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3 Peaks Challenge |
Mar 8, 2010 |
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The first 3 Peaks Challenge proved to be a serious challenge for everyone including the cyclists, the organisers (Bicycle Victoria) and the host resort Falls Creek.
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Falls Creek hosts first 'Gran Fondo' ride in Australia. |
Mar 7, 2010 |
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Gran Fondos are growing in popularity overseas and the feeling of the event organisers is that the Falls Creek-based Gran Fondo could grow significantly in the next three to five years. |
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Significant financial windfall for alpine community |
Mar 5, 2010 |
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Inaugural Team Degani 3 Peaks Challenge will create a huge influx of guests and significant financial gain for tourism-related businesses at Falls Creek and the nearby communities such as Mt Beauty. |
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Disabled athletes enter 3 Peaks Challenge cycle event |
Mar 4, 2010 |
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Gary Conner (former Victorian champion in hand cycling) and Glen Wood will be taking in this Sunday's Team Degani 3 Peaks Challenge at Falls Creek in handcycles |
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The inaugural Team Degani 3 Peaks Challenge |
Mar 2, 2010 |
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The record-breaking number of participants in the Bicycle Victoria's inaugural 3 Peaks Challenge will be some of the first riders to take advantage of the second seal on the Bogong High Plains Road. |
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THE Scots School Albury will hold Winter Campus at Falls Creek |
Feb 24, 2010 |
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Albury-based THE Scots School (where our youngest Olympian Britteny Cox is a student) is offering a Winter Campus day school for students in Years 5-10 at Falls Creek this winter. |
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The Bogong High Plains Road gets final seal. |
Feb 18, 2010 |
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The Bogong High Plains Road will receive its final seal starting on Wednesday, 24 February. The work is expected to take more than a week. |
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Road gets final seal
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Feb 18, 2010 |
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The Bogong High Plains Road will receive its final seal. |
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Young mogul skier gets world-wide exposure for Falls Creek. |
Feb 15, 2010 |
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An incredible amount of media coverage revolving around 15 year old Britteny Cox, who learnt how to ski the moguls at Falls Creek. |
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Second Terra Australis 550km epic endurance ride. |
Feb 11, 2010 |
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About 70 teams from Australia and overseas are expected in Falls Creek for the second seven day event which seriously tests the ability of every participant. |
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Cut-off for entries in Bicycle Victoria's inaugural 3 Peaks Challenge looming. |
Feb 8, 2010 |
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Adventurous riders intending to participate in Bicycle Victoria's 3 Peaks Challenge have until 25 February to enter. |
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Falls Creek to make more snow in 2010 |
Feb 5, 2010 |
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Falls Creek Alpine Resort is investing in 28 automatic TechnoAlpin lance snow guns |
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Two Mt Beauty-based skiers join another in Australia's Winter Olympic team |
Feb 1, 2010 |
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The Australian Olympic Committee has confirmed selection of three cross country skiers to the 2010 Australian Winter Olympic Team. |
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15 year old Falls Creek skier to become our youngest Winter Olympian |
Jan 28, 2010 |
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15 year old skier Britteny Cox grew up chasing her brother Hamish over the moguls at Falls Creek, Victoria's largest alpine resort.
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Victorian Mile High Dragon Boat Championships |
Jan 22, 2010 |
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The foreshore (which the locals call the beach) of the mile-high Rocky Valley Lake will be awash with ladies proudly wearing bright pink this weekend. |
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Sixth Mile High Dragon Boat Titles |
Jan 18, 2010 |
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Now in our 6th year the Victorian Mile High Championship attracts teams from
right across Victoria, Melbourne, interstate, and the surrounding regions.
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Stroll through the pedestrian-friendly alpine resort to taste sought-after boutique winery red and white wines. |
Jan 15, 2010 |
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Stroll through the pedestrian-friendly alpine resort (or jump into a free
shuttle) to taste sought-after boutique winery red and white wines tonight. |
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Cooler weather perfect for foodies and wine buffs |
Jan 14, 2010 |
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This weekend's 'Taste of Falls Creek' will coincide with a welcome change in the weather. |
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Click here to view the latest results from the Billy Cart Derby held on January 9, 2010. |
Jan 11, 2010 |
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Falls Creek's village roads were again transformed into the ultimate racing track with over 50 racers and 6 different categories. |
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The Big Fella Festival - a fusion of music, story telling and Koorie market! |
Dec 30, 2009 |
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Some of the nation's top indigenous artists will be playing at the annual Big Fella Festival on Saturday January 2. |
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Last year's record 160-plus athletes participating in a regular training session may be broken! |
Dec 27, 2009 |
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Numerous athletes who are training at Falls Creek such as Collis Birmingham have already been selected for our Commonwealth Games team. |
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How to keep kids happy - free or nominal charge for activities/events |
Dec 18, 2009 |
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It will not cost an arm and a leg to enjoy a family, fun-filled holiday at Victoria's largest alpine resort, Falls Creek.
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Falls Creek set to give wings to Fly V Australia pro cycling team. |
Dec 16, 2009 |
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Creme de la creme of Australian cycling to participate in week-long training stint at Falls Creek with National Altitude Training Centre (natc) in late December. |
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Mountain bike rental available from The Board Lounge at Quay West (St Falls). |
Dec 11, 2009 |
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Over the Christmas - New Years break, the Summit Summer Chairlift will be operating again |
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Falls Creek-based NATC (natc) to present Run for Your Life Summer Series. |
Dec 10, 2009 |
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Steve 'Mona' Moneghetti, the living legend, will kick-off the National Altitude Training Center's Run for Your Life Summer Series. |
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Big Fella Festival at Fall Creek January 2, 2010 |
Dec 8, 2009 |
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An stellar array of indigenous entertainment will perform at the 2nd annual Big Fella Festival at the alpine resort. A free event!
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>> More information about this exciting news item can be found here.
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Inaugural Alpine Assault showcased true Mt bike potential of alpine resort. |
Dec 7, 2009 |
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The inaugural 100km Alpine Assault. (and shorter 67km course) enticed some very capable Mt Bikers to Falls Creek to compete in a marathon style event which tested all participants.
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Falls Creek skier enters 100km Alpine Assault |
Dec 4, 2009 |
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Craig Peacock, a cross-country skier and keen bushwalker, is amongst
the 150-plus participants who arrive today to take part in the inaugural 100km Alpine Assault. |
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About 150 to saddle up for inaugural Alpine Assault |
Dec 3, 2009 |
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The 100km inaugural Alpine Assault has enticed about 150 Mt Bikers to take on the negotiating the course between Falls Creek and aptly named Mt Beauty. |
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100km Alpine Assault |
Nov 30, 2009 |
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Local rider Tory Thomas to participate in grueling 100km Alpine Assault. |
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A great day for Australian distance running. |
Nov 30, 2009 |
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The legendary Steve Moneghetti said after the running of the annual 15km Great Australian Run it was a great day for Australian distance running. |
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Wild flower season about to blossom |
Nov 27, 2009 |
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The annual display of wildflowers on the Bogong High Plains between December and March is about to take place. |
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This year's Great Australian Run. |
Nov 23, 2009 |
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Many of the elite athletes who are taking part in altitude training at Falls Creek will head to Melbourne this week to participate in the Great Australian Run. |
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Cool lakes and rivers ideal temperature for trout fishing |
Nov 20, 2009 |
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Fly-fishing in the high country has an enviable reputation and as the weather becomes unbearably hot at sea level it is time to throw the tackle in the car and head for the hills. |
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Resort entices elite athletes for altitude training |
Nov 19, 2009 |
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Tim O'Shaughnessy Athletic Australia's National Distance Development Manager said:"Some of our distance runners such as Eloise Wellings and Melissa Rowlingson, have either been, or still are, training at Falls Creek. |
>> More information about this exciting news item can be found here.
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Bogong Horseback Adventures take out the top spot! |
Nov 18, 2009 |
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Bogong Horseback Adventures was named the winner in the Adventure Tourism category of the annual Melbourne Airport-sponsored Victorian Tourism Awards. |
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Fly-fishing has picked up |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Local fly-fishing guide Peter Hull reckons the fishing opportunities have picked up and owing to the milder temperatures at the alpine resort of Falls Creek. |
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Record-breaking hot weather doesn't impact on alpine resorts |
Nov 12, 2009 |
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Whilst the scorching, record-breaking hot weather is having quite an impact other communities, Falls Creek is enjoying balmy 15C days.
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Top rowing squad to train on Rocky Valley Lake |
Nov 10, 2009 |
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"We travel to Falls Creek to take advantage of the excellent water conditions, which is often difficult to find on the Brisbane River" |
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Elite runners return for altitude training |
Nov 9, 2009 |
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Some of Australia's elite runners have returned to the alpine resort for altitude training with the Falls Creek-based National Altitude Training Centre (NATC). |
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Fish for the future by becoming an angler diarist |
Nov 6, 2009 |
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Researchers who monitor Victoria's fisheries are looking for a good haul of dedicated recreational fishers to target trout in the high country. |
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Get the kids onto a bike |
Nov 5, 2009 |
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Getting the kids onto a bike is one of the numerous options at Falls Creek in the non winter seasons. |
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Good conditions for fly-fishing |
Nov 4, 2009 |
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A warm start to the month and predictions of a warmer than average November, is good news for fly-fishers. |
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Elite runners return for altitude training
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Nov 2, 2009 |
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Elite runners return to Falls Creek for for a stint of altitude training with the Falls Creek-based National Altitude Training Centre (NATC). |
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Bogong High Plains Road reopened for cup weekend |
Oct 29, 2009 |
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Those who have orchestrated a four day break could explore beyond Falls Creek now the iconic, recently sealed, road through the Alpine National Park is clear of snow. |
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Late snow a bonus for fly-fishing in rivers and lakes around Falls Creek |
Oct 29, 2009 |
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The significant snowfalls at Falls Creek, which blanketed the alpine resort's ski slopes, after the official close of the winter season will be welcomed by fishing enthusiasts. |
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Falls Creek to become a significant entity in the drive holiday market |
Oct 27, 2009 |
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It may have been a hidden gem until now but the recently sealed 36km stretch of the Bogong High Plains Road beyond Falls Creek will encourage more road trips in the non winter seasons. |
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Transformation is taking place from winter to spring |
Oct 26, 2009 |
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As the transition from winter to summer is taking place the opportunity to embark on a guided horse trek is one of the popular options in the high country. |
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Cup weekend ride includes summiting Falls Creek |
Oct 19, 2009 |
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The Melbourne Cup weekend Bright Boot Camp includes a ride to Falls Creek Alpine Resort.
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Many walks in and around Falls |
Oct 13, 2009 |
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Resort guests at Falls Creek Alpine Resort in summer (which is usually 10 degrees cooler than coastal resorts) pursue a number of activities. |
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It's almost over - the very last weekend |
Oct 2, 2009 |
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As the winter season comes to its inevitable conclusion the alpine resort will take on another guise as a summer holiday destination. |
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Discounted Lift Passes last two days of winter. |
Oct 1, 2009 |
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Discounted Lift Passes last two days of winter at Falls Creek on Saturday & Sunday;Adult $45 & Child $25. |
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Victorian Mile-High Dragon Boat Championships |
Sep 26, 2009 |
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Now in our 6th year the Victorian Mile High Championship attracts teams from right across Victoria, Melbourne, interstate, and the surrounding regions.
To ensure you don't miss out, please download a team registration form. |
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More snow on the way! |
Sep 24, 2009 |
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It will get colder tonight and a heavy snowfall is forecast late Friday with the mercury set to plummet well below zero.
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More snow expected on Friday |
Sep 23, 2009 |
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The second cold front, forecast to arrive on Friday, will be more beneficial than the one which provided a dusting of snow overnight. |
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Pretty crazy weather - snow forecast
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Sep 22, 2009 |
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Today's forecast stated wild weather in South Australia but the upside is snow is predicted this week at alpine resorts such as Falls Creek.
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A day of rejuvenation for body and mind |
Sep 22, 2009 |
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Astra Lodge is offering a timetable to happiness - spring detox - a day of rejuvenation for body and mind on September 22.
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Summit Ridge 'Alpine Restaurant of the Year' |
Sep 19, 2009 |
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Summit Ridge has again been presented the 'Alpine Restaurant of the Year' award in the 2009 Daily Telegraph Skiwatch Awards |
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Highly qualified weather presenter compliments our key mountain operations team |
Sep 19, 2009 |
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WIN's highly qualified weather presenter Jane Bunn shared her knowledge with key members of Falls Creek's mountain operation |
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Spring has sprung - low cost skiing and boarding |
Sep 17, 2009 |
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As of Sunday September 20, resort entry to Falls Creek Alpine Resort will be reduced by 50% per car. Therefore, a car daily entry will cost $15.50. |
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18 days to go |
Sep 16, 2009 |
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There's only 18 days left in the winter season which will conclude on Sunday October 4. The good news is there's plenty of snow in the aptly named Sun Valley for skiers and boarders.
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Outcome of 2009 Subaru Australian Interschools at Falls Creek |
Sep 13, 2009 |
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There was intense rivalry between several schools on the final day of this year's Subaru-sponsored Australian Interschools SnowSports Championships at Falls Creek. |
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Final day of Australian Interschools SnowSports Championships |
Sep 13, 2009 |
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The final day of the five day Subaru-sponsored Australian Interschools SnowSports Championships will feature some talented school-aged alpine skiers. |
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Second last day of Interschools SnowSports Finals |
Sep 12, 2009 |
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Whilst there is intense rivalry between the school-aged skiers and boarders in the Australian Interschools SnowSports Finals, the overall attitude of the hundreds of skiers and boarders is to achieve a personal best result. |
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Influx of interschools competitors from today |
Sep 9, 2009 |
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The participants in the Australian Interschools SnowSports Championships first events, the Cross Country (both Classical & relay), had an early start today. |
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Australian Interschools Championships at Falls Creek 9-13 September |
Sep 3, 2009 |
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General Manager of School Snowsports Robert Osborne, said: "The entries for the national titles, to be held at Falls Creek, are flooding in. |
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Spring season has begun |
Sep 2, 2009 |
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The second day of the alpine resort's Spring Season will be chilly to start with but the good news is the numerous groomed runs (often called corduroy) will be in very good shape. |
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Hundreds of skiers participated in the Kangaroo Hoppet |
Aug 29, 2009 |
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This year's Kangaroo Hoppet, the first in a series of 15 races in the annual Worldloppet was held in challenging conditions but it didn’t dampen the spirit of all those who endured the inclement weather. |
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19th Kangaroo Hoppet entices hundreds of skiers from both hemispheres |
Aug 28, 2009 |
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Participating in this year's Kangaroo Hoppet will be two athletes seeking a place in Australia's Winter Paralympic team which will compete in Canada. |
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Fast & furious night sprints |
Aug 28, 2009 |
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In an event akin to short track speed skating last night's fast and furious Hoppet Sprint was a head-to-head event which produced lots of thrills and spills.
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Pockets of powder everywhere!! |
Aug 26, 2009 |
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After another fresh falls of snow overnight (accompanied by chilly weather) there's some very nice pockets of dry powder today. |
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Silky smooth fresh snow |
Aug 25, 2009 |
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Today's snow conditions were, where it was sheltered, some of the best that skiers and boarders have had this winter. |
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Hip Hop and top boarders unite |
Aug 23, 2009 |
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This is the week when Gen Y's are well catered for on and off the resort's slopes. |
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Two remarkable on-snow events |
Aug 21, 2009 |
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Two events, from two very different spectrums of the snow sports fraternity, will entice participants from both the north and southern hemispheres to Falls Creek this month. The annual Stylewars 24 - 28 August and the Kanagroo Hoppet 29 August. |
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Fourth time lucky for overseas entrant into Kangaroo Hoppet |
Aug 20, 2009 |
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The Worldloppet (WL) organisation introduced passports more than 30
years ago which were stamped as participants endeavored to obtain Master status. |
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Stylewars attracts world's best riders |
Aug 17, 2009 |
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Stylewars may be the only ski and snowboard festival in Australia but it is without question the only event that entices the world’s most amazing freeriders to the Southern Hemisphere. |
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Big Air outcome |
Aug 16, 2009 |
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Big Air as the name suggests is an event which features skiers and boarders getting huge air. |
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MTV's On The 'Piste' this Saturday at 5pm! |
Aug 13, 2009 |
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Generation Y and anyone into watching gravity-defying stunts on a snowboard will want to catch the MTV one hour special On The 'Piste' this Saturday. |
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Stylewars amazing musos and freeriders |
Aug 13, 2009 |
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Stylewars the only ski and snowboard festival in Australia brought to you by Red Bull and Corona. |
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Big Air This Weekend! |
Aug 11, 2009 |
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Big Air is as the name suggests an event which features skiers and boarders carrying out manoeuvres which guarantee spectator approval. Plus the open jam format provides numerous spectacular visuals and the serious competition aspect means that the two jumps the riders nominate are the ones they really have to ‘stick’ for judging.
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Local girl wins sprint series |
Aug 10, 2009 |
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The Australian Cross Country Skiing Championships held at Falls Creek was an exciting weekend of racing, with a strong international field and many close finishes in the head-to-head competitions. |
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Winter Olympic hopefuls compete at Falls |
Aug 7, 2009 |
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All of Australia's 2010 Winter Olympic hopefuls will be competing in the Australian Sprint Championship and Australian 15-30km races this weekend at Falls Creek. |
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Elite athletes contest cross country races |
Aug 5, 2009 |
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Elite skiers from Switzerland, Japan and New Zealand will compete against our best cross-country skiers at the Australian Championship and Australia - New Zealand Continental Cup events this weekend. |
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Former Winter Olympic, skier and resident of Falls Creek throughout the winter , Steven Lee, was lucky enough to be at the alpine resort when a perfect coating of snow covered the terrain in the Valley of the Moon. |
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Spectacular fusion of music and boarding |
Aug 1, 2009 |
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"It goes hand-in-hand snowboarding and music. The Snow Jam at Falls Creek was open to everyone in the alpine village." |
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Awesome MTV Snow Jam |
Jul 31, 2009 |
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Last night's MTV Snow Jam was hailed awesome by many of the spectators and the winning boarder, 19 year old French Canadian Charles Reid. |
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Celebs arrive for MTV's Snow Jam |
Jul 30, 2009 |
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High profile models and media personalities are at Falls Creek for the first MTV Snow Jam (tonight)ever staged in an Australian Resort.
They took the snow on skis and snowboards to test the resort's well groomed slopes.
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Disabled Winter Sports Australia |
Jul 29, 2009 |
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The Victorian arm of Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA) held a two day camp at Falls Creek for a group from The Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre which is associated with rhe Austin Hospital, one of Australia's leading teaching and referral centres. |
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MTV's First Rail Jam @ Falls |
Jul 28, 2009 |
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David Wallace MTV's Television Producer, said:"Falls Creek has a great demographic for us (MTV) and our first snowboard event which has the largest purse ever offered for a rail jam in Australia.
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Annual Corporate event a success |
Jul 27, 2009 |
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The Age - Falls Creek Corporate Ski Race (the 20th) was won by a team representing Teska Carson a Melbourne-based Real Estate company.
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Iconic International Ski Lift now open |
Jul 24, 2009 |
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"With International lift opening today, we're expecting many more
advanced riders to head to Falls for some great riding in The Maze and Inter areas,"
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High caliber companies enter corporate event |
Jul 22, 2009 |
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Amongst the teams entered in this year's Age - Falls Creek Corporate Ski Race (the 20th) is the world's largest company Shell. |
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Another fresh snowfall |
Jul 19, 2009 |
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There's been another blanket of fresh snow and the forecast is for a more substantial snowfall in the middle of the week. |
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School-aged ski racers in action |
Jul 18, 2009 |
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This weekend's round 4 + 5 of the Victorian Interschools Grand Prix Circuit will be an important two days for school-aged skiers and boarders. |
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100% Terrain Now Skiable |
Jul 16, 2009 |
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The snow cover is continually improving and Ruined Castle Terrain Park has opened with fun boxes and rails, the first (of many) features created to challenge adventurous freeriders. |
>> More information about this exciting news item can be found here.
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Ski Patrol Seeking New Members |
Jul 15, 2009 |
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The Falls Creek-based Ski Patrol is seeking an intake of new members and will hold an informative session for prospective trainees and volunteer ski patrollers on Saturday 18 July. |
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Chilly days ahead! |
Jul 14, 2009 |
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Excellent cross country trails and a fresh blanket of dry snow has enticed the early birds onto the resort's array of slopes this morning.
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Fresh snow for holidays |
Jul 13, 2009 |
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There's close to 15cm of fresh snow on the popular snow-covered slopes at the alpine resort this morning. That's very good news for the influx of school holiday guests. |
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Talented quartet create Ultimate Alpine Dinner |
Jul 11, 2009 |
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A trio of very talented Beechworth-based wine makers, and a chef who now resides and operates a popular restaurant in this picturesque NE Victorian resort, will collaborate with one another to ensure the annual Summit Ridge Restaurant's Ultimate Alpine Dinner is once again a special occasion for
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Ultimate Alpine Dinner |
Jul 9, 2009 |
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Compiled by renowned Chef Michael Ryan, who now owns and operates the Provenance Restaurant and Luxury Suites in Beechworth, the courses he's created for this year's 'Ultimate Alpine Dinner' feature an abundance of local produce from North-East of Victoria.
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Snow-Cat Dinners start this Saturday |
Jul 8, 2009 |
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Twice a week (Wednesday & Saturday) a limited number of resort guests can book a snow-cat dinner which will depart from outside The Frying Pan at 6.15pm and 6.30pm.
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The Alternate activites offered at Falls Creek prove very popular. |
Jul 7, 2009 |
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The first, two hour guided, Nordic Snow Shoe Walk will take pace today and the sessions with the experienced snow groomer operators (particularly in the new Bison) are also experiencing heavy bookings.
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Iconic Summit Chairlift opens today |
Jul 6, 2009 |
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The decision to open one of the popular ski lifts, the Summit Chairlift, reinforces the alpine resort's current snow status with its more adventurous snow riders.
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Winning trifecta for resort guests |
Jul 5, 2009 |
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In racing parlance it would be described as winning trifecta; sub-zero temperatures, lots of ski lifts (including the intention to open the iconic Summit Chairlift tomorrow) and oodles of snow. |
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Ruined Castle & Scott Chairlifts will open on Saturday for the first time this winter |
Jul 3, 2009 |
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After an additional 24cm in the last 24 hours the overall average snow depth is now well over half a meter (67cm) at Falls Creek |
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Vigorous cold front brought fresh snow |
Jul 3, 2009 |
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Overnight an additional 24cm has raised the overall average cover to well over half a metre (67cm) at Falls Creek |
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We'll crack half a metre overnight |
Jul 3, 2009 |
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The barometer is falling and the cold front is about to hit!! More snow expected until next Monday. |
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Already 30cm and more to come! |
Jul 2, 2009 |
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It is forecast to continue snowing to low levels until the weekend. Right on cue for the influx of new guests many of them school-aged skiers and boarders. |
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500,000th Milo Ski School Enrolment |
Jul 2, 2009 |
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MILO and Australia's leading snow resorts including Falls Creek are set to celebrate the enrolment of their 500,000th junior ski participant this snow season!
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Colder weather brings snow!! |
Jul 1, 2009 |
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As predicted by the MET Office, and all the enthusiastic snow forecasters, significant snow will improve the prospects for the school holidays. |
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Early Bird Hoppet Entry |
Jun 29, 2009 |
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To obtain an early bird entry price for the 2009 Kangaroo Hoppet, the first of the prestigious Worldloppet series of international cross country ski meets, you must register by midnight tonight.
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Significant snow falls predicted |
Jun 29, 2009 |
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Winter's grip will reappear this week with colder weather which will bring snow!!
It is predicted to snow on Tuesday and become more significant between Wednesday and Friday.
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Snow Jam 2009 accommodation specials |
Jun 19, 2009 |
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There's some affordable lodge-style accommodation from $90 a night per person to $135 per person including bed and breakfast. Self-contained, ski in - ski out, four-share self-contained apartment is another affordable option. It would be from $155 per person per night.
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Bargain Friday |
Jun 18, 2009 |
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It is a bargain day today at Falls Creek. It will cost $34 ($17 for a child) to access six ski lifts and enjoy a days' skiing or boarding at the alpine resort. |
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Great June Skiing |
Jun 17, 2009 |
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Australian farmers can expect their best winter crop in four years and alpine resort such as Falls Creek are experiencing one of the better starts to a winter season in a decade. |
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'White Space' packages |
Jun 16, 2009 |
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It isn't just the good early snow that's exceeding the expectations of snow
enthusiasts. It is also the all-inclusive 'White Space' packages at Falls Creek which are proving to be very popular.
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Fantastic skiing in Falls |
Jun 15, 2009 |
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A cool start to the week is good news for snow enthusiasts. Currently there's 35km of groomed cross-country trails and the resort's ski patrol are stating there's a good to very good cover of fresh packed snow for boarders and skiers. |
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Lifts are running! |
Jun 12, 2009 |
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What a wonderful duo Sensational snow and Sensational prices!!! Or should it be elevated to an amazing trifecta. Why?? It is the real deal from today with ski lifts opening for the first time this winter.
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As Good As It Gets! |
Jun 11, 2009 |
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Tomorrow Falls Creek will open about six ski lifts for snow enthusiasts. And there’s more good news, particularly for families with young children, the price of a day ski lift ticket ski lessons and the hire of snow equipment is very affordable. |
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Lifts Opening Fri, Sat & Sun |
Jun 9, 2009 |
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Falls Creek Alpine Resort plans to open a number of its ski lifts, including the very popular Falls Express, Towers and Drovers chairlifts this Friday with daily adult lift passes from $39 and kids $19. |
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It's Snowing Right NOW! |
Jun 8, 2009 |
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Falls Creek now resembles an alpine village with a fresh blanket of snow. More snow is forecast between today and Thursday (possibly up to 20cm) and the serious sub-zero temperatures will be evident on Tuesday and Wednesday when it is anticipated to be a chilly -6 degrees and -7 degrees respectively. |
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High Profile Actors - Opening Weekend |
Jun 4, 2009 |
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This weekend's official opening of the winter season at Falls Creek will be a
celebrity-spotters paradise with numerous well known actors participating in
the sixth filmfest@falls known as the 'filmmakers festival'.
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Ice Plunge to Welcome Winter! |
Jun 1, 2009 |
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To celebrate the first day of winter (but not the official opening of the snow season that’s this Saturday) the Falls Creek community held an Ice Plunge which also takes place in northern hemisphere communities to raise funds for worthy organisations. |
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A New Era in Snow Making Efficiency |
May 29, 2009 |
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Some more good news related to the quest to make snow at Falls Creek, a massive, energy efficient, compressed air unit was lifted by crane into the snowmaking ‘engine room’ located at the bottom of Towers last night. |
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Snow Making Begins for 09 |
May 28, 2009 |
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Early this morning every snowproducer on the 2.2km Wombat's Ramble was operational and we also fired-up the energy efficient snowproducers which focus on our beginner area. |
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Only Days Left to Grab a Super Pass! |
May 19, 2009 |
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Time is running out to grab your Falls Creek Super Season Pass offering unlimited 2009 skiing and riding at Falls, Hotham and Perisher all at the early bird season pass price of $1099 adults and $570 kids. But only before 5pm on the 28th of May. |
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XC Photo Comp Winners |
May 14, 2009 |
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A fantastic array of photo’s were received for the 2008 XC Photo Comp with Tamra Sanders winning first place! |
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It's Getting Chilly Again |
May 13, 2009 |
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The bitterly cold (minus 4C) overnight temperature at Falls Creek tonight is an entrée to what is forecasted later in the week by the very reliable site www.snow-forecast.com |
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The unseasonal weather, which resulted in a record-breaking early snowfall at Falls Creek, has motivated the snow enthusiasts. If a particular style of accommodation (lodge, apartment or hotel) is preferred during the NSW, Victorian, Queensland or South Australian school holidays (between June 27 – July 19) it would be advisable to book now. |
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Preparations Continue in Chilly Conditions |
May 1, 2009 |
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With the start of the 2009 winter season less than five weeks away, it is all hands on deck to ensure the ski lifts, the new apartments, restaurants, bars and day spa will be open on Queen's Birthday. |
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Record Breaking Sub-Zero Temps |
May 1, 2009 |
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Currently Falls Creek is covered in a thick mantle of snow and just before daybreak it was a chilly minus 3.9C which is more akin to a mid-winter morning rather than late April. |
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Heaviest April Snowfalls in Half a Century |
Apr 29, 2009 |
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The recent winter weather at Falls Creek was quite amazing. The alpine resort was transformed into a picture postcard winter playground and by yesterday there was over half a metre of snow blanketing the resort¹s vast array of slopes.
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Sensational Early Snowfall. |
Apr 28, 2009 |
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Additional staff brought onboard by the operators of Falls Creek Reservation Centre to cope with the massive influx of inquiries as a result of the heavy, early season, snowfalls and severe weather in SA, Victoria and NSW.
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Sensational Early Snowfall |
Apr 27, 2009 |
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Falls Creek is currently covered in a thick blanket of soft, dry snow. The resort has received enormous amounts of publicity on the major TV news networks Australia wide and high-circulation newspapers.
The heavy snow at Falls Creek has triggered an avalanche of bookings. |
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Sensational Early Snowfall |
Apr 26, 2009 |
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Blizzards on Saturday night at Falls Creek have provided a timely reminder that winter and the ski season isn't too far off. The alpine resort is blanketed by the first significant snowfall in 2009 and a combination of sub zero temperatures has already produced over 15cm of mid-winter quality snow. |
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A NEW LEVEL OF LUXURY ARRIVES IN FALLS CREEK |
Apr 14, 2009 |
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Enjoy the good life slope-side at the new Quay West Resort & Spa Falls Creek - a 5-star trans-seasonal apartment hotel opening on 5 June 2009 to deliver luxury accommodation and a vibrant retail mix to Falls Creek 365 days a year. |
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ICONIC TOURING LOOP ONE STEP CLOSER |
Apr 8, 2009 |
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The Bogong High Plains Road, from Falls Creek to the Omeo Highway, is now completely sealed, a month ahead of schedule. |
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New Look Chamber Winter Brochure |
Mar 27, 2009 |
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Falls Creek Central Reservations has launched a new look Winter 2009
brochure with numerous attributes including a list of Winter packages to
suit everyone's taste and style.
The slimmed down version is a fresh approach showcasing the fact that Falls Creek offers something for everyone, with just enough to whet your appetite and entice you to want more.
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30 Teams Battle it out this Weekend! |
Mar 25, 2009 |
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Sixty Mt Bike enthusiasts, including a team from Snowmass Colorado and a former elite rider from England, will participate in an exhausting seven days in the saddle of their Mt Bikes. |
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Rivers Full of Wild Bred Trout |
Mar 19, 2009 |
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Lakes such as Pretty Valley on the Bogong High Plains hold wild trout that reach 4 kilograms in weight; while rivers like the Kiewa and the lower Mitta Mitta, being tail race rivers, hold trout to 3.5 kilograms. |
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Mountain Bike Epic To Visit Falls |
Mar 16, 2009 |
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About 30 teams will endure an exhausting, brutal seven days in the saddle of their Mt Bikes as they Endeavour to complete an Australia version of the Trans Rockies event in Canada and the Trans Alps endurance ride in Europe, which meanders through parts of Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy. |
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Awesome March Fishing |
Mar 13, 2009 |
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The feedback from fly-fishers over the Labour Day (in Victoria) long weekend was lots of trout were caught in both the rivers and the lakes around the 400-450 grams mark. |
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Artists Camp to Return Labour Day Weekend |
Feb 25, 2009 |
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There's an annual opportunity for budding artists (or people who appreciate art) to mingle with some of Melbourne's more accomplished members of the arts fraternity between 6-8 March. |
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Winter 2009 Holiday Planner Released |
Feb 13, 2009 |
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Falls Creek Reservation Centre's new 2009 Winter Brochure, which has some very creative features, starting with the innovative front cover, isn't just a very effective one-stop shop packed with relevant information, this seasons activities, value packages, and prices. |
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Falls Creek Ski Lifts Snow Season Employment |
Feb 13, 2009 |
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Applications for a range of Falls Creek Ski Lifts employees from Ticket Sellers to Ski Instructors are now open for snow season 2009! |
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The Mile High Tennis Competition this Saturday |
Feb 12, 2009 |
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The annual Mile High Tennis Tournament will proceed this weekend with all proceeds raised being donated to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal to assist the families who have suffered such devastating losses this week. Please come along to help contribute to the Bushfire Appeal and enjoy the social aspect of the day.
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Cycle Tourism Event Will Inject Over $1 Million into Local Economy |
Jan 19, 2009 |
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Hundreds of lycra-clad riders will climb the steep mountain road to Falls Creek next Sunday as they participate in the annual Alpine Classic. |
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Dragon Boats Rock the Lake!! |
Jan 18, 2009 |
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With teams travelling far and wide, it is a very social weekend with lots of friendly rivalry and some fierce competition as the teams battle it out dragon head to dragon head. |
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Fainter Falls Trail Open! |
Jan 18, 2009 |
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The walk is an additional recreation opportunity for visitors to the high country and the Alpine National Park located just off the Bogong High Plains touring route between Mt Beauty and Falls Creek, visitors that have already been on the track have been most impressed. |
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Highest Wine & Local Produce Festival in Australia |
Jan 14, 2009 |
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An irresistible mix of cool climate wines, crafted by boutique winemakers, and local produce is the key ingredients of the annual ‘Taste of Falls Creek’. This year's smorgasbord of vignerons who'll offer tastings includes some well known wineries such as Brown Brothers, Sam Miranda and the largest local producer Gapsted.
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The Billy Cart Derby Results & Wrap |
Jan 13, 2009 |
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A huge thank you to the hundreds of spectators and racers of all ages who helped make Falls Creek's inaugural 'Billy Cart Derby' such a success!! See you all again in 2010. Over 50 competitors from throughout Victoria and NSW took on the Village roads Saturday January 10, 2009. |
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Wallace's Hut Mile Stone Celebration |
Jan 10, 2009 |
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The oldest hut on the Bogong High Plains, built from snow gum slabs and woollybut shingles, was named after the Wallace brothers who were responsible for its creation in 1889. |
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The Lego Men Are Bringing Their Billy Cart! |
Jan 7, 2009 |
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There’ll be thrills and spills this weekend! Falls Creek comes alive again this weekend with the 'The Billy Cart Derby', an ultimate test of driving skills, followed by the energetic country rock band 'Ruckus', performing live on a stage plus a mechanical bull for all to ride in the heart of the Village Bowl. |
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Big Fella Festival Launches New Dictionary |
Jan 2, 2009 |
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A Special Cultural Edition of a Dual Dhudhuroa / WayWurru Language Dictionary was launched at the Big Fella Festival at Falls Creek on New Years Day. |
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Great New Years Fishing at Falls |
Jan 2, 2009 |
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Reports indicate that many of the fish taken during the day are around 450-500 grams in weight, with larger trout, usually rainbows, feeding closer to dusk. |
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New Years in the Stars |
Dec 30, 2008 |
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New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day will be a family-friendly affair at the alpine resort with lots of indoor and outdoor entertainment. |
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A Big Day for Dual Dhudhuroa / Waywurru Language |
Dec 27, 2008 |
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Jida Murray-Gulpilil, the principal cultural person from the DhuDhuroa clan, has come south from Arnhem Land to be involved in a historic, once-in-a-lifetime event. The launch of a Dhudhuroa / WayWurru Language Dictionary at Falls Creek on New Year's Day.
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Fancy a Drive to Falls? |
Dec 24, 2008 |
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The cheapest petrol in four years, a timely gift for budget-conscious families, will entice a surge in visitors to alpine resorts such as Falls Creek. |
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Rivers Awash With Trout |
Dec 15, 2008 |
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Average trout sizes and numbers are quite reasonable for these natural rivers. There’s lots of big trout to be found in many of the rivers with both brown and rainbow trout reaching up to 1.75 kilograms and more. |
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Falls Summer of Fun! |
Dec 12, 2008 |
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Falls Creek Alpine Resort begins its fun-filled summer activities on Boxing Day with a mile-high cricket match (the highest match ever played in Australia) on a wicket in the heart of the alpine resort's Nordic Bowl. |
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Start Building Your Billy Cart! |
Dec 2, 2008 |
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Big kids and little tackers are invited to participate in the Billy Cart Derby
at Falls Creek Alpine Resort on Saturday January 10, 2009. Whilst the resort is well known for its ski in ski out attribute in winter the picturesque village roads are clear of snow in summer and are ideal for billy cart-style events.
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Fly Fishing Update |
Nov 28, 2008 |
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The fishing conditions in the Kiewa River has changed! Due to the large amount of rain and our recent 30cm of snow the Kiewa River is running harder causing the fish to go to the bottom. Tip of the week - use drifted scrubworms or medium lures! |
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Brisbane Rowers Arrive at Falls for Training |
Nov 25, 2008 |
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Brisbane Grammar School's rowers return to Falls Creek. Ned Draydon, one of the coaches of the Brisbane Grammar School's head of the river winning eight crew, is returning to Falls Creek with quite a large contingent of young rowers. |
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Unseasonal Weather - 30cm of Snow! |
Nov 24, 2008 |
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The outcome of the unseasonal weather over the weekend was anything but summer-like. Considering it is only a week to the start of the walking-friendly, warmer weather. It was a surprise for Falls Creek residents to see the alpine resort resemble a mid-winter look and feel yesterday. About 30cm of snow settled in the Village Bowl giving the resort's young residents a bonus skiing and snow play opportunity.
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All XPD Teams Have Arrived at Falls Creek |
Nov 21, 2008 |
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Late arrival (or was it early morning) of the remaining 16 teams participating in the long course of the 800km XPD event. About 4.30am this morning the last of the teams in contention for a place in the longest trek leg ever in Australia made it to the check point at Falls Creek Alpine Resort. |
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XPD Entrants Arrive (Very Wet) at Falls Creek |
Nov 20, 2008 |
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Extremely tough weather tests navigation skills of adventure race participants. The teams taking part in the longest trek leg ever in Australia's only expedition length adventure race encountered extremely difficult conditions on the first day (and night) of the XPD event. |
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Kiewa River Flowing Full of Trout |
Nov 20, 2008 |
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The Kiewa River from around Tawonga to Mongans Bridge is dropping slowly and producing lots of trout, with many in the pan-sized range, or 400-450 grams in weight. The river is flowing at a good level for fishing and is expected to remain that way for the rest of the year and into January. |
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Icy Creeks Abundant With Wild Trout |
Nov 14, 2008 |
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Conditions for trout fishing are ideal right now and should remain that way until mid-January, when falling stream levels usually make fishing a bit more challenging. |
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Falls Summer of Family Fun |
Nov 11, 2008 |
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If you are seeking an affordable, fun-filled family holiday, there's an alpine resort that offers both. Falls Creek in the heart of the Victorian high country, has become a very popular holiday destination for numerous reasons. |
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International Athletes Commence Training |
Nov 10, 2008 |
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The international athletes participating in the innovative National Altitude Training Centre at Falls Creek have begun their training regime at the mile-high, athlete-friendly resort. |
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The Trout Are Rising to Feed |
Nov 7, 2008 |
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All sub-alpine rivers in the region are producing good numbers of trout this week as numbers of caddis hatches encourage brown and rainbow trout to rise and feed on the surface. |
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VIS Athletes Coming to Falls |
Nov 5, 2008 |
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The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) is planning on bringing two groups of athletes to Falls Creek Alpine Resort for altitude training. Jonathan Hall, Head Coach of Triathlon at the Victorian Institute of Sport, is bringing the ‘cream of the crop’ to participate in altitude training at the athlete-friendly resort. |
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Win a Trip to the Tour De France |
Nov 5, 2008 |
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Between the end of November and mid-March there's an opportunity to win a trip to the 2009 Tour de France. By participating in the Alpine Ascent Challenge one lucky rider will be amongst the cycling legend Phil Anderson's guide tour which follows the iconic Tour de France.
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The Fishing Action Has Exploded! |
Oct 31, 2008 |
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The fishing action has absolutely exploded this week, with good hatches of caddis moths occurring around sundown, resulting in better than pan-sized rainbow and brown trout being caught on dry fly, with lure and bait specialists doing well also," said a very excited local fishing guide Geoff Lacey. |
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AIS Float Tank Boosts Altitude Training Benefit |
Oct 28, 2008 |
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Summit Ridge Alpine Lodge has installed an acquisition from The Australian Institute of Sport which will be enhance the alpine resorts reputation with the annual influx of athletes. |
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Alpine Ecology Course Returns to Falls Creek |
Oct 24, 2008 |
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The 2009 Alpine Ecology Course, presented by La Trobe University’s Centre for Applied Ecology, will take place at Falls Creek between 16-20 February 2009. |
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International Athletes to Train at Falls Creek |
Oct 21, 2008 |
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Jo Pavey a top British Athlete, an American Bobby Curtis and Guenther Weidlinger, an Austrian who is the fastest 10,000 metre runner in Europe, are amongst the first elite runners from the northern hemisphere to attend one of the training camps coordinated by the Falls Creek-based National Altitude Training Centre. |
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Alpine Lakes Teaming With Trout |
Oct 17, 2008 |
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The Bogong High Plains Road between Falls Creek Alpine Resort and the iconic Blue Duck, has reopened providing access to numerous alpine rivers and lakes.
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adidas camp at falls creek |
Oct 15, 2008 |
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The iconic, running brand, adidas, will hold its second innovative camp at Falls Creek specifically aimed at identifying and supporting up and coming athletes. |
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Enjoying the Spring Melt |
Oct 7, 2008 |
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As the snow melts, and replenishes the rivers (reputedly full of trout) and lakes in the Victorian high country, alpine resorts such as Falls Creek switch to non winter activities. |
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World Record Attempt to Celebrate Close of Snow Season 2008 |
Sep 29, 2008 |
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Whilst heavily reduced lift ticket prices and entry to Victoria’s largest alpine resort enticed an enthusiastic number of guests it was the quest to create a world record that had the picturesque resort buzzing. |
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$30 Adult Lift Passes - Final Weekend Fun |
Sep 22, 2008 |
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Carnival Weekend is the final weekend of this winter and will be a celebration of a sensational snow season. Ski lift tickets are reduced to $45 (child $25) on Saturday and Sunday. However, if guests are wearing their favourite football team strip or any other fancy dress, they’ll only pay $30 adult (child $15) for a ski lift ticket. |
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22cm of Fresh Powder Snow in the Last Week |
Sep 17, 2008 |
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Monday's ferocious winds had an upside - a blanket of fresh snow!
This morning the alpine resort has a mid-winter look and a chilly
temperature of minus 6.0 degrees that brought with it 19cm of fluffy fresh new snow for Tuesday and a further 3cm for Wednesday, taking the natural snow base to 125cm. |
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Falls Creek Wins 'Gong' for Best Alpine Dining |
Sep 16, 2008 |
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Falls Creek’s reputation for having the best array of alpine restaurants and eateries in Australia has been further enhanced following the release of The Daily Telegraph’s 8th annual Skiwatch Awards today. |
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Spring Skiing Made Easy |
Sep 9, 2008 |
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Between now and the close of the winter season at Falls Creek Alpine Resort it is an ideal time to enjoy the warmer days, heavily reduced cost of all-inclusive White Space packages and the resort’s well-covered slopes.
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50% Discount Student Lift Tickets on Friday's! |
Sep 4, 2008 |
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50% Student Lift Tickets on Fridays at Falls Creek. Full-time tertiary students are entitled to half price lift tickets every Friday throughout September. And there's more good news! The cost of a lift ticket has been reduced on all other days of the week |
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Kangaroo Hoppet Gains New Sponsor |
Sep 2, 2008 |
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The Falls Creek-based cross country skiing event that kicks of the Worldloppet series of long-distance ski races, held in 15 countries around the world, has a new partner AGL Hydro, Australia’s largest private producer of renewable energy. |
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Aussie Wins Third Kangaroo Hoppet |
Aug 30, 2008 |
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Ben Sim, the Australian Champion, was stride for stride with Viktor Novotny from the Czech Republic at the half way point of this grueling event but at the 25km mark he really showed why he is regarded as our big hope for the 2010 Winter Olympics. |
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Hoppet Eve Excitement Grows! |
Aug 29, 2008 |
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A Canadian boarder, Charles Reid, won the 2008 Stylewars smorgasbord of snowboarding and Mt Beauty-based Paul Murray and Esther Bottomley (both Winter Olympians) took out their respective finals in the hotly-contested Kangaroo Hoppet night sprints, staged in the heart of Falls Cree |
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Young French Canadian Wins 28-Stair Contest |
Aug 28, 2008 |
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Last night 18-year old French Canadian rider Charles Reid nailed it under lights in the ‘Village Bowl’ at Falls Creek. Reid and some of the best snowboarders from around the globe competed in an exciting street rail snowboard contest on a purpose built 28-stair feature. |
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Who Will be Crowned 'Master of the Stairs' Tonight? |
Aug 27, 2008 |
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French Canadians Matts Kulisek and Charles Reid continued their dominance of Stylewars 2008, during the second day of competition at Falls Creek, Victoria today. |
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Stylewars Going Higher Than Ever Before |
Aug 25, 2008 |
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High-flying, young dare-devils from far-flung snow-covered countries such Norway, Sweden and Iceland will display their prowess on a snowboard, as they fly through the air in the annual Oakley Stylewars invitational event which concludes on Thursday. |
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Venezuela's Only Cross Country Skier |
Aug 22, 2008 |
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Venezuela skier begins his quest to become a Winter Olympian. 21 year old Cesar Baena, a cross country skier from Venezuela, is seeking to represent his country at the Canadian Winter Olympics in two years time. |
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Hip Hop & Snowboarding Unite |
Aug 20, 2008 |
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Hailing from Melbourne, with Jamaican / Australian heritage, Ru C.L is a MC with truly universal appeal. He'll support Katalyst on the first night (Monday 25 Aug ) of the Oakley Stylewars invitation only event, featuring the world's top snowboarders, at the resort's coolest bar OSHII-GO in the heart of freeride-friendly Falls Creek. |
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Be a Hero - Save The Snow Man! |
Aug 19, 2008 |
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Falls Creek Primary School yesterday helped launch a new free online computer game to help children understand ways they can reduce their impact on climate change and continue to enjoy snow activity well into the future. |
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Falls Creek BIG AIR - Big Success! |
Aug 17, 2008 |
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The participants in the annual Jagermeister Big Air Competition at Victoria's largest alpine resort had a huge audience in raptures. Whilst getting big air is the aim it was some sensational spills that ensured what is one of Australia's premier freeride events lived up to expectations. |
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Falls Creek Snow Depth Cracks 1.5 Metres |
Aug 11, 2008 |
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The severe, chilly weather at Falls Creek today is the outcome of the forecasted coldest front of the winter. A classic late winter pattern - a series of cold fronts crossing south eastern Australia has sent the snow fraternity into raptures. |
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Still Snowing, 10cm of New Snow So Far Today! |
Aug 9, 2008 |
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Day after day of snowfalls throughout July and in early August has resulted in the alpine resort’s 20 year average snowpack being surpassed and there’s more good news – significant snow forecast later in the week. |
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Telemark Festival Great Success! |
Aug 3, 2008 |
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The third Falls Creek Telemark Festival was held in superb snow conditions. The event is not about who was the fastest down the respective race courses, but about having fun and a golden opportunity to check out the latest boots and telemark skis which are now much ‘fatter’ and quite similar to alpine skis. |
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Snowy Start to August! |
Aug 1, 2008 |
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Falls Creek, the largest resort in the Victorian Alps, is currently getting a 'top up' of snow (between 10-20cm) and the winter weather is forecast to continue until mid-August. |
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The Board Lounge is Throwing a Party! |
Jul 30, 2008 |
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One of Falls Creek's newest shops, The Board Lounge is throwing a party this weekend at Oishii Go. |
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The Age Falls Creek Corporate Ski Race |
Jul 26, 2008 |
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This weekend, the corporate world has come to Falls Creek, to battle it out on the Giant Slalom and Slalom race courses at Falls Creek for corporate skiing supremacy, plus a lot of fun and networking. |
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Cold Overnight Temps Equal Great Snow |
Jul 23, 2008 |
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The minimum temperature overnight was a very cool minus 6.7C. The upside is the snow is extremely dry and enjoyable for both skiers and boarders. |
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Victorian Junior XC Championships |
Jul 20, 2008 |
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The 2008 Victorian Junior Championships for cross country skiing will be held at Falls Creek between 19-20 July.
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Cross Country High Plains Tour |
Jul 15, 2008 |
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Seventy-two skiers participated in the High Plains Tour last Saturday on a new 5km course. Sponsored by Wodonga-based outdoor specialist Snowgum, this skating event was the first opportunity for many of our established (and up and coming) cross country skiers to test themselves and ascertain their current level of fitness.
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Fjall Open at Falls Creek |
Jul 14, 2008 |
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Falls Creek - one of Victoria’s premier alpine resorts known for its European village feel is adding another development to its list this season with the opening of the boutique development Fjäll this winter. |
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Tube Park Now Open |
Jul 14, 2008 |
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Falls Creek's line-up of popular activities for its guests has been complimented by the opening of its family-friendly Snow Tube Park in the Village Bowl.
This purpose-built, fun-filled option is amongst a growing number of snow-related activities the alpine resort offers guests of all ages.
Participants spin, bounce, bump and laugh their way downhill on a snow tube. It is great fun for the whole family. |
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Summit Opens Today to 41cm of Fresh Snow |
Jul 11, 2008 |
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In the last 24 hours Falls Creek has been blanketed in 41cm of fresh snow. This on top of 14cm Monday and 12cm Tuesday takes the average depth in the Village Bowl to 1 metre and across the resort 90cms. Ruined Castle and Scott's opened Wednesday and today the Summit will open for the first time this season. |
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Falls Carpeted With Fresh Snow |
Jul 2, 2008 |
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Falls Creek is once again covered in snow and more snow expected throughout the next two weeks! |
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This Week's Snow Sports School Programs |
Jun 28, 2008 |
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Falls Creek Snow Sports School has put together a bunch of fun programs working with the conditions we currently have, allowing guests to have a lesson or two and enjoy their time here to the max. For kids the programs combine lessons, activities, and lunch and are available for half days or full days. |
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What's On at Falls Creek?
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Jun 19, 2008 |
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We've put together a little list of what is happening around Falls Creek in the next couple of days to help you plan your time here. In addition don't forget to check out the live snow report page to to check on current weather, forecasts, grooming and snowmaking, activities, and lots more. |
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Artist Exhibition Opens... |
Jun 8, 2008 |
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The Minister for the Arts, Lynne Kosky, officially opened an Art Exhibition at Falls Creek which included some of the works created at the annual Falls Creek Artist Camp.
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Falls Creek Hosts Inaugural Ice Plunge |
Jun 2, 2008 |
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Over 100 hardy people braved a very frosty morning and dived into the mile hight Rocky Valley Lake continuing a winter ritual that takes place in numerous snowy northern hemisphere countries.
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Film Fest @ Falls Finalists Announced! |
Jun 1, 2008 |
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Film Fest @ Falls, now in its fifth successful year, announces special guests Brooke Satchwell (White Collar Blue, Canal Road) and Steve Bisley (currently appearing in Sea Patrol) who will be attending the festival over the Queen's Birthday weekend, celebrating the opening of the ski season, at Falls Creek. |
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SUBSCRIBE & WIN! |
May 26, 2008 |
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Subscribe to Falls Creek Mountain News (it's totally free) before the 7th of June and you could win a 2008 resort entry season pass. |
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Where to Eat, Drink, and Be Merry! |
May 26, 2008 |
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Just because you are in an alpine resort balanced on the top of the Victorian Alps, and you are here to ski, ski, ski (or at least that is the the official line), that doesn't mean Falls Creek expects you to eat beans and noodles. No, in fact we have some great established, and a few new foodies corners and tasty tables set especially for you. |
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New Snowmaking + New Groomer = More Great Skiing |
May 23, 2008 |
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Falls Creek Ski Lifts snowmaking projects are on track and complete with 200mm pipe top to bottom on Wombat’s Ramble, Australia’s longest beginner run, and 21 new air-water guns (each costing $20,000) installed. The replacement of the Towers snow making pipe is also complete in readiness for automated guns. These projects have been completed in readiness for a future connection to Falls Creek’s waste-water treatment facility to allow for future recycled water snow production. |
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This Week in Falls Creek |
May 23, 2008 |
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There’s a mood of excitement in the air at Falls Creek, a buzz that no one visiting or working in the resort over the last couple of weeks could deny. With major projects like the Wombat’s Ramble snowmaking wrapping up and getting ticked off as complete, and with the resort having had three major pre season snow dumps in the last couple of months, there is a vibe of anticipation for a spectacular season. |
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$200M of development underway at Falls Creek! |
Apr 18, 2008 |
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Falls Creek is becoming Australia's fastest growing alpine resort and this winter stage one of the $50 million St Falls/All Seasons Gateway Project will open. |
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What's NEW for Winter 2008! |
Mar 11, 2008 |
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Can't wait for winter to arrive? Here is what to expect from Falls Creek this ski season including more snowmaking, new grooming machines, and a host of new activities and products to choose from. |
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NEW Sk8 Ramp Opens at Falls Creek! |
Jan 21, 2008 |
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A new skate ramp is the latest tourist attraction at Falls Creek and was officially opened recently by the Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Tim Holding. The skate ramp was funded by a community development grant of $20,000 from the Victorian Government’s $4 million bushfire recovery program.
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