Cross Country Ski Hire Marysville

Awesome August rolls on!

Greg — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:22:56 +0000

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

It’s on again…Lake Mountain toboggan race day

Greg — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:27:53 +0000

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.

Happy days at Lake Mountain

Greg — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:17:54 +0000

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.

30cm Fresh snow at Lake Mountain

Greg — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:36:11 +0000

The first major dump of the season has just hit the mountains with Lake Mountain getting more of the white stuff than Baw Baw and Buller – Sweet. With the school hols behind us this weekend is shaping up to be a big one. My tip, check out Arnolds Gap toboggan run. Honours for first tracks of the season go to the family with their four Super Carves. How jealous am I? Car parks on the mountain will fill early so aim to get there before 9. Cheers Grego

Skiers, we’re away!

Greg — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:46:07 +0000

With the school holidays well underway the snow cover at Lake Mountain remains excellent for the toboggan crowd. Hats off to young Curtis McConchie. The 10 year old did us proud by beating all in the days toboggan races. His secret? A combination of laws of Physics and one of our carve toboggans. Well done dude. Now it’s the skiers time. Good cover on upper trails and a few getting out. Lianne caught me trying to sneak out of the shop. Damn it.

School hols, fresh snow and no crowds

Greg — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:50:50 +0000

School hols, fresh snow and no crowds. After a busy opening looks like things are picking up. Not quite there yet for the skiers but happy days for the tobogganers. Be sure to hit the runs early for the best of the snow before the crowds pick up. More snow on the way. Gotta love that.

Cross Country coffee

Marty — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:37:49 +0000

For those of you who haven’t seen our coffee van yet, here she is in all her glory.

You bewdy!

But wait, there’s more….

Greg — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:48:25 +0000

Just when we all started packing up for the 2009 winter, 15cm of fresh snow has been dumped at Lake Mountain early this week. The ski trails are now in good shape and all toboggan runs are open and it looks like it should stick around for the weekend.

The other big news of the week is that Cross Country Ski Hire retained the title of having the fastest toboggans after a clean sweep in the open category at the annual toboggan race series last Saturday on Lake Mountain. The Wilkie family from Bacchus Marsh did us proud on our super carve toboggans. Dad and the young fella picked up the silverware. Well done guys. Minor places were also filled by a couple of dudes on our super carves. Photos coming soon.

My advice is to get up here early for one last crack, grab a supercarve toboggan and enjoy the best of the snow conditions before it gets too chopped up with the crowds.

Grego

Fat lady to sing at Lake Mountain this weekend?….

Greg — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:06:36 +0000

After a pretty frustrating season with above average temps and heavy rain, Lake Mountain appears set to pull the pin on the 2009 snow season this weekend. However, the toboggan race series planned for Saturday 22nd August will still go ahead. The mountain has been stock piling snow for the week and will lay it out on the village toboggan run for the event.

After supplying the winning toboggans for all races in 2008, we’re ready to give it another crack in 2009 with our fleet of super carves. Easily the fastest toboggan on the hill. Swing by the shop early as these bad boys will be in hot demand. I’ve got mine all waxed up!!!!!

Grego

Hate to name drop but what the heck…

Greg — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:18:04 +0000

Last Sunday Marysville played host to a couple of true sporting legends in Greg and Chris Evert Norman.

They were flown to the golf club via Lindsay Fox’s helicopter and spent an hour being chauffered around the town in a bus. They mingled with locals and showed genuine interest in the redevelopment of the township. With my love of golf and Lianne’s of tennis, we both managed to get a photo or two with our childhood idols.

Lianne and Chris Evert

Greg and Greg Norman

Lianne and Chris Evert

Lianne made the nightly news giving Greg a kiss and now she says there’s another Greg in her life! Such a wonderful couple and to give up their first anniversary together in order to be with the people of Marysville says it all really.

The afternoon was spent at the Heritage Golf and country club where the Marysville and Triangle community were invited guests at a luncheon in a large marquee. Who should come out on stage for 3 songs but Simon and Garfunkel. Unbelievable! We had some fun with Hamish and Andy and enjoyed listening to Kate Ceberano and James Morrison. Also in attendance were Megan Gale, Wayne Arthurs, ‘Dipper’, John Brumby and others.

Lianne and Andy Lee

A huge thank you for their ongoing support for the Marysville and Triangle region must also go to Andrew Forest, Mick Best and the Fox family including Andrew and Fi. All were just so genuine and nice and a simple thank you doesn’t seem adequate.

What an amazing day and one that truly lifted the spirits of the people from Marysville and the triangle.

Grego