If you haven't ordered your the Hero Pass for 2012, don't leave it too late. The offer closes on 10 October - this coming Monday. The lift company is a bit worried that their website might not cope if too many people wait till Monday, so don't leave it till the last minute.
In case you haven't heard about the Hero Pass, it's a Falls Creek/Hotham Season Pass for only $699 (that's $500 less than the 2011 early bird pass). You pay $199 by 10 October and another $500 by 1 May 2012. Hero Passes for children and seniors are $99 now and $300 by 1 May. The Hero Pass also entitles you to discounts and special offers at some overseas resorts, Otway and Illawarra Flys, Melbourne Aquarium and Falls Creek & Hotham. Details at skifalls.com.au/HeroPass
06 October 2011
04 October 2011
Lease granted
In June we received in principle approval for our lodge redevelopment proposal. This meant that our proposal met the requirements for lease renewal. We did not know the term of the new lease.
The Board of Falls Creek Resort Management has now offered us a 50 year lease, which the club has accepted. This is an excellent outcome.
We are currently seeking tenders for the building work. Tender responses are due soon.
At this stage, we do not expect the lodge to be available for bookings over the coming summer & autumn. This will be confirmed once we have selected a builder and established the building schedule.
The Board of Falls Creek Resort Management has now offered us a 50 year lease, which the club has accepted. This is an excellent outcome.
We are currently seeking tenders for the building work. Tender responses are due soon.
At this stage, we do not expect the lodge to be available for bookings over the coming summer & autumn. This will be confirmed once we have selected a builder and established the building schedule.
03 October 2011
That's the season that was - 2011
Season 2011 is over. It started with great promise and July had fantastic snow for those lucky enough to be up there then. Then it just sort of gradually faded away, before ending with a last flurry of snowflakes on closing weekend. Wombats and Main street were open for Queens Birthday Weekend, and Main Street was still going till the last day. Mother nature may have been fickle but snowmaking delivered and kept us skiing and boarding at Falls Creek after Hotham and Buller closed a week early.
Our new managers Andrew & Myra did a great job.
We had a new transport system with great new vehicles. Most customers seemed to think it worked well most of the time.
Steve Lee's backcountry tours were a hit with at least one group of AAC members and guests who had a fabulous trip out to McKay.
Ross was again triumphant in the club race, with Vivienne taking out the wonen's race and Carla the children's.
On Hoppet day we had 3 competitors with John again winning his age group in the Joey event.
The unfavourable economic climate and the sparse snowfalls meant that numbers on the slopes were down, but AAC and other clubs still had quite a good year. We can only infer that even in doubtful economic times, we will still flock to the slopes if we can get good value. It seems that most lift companies around Australia are reaching the same conclusion as they have announced some very attractive early bird season passes. Falls' and Hotham's Hero Pass for $699 is a great deal but you need to act fast - offer closes 10 October.
I always love to receive photos taken by members and guests at Falls Creek so that I can share them with you. Laurie gave me some fabulous shots of around the lodge and village. You can see more of his shots and others from this season in our web album
Our new managers Andrew & Myra did a great job.
We had a new transport system with great new vehicles. Most customers seemed to think it worked well most of the time.
Steve Lee's backcountry tours were a hit with at least one group of AAC members and guests who had a fabulous trip out to McKay.
Ross was again triumphant in the club race, with Vivienne taking out the wonen's race and Carla the children's.
On Hoppet day we had 3 competitors with John again winning his age group in the Joey event.
The unfavourable economic climate and the sparse snowfalls meant that numbers on the slopes were down, but AAC and other clubs still had quite a good year. We can only infer that even in doubtful economic times, we will still flock to the slopes if we can get good value. It seems that most lift companies around Australia are reaching the same conclusion as they have announced some very attractive early bird season passes. Falls' and Hotham's Hero Pass for $699 is a great deal but you need to act fast - offer closes 10 October.
I always love to receive photos taken by members and guests at Falls Creek so that I can share them with you. Laurie gave me some fabulous shots of around the lodge and village. You can see more of his shots and others from this season in our web album
02 October 2011
serving on the committee
A club like AAC Falls Creek depends for its success on its members and their contribution to the club. One important way of helping the club is by serving on the committee. Some of the existing committee members have signalled that they would like to retire or step back into less demanding roles by the next AGM. Elections at the AGM are for general committee members, with specific roles being determined at the first committee meeting after the AGM.
The committee would welcome interest from any potential new committee members. Roles that are likely to be required include
The committee would welcome interest from any potential new committee members. Roles that are likely to be required include
- Chairman
- Lodge Supervisor
- Membership Officer
11 September 2011
$699 adult season pass for next year
Great news. The lift company have announced a fabulous deal on season passes for next year. They are calling it the Hero Pass. It's $500 less than this season's early bird deal.
Pay $199 before 10 October and $500 by 1st May 2012: $699 total cost for a full adult season pass that is valid for Falls and Hotham. Children and secondary students $399.
Perisher and Thredbo announced offers last week, so it's great to see Falls offering a similar early bird deal.
Details at skifalls.com.au
Pay $199 before 10 October and $500 by 1st May 2012: $699 total cost for a full adult season pass that is valid for Falls and Hotham. Children and secondary students $399.
Perisher and Thredbo announced offers last week, so it's great to see Falls offering a similar early bird deal.
Details at skifalls.com.au
23 August 2011
Capital Raising for Lodge redevelopment success
Thanks to all the many Debenture holding members and even some Juniors who provided "up front" payments to the capital raising to finance the redevelopment of the Lodge.
We had a strong response as you will have seen from the Annual report.
For those that chose to pay by instalment, the second payment was due in May. If you have not made your payment for that instalment, a reminder notice will soon arrive.
We are now completing a 100% check of all payments and a statement will be sent to all members with their capital payments made and also a guide to future payments, for those paying by instalment.
There are a small number of members, mainly juniors, that will see that their future payments increase over time. This is probably due to movement into more senior membership categories.
The next round of instalments for the capital raising will be in the next subscription invoice round, which will be issued in November for payment in January 2012.
David Stogdale
Treasurer
We had a strong response as you will have seen from the Annual report.
For those that chose to pay by instalment, the second payment was due in May. If you have not made your payment for that instalment, a reminder notice will soon arrive.
We are now completing a 100% check of all payments and a statement will be sent to all members with their capital payments made and also a guide to future payments, for those paying by instalment.
There are a small number of members, mainly juniors, that will see that their future payments increase over time. This is probably due to movement into more senior membership categories.
The next round of instalments for the capital raising will be in the next subscription invoice round, which will be issued in November for payment in January 2012.
David Stogdale
Treasurer
17 August 2011
Spring Season Pass
The lift company has announced the spring season pass. It starts on 22 Aug and runs till the end of the season on 22 Oct. Valid for Hotham too.
Adult $549
Youth $439
Child $275
Senior $275
Adult $549
Youth $439
Child $275
Senior $275
16 August 2011
Sun and snow
Spring seems to have arrived a bit early. International may be closed, and summit looking pretty sad, but the skiing over the back is still very good. The south facing slopes are holding snow very well and there is still excellent cover.
Early spring also makes for some great touring too.
Pics from Sunday 14th.
Early spring also makes for some great touring too.
Pics from Sunday 14th.
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| Looking back to Sun Valley from above Boomerang |
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| Mt McKay |
07 August 2011
Race weekend report
The annual club race was held on Father Fosters race course on Saturday 6th August.
Conditions were truly awful but a valiant brigade turned up to race, along with an equally courageous crew from Riverina Ski Club. A few centimetres of fresh wet snow over a soft rain affected base made for heavy work inspecting the course. Generous salting turned it into a rather narrow icy track. There were a few spills, including yours truly, but most survived to take their second run.
Despite the poor conditions, everyone was in good spirits and there were smiles all around as people completed the course. An added touch of humour came from the misreading of names by the course announcer, coupled with some people racing in numbers originally assigned to others. So David Stogdale, racing in Noel Poon's number was announced as Noah (seemed appropriate given the weather). But perhaps best of all was Rose Baker for our champion Ross Barker.
Andrew & Myra were joined by some scouting friends to put on a fabulous spread for dinner. In particular, Watson won lots of friends with his lemon tart, vanilla cheesecake and chocolate hazelnut gateau. Thanks for a great dinner!
Thanks also to Nigel for stepping into John Cameron's shoes for the weekend to organise bibs, results etc.
More pics
If you would like to share your photos, please send to aacfallscreek(at)gmail.com
Results
Sam Barker Memorial Shield for children 12 and under
1. Carla B
2. James C
3. Simon F
Snowboard
1. Harry S
Women
1. Vivienne W
2. Carla B
3. Marj P
Men
1. Ross B
2. William C
3. Nigel C
Conditions were truly awful but a valiant brigade turned up to race, along with an equally courageous crew from Riverina Ski Club. A few centimetres of fresh wet snow over a soft rain affected base made for heavy work inspecting the course. Generous salting turned it into a rather narrow icy track. There were a few spills, including yours truly, but most survived to take their second run.
Despite the poor conditions, everyone was in good spirits and there were smiles all around as people completed the course. An added touch of humour came from the misreading of names by the course announcer, coupled with some people racing in numbers originally assigned to others. So David Stogdale, racing in Noel Poon's number was announced as Noah (seemed appropriate given the weather). But perhaps best of all was Rose Baker for our champion Ross Barker.
Andrew & Myra were joined by some scouting friends to put on a fabulous spread for dinner. In particular, Watson won lots of friends with his lemon tart, vanilla cheesecake and chocolate hazelnut gateau. Thanks for a great dinner!
Thanks also to Nigel for stepping into John Cameron's shoes for the weekend to organise bibs, results etc.
More pics
If you would like to share your photos, please send to aacfallscreek(at)gmail.com
Results
Sam Barker Memorial Shield for children 12 and under
1. Carla B
2. James C
3. Simon F
Snowboard
1. Harry S
Women
1. Vivienne W
2. Carla B
3. Marj P
Men
1. Ross B
2. William C
3. Nigel C
05 August 2011
savings - through Falls Creek Alpine Association
The Falls Creek Alpine Association represents ski clubs, apartment owners and other stakeholders in Falls Creek. AAC Falls Creek is a member.
They have negotiated discounts/deals at a number of businesses including:
Wining and Dining
Ski/BoardEquipment
More info on FCAA
They have negotiated discounts/deals at a number of businesses including:
Wining and Dining
- Falls Creek Hotel
- Mo"s Restautant (Feathertop Lodge)
- Plunket Fowles winery (Avenel, on the Hume))
- Sam Miranda Wines (Oxley)
Ski/BoardEquipment
- Koki
- Central Snowsports (Winterhaven and Cedarwood)
- RPS The Board Store (Elwood)
- EMC at Snowski (Deepdene)
More info on FCAA
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