Events at Lake Mountain

 NEW ... Mountains Cycling Challenge. Saturday 2nd May 2009 

This event will now form part of the bushfire recovery effort. Help us recover from the Black Saturday bushires. 

A fantastic new event organised in conjunction with CycleSport Victoria. This is a major event for participation and race road cyclists that will also include fun activities for all the supporting crews and families of those actually participating. There will great participation and race prizes on offer. Click here for the latest information on the  cycle sport webiste 

ENTRY FORMS                                         EVENT WEBSITE

Marysville Lake Mountain Bushfire Recovery Challenge                          Saturday May 2          8:30am – approx 4pm 135km participation ride starting near Marysville taking in Buxton, Taggerty, Thornton, Eildon, Alexandra back through Taggerty, Buxton, Marysville through to and up to Lake Mountain resort. A fantastic scenic route with some hill challenges.....are you ready!!! A shorter 70km ride is available. Start in Marysville, the ride turn point will be at Taggerty, finish will be at Lake Mountain Key features and ancillary activities: •    Lots of riders are expected to particpate in this bushfire recovery event. •    Within 1 hour from many parts of Melbourne •    Timed full trip and hill climb to Lake Mountain •    Carnival  atmosphere on Mountain from around 11am – 4pm featuring  "come n try activities". •    Entertainment for family of ride participants at finish points. •    Food available

Help the Marysville and the entire Murrindindi area recover from the Black Saturday bushfire by supporting this event Stay overnight in the area Buy local food and drinks Cycle in the event Support those riding....lots of cheers.

Cycling: Alpine Asents Challenge  .....are you up for it!!!

The ride from Marysville to Lake Mountain is part of this great event.   Whoever said that Australia is the world's flattest continent hadn't ridden in the Victorian Alps. The Alpine Ascent Challenge takes you up winding mountain roads, through challenging turns and across the summits of the State's best alpine resorts. When you finally make it to the top you will be in Heaven. Take in magnificent alpine views, enjoy a great meal or make a night of it in a stunning mountain resort. The best part is that no matter how long you stay, you'll get to enjoy the exhilaration of an effortless mountain descent.

Huge effort deserves great rewards. Ride four of these seven classic climbs and you will be eligible to be in the running to win a one week trip to the 2009 Tour de France, guided by Aussie cycling legend Phil Anderson. (See terms and conditions)

 HOW TO ENTER THIS  EVENT:

• Pick up an information passport at www.alpineascentchallenge.com.au
• Collect an entry passport from a cycling shop
• Contact Lake Mountain and we will post you a passport. Click here to contact us.
• Pick up a passport at any of the participating alpine resorts
• Prepare to climb the mountains: Mt Buller, Mt Baw Baw, Lake Mountain, Mt Buffalo, Mt Hotham, Falls Creek and Dinner plain.
• Successfully complete at least 4 of the mountain climbs. Make sure your passport is stamped at the top.
• For a description of the ride to Lake Mountain click here

Once you have completed any 4 of the 7 rides mail to: Alpine Ascent Challenge. North East Victoria Tourism, PO Box 502 Bright, Victoria .

To download full details click here

WINTER Events  2009 .

Mini Series Ski Races A great way to introduce our young skiers to racing. This series of 3 races over 3 distances is run by a very friendly and supportive team. All are freestyle events which means you can classical or skate ski. 0.5/1.5 or 2.5km Race 1. July 19 Race 2 July 26 Race 3 August 15  Click here for race results in 2008  Click here for an entry form. Please print out and return to: PO Box 236, Alexandra, Victoria 3714 Entries can also be handed in on the day. For more information contact: Bruce Straw, Tel: 03 5772 2195 or Rob Osbourne, Tel: 03 9813 4860 Or email mtbullfight@bigpond.com
Bullfight Charge The major ski event of the season at Lake Mountain. Organised by the very friendly and well organised Bullfight Ski Club, the Bullfight Charge is a great event to just have a go at or to really see how good you are. If you are serious train hard and go for it! Or just have fun. Freestyle event 3.5 or 8km Male/female and age group categories. August 15                 Click here for the Race Report for 2008. Click here for an entry form. Please print out and return to: PO Box 236, Alexandra, Victoria 3714 Entries can also be handed in on race day. Contact: Bruce Straw, Tel: 03 5772 2195 or email mtbullfight@bigpond.com Click here to find out more information about the Mt Bullfight Ski Club. Please note membership of the ski club entitles you to a 30% discount on seasons passes to Lake Mountain. Click here for a Mt Bullfight Ski Club membership application form
Inter Schools Classic A great opportunity for all those schools who run skiing programs and want to enter their students in a race. A low key introduction to ski racing. A good lead up event to races later in the year. Classic event (no skating) 0.5/1.5 or 2.5km July 26 (before a mini series event) Click here for race results Contact: Rob Osbourne, Tel: 03 9813 4860
Toboggan Racing Have a go! Plan a visit! Why should the skiers have all the fun when you can race on a toboggan? The toboggan races Lake Mountain has held for the last couple of years have been so popular that we have decided to run a semi formal day of racing. We have different categories with heats, finals and lots of prizes. There will even be a radar gun to check your speed thanks to support from the local Marysville Police!!! The event is being sponsored by Lake Mountain and many of the local ski hires. A fun new event: Toboggan Race Day!  Saturday 22nd August       Free entry to the races       Heats and finals of each category        Plenty of great prizes Race day schedule 11am to 12 noon: Race 1: 8 years old and under                                        Race 2:  9 to 12 years old 12 noon to 1pm:  Snow sculpture competition. 1 entry per family. 1pm to 2pm:       Race 3:  Teenagers                                   Race 4. Adults. Final Event:          Race 5. The Lake Mountain Cup:     The first 3 place getters of all the above tobogganing events qualify for this prestigious grand final. Rules: 1. Moulded plastic toboggans only.     2. You must sit or kneel on your toboggan.   3.  Stay within the race course.   4. Race officials decisions are final.   5. Have fun!! Don't get too serious. Sponsored and supported by: Lake Mountain Alpine Resort.         Tel: 5957 7222    Marysville Ski Centre                      Tel: 5963 3455 Cross Country Ski Hire  Marysville Tel: 5963 3322 Lake Mountain Ski Hire                  Tel: 5963 3444 Mystic Mountains Ski Hire              Tel: 5963 7029 Marysville Police