Cross Country Ski Hire Marysville

How was August 2010 when they had over half a metre of snow on the toboggan runs at Lake Mountain? This will be the question that will be heard for years to come. After a week of blizzards, poor visibility and fighting with chains, this weekend is shaping up to be one of the best seen in the Victorian Alps for a number of years. The hills surrounding Marysville are covered whilst on the hill there is over 60 cm on the toboggan runs! Nice… The best toboggan for the soft stuff would have to be the supercarve whilst the pick of the toboggan runs would have to be at the Arnolds gap car park. A fave amongst the locals and usually dodgy due to it’s lower altitude. Its steep with some nice rocky outcrops for getting some good airtime.. But keep it amongst yourselves!

Speaking of hardcore tobogganing, the Lake Mountain toboggan races were held last weekend and once again our supercarves are the fastest going around. Hats off the Dixon crew who returned to the shop showing off an impressive range of silverware. Father Chris and young Luke taking out 1st and 2nd in the open section, Paige with a 3rd amongst the teenagers and mate Josh Humphrey also picking up a 2nd. Well done guys.

Great snow, weekend and stong media attention = crowds. The mountain closed for a couple of hours last Sunday due to congestion and its odds on to happen again this weekend. The team at xcsh are getting everyone into good gear and through the shop quickly. However, avoid disappointment and get in early and get a good park on the hill.

A notable staff absentee this weekend is Mel. She’s handed in a sick cert mumbling something about a couple of broken bones in her foot after a tree fell across it. Hope you’re up and around soon Mel.

Cheers Grego

Only 2 more sleeps to go before the annual toboggan races at Lake Mountain and we are out to retain the title of the ski hire with the fastest toboggan for the third year in a row. As part of our cunning plan we have purchased an additional 46
super carve toboggans! These bullets are easily the fastest going around. Get in, shit down, shut up and hang on. If plan A of flooding the field doesn’t work then we may resort to waxing a few! Look out for these brand new boards just out of their boxes and grab one as you pass by the shop on Saturday.

Well the big dumps have continued throughout the week. Monday night saw Lake Mountain receive the biggest falls in Australia. The powder capital of Australia? Maybe not quite but pretty impressive all the same. Tomorrow falls are expected down to 700 mt which should see snow on the hills around town and with 35 cm currently on the groomed areas, how good is it going to be for the weekend?!

Sadness in town this week as the first of the 18 main street oaks that died in the fires was removed. However the local tree huggars can now rejoice as the replanting was carried out today with a like for like. Onwards and upwards.

Celebrity watch this week saw ex AFL Roo boy Mick Martyn in the shop getting kitted out with family for a day up the mountain. Yeah, you don’t look so tough these days with a 3 month old daughter in your arms Mick. Not that I was going to point this out to him as I handed him some pretty frigging big clothes to wear. Congratulations to Mick and family on the arrival of number 3 and thanks for the support.

Loads going on up the hill this weekend so get in early if possible. We’ll have extra staff on trying to get people through quickly and remember, keep the kids warm and dry and mum’s happy, and if mum’s happy then dad’s happy!

Cheers Grego.

Well, what a week its been up here at Lake Mountain. After a season defining dump of 50cm last Sunday night, snowshowers have continued on and off throughout the week. This weekend is set to be one of the best for season 2010. Plenty of sun and heaps of snow. Keep an eye out for the Cross Country Ski Hire photographer who will be out and about taking pics for our new shop.

Down at the shop, master Barista Christine will be out front for those needing a caffeine fix. In store we’ve got all the team on for the expected rush. Get in early, grab some warm gear, and have a huge day. You lucky people!

Cheers Grego.