), Seve De Campo and Cally Hamilton (Floor Manager). Pic - Ken Bell.

took a seasoned team to this project to get it up and running to ensure that there were as few opening night glitches as possible. His perfectionism and attention to detail is noticeable and combined with the need to be busy and a love of running on adrenalin the results are a win for us all. It is easy to see that Barry has the same attributes that led to his brother Ron being dubbed “Australia’s greatest detective.” I have no doubt that opening and running a restaurant (or several) is every bit as stressful and demanding and all about

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crazy hours as being a homicide detective. As Barry says “my job is harder, Ron deals with dead people while I have to deal with live ones!” More often than not they are hungry, tired and tipsy and his job is to please them all. We are pretty confident that if you swing by Elk the friendly team there and the wonderful food will make you happy too. • Kim McKeown

Located in front of Karelia Lodge on Parallel StTrading: 12pm - 2:30pm & 4pm - 6pm

Best Glühwein in Falls! Coffee only $4/cup!Best Goulash Pies and Baked Doughnuts - no oil!Amazing real Hot Chocolate & Czech Pastry to go!

photo business at Falls Creek. The introduction to ‘The 35mm Photographers Handbook’ by Julian Garrett and John Calder says “The first million photographs were the hardest to take - but we’ve done it…” That was in the print film days.There is every chance that Mike and his team of professionals have achieved a similar milestone -but we’re not sure who’s counting. From the days of print to the digital age and now being able to offer a Virtual Reality package the Top Shots team have continued to develop and grow their quality product.A favourite line of Mike’s is “The business of life is the acquisition of memories!” and that’s the business he and the team are in. They work hard to capture your treasured holiday memories!There are several ways you can take advantage of their service. One of the regulars is the Halley’s Comet chairlift shot in the morning as you ride up for your day out - with fabulous

From the Professionals

What makes a good photo? Well there-in lays a good question. A good photo is a good piece of art.

A good piece of art does not come easy and a good photo usually takes a little more than your happy snap ‘selfie’ on your phone.Composition is critical. You all know the old shot of the family with that telephone pole growing out of dad’s head. Or the group shot with number one daughter looking the other way. Yup, everyone has a phone (with a camera in it), but what gets you the best shots. Background is important. Back-lighting can make your subject dark. And there is another little aspect to taking photos in the snow that takes a little getting used to. It is the incident light. Normally all light comes down (from the sun), but in the snow there is much more incident light - light reflecting from the snow and changing the natural and recognised accepted shadows that we are all used to. Taking your family photo in the snow with your phone may work - but it may not!You have made a fair effort to get to the snow and enjoy the fabulous outdoors. Wouldn’t it be great to go home with at least a couple of super shots for the album - or the website, or the face book page, or the family?Mike Pischetsreider is now going in to his 23rd season of owning and running the Top Shots

Spion Kopje in the background. Here the photographer (on the ground with the orange jacket) will call out a number - and that is your identifier to help find the shot in the shop. Try getting that with a phone!Top Shots will do Park Jumps, family portraits, Snowclub photos, Junior Workshop and all kids’ races. Private Photo Shoots are available. Take out one of the team for a ski/board run or a 20 minute portrait session. A Pro Photography shoot includes 50 plus images on a USB stick for $128. Great value, but bookings are required.You can tell these guys are professional. They have the right gear, the big lenses, the ability to ski and or board and they love looking after people - giving you an extra dimension to your holiday in Falls Creek. They can also compose a photo pretty darn well.Call into the shop in the entrance to Cloud 9 and have a look at some of their fabulous work. - including some shots of our fabulous brumbies on the Bogong High Plains. •

The Top Shots team: Mike, George, Sabrina and Tim. (Jiri was away). Pic - by budding photographer Nina.

ENTERTAINMENTHOLIDAY MEMOIRS


8AM - 7PM

Your One-Stop Shop for all

your holiday catering and enjoyment!

FALLS CREEK MEDICAL SERVICES MOUNT BEAUTYWHEREWHEN

HOW

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Bottom of Gully ChairliftOpen Daily 10:00am - 12:30pm & 2pm - 5pm (Map Ref J6)Ph: 5758 3238 all day24 hours for emergenciesGeneral Practitioners experienced in Family & Snow Sports Medicine.

First fully accredited snowfieldspractice in Australia basedon 32 years experience.

Tawonga Crescent8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays

Ph: 5754 3400 for appointments24 hours for emergencies

Drs Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski,

Angela Stratton & Lauren Tanzen.Fully accredited General Practice with

38 years service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

Feeling cut up? We’ll have you in stitches !

Ski-Doo & Can-Am ATV/SSV Sales, Service & Parts.

Contact your local dealer

Arkon Powersports 5 Kane Rd, Wodonga, 3690.

Ph: 02 6056 6010 Em: [email protected]

Kiewa Valley Highway Tawonga Southwww.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au

Ph: 03 5754 4024

Leave the worries of hiring and fitting chains, coping with anti-freeze and icy roads behind you.Park your car in our secure car-park in Tawonga South and Ride our comfortable coach to Falls Creek.Daily departures from Melbourne, Albury & Mount Beauty will have you on the slopes sooner - without the fuss!

Travelling to Falls this winter?

Palmer proposed to Anna McCowan in the snow- it was successful. Congratulations! Pic - George @ Top Shots.

personality in the industry and enjoy a chat with both Barry and George. •Noted Cellist PerformsNovocastrian cellist Anthony Albrecht performs at the Mount Beauty Community Centre as part of his ongoing ‘Bach to the Bush’ concert series. An outstanding young musician of international renown, Anthony is a recent graduate of The Juilliard School’s prestigious Historical Performance program which he attended on full scholarship, and is currently based in London as a Guildhall School of Music and Drama Research Scholar. Anthony returns to Australia regularly for performances with Pinchgut Opera and the Australian Haydn Ensemble, and has recorded for ABC Classics and VIA Records (New York City).Anthony will be performing at the Mount Beauty Community Centre on Wednesday 12th July.Doors open at 7pm for a 7:30pm concert. Tickets at: https://anthonyalbrecht.yapsody.com/event/index/103456/bach-to-the-bush-mount-beauty •Benny GarfieldJason and Melissa Moon at Be Foodstore have brought some life to the Village Bowl over the last 12 months. The bowl was the centre of the universe as we know it until the construction of Halley’s Comet in 1986. Then, things began to change and the relocation of Snowsports School to Cloud 9 meant another shift in traffic flow. But good people have always enjoyed the Bowl - and this continues today.

George Calombaris Pic - Courtesy the Artist.

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The Good News…Refuse and RecyclingFalls 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 RED print. All sent for re-cycling.• 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 questions, or see a problem, Phone: 0427 411 415

In addition to his ‘Suburban Hip meets the High Country’ for healthy good tastes, Jason has now added regular entertainment. This Saturday 8th Benny Garfield will be caressing the crowds with his acoustic tunes from around 7pm. A nice way to spend Saturday. •

Ph: 5758 3225Corner Slalom & Christie Streets, Falls Creek

Open 5pm DailyTake-away

Fish & ChipsTasty Individual

Pies

Evening MealsEarly Sitting6 or 6:30pmLate Sitting 8 or 8:30pm

Renowned Dining and WinesHand-made Pasta ~ Slow-braised meats

~ World’s best Pork Chop ~ amongst other un-worldly delights by Roi!

Hand-churned fruit ice-cream - to die for!Age ‘Good Food Guide’ since 1998

Lonely Planet Guide

Bookings please - Gift Vouchers available

Ph 03 5754 4495177 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga

Fully licensed restaurant

George Calombaris

One claim to fame is that George has collaborated with Qatar Airways as they introduced the new A380

service to Melbourne. People’s taste buds change at 30,000 feet and George was asked to create an impressive in-flight menu featuring his signature Greek inspired dishes.Quoting from a great article in the Restaurant and Catering magazine by Michael Harden, George was awarded Young Achiever of the Year, but could be termed ‘over-achiever of the year.It is refreshing, then, to discover that, despite this level of success over a relatively short space of time, George Calombaris remains remarkably level-headed, someone who does not take any of his achievements for granted and seems to be genuinely enjoying the ride. Every point in his career - both high and the low - is described as “an amazing experience” and his remarkable drive seems to stem from his absolute passion for food and restaurants rather than any ego-driven quest for fame.“My love for food comes from my mother and grandmother, while my attitude and business ideas come from my father,” he says. “With my father it was all about hard work and that is why my brother and sister and I have been successful - because we apply what he taught us to everything we do.”George has done stints on Master Chef, runs a couple of restaurants in Melbourne, another with a mate, and also has one on Mykonos. And, at the time of interview with Michael, was in the midst of completing his second book.Now among this busy schedule George has found some time to visit Falls Creek where he will be hosted by the inimitable Barry Iddles at Elk. As per the detail in the Elk advert, the night is this Sunday, 9th July. Cost of dinner is $60 and bookings are essential. As a foodies mountain, this is a great opportunity to engage with a successful

Anthony Albrecht. Pic Courtesy of Artist.

If you want a sneak peek, jump onto your computer and type in this link: https://vimeo.com/192043443.Hosted locally by Nick Rankin (who worked in Telluride last season), this is a kid friendly event and there will be prizes and give-aways on the night!Organise your tickets now at: Eventbrite.com and search for Mountainfilm Falls Creek. The date is Sunday 30th July at the QT Hotels function room (beside Bazaar). 6pm for bar, 7pm for the film. •Blue Light DiscoIn case you hadn’t noticed, it’s school holiday time - with lots of littlies taking over the slopes and generally having a ball. But what about the evenings? Well our great group of the local Constabulary have decided to do something about it. They’re running a Blue Light Disco in Falls Creek next Friday 14th in the Falls Creek Boardroom (above FoodWorks). The disco will start at 7pm and go until 10pm. Cost is $10 per person. All the usual rules apply - No Alcohol - No pass-outs. Parents are asked to come down and pick up their kids at 10pm.Our local Police team do a great job with Alpine Blue Light - running a couple of fun pool parties at the Mount Beauty Pool over summer. So a Blue Light Disco at Falls Creek is sure to be a lot of fun. More details from Leading Senior Constable Peter Johns, on 03 5754 4244. •

Congratulations

Congratulations to Lara and Nick Demopoulos on the birth of their son Sebastian back on the 24th

January. As we know, Nick has undertaken many roles with the company including building a Pete the Snowman flash snowmobile - just to save Pete’s legs. He is back again this season doing a heap of ski and board tuning.Lara spent many years up at Snowsports School before electing to take up a media/advertising job in the city. This position also enables Lara to spend time on the mountain and juggle bub and job and enjoy some time in the snow. And, as Nick says, “I reckon we will have young Seb skiing next season!” Congratulations family and all the best for the season. •A Rewarding ExperienceTelluride Mountainfilm On Tour comes to Falls Creek! Get ready for the ride of your life. Mountainfilm uses the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. Launched in Telluride, Colorado in 1979, Mountainfilm is now one of the world’s most exciting documentary film festivals touring five continents and seen by more than 700,000 people.Join us for a selection of the best adventure films from the 2016 festival. They will leave you inspired, breathless and on the edge of your set. You get the picture. It’s an amazing experience.

Snow ChainsIt appears that some people are actually driving to Falls Creek and forgetting to get some snow chains for their vehicle before they head up the hill. Now this is not a smart move and we’ll explain why. Snow Chains are vital for safety and grip whenever there is snow and or ice on the road. Those last few mornings we’ve had, there has not been any snow, but lots of ice, black ice that is particularly hard to see. Also, snow chains fitted to a vehicle going down hill in icy conditions will give you more control and grip and all the four wheel drives in the world.The good news is: Victoria Police are planning to run a number of operations in relation to snow chain compliance. These operations will happen even more so when the forecasted snow is arriving.The importance of having and the ability to fit the snow chains cannot be understated. It is not unusual to be required to fit chains in the dark of night, and usually when it is MOTORING TIPS

Drive to the Conditions

That means slow enough to avoid any mishap - like losing your steering because your front wheels lock-up when you put the brakes on - and you slide in to a ditch (at best).Get rid of all the snow from your car - it’s dangerous!Carry chains (for your drive wheels), gloves (for your hands), mat (to kneel on), torch (to see) and knowledge (to know how and when to fit chains).

A Motoring Tip brought to you by:Rick @ Mount Beauty Service Centre,

Kiewa Valley Hway, Mount Beauty, Ph: 5754 4261

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5A Hollonds Street, Mount BeautyOpen Six Days a Week

Phone: 5754 1270

P H Y S I O T H E R A P Y

Congratulations to Lara and Nick on the birth of their son Sebastian back in January. It’s never too early to get on a chairlift. Pic - Courtesy the family.

Fancy a Clean Laundrette?It is here!

41 Bogong High Plains RoadClean, comfortable, well-lit and carpeted - with flat screen TV, folding bench, efficient washing

machines, cost effective driers and industrial water filters to give you the cleanest wash possible.

Open 8am - 8pm weekdays 9am - 7pm weekends & Public Holidays.

Ariel’s Laundrette Mount Beauty

Ph: 0400 350 488

Open7 days, 4 - 9pm

12 - 9pm SundaysKim & Mario

See our menu @ facebook/swissandchips

All Insurance RepairsWindscreen ReplacementAll Work GuaranteedVACC AccreditedPh: 03 5754 4497 Lot 4 Nelse Street, Mount Beauty 3699E: [email protected]

snowing. What the team in charge want is for motorists to safely find a chain fitting bay (and there are lots) and fit their snow chains before continuing. What we don’t want to find is people that they are stuck in the middle of the road, struggling to fit chains, most likely blocking other traffic and generally causing chaos and potentially an accident.There are some serious penalties for doing the wrong thing. Have a look at these!Disobey information on a road access sign: (fail to carry snow chains). Road Rule 97(1) - $159.00.Fail to obey no entry sign (fail to fit snow chains when directed or sign posted). Road Rule 100 - $317.00 and Three Demerit Points.Alpine Resorts (Management) Regulations. Failing to carry or fit snow chains: $634.00.There you have it folks. Not having snow chains and not fitting them when directed could be quite expensive. Maybe a damaged vehicle, potential injury and some severe hurt to the wallet - like a total of $1110.00. There are better ways to spend your money!!! •Kids Activities - Off MountainThe Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre, down Tennis Court Avenue in Mount Beauty is something of an institution in town. They do cooking classes, computer classes, Responsible Serving of Alcohol classes and whole heap of other stuff - like scanning documents, printing photos - of we could go on.

During school holidays the team usually manage to create some interesting activities for kids. For this second week of the holidays we have a little program of Making Snow Flakes Mobiles on Monday 10th between 11am and 12:30pm. Then on Thursday 13th at the same times, we can enjoy Creating Snow People. If you’re interested or would like more info, give the Centre a call on 03 5754 1166. • Snow BallIt’s that time of the year again, the Champagne Club Kiewa Valley are holding their annual Snowball on 22nd July 2017 at the Mount Beauty Community Centre.It is with great excitement that we announce the three piece band ‘Red Belly Black’ as this year’s live entertainment. The talented musicians who form this band have played with the likes of Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows, Australian Crawl, Ross Wilson and Boom Crash Opera just to name a few.Ticket sales are going well so make sure you don’t miss out on a great night. Your ticket entitles you to finger food and a lucky door ticket along with the entertainment provided by our wonderful band, drinks can be purchased at the bar.

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Our Bank has now returned

Over $450,000 to this community since opening December 2007!

Be part of the team!Ph: 03 5754 4484

28 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty

Fitting these could just be a life saver. Pic - Courtesy the Web.

LOCAL RADIOAlpine Radio 96.5 FMIn the Kiewa ValleyAlpine Radio 92.9 FM In the Ovens ValleyAlpine Radio 94.5 FM In the Harrietville areaEmergency Services BroadcasterMount Beauty Community Radio for good music, local news, snow reports and developing programs.Ph: 5754 4554Email: [email protected]: www.alpineradio.com.au

12 - 14 Hollonds Street Mount BeautyPh: 03 5754 1999

WELCOME BACK TO WINTER!We have lots to keep you warm!Clothing; Boots; Work wear; Insulation; Heaters!If you need it, we have it - or we’ll get it!Gift Vouchers & Free Gift Wrapping AvailableMount Beauty Hardware & Drapery StoreMon - Fri: 9am - 5:30pm. Sat: 9am - 4pm. Sun & Public Hols: 9am - 2pm

OPTOMETRIST - MOUNT BEAUTYKelly Gibbons from Wodonga Eyecare consulting at the new rooms in the Mount Beauty Medical

Centre, Tawonga Crescent. Full eye examinations including Glaucoma tests, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration screening. Children welcome. To arrange an appointment:

Ph: 02 6056 4000 Visits Mount Beauty Fortnightly

Next: Fri 7th July, then Fri 21st July.

Em:[email protected]

Ph: 5754 1888Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga SouthOpen 7am - 6pm Mon - Fri & 7am - 12noon Sat

Free Delivery to Falls CreekOrder Tuesday - Deliver Wednesday

Order Thursday - Deliver Friday

Tickets are available at Sassy Road/Dapper Drive, Kiewa Valley Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy and online via Eventbrite, simply search under Mount Beauty.The committee are pleased to announce that the proceeds from the Snowball will be donated to Anglicare to support the wonderful work they do within our community. This is a great opportunity to dress in your finest. This year’s theme is baubles and bling so we are looking forward to seeing you there with your sparkle on. •

Bron and Anthony Brewergray enjoying the finery and the photographs. Pic - Charlie Brown.

THE GOOD OLD DAYSKeeping Warm

In the early days, skiers mainly wore woollen gloves, sometimes they had the luxury of leather but the majority

of skiers wore wool. One of the major issues with this was of course the cold. So how did one keep their fingers and hands warm? In the 1950’s a company called Peacock and Gold brought out a lighter fuel hand-warmer. Today of course, we have disposable hand and foot warmers like the ones pictured, made by XTM.The concept behind the Hand Warmer is that through the combustion (ignition) of lighter fluid (light petroleum distillate) it becomes a catalytic heater, relying on a catalysed

chemical reaction to break down molecules and create heat. They could be re-used by simply refuelling. Typical models were able to generate heat for up to a whole day.The devices could get pretty hot. Not hot enough to set paper on fire, but hot enough to give a nasty burn if sustained contact against your skin occurs. The construction of the device is very simple: there’s a rolled wire mesh (very fine) that fits on top of the reservoir body. After you fill the reservoir with lighter fluid, it sits for a few minutes so the vapour pressure builds up. The device ignites by heating the grill with a match or lighter until it glows red. There is no open flame, and the mesh is not a

wick. Once hot, the device was placed in a little bag and then simply placed into your pocket or into the inside of the glove.In the Falls Creek Museum we have two examples of these lighter warmers that were generously donated to us by Ms Noelene Lee whose mother gave them to here when she came to visit Falls Creek in the early 60’s. Thank you Noelene. If you have any items like this that you think would look great and tell a little bit more of the Falls Creek story please contact the museum at [email protected] or check us out of Facebook. See notice on page two for opening hours. •


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8th Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome. Ph: 0427 544 824.8th Snow, Trek & Travel High Plains Tour (f) 2.4/5/10Km 11am Nordic Bowl, Falls Creek. Len Budge Mb: 0417 352 845.8th TDFNL Rd 13. Wodonga Saints V Dederang Mount Beauty.8th Race Club Auction - A great night to raise funds for our young racers. Details to come.8th & 9th Snowracer Series for young racers to gain experience on the NASTAR Course. Further details Ph: 03 5758 1026.9th YMCA Howman’s Gap Vic Relay Champ.s (c/f) 2.5/5Km 11am. Nordic Bowl Falls Creek. Len Budge Mb: 0417 352 845.12th Solo Cellist Anthony Albrecht will put on a fabulous performance at the Mount Beauty Community Centre, 7:30pm. Bar open at 7pm. Tickets on-line athttps://goo.gl/dciy2A or at the door. $25, $20 $10 and U10 free. 13th Monthly Meeting of the UKV Community Assn, 7:30pm at the Auditorium, at Visitor Info Centre. Em: [email protected] Renault Night Show. 8pm on Summit with best vantage points being outside Frying Pan. Skiing and boarding demos, great machinery and fireworks. Conditions permitting. Ph: 03 5758 1000.14th Rossignol Cup for junior racers, followed by Cranky Charlie Cup (for older racers). On the NASTAR Course. Ph: 5758 1026.14th Falls Creek Blue Light Disco for 7 to 14 year olds. 7pm to 10pm in St Falls Boardroom above FoodWorks Supermarket). Cost: $10 per head. Contact Peter on 03 5754 4244.15th King of the Mountain final Snowracer event for alpine skiers. Ph: 03 5758 1026.15th Vic Junior Sprint Champ.s (f) 9:30am. Nordic Bowl, Falls Creek. Ben Derrick Mb: 0400 110 04615th Myrtleford Ski Club races. 03 5758 1026.15th TDFNL Rd 14. Kiewa V Dederang Mount Beauty.16th Vic Junior Distance Champ.s (c) 2.5/5/10Km. 10am. Nordic Bowl, Falls Creek. Ben Derrick Mb: 0400 110 046.

17th Tawonga Red Cross Mid-Winter Casserole Lunch - including Sweets. Great Raffle. 12noon for 12:30pm at the Tawonga Hall. $20 per head. All Welcome. Entry by pre-purchased tickets only. Tickets at Mount Beauty and Tawonga South Newsagents. All proceeds to Red Cross.17th to 21st South Australian Interschools Championships. XC and Alpine events. www.saski.org.au18th Monthly Meeting of the local Anxiety Self-Help Support Group. 7 - 8:30pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Gold Coin donation appreciated. Further details Janet: 0412 658 159.20th Renault Night Show. 8pm on Summit with best vantage points being outside Frying Pan. Skiing and boarding demos, great machinery and fireworks. Conditions permitting. Ph: 03 5758 1000.21st The regular Monthly BBQ and meeting for all Mount Beauty Men’s Shed members. 12 noon at the Shed Tennis Court Avenue. New members welcome.21st The Board Lounge Throwdown One. Ph: 03 5758 1026.21st St. Kilda Film Festival (of short films) at the Mount Beauty Community Centre, 7:30pm. Bar open 7pm. Tickets at Mount Beauty Newsagent or at door. $15.22nd TDFNL Rd 15. Dederang Mount Beauty V Yackandandah @ Dederang.22nd Champagne Club Kiewa Valley Mid-Winter Ball. More details: Em: [email protected] Snow, Trek & Travel Mini Series Two (f) .5/1.5/2.5Km. 11am Nordic Bowl, Falls Creek. Marion Baines Mb: 0400 111 486.27th Renault Night Show. 8pm on Summit with best vantage points being outside Frying Pan. Skiing and boarding demos, great machinery and fireworks. Conditions permitting. Ph: 03 5758 1000.29th Aust Junior Champ.s Sprint Champs (c) 9:30am Nordic Bowl - followed by Aust Junior XC event. Nordic Bowl, Falls Creek. Marg Trnka Ph: 03 5754 4637.29th TDFNL Rd 16. Dederang Mount Beauty V Beechworth.29th Wombats Rambler Night Race. Ph: 03 5758 102630th Aust Junior Championships (f) 2.5/3.5/5/7.5Km. 10am. Nordic Bowl, Falls Creek. Marg Trnka Ph: 03 5754 4637.

WHAT’S ON JULY

ENQUIRIESFor Information on Advertising or Editorial Contributions please contact:Ken Bell Mob: 0400 350 488KC Bell Enterprises Email: [email protected] Seaver Email: [email protected]

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2017 WINTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE & RATESPUBLICATION SCHEDULE:Ed 06 • 14.07.17 • King of the Mountain, Vic Junior XC Champ.s. Myrtleford Club Races. (C)Ed 07 • 21.07.17 • Mini Series Two. Aust Junior Champs. Wombats Rambler Night Race. (C)Ed 08 • 28.07.17 • Australian Junior & Open XC Champ.s. Australian Police Winter Games. (C)Ed 09 • 04.08.17 • Falls Creek Sled Dog Championships. ASSS Teams Championships. (C)DISTRIBUTION • All accommodation houses, restaurants, businesses, clubs and flats in Falls Creek, Bogong Village, Mount Beauty, Tawonga, Tawonga South and selected venues in Bright & Myrtleford. Also on-line at www.alpinehighcountry.comMAILING LIST • Over 100 subscribers, media organisations & travel agents.INSERTS • Not available.

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The old and the new - lighter fluid fuelled hand warmer and the new XTM chemical model. Pic - Courtesy the Falls Creek Museum.

ACTIVITIESfantastic ski/snowboard demonstrations, equipment and machinery demonstrations, followed by a fantastic Fireworks display.The Night Show starts at 8pm every Thursday and goes for about 25 minutes before the fireworks kick off. The best spot to enjoy it all from is at the bottom of the Summit outside the Frying Pan. If there is not enough snow to run the full show, the fireworks will still go ahead.Two other events have been mentioned elsewhere in this publication. The first is the Blue Light Disco for kids y to 14 years. This will take place in the Boardroom (above FoodWorks) from 7pm until 10pm on Friday 14th July.The other is the Telluride Mountainfilm On Tour which will take place in the QT Function Room on Sunday 30th July.The Falls User Guide, which can be downloaded to your phone, has a brilliant new feature - The Arts and Heritage Trail. There are six points around the village of interest and as you visit each one, you will learn more about this wonderful community and its heritage. It starts and finishes at the Falls Creek Museum - a great place to spend a few hours.

More Fun For All

OK, at the time of going to press, there have been many terms bandied about as to how much,

where, when and by whom. We know our snow-makers are working their little butts off, and He who must be obeyed is trying his darndest - and that’s the reality of it. What we can do is be thankful for what we have, be respectful of each - especially in the queues - and enjoy the crystal clear fresh air and the wonderful environment.The Twilight Tuesday is a fun family affair in the Village Bowl. From about 3:30pm until around 5:30pm, the Village Bowl will be the centre of entertainment. Street Stalls, Pete the Snow Dragon, Fire Pits, toasted marshmallows, games for the kids and the occasional beer tasting (for the big kids) is all part of the fun.Keep your ears posted because this may also go ahead on the Thursday - prior to the night show.Renault Night ShowThe fabulous Falls Creek Summit Renault Night Show has pulled in the crowds for many years now - displaying many of the resort’s talents through

Now, what else is there to do?The Activities Desk in Falls Creek Sports in the Village Bowl is a good spot to check in with while you’re here. The guys and gals can you give you info on the latest activities or you can explore the list on the back of the pocket sized Trail Map you should all be carrying. •

The Renault Night Show is a fabulous display. Pic - Charlie Brown.


ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRSCall Kerry 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs. Services include hems & complete design solutions.ALTITUDE PHYSIOTHERAPY & MASSAGEFrueauf Village (below Milch Cafe), Ground Fl, Rm 2, 4 Schuss St, Falls Creek, Ph: 03 5758 3766. E: [email protected]. W: www.altitudephysiotherapy.com.auBOWEN THERAPY & MASSAGEPh: Heather 03 5754 4395 or 0428 993 125.BUILDING & ELECTRICALDuggan & Hanlon, your complete building service, please call Justin on 0458 220 879.CIVIL CELEBRANT - HEATHER MULLQuality Ceremonies - All Types. Ph: 03 5754 4395. Mb: 0428 993 125. www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.auCOMPUTERS & SERVICECustom built computers, Upgrades, parts, laptops, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery, back-ups. Ph: Michal Trnka 5754 4637 or Mb: 0417 163 601.

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORAltitude Electrical - no job too big or small. Domestic, commercial & industrial. Contact Ben Svarc 0419 801 109.FREIGHT - ALB - MTB - FALLS CREEKRemos’ Transport from Albury/Wodonga to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek Mon to Fri incl. Refrigeration available. Phone John or Esther on 0417 414 320.HAIRDRESSERNatalie 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 CAREPet Care & Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 5754 1695.REMEDIAL MASSAGE$35/hr Ph: 0419 519 275 Rejuvenate & feel great.PAINTING SERVICESInterior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services, Ph: Laif 0437 023 921.

PERSONAL TRAINERFalls Creek Qualified Personal Trainer. Ph: Andge for a complimentary session today! 0422 699 761.PHOTOGRAPHYExciting Creative Photography for all manner of family and wedding memoirs. Visit: www.big-brightphotos.com.au, phone Kylie: 0447 434 827.PHYSIOTHERAPYKiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy. 5A Hollonds St Mt Beauty. Out of hours and home visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 5754 1270. REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONINGMaintenance, Repairs and Installation. Locally based and serving Falls Creek. Ph: David, DTI Refrigeration: Mb: 0448 672 373.STORAGECaravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-up Units. Ph: 0428 361497 www.alpinewarehousing.comTAXI & 4WD SERVICEMount Beauty Taxi Service - covers Falls Creek & district, plus Bright and Albury. Ph: 0409 573 909 or 13 10 08.

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MISSING BOOKA 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.

BUSINESS FOR SALE - TAXI SERVICEMount Beauty Taxi Country Licence & 2013 Ford Mondeo Hatch. Plus 4WD Toyota Landcruiser & Luggage Trailer. Good Clientele: Dep of Veterans Affairs; VLine; Snowfield Health Services & Walking Group Contracts. Running successfully for 25 years. $160,000. Ph: Brian on 0419 573 909.

FOR SALE - RM WILLIAMS BOOTSOne pair, brand new RM Williams Cuban heeled with rubber non-slip sole added. Bushman Tan, size 9. $199. (save over $100). Ph: 0400 350 488.

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

FOR SALE - TWO STIHL CHAINSAW BARS1 x 55cm 1 x 60cm. Plus five chains to suit. $50 the lot. Ph: 5754 4878.

FOR SALE - SNOWMOBILERed BRP V800. New condition, 1,100km, regularly serviced, many options. $8,000 + GST. Ph: 0447 583 255.

FALLS CREEK ALPINE ASSOCIATIONThe FCAA represents individuals, apartment owners, club lodges and commercial operators on alpine issues to FCRM and the Victorian government. Visit www.fcaa.org.au to join and discover the benefits.

FOR SALE - POLARIS SKIDOO1990 Polaris Indy Snowmobile - electric/pull start. Registered until 2nd August 2017. $1800 ONO. For further info please call Phil on 0413 389 211.

LOST - BROWN LEATHER KEY CASEOn Wed 28th June am in Roper St opp Golf Course, or near Bus Stop outside Service Station on highway. Please hand to Mt Beauty Police, ring 03 9497 4864 or M/key Systems 131 539.

HAIRDRESSER - FALLS CREEKLocated at Astra Lodge Day Spa. For appointments phone 0458 646 102.

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Zali @ Frueauf Village

This vendor is super motivated to sell. Apartment Zali is located in Frueauf Village, at 4 Schuss Street, Falls Creek

- right at the bottom of Ory’s Ski Home Trail, just down from the beautifully painted water tank that now depicts a Bogong Moth.Apartment Zali has an excellent rental history and a motivated vendor - moving the price from the original asking figure of $320,000 down to a once-in-a-lifetime price of $295,000.This is fantastic buying for a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment in a luxury complex which is showing an approximate 5% to 7% return over the past two years.Apartment Zali is located in the boutique complex of Fruehauf Village at Falls Creek. This location offers true ski in access off Ory’s Trail and excellent ski out experience. The complex features Milch Cafe & Bar which operates for nine months of the year and is a great place to relax with friends over a quiet vino!

Zali is a light and bright single level two bedroom apartment, which features a large open plan living area with fully self-contained kitchen, and balcony with a private hot hub.The bedrooms are of a good size and the master bedroom features a king double bed, en suite and private balcony. The second bedroom features two bunks and en suite. Heated floors throughout produce a comfy, cosy accommodation venue - ideal for a holiday in the snow.

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

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As an all-year-round resort and holiday destination, Falls Creek has a lot to offer. World class mountain bike trails have been constructed in the resort and more will be opened up in the next couple of years. This has led to lots of fun for locals and adds amenity and attraction for visitors.We then have the fully sealed Bogong High Plains Road giving access to the fabulous high plains, the Mitta Valley on the other side - including the Blue Duck and Payne’s Hut.A comprehensive suite of events makes summer in Falls Creek a nice time to be here. The Dragon Boat festival; the Alpine Challenge; the Peaks Challenge Falls Creek and the World’s Longest Lunch are highlights of the summer - as are the 12°C cooler temperatures on those stinking 40°C summer days in the city.Zali is sold walk in walk out, has a good rental history and is well priced. Phone the agent to arrange and inspection today. Christa at Zirky Real Estate, Mb: 0402 277 808. •

Zali is a light bright comfortable unit with open plan living and good views. Pic - Courtesy the Agent.

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