Author Archives: Paul L'Huillier

25 Faces of the Hoppet — #9 & #10

As part of the lead up to the 2015 Kangaroo Hoppet the organisers are  profiling 25 Faces of the Hoppet. Click [HERE] to find out who is the latest Face of the Hoppet.

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Birkebeiner Bulletin – May 2015

The Birkebeiner Bulletin — May 2015 is now available for viewing on-line as a pdf file (1.7 MB). To view the latest Birkie Bulletin all you need to do is click the link in this email message and the pdf file will open in your web browser. Note: You do … Continue reading

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Falls Creek Resort Entry Pricing for 2015

Click [HERE] to go to the Falls Creek Ski Resort website for more information and to get a Permit Online (the cheapest option).

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Clubhouse Renovations

The major work on the Clubhouse has started thanks to Jim Crebbin (co-ordinator) and builder club members Mike Smith and Rob Boland. The extensive renovations include the replacing all windows with double glazing and aluminium frames, and re-cladding the outside with Colorbond. Window … Continue reading

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25 Faces of the Hoppet — #1 (Alice Hamilton)

This year will see the 25th running of the Kangaroo Hoppet cross country ski marathon at Falls Creek on the fourth Saturday in August. Over 1,200 skiers from all around the world are expected to take part in the 42km … Continue reading

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Media & Communications Workshop for Women – Sun 12th April (AIS Canberra)

Female cross country ski athletes, coaches, officials, administrators & supporting mums. We need your help to ‘talk up’ XC skiing…raise our media profile and get more people & sponsors on skinny skis! Come along to The Media & Communications Skills … Continue reading

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Volunteers needed for Clubhouse Working Bees

Clubhouse renovations — In March our club will be doing some extensive work to the Clubhouse, namely, replacing all windows with double glazing and aluminium frames, and re-cladding the outside with Colorbond. Jim Crebbin will be co-ordinating the project with the builders and … Continue reading

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Birkebeiners at World Championships – Falun Sweden

The Club has five skiers (out of a team of eleven) and three officials representing Australia at the upcoming World Senior Championships in Falun, Sweden — 18th February to 1st March 2015.   Skiers are: Officials are: Head Coach, Finn Marsland, Coach, JC … Continue reading

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Falls Creek Signage Working Bee

The Club in junction with the Falls Creek Resort Management (FCRM) conducted a very successful working bee on Sunday 18th January with 19 club members attending. Background to the Working Bee The Falls Creek Resort Management (FCRM) has agreed to … Continue reading

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BNSC/Falls Creek Working Bee – Sun 18th Jan 2015

Start Time — 9.00 am at Hoppet Office in Mt Beauty (for car-pooling) OR 10.00 am at the Nordic Bowl Race Hut at Falls Creek. Background The Falls Creek Resort Management (FCRM) has agreed to undertake a total revamp of the … Continue reading

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