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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 28, 1971
Page
4
Schwank ski champion JGARE Schranz writes in a 1971 Lyslige issue that older learners can still enjoy skiing and move beautifully on snow. He notes many over 40 or 60 can gain pleasure, with careful lessons and social beginners groups providing safer, lighter effort.
Canberra debuts as base for Brindabella Range and several major NSW resorts. Smiggin Holes, Perisher, Charlotte Pass, and Guthega offer T bars, pomas, and beginner to advanced runs. The article notes lift capacity, world class ski schools, and seasonal ticket details with nearby Snowy Mountains scenery and plans for road access.
The calendar shows July weekends crowded with Alpine and Nordic skiing events across ACT NSW and national meets. Juniors face limited options as races, including the Victory Alpine Championships and Snowy Mountains Cup, compete on overlapping weekends, risking schedule conflicts and reduced participation.
The document lists an extended slate of ski and Nordic fixtures toward late May through September. It naming venues such as Guthega Perisher Falls Creek Thredbo and Mt Franklin Kiandra Cabramatta and dates for interclub relays Nordic championships Alpines and Downhill events including notable cups like Brumby Cup Malony Cup and Paddy Pallin junior Nordics.
A ski film titled The Sound of Winter showcases contemporary technique and debuts at Albert Hall with two showings on June 9 and 10. Produced by renowned cinematographer Warren Miller, the screening highlights his premier ski sessions and offers audiences a high level of ski filmmaking craft.
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