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Vale Harry 

The Club fairwells founding member 

Harry Black 

2010 resort event calendar 

What’s on, on the hill, when. 

Christmas in July 

Yule be sorry if you miss it - July 31 

Starfish stinkhorns 

Pygmy Possums much nicer but much, 

much rarer... 

Newsletter of the Brindabella Ski Club Inc. 

ABN 249 785 499 49 

The Editor, GPO Box 311, Canberra, ACT 2601 

Christie.Editor@brindabellaskiclub.org.au 

June 2010 

CHRISTIE

Key Dates in 2010 

24 July - 

SkiMag demo days 

(Thredbo) 

31 July - 


(all lodges) 

7 August - 

Top-to-bottom 

(Thredbo) 

28 August - 

BSC hosts the 

Balmain Cup 

1 September - 

National Wattle 

Day 

3 September - 

Pub-to-Pub 

(Perisher) 

19 September - 

InternationalTalk 

like a Pirate Day 

18 December - 

Carol’s birthday 

NB: Club race 

calendar for2010 

is on page 13. 

CONTACT iNfOrmATiON 

2010 Committee 

President - Ian Webb president@brindabellaskiclub.org.au 

VP management - Mike Bromfield vp.management@brindabellaskiclub.org.au 

VP maintenance, Thredbo - Ian McFarlane vp.thredbo@brindabellaskiclub.org.au 

VP maintenance, Guthega - Terry Butters vp.guthega@brindabellaskiclub.org.au 

Secretary - Keith Fairbrother secretary@brindabellaskiclub.org.au 

Treasurer - Bryan Collis treasurer@brindabellaskiclub.org.au 

Club Captain - James Lawrence club.captain@brindabellaskiclub.org.au 

Business Planning - Ross Calvert business.planning@brindabellaskiclub.org.au 

information Officer - Tim Griffiths information.officer@brindabellaskiclub.org.au 

membership Secretary - Margaret Grist membership.secretary@brindabellaskiclub.org.au 

Lodge bookings 

Online (prefered method) www.brindabellaskiclub.org.au/bookings/ 

Fax bookings (using online booking form) 02 6100 9253 

Phone Queries 02 6100 4272 

* Please note fax bookings are taken Mon. to Thu. 9.30 to 4.30pm 

Lodge phone numbers 

Tiobunga 02 64575329 

Kyilla 02 64575577 02 64575511 (fax) 

Thredbo 02 64577370 

Thredbo lodge manager 0439 444 116 or 02 64577369 

Guthega lodge manager 0431 449 173 

Club website 

www.brindabellaskiclub.org.au 

The Brindabella Ski Club’s Christie Newsletter June 2010 

Christie cover images: 

Top: The range north west of Tiobunga 

Bottom: Old Kyilla, June 2010 c/- Rohan Lane 

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PrESiDENT’S rEPOrT 

Preparation of Lodges 

For those members travelling to the mountains I am sure you will notice some improvements for 

all the lodges. Thanks to VP Guthega and VP Thredbo an extensive program of maintenance has 

been completed over the summer. Items included: 

• ski lockers for Thredbo 

• repair of Tiobunga dining room blinds 

• Tiobunga dining room chairs have had white rubber feet installed 

• coat hooks and additional mirrors have been installed into all Tiobunga bedrooms 

• the Tiobunga fireplace is finished (see photo) 

• a new larger freezer has been installed in Tiobunga with the old one now installed under the 

stairs at Kyilla 

• in Kyilla lockers have been repaired and new locks 

installed 

• in Tiobunga a cupboard has been installed in room 14 

• in Kyilla new roman blinds have been installed in the 

lounge/dining room 

• all lodges have undergone cleaning of carpets, 

windows etc 

plus numerous other repairs and cleaning jobs. 

A big thank you again to Terry Butters and Ian McFarlane 

and to all those members who participated in the work parties. 

President’s Cocktail Parties 

It was good to catch up with members at the recent Cocktail Parties in Canberra and Sydney. 

Thank you to Holly Lawrence for a superb job in organising them again. We got over 50 people 

to the Canberra party whilst there was a more intimate group at the Sydney event (the very wet 

and windy weather may have deterred a few). I hope you all enjoyed yourselves as much as I did. 

A reminder that club ‘hoodies’ will be on sale at both the Thredbo and Guthega lodges over the 

winter. Thank you to the lode managers for handling this. 

Provisioning of Lodges 

I would like to thank Helen and Keith Fairbrother for the provisioning of the lodges. They spent 

more than a week purchasing items followed by a weekend to deliver and stow away the 

provisions. They also have implemented a more rigorous system to track consumption and 

therefore facilitate lodge provisioning into the future. 

Thanks guys! 


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‘Last minute’ Lodge Bookings 

As you will see from the lodge booking graphs there are still vacant beds in all lodges during 

peak season. Bookings of course continue to be available online, including ad hoc week night 

booking. 

I would like to alert members to a change to the timing of ‘last minute’ bookings. Online 

bookings have been extended to midnight Wednesday evenings with trip lists now being 

published Thursday mornings. ‘Last minute’ bookings take place after the publication of the 

trip lists for nights up to and including Thursday of the following week by members directly 

phoning the relevant lodge manager. Therefore ‘last minute’ bookings will start from Thursday 

mornings - NOT Wednesday evenings as has been the past practice. Although, if you want to 

actually speak to the lodge manager (rather than leave a message), it is suggested that you do 

not phone until after close of lifts Thursday afternoon. 

‘Christmas in July’ is Still On - Saturday 31 July 

As previously advised, revised food arrangements have been put in 

place for the coming season. However, you may also be aware that ‘Christmas in July’ was 

advertised in the April Christie to be held on Saturday 31 July at the lodges. In response to 

queries from members the Committee has decided to continue with this celebration. 

As a ‘one-off’ the Club will provide food for the Christmas dinners at all lodges. To facilitate 

this, assistance will be requested from those booked in that weekend in the transportation of 

food to the mountains and the lodge duty rosters will be altered to include dinner preparation 

and cleanup. 

For those booked in that weekend I hope you enjoy this communal celebration. So next time 

you’re out shopping, think of a goofy, yet useful gift for your Kris Kringle. Limit your spending 

to $5 (that always makes it interesting!) and mark on the gift whether it’s for a girl or boy, lady 

or gent. 

As I write this the temperature is plummeting with the approach of a major winter front with 

the prospect of the first major snow falls for the season – just in time for the long weekend 

season opening. I wish you all a safe and enjoyable season and look forward to seeing you in 

mountains. 

ian Webb 

president@brindabellaskiclub.org.au 

PrESiDENT’S rEPOrT 


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ESOrTS rOuNDuP 

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service pulishes a regular newsletter for the resorts community 

of the national park. You are welcome to subscribe to the newsletter to read the information first 

hand, in the meantime here’s some highlights 

from this year’s Winter edition. 

2009 Perisher r ange Environmental 

management Systems (PrrEmS) award 

winners 

Sundeck Hotel - for their major investment in a 10kw solar electicity generation system, planting 2000 trees 

on the South Coast to offset carbon emission, and for reducing their reliance on skidoos. 

Edeilweiss Ski Lodge - has maintained a 100 litre per visitor, per night water limit, which is only half of the 200 

litre target set by PRREMS. 

Waratah Ski Lodge - replaced its outdated oil heating system, improved insulation and general resource 

efficiency. 

2010 international Year of Biodiversity 

To celebrate the year of biodiversity two class 

acts get a mention, the starfish stinkhorn and 

mountain blue planarian. Can you spot the 

stinkhorn? 

On a more serious note though a long litany 

of endagered and criticaly endangered plants 

and animals are listed, including the Pygmy 

Possum, and Archer’s Sedge. 

If you’d like to subscribe to resorts round-up go to: 

www.environment.nsw.gov.au/whatsnewarchive/subscribe.htm 

New bridge to support flying fox 

crossings of farm Creek Guthega 

This Summer the NPWS built a bridge adjacent to the long-standing 

flying fox to help walkers and skiiers cross the creek at Guthega. 

All photos care of Mel Schroder and Dave Woods, NPWS Environmental Liason Officers. 


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The success of day-to-day lodge operations and the enjoyment of people staying in our lodges rely 

heavily on members co-operating to get things done. The following guide provides information that is 

important to your stay. 

If you need help or advice, please contact Mike Bromfield, VP Management on 0405 331 717 or 

vp.management@brindabellaskiclub.org.au. Contact details for other Committee members are displayed 

in lodges and in Christie. 

BEfOrE YOu LEAVE fOr THE mOuNTAiNS 

fOOD 

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FOOD IS NO LONGER PROVIDED IN OUR LODGES 

• You must bring ALL the food you require for the duration of your 

stay with the exception of items shown on the attached pantry list. 

• If you are staying the weekend, the Club is no longer providing breakfasts and Saturday night 

dinner so you need to bring all your own food. There are no shops in Guthega where food can be 

bought. In Thredbo there is a small supermarket and many restaurants. 

Items in pantries labelled as “Club Use Only” must not be used. 

Alcohol in pantries must not be used except in conjunction with Club events and with the approval 

of the Lodge Manager. 

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If the pantry is locked, please consult the Lodge Manager or Lodge Leader. 

• If you note shortages of any supplies including paper or cleaning products, please advise 

the Lodge Manager, Lodge Leader during your stay or the Administration Manager (admin.mgr@ 

brindabellaskiclub.org.au) on your return from the mountains. 

WOrK PArTY fOOD 

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The club provides all food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) for official work parties. 

TriP LiSTS 

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On the Thursday morning prior to your stay you will receive an email containing lodge access code, a 

provisional trip list, lodge operations guide and any special information relevant to your booking. 

PrOViSiONS COLLECTiON 

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LODGE OPErATiONS GuiDE 2010 

Provisions for each lodge regularly need to be taken to the mountains on Friday afternoon/evening. 

– This counts as a lodge duty if you are staying at Thredbo - and two lodge duties if you are staying 

at Guthega. 

If you are able to take provisions, please contact the Provisioning Officer on 

02 62864008 or 0437 864008 or food.officer@brindabellaskiclub.org.au as soon as possible after 

receiving the trip list. 

Please bear in mind that if everyone leaves it to someone else you may find there is a shortage of 

critical provisions or a maintenance task is left undone. 


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Provisions will generally be available for collection from Provisioning Officer from 1:00pm on Friday but 

the approximate time MUST be confirmed with the Provisioning Officer. 

Provisions are collected from 17 Prescott St, Farrer. There will be a different collection point after 23 July. 

Details will be advised later. 

LODGE ACCESS 

• If you do not receive notification by email, to obtain the current door code please contact the 

Administration Manager on (02) 6100 4272 or admin.mgr@brindabellaskiclub.org.au . 

• Please DO NOT rely on other people to let you in to the lodges. 

• Please DO NOT assume the door code is the same as the last time you used the lodge. 

• Specific information relating to opening/closing each of our lodges is provided below. 

• To reduce the risk of theft, please keep external doors CLOSED at all times. 

BED LiNEN & TOWELS 

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Please bring your own towels as they are not provided. 

• Two pillows, a doona and mattress protector are supplied for each bed. 

it is a health requirement for you to use your own sheets/sleeping bags and pillowcases. 

• In Tiobunga Room 13 has a double bed. All other beds are king singles (L203cm x W106cm) so normal 

single sheets do not fit well (flat double sheets are better). Unfortunately two king singles placed 

together are larger than a king size bed - you will have difficulty finding a sheet to fit. 

• In Kyilla Room 4A has a double bed and all other beds are singles. 

• In Thredbo, Rooms 3 and 4 have bunk beds with a single bed top bunk over a double bed bottom bunk. 

Room 14 has a single bed size double bunk. All other rooms contain two thin king singles (L203cm x 

W93cm) so normal single sheets do not fit well (flat double sheets are better). Two thin king single beds 

can be placed together (and fastened with a velcro strip) to form a bed that is just larger than a king size 

double bed (L203cm x W186cm). 

• If you forget to pack your sheets/sleeping bag and pillowcases, please inform the Lodge Manager or 

Lodge Leader immediately. 

TELEPHONE (and fax) 

• An honour system operates for local calls – place 50 cents per local call in the container near the phone. 

• There is NO OUTGOING STD TELEPHONE SERVICE. All ISD and STD calls are barred from telephones in the 

lodges. For long distance calls you may use a Telstra (or similar) pre-paid phone card or you may call the 

operator and reverse charges. 

• Please limit your calls to ten minutes to give people trying to ring in a chance to get through. Please do 

not use the telephone to make extended Internet connections. 

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The fax is for incoming faxes and Club use ONLY. 


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Lodge Telephone Fax 

Kyilla (02) 6457 5577 

Tiobunga (02) 6457 5329 

Guthega (Manager) 

- Winter Only - 

(02) 6457 5511 

0431 449 173 - Winter Only 

Thredbo (02) 6457 7370 

your car “modified” by the snowplough!). 

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(02) 6457 5511 

Thredbo (Manager) (0439 444 116 (02) 6457 7369 

In Guthega village, mobile phone coverage is variable depending on carrier and precise location. Optus, 

Bigpond Next G and Virgin provide coverage, however if you are a Telstra or Vodafone customer, do not 

rely on your mobile phone whilst inside the Guthega lodges! 

At Thredbo, mobile phones work well both inside and outside the lodge. 

iNTErNET AND EmAiL 

At Thredbo an ADSL Internet connection is available. There is a wireless router and also a computer desk 

outside the Manager’s flat that has a cable connection for those without a wireless facility. Please keep 

downloads and uploads to a minimum. 

At Guthega ADSL is not available. Broadband wireless internet connectivity is possible using Optus or 

Virginmobile. Some members have had limited success with Telstra NextG. 

VEHiCLES 

• Chains are compulsory items of luggage for 2WD vehicles within the designated ‘snow - ice risk’ 

sections of the Kosciuszko National Park between 1 June and mid October. Have the correct size 

chains and know how to fit them. 

• 4WD & AWD vehicles are not required to carry chains but due to the high incidence of 4WD 

vehicle accidents in Kosciuszko National Park, the RTA recommends carrying chains - especially if 

drivers are inexperienced driving in snow/ice risk sections. 

• A shovel, groundsheet, rubber gloves, torch and jumper-leads are highly recommended items 

of equipment for your car. 

• Antifreeze is essential to prevent the coolant in your radiator and engine from freezing. 

• Guthega Parking is in the ‘Authorised Car Park’ just down the road from the day car park, in 

the ‘Touring Car Park’ several hundred metres down the road and in a limited number of spaces 

between the Nordic Centre and Kyilla. Please display a Parking Permit (available from the lodge) 

on your front windscreen. The permit details your registration number, the lodge you are staying 

at and the period of your stay. You may also like to include your mobile phone number in case the 

snowplough operators need to contact you to move your vehicle. If snow clearing is required, you 

may be asked by the Lodge Manager to move your vehicle during your stay. You are NOT permitted 

to park in the Day Car Park overnight. (If you do, you may be fined, or worse still, you could find 

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• Thredbo Parking for twelve cars is provided and it is important that these be used. There are three 

spaces on the northern side of the lodge adjacent to the front door and three spaces under the main 

western deck (if you want to use these, please drive as far forward as you can). There are also six spaces 

on the eastern (river side) edge of the public car park. Please use the key provided in the entrance area 

to unlock a car park rather than park in the public overnight car park. Relock the chain when you leave. 

SHOPPiNG 

There are NO shops in Guthega that sell food to prepare in our lodges. There is a supermarket in the train 

station at Perisher Valley, so you can ski over to Blue Cow and get the train to Perisher. The Burning Log and 

the Guthega Alpine Hotel sell hot food. 

• Thredbo Village has a small supermarket, and a number of shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs for 

your entertainment within a 10-minute walk of the lodge. 

YOur ArriVAL 

You should not occupy the lodge before 5:00pm. 

Specific information relating to opening each of our lodges is provided below. 

If arriving early in the day to ski, please plan to leave your luggage in the car. There is limited day luggage 

storage at Tiobunga and Thredbo. 

At Thredbo there is a fridge in the luggage room for perishable food. At Guthega please leave your eskies 

outside in the snow until it is time to move in. 

Do not place food in the fridge or freezer until after 5:00pm. 

If you arrive early, you may use the living room, kitchen and toilet but please be aware that you are visitors 

and that the purpose of this service is so that you can pop in, say hello, and then go skiing. 

To notify the Lodge Leader of your occupancy please tick your name off the Trip List. Please do NOT rearrange 

the trip list. (Only the Lodge Manager – in consultation with the Lodge Leader - may do this). 

YOur DEPArTurE 

if you are skiing on the day of your departure please leave your packed bags on your bed and clean 

your room before hitting the slopes. 

You should complete your room cleaning and lodge duties and leave the lodge by 4.30pm. 

If you have left over food please take it home or throw it out. People arriving don’t need your left-overs. Food 

must not be left in the fridge, freezer or pantry unless it is clearly labelled with the name of someone staying 

on. Food left in the fridge or freezer at the end of the week/weekend that is not appropriately labelled will be 

disposed of. 

Do not leave food of any kind. Please take it home with you or dispose of it. 

On departure you should take your skis, boots and luggage with you even if you are returning later in the 

season. There is not enough room in our lodges to store your clobber. 

Specific information relating to closing each of our lodges is provided below. 


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DuriNG YOur STAY 

Our more experienced members are encouraged to warmly welcome newer members and associates 

and help them settle in. 

The way our lodges run varies a little depending which lodge you stay in and who you share the lodge 

with. If you are new to a lodge, please take a little time to familiarise yourself with how things work. If 

in doubt, ask. Don’t worry too much if you do something a little differently from the way it is normally 

done. You may be introducing a better way! 

rOSTErED DuTiES 

Rostered duties enable our lodges to run smoothly and keep your accommodation costs down. 

• EVERYONE staying in the lodge is to do a fair share of lodge duties; 

• Adults should consider others when choosing duties. Please don’t take ‘kid friendly’ jobs and leave 

harder or more complex jobs to children. That doesn’t pass as “fair”! 

• Parents may have to complete duties for their children if the children are unable to complete duties 

satisfactorily. 

• The weekend duty roster is posted on the notice board from 5.00pm on Friday and the midweek 

duty roster is posted from 5.00pm on Sunday. 

• In Tiobunga and Thredbo, in addition to your rostered duty, you are also required to clean your 

bedroom and en-suite. 

GENErAL rESPONSiBiLiTiES 

In addition to the rostered duties, it is expected that you will assist the easy operations of the lodge by 

acting in a way that ensures: 

• External doors are CLOSED at all times. 

• Washing up, drying up and putting away are completed in a timely manner. 

• The dishwasher is unpacked when it has completed its cycle. 

• Common areas including kitchen, lounge room and ski room are maintained in a tidy state. 

• Bathrooms have liquid soap and adequate supplies of spare toilet rolls. 

• Bottles, cans and plastics are sorted for recycling. 

• Food is clearly labelled and food is not left on benches or tables. 

• Left over food is taken with you when you leave. 

• SHOES: Outside shoes are removed at the entrance area and changed for soft inside shoes. 

• Supplies in need of replenishment and equipment in need of repair or replacement are identified. 

Please do not assume someone else has reported something, instead speak to the Lodge Leader or 

make a note on the Lodge Leader’s report. 

• Details of any proposed ski tours are notified to the Lodge Leader or recorded on the notice board. 

• Choice of music is alternated with that of other lodge users. 

• Noisy activity ceases at 11pm. 

• Skis and snowboards are not to be taken into the bunk rooms - if you are worried about security, 

bring a lock and cable. 


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NOT ALLOWED IN THE LODGES 

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Smoking 

Loud or offensive behaviour 

Any other behaviour that adversely affects the use or enjoyment of the lodge by other users. 

firE SAfETY 

The Club’s Fire Evacuation Plan is located next to the fire system control board, on the notice board in each 

lodge and other strategic positions. 

SmALL CHiLDrEN 

Children are welcome in our lodges and are expected to behave in a manner that does not adversely impact 

on the enjoyment of others. There is a shared responsibility to ensure a convivial atmosphere is maintained 

when children are staying in the lodge. Should an issue arise, please approach the child, their parent or the 

Lodge Leader directly. 

Please DO NOT put dirty nappies in the rubbish bins in the lodges. Hygienic nappy storage systems are 

provided in the Guthega lodges. Parents using the nappy storage system should ensure the dirty nappies are 

removed from the lodge before departure. In Thredbo, nappies should be tied in a plastic bag and placed in 

the outside rubbish bin. 

WArNiNGS – EXTrEmE danger 

Small children must be drilled that they must not leave a lodge unless accompanied by an adult. To comply 

with fire regulations, it is very easy to exit our lodges. If your child exits a lodge alone, will they be able to reenter? 

Will they know where the door chime is? 

During winter, please do NOT allow children (or adults) to play behind Tiobunga within the protective fence. 

When 15cm of snow slides from the roof it does so with great force and instantly 

creates an pile of snow and ice over 180cm deep. It is extremely dangerous! 

SAuNA 

The sauna in Tiobunga will not be ready to use in winter 2010. 

LODGE LEADEr 

The role of Lodge Leader is to ensure the lodge operates smoothly and to 

facilitate your enjoyment of a happy, relaxed atmosphere in the lodge. The Lodge Leader will assist you by 

answering questions and addressing concerns. Before asking the Lodge Manager, you should always check 

with the Lodge Leader. 

A new Lodge Leader is appointed by the Lodge Manager or Administration Manager for each week and 

weekend in each lodge. The Lodge Leader is responsible to the Committee (through the Vice President, 

Management) for the management of the lodge for the period indicated on the trip list. They are expected to 

co-operate with the Lodge Manager to achieve this goal. 

Information for Lodge Leaders is found on lodge notice boards and in the lodge club drawer in the kitchen 

or the club locker. The Lodge Manager will provide guidance and assistance for members new to the role of 

being a Lodge Leader. 


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The Lodge Leader: 

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Confirms your safe arrival. 

Introduces themselves to you. 

Acts as host for Saturday pre dinner nibbles and Monday après ski nibbles and drinks get-togethers. 

Consults with the Lodge Manager to discuss problems with trip lists and possible solutions. Only 

the Lodge Manager is authorised to change bed allocations shown on the trip list. This is a safety 

issue in case of lodge evacuation. 

• Ensures lodge duties are performed. According to specific requirements at the time, Lodge Leaders 

may adjust lodge duty roster or request additional duties. The Lodge Leader role is considered a 

duty itself, so Lodge Leaders are not required to undertake an additional duty from the roster. 

• Completes the Lodge Leader report and provides this to the Lodge Manager. 

• Reports maintenance or supply issues to the Lodge Manager (if on-site) or otherwise to the VP 

Thredbo or VP Guthega via the Lodge Leader’s Report. 

• In Kyilla - Performs the role of Fire Evacuation Warden. 

• In Tiobunga and Thredbo - Performs the role of Fire Evacuation Warden when the Lodge Manager is 

absent. 

• Addresses situations involving unsuitable behaviour or where lodge rules are contravened. Reports 

these situations to the Committee via Membership Officer – Margaret Grist ( membership.officer@ 

brindabellaskiclub.org.au ) 

• Is responsible for the lodge being left clean and secure. 

LODGE mANAGEr 

The Lodge Manager will cooperate with and assist the Lodge Leader to promote a friendly and 

cooperative atmosphere in the lodges and enhance the smooth running of the lodges. 

The Lodge Manager is not your first point of contact for assistance. Please approach the Lodge Leader 

first. 

The Guthega Lodge Manager is employed only for the winter season. 

The duties of the Lodge Manager are to: 

• Oversight the smooth and safe operation of the Lodge(s). 

• Perform the role of Fire Evacuation Warden. 

• From Wednesday evening, act as the point of contact for members and associates seeking short 

notice bookings for the following Friday to Thursday. 

• Post trip lists on lodge notice board – usually by Wednesday evening, or on Thursday. Trip lists 

provided to members by email are indicative only. In consultation with impacted persons the 

Lodge Manager may change bed allocations to maximize lodge usage. Remember, you book a bed 

not a room. 

• Perform basic lodge maintenance, arrange access for trades-people and manage maintenance 

issues as required. 

• Establish and revise job rosters to meet changing needs. 

• Performs the role of Fire Evacuation Warden. 


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Perform a limited number of regular cleaning & housekeeping duties – The specifics vary between 

lodges. 

• Perform or arrange additional cleaning duties as necessary. 

• Maintain lodge phone/fax/Internet communications. 

• Control the pantry inventory and liaise with the Provisioning Officer to ensure agreed food and other 

supplies are available. 

• Pay attention to lodge security and lodge energy requirements. 

• Represent the Club in any discussions with resort management and other lodges on local issues. For 

example, Guthega car-parking. 

• Act on issues raised by Lodge Leaders at the end of their stay. 

The following is a list of jobs which do NOT form part of the Lodge Manager’s duties: 

• Cooking meals. 

• Cleaning individual rooms. 

• Shovelling snow at Guthega. 

• Taking the garbage to the hoppers. 

• Bringing up the food from the car-park and packing it away. 

Please understand that the position of Lodge Manager is a part-time one. While your Lodge Manager is 

generally happy to be of assistance whenever required, they would appreciate consideration in relation to 

their personal time. 

Enjoy your time in the Lodge 

Happy Boarding, Skiing, Snowshoeing, Mountain Biking, Walking… 

OPENiNG & CLOSiNG Of LODGES 

TiOBuNGA 

To Open Tiobunga 

1.Gain entry via the main southern door that has a combination lock fitted. 

2.The downstairs switchboard is located in the short corridor to the workshop on your right hand side after 

you have passed through both glass doors. Follow the switch instructions found inside the switchboard. If 

required, use the torch nearby. 

3.The upstairs switchboard is located in the pantry corridor, opposite the kitchen. Follow the switch 

instructions found inside the switchboard. 

4.Do NOT touch the switchboard found outside the lodge 

To Close Tiobunga 

1.Ensure the lodge is clean 

2.Ensure all doors and windows are locked and the curtains are closed 

3.Fridges are left ON 

4.Follow the switch instructions found inside the switchboards. First turn off the switches as directed in the 

Pantry switchboard. Then do the same in the switchboard in the workshop area. Leave the HOT WATER switch 

ON unless trip list instructs otherwise 


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5.Take all recycling and garbage out and dump at dumpsters at car park. 

KYiLLA 

To Open Kyilla 

1.Gain entry via the main door that has a combination lock fitted. It helps to pull the door towards you 

when turning the latch (as it takes pressure off the bolt). 

2.The switchboard is located above the bench (to the left) in the ski area 

3.Turn MAIN SWITCHES “one” and “two” ON 

4.Turn HOT WATER switch ON – located outside the power board on its right hand side 

To Close Kyilla 


2.Turn thermostat in lounge to OFF position 

3.Ensure all doors and windows are locked and the curtains are closed 

4.Leave fridges ON and closed 

5.Leave HOT WATER switch ON unless trip list cover sheet instructs otherwise 

a.Ensure all circuit breakers are left ON 

b.Ensure entrance and ski room lights are ON 

6.Turn OFF electricity at the MAIN SWITCHES (switches “one” and “two”) 

7.Take all recycling and garbage out and dump at dumpsters at car park 

THrEDBO LODGE 

To Open Thredbo Lodge 

1.Gain entry via the main door that has a combination lock fitted. 

To Close Thredbo Lodge 


2.Ensure all doors and windows are locked 

3.Ensure all towel rails are switched off. 

4.Leave fridges ON and closed 

5.Ensure all lights (and even the entrance light switch) are turned OFF. (The entrance light will still turn 

on for arrivals as it has a motion detector) 

6.Place all recycling (except paper) and garbage in the BSC Bin Enclosure (adjacent to the Car Park on 

the river side of the lodge). 

7.Ensure paper recycling is removed from the workshop and taken for recycling. 


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LODGE OPERATIONS GUIDE 2010 

Available Pantry Items – All Lodges 

There has been some attempt to provide some gluten free products, but these MUST be checked 

by the users. 

Arrowroot 

Baking powder 

Bicarb soda 

Cereal – cornflakes 

Cereal – muesli 

Cereal – quik oats 

Cereal – weetbix 

Cocoa – baking 

Coffee – ground 

Coffee – instant and decaf 

Cordial – lemon 

Cordial – orange 

Drinking chocolate 

Flour – cornflour [some 

White Wings] 

Flour – plain 

Flour – self-raising 

Garlic – minced bottled 

Gelatine – powdered 

Gravy mix – chicken/meat/ 

vegetable 

Herbs and spices – various 

Honey 

Jam – flavours will vary 

from time to time 

Margarine 

Mustard – various 

Oil – olive 

Oil – vegetable 

Peanut butter – crunchy 

Peanut butter – smooth 

Pepper – ground and whole 

black 

Salt 

Sauces – tomato, soy and 

sweet chilli 

Stock – cubes - various 

Sugar – brown 

Sugar – icing mixture 

Sugar – white 

Tea - herbal 

Tea – leaf 

Tea – teabags – regular and 

Twinings selection 

Vanilla – essence 

Vegemite 

Vinegar – balsamic 

Vinegar – cider 

Vinegar – white 

The Brindabella Ski Club’s Christie Newsletter June 2010 Page 15

EArLY TurNS 

I can’t remember the last time I skiied in June, but last week made it down to Thredbo for some very 

satisfying runs. So enthused I decided to drive up to Guthega to meet other hardy souls that might be 

up in the mountains enjoying the start to the season. Lovely 

drive, but no souls to be seen in any of the lodges which was 

a little, end-of-the-world, spooky. It did get me thinking 

that next year I’d take better advantage of the cheap tickets 

and cheery 

days, and see 

more of the season start. No lifts open at Guthega, but 

a newly graded road - as yet unrilled - and no queues to 

speak of in Perisher or Thredbo. Plenty of snow-making 

in both resorts now pretty much guarantee decent turns 

for the last half of June. 

The mountains in set-up mode also meant plenty of time to meet shop owners and service staff 

and talk at length at the season to come. I took the chance to have a look at the collateral available 

around the place and put together some hopefully handy information for general reference. 

Two numbers you need to save if you haven’t already 

National Parks and Wildlife Services 02 6450 5550 for weather 

conditions and 02 6450 5551 for road conditions 

Also good to note that Jindabyne BP is open 24 hours all Winter for late night dashes! 

There is a new domestic carrier flying to Cooma from June 2010. Aeropelican will have three return 

flights - Sunday to Friday - and two return flights Saturdays from Sydney Domestic. 

www.aeropelican.com.au 

For the digirati a new mobile channel that provides access to weather reports, snow cams and 

special deals - navigate to m.thredbo.com.au. Also to recieve SMS snow reports on your phone 

simply text a day of the week to 0411 553 689 and have the snow report sent to your phone at 

7:30am on that day. I’m not totally biased but can’t find a similar service for Perisher Blue... 

See you on the hill, sooner rather than later! 

Rgds, RL. 


2XL Snow fm 

918 AM Cooma 97.7 FM 

96.3 PM Jindabyne 94.7 FM 

92.1 FM Thredbo 92.9 FM 

98.7 FM Perisher 101.9 FM 

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Don’t miss... 

• 

Three free hours of twilight riding at friday flat 

Thurs and Saturday in July and August - 4:30-7:30pm 

• river inn Poker night - Wednesdays from 7pm - $10 

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The Knickerbocker restaurant 

The Credo has been replaced by the Knickerbocker 

restaurant on Diggings Terrace. The Knickerbocker is 

owned and operated by Brad and Monica Spalding from 

the Wild Brumby Distillery down the road. 

www.theknickerbocker.com.au 

• The gorgeous Cherie Kotek from 3/4 Hazel, Bondi 

Music on the hill at the River Inn Wednesday-Sunday 

afternoons in August. 

Don’t miss... 

• 

Club Penguin Tube Town - for the savvy nippers 

Tube Park times are Mon-Thur: 10:30am to 3:30pm 

Fri, Sat-Sun: 9:30 am to 4:30pm 

www.perisherblue.com.au/winter/activities/tubetown.html 

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Perisher first tracks - 7:30am-9am - $58 

Guided access to the hill before it gets tracked out - 

limited places; first come, first served. 

www.perisherblue.com.au/winter/activities/firsttracks.html 

• 

moonlight snowshoe tours 

THrEDBO 

PEriSHEr BLuE COW 

Experience the wonder of the snowfields at night under 

a full moon and learn about mountain fauna and flora. 

Tue 6 July, Tue 3 August, Sat 7 August, Tue 31 August, 

and Sat 4 September. 

July 

• Thredbo Freeride series: Tuesday 20 

• Clicquot in the Snow 2010: Thursday 22 - Saturday 24 

• SkiMag Demo Days: Saturday 24 

http://61.88.2.20/uploads/pdf/20100602100639.pdf 

• Rookie (not Wookie) Fest: Thursday 29 - Friday 30 

2 day junior snowboard festival 

August 

• Thredbo Freeride Series - Ridercross: Friday 3 

• Top-to-bottom race: Saturday 7 

• Thredbo Freeride Series: Tuesday 17 - Thurs 19 

Rip Curl Australian Freeride Pro 

• Thredbo Pro-Am Race: Sat 21 - Sunday 22 

• NSW Interschools Championships State Titles: Thursday 19 

- Sunday 29 

September 

Thredbo Freeride Series - Grand Final: Saturday 4 

One Hit Wonder Down Under: Tues 14 - Friday 17 

Four day filming of public tricks competition 


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Thredbo information line - 1300020589 

July 

NSW Northern Interschools: 15 - 18 July 

NSW/ACT Cross Country Championships : 19 July 

ACT-Southern Interschools : 29 - 31 July 

August 

Coca-Cola ‘Tube My Ride’: 1 - 2 Aug 

NSW Junior Mogul Series: 9 Aug 

Perisher Skier X Championships: 9 Aug TBC 

Australian Junior Series Event: 14-15 Aug 

King of the Mountain Series: 16 Aug 

Australian Freestyle Mogul Championships: 20 - 22 Aug 

World Rookie Fest: 21-23 Aug (TBC) 

PlayStation Australian Halfpipe Championships: 23 Aug 

Subaru NSW State Interschools: 27 - 30 Aug 

Boost Mobile Sno Sho presented by LG: 28 - 29 Aug 

September 

Pub-to-Pub Classic: 3 September 

King of the Mountain Series Final: 6 Sept 

Coca-Cola Spring Carnival: 7-21 September 

Coca-Cola King of the Mountain: 13 September 

Perisher Blue Guest Services - 1300 655 822 

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CLuB mErCHANDiSE fOr 2010 

Merchandise available for sale this season are hoodies! We also have some t-shirts left 

over from last year also for sale. Black or white, long sleeve or short sleeve, with SKIER or 

SNOWBOARDER motif on back. 

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Short sleeve: $15, Long sleeve: $20 

Youth/ladies: $35, Adult: $40 

THESE ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO BUY AT THE LODGES DURING THE SEASON. 

Balmain Cup 

CLuB EVENTS 

Brindabella Ski Club will host the Balmain Cup this year, another excuse to 

have another party! There will be pre-dinner drinks and canapes for race 

participants so come along and support the Club. 

Holly Lawrence 


Christmas in July will be on at all lodges on Saturday 

July 31 (so as not to conflict with the Club Championships in Thredbo - 24 July). 

So next time you’re out shopping, think of a goofy, yet useful gift for your Kris 

Kringle. Limit your spending to $5 (that always makes it interesting!) and mark 

on the gift whether it’s for a girl or boy, lady or gent. 

events.manager@brindabellaskiclub.org.au 


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2010 ACCOmmODATiON rATES 

KYILLA A c c o m m o d A t Io n r A t e s 


Weekend Week midweek 

(2 nights) (5 nights) per night 

Summer 2009-10 All Members Adult 52 105 21 

Until 10 Jun 10 Junior 26 50 10 

Associate Adult 78 160 32 

Junior 39 80 16 

Whole Lodge 1,100 440 

Peak Winter 2010 Full Member Adult 103 185 37 

25Jun- 04Sep10 Junior 66 105 21 

Associate, Christie Adult 185 355 71 

& Summer Mbr Junior 112 210 42 

Whole Lodge N/A 770 

Shoulder 2010 Full Member Adult 64 140 28 

11Jun- 24Jun10 Junior 32 70 14 

and Associate, Christie Adult 104 230 46 

05Sep-30Sept10 & Summer Mbr Junior 52 115 23 



01Oct-9Jun11 Junior 26 50 10 


Junior 39 80 16 


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tIoBUnGA A c c o m m o d A t Io n r A t e s 







Junior 45 100 20 



25Jun- 04Sep10 Junior 90 135 27 



Whole Lodge N/A 1,520 


11Jun- 24Jun10 Junior 63 90 18 



Whole Lodge 3.045 908 




Junior 49 100 20 


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tHredBo A c c o m m o d A t Io n r A t e s 







Junior 60 120 24 



25Jun- 04Sep10 Junior 90 135 27 



Whole Lodge N/A 1,520 


11Jun- 24Jun10 Junior 63 90 18 







Junior 60 120 24 


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VALE HArrY 

The Brindabella Ski Club sadly notes the passing on Saturday 26 June 2010 of founder 

and Honorary Life Member, Harry Black. 

On 15 June 1951 Harry Black convened and presided over a 

meeting which led to the creation of the YMCA Ski Club of 

Canberra (later to become the Brindabella Ski Club). Shortly 

afterwards Harry was elected as the club’s inaugural treasurer. 

His interest and active involvement in the activities of the 

Club continued over the years with him being bestowed life 

membership on the 20th anniversary of the founding of the 

Club. 

An obituary detailing Harry’s many achievements will be 

published in a coming edition of the Christie. 

The Committee, on behalf of all Club members, expresses 

deepest sympathies to the family and friends at his loss. 

EuLOGY APOLOGY 

A year ago an eulogy to Ted Winter was published in Christie 

which included an example of Ted’s poetry and some photos. 

The Club has been advised that it did not have copyright 

permission to use the poem or the accompanying photos. 

The Cub apologises for this mistake. Members are reminded 

that any use of Ted Winter’s poems or photos requires the 

permission of all of the copyright owners. 


Harry with Jen, a young participant from a 

Crossing International Student Volunteers 

Conservation Program and he was talking 

about Antarctica and the penguins. 

C/- Dean Turner 

The Crossing Land Education Trust 

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fOr SALE 

2010 CLuB rACE CALENDAr 

Here are some important dates in the racing / training calendar this 

year. If you are keen to participate, book in to the lodge. If the thought 

of sharing the lodge with racers leaves you cold, these are good dates 

to avoid. 

Race Date Resort 

Thredbo Junior Interclub 10am Monday 12 July Thredbo 

Club Championships 10am Saturday 24 July Thredbo 

XC Race Skills Weekend Saturday 31 July – Sunday 1 August Guthega 

Thredbo Senior Interclub 10am Saturday 7 August Thredbo 

ACT Citizens Race Sunday 8 August Guthega 

Balmain Cup Saturday 28 August Guthega 

For more information on racing for the Club check out the Racing section of the website. 

James Lawrence 

GrAEmE CALLS iT A DAY 

Graeme Anderson has stepped aside as the President of Ski Lodges Association of Perisher, 

Smiggins and Guthega Incorporated (SLOPES). For those who don’t know SLOPES are an effective 

representative body that have continued to improve life for the Club and for all lodges in and around 

the Perisher Blue resort. In Graeme’s 11 years as SLOPES president he has been instrumental in 

many key initiatives: 

• LAND VALUATIONS IN 1996 - Hundreds of thousands of dollars in rentals were saved by working with 

the Valuer Generals Department to bring in a system of valuing the Lodges at the Perisher Range based 

on location and bed licenses. 

• INSURANCE - In 2003 SLOPES developed a new insurance regime, saving premiums of around $400,000 

a year, which has gone on to exceed $500,000 a year saving for Clubs 

• TAX TREATMENT OF CLUBS - In 2008 the Australian Tax Office issued a challenge to a club that could 

have had adverse implications for all ski Clubs. SLOPES intervened and assisted the Club financially 

in preparing an excellent accurate analysis of how that Club encouraged Sport. Ultimately, the ATO 

withdrew and the tax exemption remained in place. 

We wish Graeame the best of luck with whatever he turns his attention to next! 

club.captain@brindabellaskiclub.org.au. 

mEmBEr’S NOTiCES 

2 sets of No Problem chains, different sizes, used only for parking plus a Rhino Rack for 4 

pairs skis. Best offers Anne Dudzinski 02-62786087, 0413 994739. 

frEE SPACE fOr rENT! 

Long-running ski club newsletter seeks bright minds for content contributions. 


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Brindabella Ski Club Inc. 

GPO Box 311 

CANBERRA ACT 2601 

Vol52-no.3 

Brindabella Ski Club 

GPO Box 311, Canberra, ACT 2601 

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