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A Memorial, 2024-25 PXC Work Parties and Other Information

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REMEMBERING MURRAY, 2024-2025 PERISHER XC TRAILS & NORDIC SHELTER WORK PARTY #1 & NPWS NEWS.

REMEMBERING MURRAY

Murray Inglis, a colourful and valued member of the XC community, died recently and suddenly. If you knew Murray and would like to join Gabi, Max and Thomas at his memorial service please respond to this message from Gabi and the boys:

“Dear friends,

Please join us to commemorate the wonderful Murray Inglis at a Memorial service on Monday 4th November 2.30pm at Bronte Beach Surf Club.

We hope you can join us to share the great memories and tales of our man Muzza along with some snacks and refreshments.

Please let us know if you are able to make it.

Max, Thomas and Gabi xx”

(gabriella.inglis@gmail.com)

A brief Memory of Murray by Peter Ward is attached here.

2024-2025 PERISHER XC TRAILS & NORDIC SHELTER WORK PARTIES

The new supply of bridge-building steel has arrived along with the summer maintenance list for thetrails and the Nordic Shelter (thank you Sonja, John, Carol and Andy!).

If you skied last winter, you will have noticed, firstly, that it was a short season. You may not have realised that the season would have been much shorter if not for the new water-mitigation bridges and covers installed on the Sprint Loop and the start of the Valley Trail. The bridges performed exactly as intended and kept those areas usable for skiers, teaching and events in spite of the running water that would have closed them in previous years.

The section between them NOT requiring shoveling is a Bridge!

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport grant that provided the materials for the bridges will be fully expended this summer on the construction of the final water-mitigation bridges. It is physical work that benefits from extra bodies to help with moving and installing the steel frames and mesh. Please note that there will also be the usual program of Nordic Shelter and trail summer maintenance.

The first and very important Work Party is scheduled for the weekend of 16-17 November 2024 to bring in the drainage half-pipes and covers that helped control water on the trails over the winter. This essential job is a prime example of “many hands making light work!” Preparation of steel for bridge assembly will also start this weekend with the possibility of extra days on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday TBC.

· As usual:

· If you can attend all or part of the Work Party, contact Peter Ward (nswxc1@gmail.com). Bring gum boots, work clothes for any weather, lunch, snacks, crockery and cutlery. Hot water urn, sandwich press, microwave are available at the Shelter.

· Many thanks to Canberra Alpine Club for providing accommodation for Work Partiers. If you require accommodation, please contact Peter Cunningham (peter.petercunningham@gmail.com). Bring bed linen, towels and food/drink for meals – shared dinner on Saturday night is always an interesting social occasion.

Please pencil in these Work Party dates over the summer.

1. Nov 16/17 2024

2. Feb 1/2 2025

3. March 1/2 2025

4. April 5/6 2025

5. May 17/18 2025

6. June, if required

All Work Parties will be confirmed prior to these dates.

AERIAL SHOOTING IN KNP – IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PARK CLOSURES

The complete “2 week Notification of Aerial Shooting in areas including Rolling Grounds, Main Range, Perisher Range and Ramshead Range” from KNP is attached here, including maps.

Notification Introduction:

Our Ref. DOC24/733633 and DOC24/822312

Dear Neighbour of Kosciuszko National Park

This email is to give you advance notification of the proposed aerial shooting program targeting deer, pigs and other feral animals in parts of Kosciuszko National Park. Shoot areas will be closed from Monday 11th November 7am to Friday 29th November 7pm 2024 (excluding weekends). As operations are completed a staged re-opening will occur. Check this website for updates: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alerts/alerts-list

FINALLY:

The Nordic Shelter is facing significant increases in running costs, especially building insurance. If you can’t be at Work Parties in person, consider supporting the volunteers by making a contribution like this –

Tax Deductible donations to help with the development, running expenses and maintenance - https://asf.org.au/projects/snow-australia---northern/nordic-shelter-development/