One of the working party jobs was to install shelves in the entry area. The old drinks machine is gone and the lockers have been relocated. Instead there are sturdy shelves where you can store your gear when you arrive, or on your last day. The area has also been lightened up with a coat of paint.
This should have the benefits of making it easier to store (and retrieve) your gear, and also improve the appearance of the entry.
27 May 2013
Snowplay Park
Hotham introduced a snowplay park last season and this year Falls Creek and Dinner Plain will too. It's being run by AAC member Steve Belli. The Falls Creek snowplay park is in the tennis court area at the top of the gully chair and is aimed at kids up to 5. (Hotham and Dinner Plain have larger but less central locations that cater for a wider age range.) Features include mini steerable toboggans, toddler's ski sliders, snowcastle molds and other snowstuff for young snow-lovers
Shopping at Falls Creek
The Hub supermarket is no more, but Foodworks is still operating in the QT building (formerly Quay West and St Falls) near Falls Creek Express chairlift.
Foodworks is offering some new ways to shop too that might suit some members. The Mt Beauty has better range and prices than the Falls Creek store.
Foodworks is offering some new ways to shop too that might suit some members. The Mt Beauty has better range and prices than the Falls Creek store.
- Do your shopping in person at the Falls Creek Foodworks before 3pm and they will deliver to the lodge between 4pm and 6pm for $5, or free if the order is over $100.
- Do your shopping online from the Mt Beauty Foodworks store at Mt Beauty prices and get it delivered to the Falls Creek store or to the lodge. There are fees for Pick'n'Pack ($10 for the first $200 worth of groceries, then $2.50 per $100), delivery to Falls ($9 per carton) and delivery to the lodge ($5 per carton). On average a carton can hold ~$60 worth of groceries, but obviously this is pretty variable. Details and on-line shop are at foodworkshighcountry.com.au/fallscreekorders
Hotham - change to chains rules
Mt Hotham had a lot of problems last winter with incidents on the Harrietville Road and have revised some safety procedures. One of the outcomes is that they have made a new declaration about chains.
In a nutshell, everyone travelling from Harrietville to Hotham must carry diamond pattern chains that can be fitted to their vehicle. Ladder chains, spider chains and snow socks are not allowed. Bear this in mind if you are heading to Hotham.
This has caused a lot of angst for people with cars/wheels that can't take diamond chains.
The Falls Creek road is not nearly as hazardous as the Hotham-Harrietville road and a similar ruling may never eventuate. However, you never know. If you are buying a new car, or new rims, it may be wise to consider whether they can accommodate diamond pattern chains.
In a nutshell, everyone travelling from Harrietville to Hotham must carry diamond pattern chains that can be fitted to their vehicle. Ladder chains, spider chains and snow socks are not allowed. Bear this in mind if you are heading to Hotham.
This has caused a lot of angst for people with cars/wheels that can't take diamond chains.
The Falls Creek road is not nearly as hazardous as the Hotham-Harrietville road and a similar ruling may never eventuate. However, you never know. If you are buying a new car, or new rims, it may be wise to consider whether they can accommodate diamond pattern chains.
27 April 2013
Working Bee Reminder
The Working Bee is next weekend, Friday 3rd-Sunday 5th May.
Thanks to all those who have already put their hands up to attend. We could really do with a few more people. If you can spare the time we'd appreciate it if you could join us. It is hard work, but it's very companionable too and you won't want for food and beverages.
For more info see the previous article on this. To book in or to find out more, contact our Lodge Supervisor, Justin Checcucci
Thanks to all those who have already put their hands up to attend. We could really do with a few more people. If you can spare the time we'd appreciate it if you could join us. It is hard work, but it's very companionable too and you won't want for food and beverages.
For more info see the previous article on this. To book in or to find out more, contact our Lodge Supervisor, Justin Checcucci
AGM 2013 - put it in your diary
The AGM will be held at Royal Brighton Yacht Club at 7:30pm on Tuesday May 21st. This is a great opportunity to hear about progress, contribute to the running of your club and meet with other members.
You can download Nomination and Proxy forms.
The official notice of meeting, forms and annual report will soon be posted to all members
August opportunity
As usual, August has been very popular for bookings but there are still some vacancies.
In particular, mid-week in the last week of August (25th-29th) has good vacancies still.
In particular, mid-week in the last week of August (25th-29th) has good vacancies still.
September Special Offer
September can be a great time to stay at the lodge. More sunshine, longer days, less crowds and usually plenty of snow. It's also a great time to introduce friends and family to our fabulous sport. Now we can offer another reason to enjoy the relaxed September vibe.
On top of the already low off-peak price, this season you can save even more.The 3rd person in a standard room can stay for 1/2 price (applied to the lowest tariff in the room). That's approx $120 for a whole week for an adult member or a guest under 17.
On top of the already low off-peak price, this season you can save even more.The 3rd person in a standard room can stay for 1/2 price (applied to the lowest tariff in the room). That's approx $120 for a whole week for an adult member or a guest under 17.
Accommodation Transfer Service (aka Oversnow)
FCRM will be running this service again this year and have announced proposed pricing
They are promising improvements in
They are promising improvements in
- An improved communications system to the ATS Terminal;
- Improvements to the luggage baskets; and
- Access to supplementary vehicles (I presume this means extra vehicles at busy time)
| Type | 2012 ($) | Proposed 2013 ($) |
| Adult one-way | 19.0 | 20 |
| Child one-way | 12.5 | 13 |
| Child one-way U5 | NA | NA |
| Adult return | 33 | 35 |
| Child return | 21.5 | 23 |
| Child return U5 | NA | NA |
| Adult season | 155 | 162 |
| Child season | 100 | 105 |
| Taxi (Husky flat rate) | 65 | 68 |
| Taxi (Argo, per person) | 10 | 10 |
| Excess baggage (per item) | 3 | 3 |
19 March 2013
Booking Status for 2013 now available
Now that all the initial bookings have been processed, the initial booking status is available.
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