Cheers, got it assessed and have a small cast around my hand now for six weeks. They said skiing will be fine. I think I'll skip the specialist and brace to save money but now looking for some sort of option to cover it and keep hand warm.
Snow Report Falls Creek 2021 - Trip Reports, Pics & Conditions
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Mine was at the Ballarat hospital as part of my emergency treatment, was not expensive from memory. I think Medicare coughed for most of it. I certainly didn't have private insurance.
I found that a thin polypropylene knit glove was enough. i had a moulded splint and bandage and the stretchy glove fitted and was warm enough.Staying at Howman's I'm thinking that once past the checkpoint after leaving Mt Beauty we'll be good for the week. Usually I only buy vehicle entry in the morning each day in case we wake up with an unwell family member or a dead car or really crappy weather but this year it will have to be in advance to meet the 48 hrs rule. No probs with that, we'll be happy to be there regardless.
Depending on time of day you may have to do checkpoint up top. I think they may put stickers on cars they have already checked, to speed things up. But they are flying by the seat of their pants tooIf I wasnt working right now on a contract until October I'd be angling for a Covid Marshall job at Falls. Ideally patrolling the runs reminding people of what they should be doing. Then go do the same in the pub.
A temporary tattoo could be a useful tool. Get checked, get inked, flash it the next day.
Soft slushy snow underfoot. Only Halleys comet running. The rest on windhold. Gusts of 68km/h.
You should have gone to Perisher!. I can see two NSW ski trips at least happening for me this season until October.
On our itenerary for next week. …
Always a good vibe at Falls, even in early season.
I believe you need a booking to camp at Island Bend. Gets very busy. Plan carefully.
I have a Thredbo booking after Hoppet week at FC. Hope they let us into NSW.
I am going to get my annual NPWS concession pass sorted out tomorrow online. NPWS require a scan of one's valid concession card/ pension card and one's driver's license. Then I will book Island Bend for a couple of week days in late August, if possible.
Only Wombats, with newbies and brown patches, wind up top would push you along on the flat.
In line with the general tone of the day ate at JB’s.
Failing that I will snow camp at Horse camp hut which is not subject to a booking system being a BC location .I will still need my NPWS annual pass for parking within the KNP. Parking at Guthega Power station can become busy.
We should organise a catch up this year. I know a few are up on the last weekend in July. Perhaps we should do a lunch?
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Moguls and falling snowboarders on Mainstreet. Needs more snow and a groom me thinks...
Yup, I’m getting way betterer at skiing moguls.
Been dipping into Highway via Racecourse.
This has created an unforeseen complication - son aged 14 now really enjoys moguls and is skiing them at an increasingly hair-raising pace….
Also, negotiations have been initiated in relation to a pair of race skis. Oh well…
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Considering what one pays for a season on the snow anything that actually enhances the quality of the experience is a plus, even though it may cost a bit.
More snow on the way & more snow making, plus all round lower temperatures - will be much better I reckon.
Got a pair of new Head WC Rebels with bindings in the right size at a massive discount, so winning. Plus when the young man saw what he was getting he doubled his contribution.
I am holding off from visiting Falls Creek until early July. We need more snow!
There’s a new Falls Creek hero! Bruce the groomer is back after a 17 year break from Falls. So many international staff unavailable. European and Canadian instructors and terrain staff stuck overseas.
Bruce made absolute magic overnight, creating a smooth, firm and even piste on Main Street, creating an awesome playground where previously pain and misery reigned.
They had to wait till quite late for temperatures to drop enough for snowmaking, so a late night (early morning - they finished at 5 a.m.) for the terrain staff.
We were up for first tracks and were 2nd and 3’rd down. Bit icy for some but held up nicely till midday.
Blue skies, fast snow. Great vibe.
If in doubt come up, but until the snow falls get in early.
I heard Saturday from a mate who took his 10 YO that Smiggs wasn't too bad but on Sunday it was bulletproof.
We dodged the bad weather by arriving after lunch and ended up having a nice afternoon doing laps of main Street.
Attached photos of the damage done....
"Updated 24 June 2021 10:38 AM
SNOW DEPTH AVERAGE
8cm
Snow fall 24 Hour
2 cm
Wombat's Ramble has been closed for the safety of our skiers and snowboarders. Keep your eyes on the lift status on the Falls Creek App for the most up-to-date information. It's the perfect day to regroup and warm up with a hot chocolate at one of our many cafes and restaurants.
Check out the What's On Guide for details on dining options and activities for the weekend."
Dietary and social advice on a snow report doesnt excite me .
WE need some proper " dig your car out" type snow ASAP !.
Snowing now, finally wet flakes but getting colder. Fingers crossed there is plenty overnight
Had 10cm overnight, place is looking have decent now watch out for rocks though …
The table o meter looks like Op shop Rock hopper XC skiing is feasible along the aqueducts and BHP road.
Guns must have been pumping last night (and still going on upper drovers). The brown patches on the bottom of wombats have filled in nicely.
...... and the snowmakers were going in Sun Valley this morning.Guns must have been pumping last night (and still going on upper drovers). The brown patches on the bottom of wombats have filled in nicely.
I noticed this on the website the other day. The website has now been updated and has upper and lower. guess the app is a bit behindIf there is a Wombats Ramble Upper (as my FC app says), where is Wombats Ramble Lower? Or does it just mean you can ski halfway down WR and you need to walk the rest of the way?
