Category Archives: Information

YMCA Falls Creek XC Events

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Paul L'Huillier

The Development XC Skiing Track-Setting/Grooming in Australia from the late 1960’s to today.

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Casserole Dinner, Junior Camp & other news

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Paul L'Huillier

Please RSVP if you intend to come to the start of season Casserole Dinner Friday 14th June — email the secretary <secretary@birkebeiner.org.au> Note: Special guests Tommy Silverster and Ash Forrer will give a presentation on their recently completed Australian Alps … Continue reading →

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Weekend Working Bee Report

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Paul L'Huillier

Blair Hume (co-ordinator) had a team of 32 people including six kids in attendance over the two days. A heap of work was done. Geoff Sorensen (Resort Management) and Kevin Cosgriff (Parks Vic) were also in attendance to co-ordinate work in … Continue reading →

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Local Subsidised 1st Aid Training

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Paul L'Huillier

Alpine Shire Council has the opportunity to offer a number of heavily subsidised first aid training places for volunteers from community and sporting groups in the Shire. There are two places available per organisation. The cost will be $30 per … Continue reading →

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Club Working Bee – Sunday 27th/28th April

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Paul L'Huillier

Jeanette McLaren & Jim Gargan showing off their culinary skills at a previous working bee lunch BBQ. Date & where to meet — Volunteers should meet at the Birkebeiner Clubhouse at Windy Corner, Falls Creek on 27/28 April 2019. Times … Continue reading →

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Falls Creek & Mt Hotham SOLD!

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Paul L'Huillier

The rumours were rife prior to Christmas that Vail Resorts was purchasing both Hotham and Falls Creek in Australia. However no official word was made by either party by the end of the year and those same rumours began to fade in the … Continue reading →

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2019 Senior World Championships – Seefeld, Austria (19/2 to 3/3)

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Paul L'Huillier

Ski and Snowboard Australia (SSA) announced on February 14th that seven Aussie skiers had been selected as part of the national team which will compete at the 2019 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Seefeld, Austria. Beginning 20 February for … Continue reading →

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Summer News Update

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Paul L'Huillier

RIP Doug Westerman With great sadness we note the passing of Doug Westerman who passed away on the 17th January 2019 after a short illness. Doug was one of the clubs’s foundation members (1977) and was involved with the Hoppet … Continue reading →

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2018 NZ Merino Muster Worldloppet Event

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Paul L'Huillier

    The 2018 NZ Merino Muster Worldloppet Event was conducted on Saturday 1st September at the Snow Farm, Cardrona, New Zealand. There were 288 entrants from 19 nations. Click [HERE] for a full list of Results and[HERE] for the Media Release.

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Birkies on Top in Hoppet #28

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Paul L'Huillier

The club had much success in Hoppet #28 — congratulations to all participants and thank you to the  huge club and non-club volunteer force organised by Nick Wright. Kangaroo Hoppet (42 km) — Men Valerio Leccardi (a four time winner) and … Continue reading →

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