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Summer Work Parties on the Perisher XC Trails provide the invisible base for the winter sport of XC skiing. If you haven't seen what is under the snow you ski on, this is your chance to be surprised!

Volunteers on the job during January preparing steel for bridge construction over the summer – bolt holes are pre-drilled and material has been moved to the construction sites. The XC Trails Water-Mitigation Project must be completed this summer – come and be part of this important project!

REMINDER: SPECIAL XC WORK PARTY, AN EOI & MORE....

REMINDER - SPECIAL FEBRUARY FAMILY-FRIENDLY WORK PARTY, PERISHER XC TRAILS (Feb 1-2)

Are you strong, fit and enjoy bracing outdoor volunteer work that provides real benefits to your favourite winter sport? But aren’t quite sure what to do with the kids? The February XC Work Party organisers are trialling a family-friendly work party day on Saturday 1.

Mel Sim, a life-long member of the XC community, has offered to organise age-appropriate activities to trial a Family-Friendly XC work party (4 years old through high school).

As an environmental educator and community engagement facilitator, Mel works across schools and preschools in the Canberra district.  She has a current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid qualifications.

Mel and her 2 primary-aged children will attend the February XC Work Party. There will be a Kids program offered only on Saturday 1 February:

·       A morning environment-based program for the kids 

·       BBQ lunch prepared with the kids for all work-party people

·       Afternoon of age-appropriate work party activities.

Overnight accommodation in Perisher is available for all Work Partiers, including a limited number of families, generously provided by Canberra Alpine Club.

As usual:  If you can attend all or part of the February 1-2 Weekend Work Party #2 and/or the extra weekdays, contact Peter Ward (nswxc1@gmail.com). Bring gum boots, work gloves, PPE, work clothes for any weather, march fly defence, lunch, snacks, crockery and cutlery. Hot water urn, sandwich press, microwave, coffee and tea are available at the Shelter.

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

Note – The February XC Work Party #2 will continue after the weekend for any workers that are available. Let both Peters know if you are interested in staying on and require the additional accommodation.

Please pencil in these weekend XC Work Party dates over the summer.

2. Feb 1-2 2025 (+ extra weekdays for anyone interested and available)

3. March 1-2 2025 (+ extra weekdays)

4. April 5-6 2025 (+ extra weekdays)

5. May 17-18 2025 (+ extra weekdays)

6. June, if required

All Work Parties will be confirmed prior to these dates. 

EXTRA NOTE – Having recently walked the beautiful new Stage 4 section of the Snowies Alpine Walk (Perisher to Bullocks Hut, 12km), it is enthusiastically suggested that an XC Work Party is an ideal opportunity to add any one of the four sections of the newly-completed Walk to your weekend. This link will take you to NPWS information about the walk. Be sure to check NPWS Alerts and Closures, just in case.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – NSWACT XC PDP (PARTICIPATION/DEVELOPMENT/PERFORMANCE) WORKING GROUP

NSWACT XC PDP (a volunteer subcommittee of Snow Australia) organises a range of activities and programs to encourage participation in XC skiing and provide development and training activities for XC skiers of all ages, skills and abilities, especially young skiers.

The PDP Working Group is looking for new members who would like to assist the current Group in organisation of XC activities and programs. Areas that the Group is active in include the Winter On-Snow XC Training Program in Perisher, summer XC Dryland Training days in Sydney, Canberra and Jindabyne, XC training camps (i.e the residential Charlotte Pass Camp at the end of winter), uniforms, administration and fresh ideas!

The 2025 XC PDP year will start in February. If you are interested becoming involved and/or have queries please contact nswxc1@gmail.com.

FINALLY:

NORDIC SHELTER DONATIONS          

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/

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