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Some old news can still be be found at aacfallscreek.blogspot.com. The blog was retired some years ago and may contain information that is no longer correct
The average snow depth is still over 125cm. The skiing continues to be very good with great grooming in the mornings and soft off-piste in the afternoons.
The lift co and resort management are even offering a Midweek Magic discount with Tue,-Wed-Thur lift and/or parking for the price of 2 days.
There are still vacancies at the lodge, so check out the booking system and make the best of this September.
The last couple of seasons have seen great snow right through to closing weekend, but very few members making use of the lodge. To encourage you to have a last hurrah for the season, we will trial some great end of season discounts
- Members and other AAC stay at summer rates for the Victorian school holidays (Sun 22/9 - Thur 3/10)
- Guests stay at 30% off normal off-peak rates for the Victorian school holidays (Sun 22/9 - Thur 3/10)
- Closing weekend at summer rates for all (Fri 4/10 - Sat 5/10)
The prices in the booking system may not reflect the discount but rest assured that the discount will be applied by the booking officer.
The Non-Refundable Joining Fee has not been increased for many years. We are now in a situation where there is more demand for new memberships than members wishing to sell debentures. Accordingly the committee has decided to increase the NRJF to $3000 + GST. The debenture cost remains at $4000.
The instalment amounts for juniors/intermediates have been reviewed accordingly. Existing junior and intermediate members will not be affected by the increase. The increase in the initial fee for new juniors is modest, with the bulk of the increase being applied at the intermediate stage.
The threshold age for intermediate memberships will increase from 17 to 18. This will also be matched by adult accommodation rates beginning at 18 years of age.
The committee has decided to increase the age limit for child rates to 18.
- Children are eligible for child accommodation rates at the lodge for an extra year.
- Junior members will not need to pay the intermediate membership instalment until they turn 18, nor pay the intermediate rate for annual subscriptions till then.
- The higher age limit will also mean on becoming intermediate members, they will be able to stay at the lodge without parental supervision.
The club has a long standing policy of no smoking indoors, although smoking has been permitted on the balcony outside the dining room. The committee has received a number of complaints about smoking on the balcony and requests to no longer allow it. After due consideration, the committee decided that it was appropriate to extend the smoking ban to all areas of the lodge, effective immediately.
24th July is Christmas Eve in July. Why not bring some Christmas fare or santa hats if you are coming to the lodge that week?
There will be decorations & gluehwein - the rest of the festive cheer is up to you
With bushfires effecting both staff and mountain lovers, the closing date for early bird passes has been extended.
Make an initial payment of $99 by 12 February and the balance of $276 on 18 March for a total of $375.
The lift co have added some more information to the Epic Australia Pass FAQ page
- There will be an over 70s season pass for $199
- There will be a 4 and under season pass. It will cost $49. It's not clear if free/cheap day passes will be an alternative for this age group.
- These passes cover Falls, Hotham and Perisher but no overseas resorts. They do not include any other discounts/benefits such as lessons, rentals, lift co shops.
- There will no longer be locals' passes
The guaranteed lowest price deadline was 10 September. It went up by $20 then. The next price rise is advertised as 13 October but it is not know how much it will go up by.