Mount Buller Weekend Snow Trip

Friday 7 August to Sunday 9 August, 2009

$275 Monash Students, $295 Non-Students

Register online (Trip is closed)

Information sheet

This trip is for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities from first timers to advanced ski bunnies and snow bums. Participants can enjoy a relaxing weekend in the snow, or push their limits and ski/board solid for the weekend. The trip is open to the community as well as staff and students of Monash University.

Accommodation

We will be staying at the Monash Alpine Lodge, which is a great and well managed lodge in Mount Buller. Most rooms are 4 share with 2 sets of bunk beds. For more accommodation info visit the following website:  http://www.sport.monash.edu.au/alpine-lodge.html

What to bring

Ski Clothing

• Jacket and pants, which are warm, waterproof and windproof

• Ski gloves, which are waterproof and insulated

• Beanie or balaclava, scarf

• Ski goggles (sunglasses - UV reflective – are OK if the conditions are fine)

• Long socks

• Thermal underwear, or skivvy and tracksuit pants

• Warm jumper

• Sunscreen and lip balm

• Small back-pack to put food and drinks in and any excess clothing

Linen

• Sheets, pillowcase, towel (blankets and doonas are provided)

• Pillow may be valuable for the bus trip

Other Clothing

Flat shoes and two sets of clothes is plenty. High heels and the latest fashion is no good in the snow. If you’re going to ski every day bring 5 or 6 pairs of socks.

Food

Monash University Alpine Lodge has cooking facilities to prepare your own food. There is also a range of restaurants and bars if you don’t want to cook, but be aware that it won’t be cheap. We may organise food groups once trip numbers are finalised. This will be discussed more as we get closer to departure.

Transport

Transport is being provided from Caulfield and Clayton Campuses. Please be at pickup points 10 minutes prior to departure.
Pick up/drop off points:

• Clayton – Monash University, Robert Blackwood Hall bus parking area approx 3pm.

• Caulfield - Monash University, Cnr Sir John Monash Drive and Princes Avenue (opposite the train station) at 2:30pm.

• 2 nights accommodation

• Transport (including oversnow transfers)

• Resort entry

• A fun group to ski/board with over the weekend

• Reliable trip leaders who can give you expert advice leading up to and during the trip

• We will also help you to arrange equipment hire, plus discounted lift and lesson tickets

More information
For more information about this trip please contact:

David Nankervis
Monash Sport Caulfield
(03) 9903 2520
0407 834 595
Email: trips.tours@sport.monash.edu.au