Mt Buller - All you need to know **edited** still needs some more work

[Duff_Man]

Ok ppl, i guess this post has become very out of date since i created like over two years ago....seems like only yesterday....soooooooooo what i am going to do is update it so that the information is more current and what not...as i am not sure about all the details atm i will get all you need to know and post it up as soon as i can....cheers.

jack

The tracks that are OPEN at Buller include (dh tracks this is) THE ABOM, INTERNATIONAL, YELLOWPOST and OUTLAW EXPRESS. Now these are the tracks that have been certified to be open and i would like to express one thing now, BAY 13 IS CLOSED.

As most people know the ABOM is the less advanced of the two tracks, it has had a considerable amount of rock armouring done to it over the last couple of months and has been due to many long days by myself, and many other people.

The INTERNATIONAL is the hardest track on the hill and has also had a large amount of work done to it, and will also have a large amount of work done to it to ready it for the nationals, including a series of B'Lines and many other sections built up and rock armoured. The wooden obstacles, that may seem pointless to some, are not at all. I know, I am myself not a fan of them in the track but they have be there.

Such obstacles have to be there due to:

1. Mountain bike's are not allowed to ride on trees
2. All native grass that is removed has to be re-planted
3. If ONE tree is cut down TEN have to be planted.
4. Heavy penatilies, and possibly large fines and jail terms can arise from not applying to such regulations.
5. All areas of recognised braking must be heavily armoured to prevent erosion.
And the list goes on.

YELLOW POST is a tight technical track that is fun to tune the skills. The entrance to this trail is just after where the INTERNATIONAL crosses the fire rd after the top rock garden. You take the left trail until you hit a grass fire rd, cross this and enter back into the trees. This takes you to the lower fire rd which if followed will put you back onto the INTERNATIONAL near the ski jump. The bottom section of the international is rather technical, but has been made considerablly easier in the past couple of years. It is possible to get down it if you are new to the sport but i would recomend you take it easy. The other option is the switch backs that where built / cut in at the last vic state round up there. These are heaps of fun and i think they add a better flow to the course....that, however would be for you to decide.

OUTLAW EXPRESS is a new addition to the mountain as it was just cleared the other week; it involves some up hills but only little ones that then turn into down hills. This track begins just beyond the new car parking facility if you are looking at the summit (the new trail maps will indicate this). This trail then continues down to the fire rd linking up with the international just before the drop through the trees.

Accommodation can be found on the mountain at a number of places, but the best place to stay if it isn’t booked out would be SPURS, which is located at the start of the downhill tracks. This accommodation is......a night for shared living and a $10 breakfast is offered as well. You can get lunch from SPURS everyday that the lift is open and that will set you back around $10 - $15 a day. If staying at spurs you also get $5 off your lift tickets.
Spurs wasn’t offering dinner whilst I was there, but this may have changed as they are only open weekends now. But this is no problem as the Chalet is the best place to eat on the mountain. The Chalet is located just up from the centre of town and has specials on most nights with a meal and a pot for under $20. Most other meals cost around $15 - $16 for a main, with the steak being $22 (I think) and the entrees are around $10. I might add that this is a 5 star hotel, although the menu has been cut back the service is excellent. Over the past few years this has all changed, places to eat and what not have opened and stuff like that...if you want a very relaxed and mountain bike friendly environment you will be best to get urself a meal at uncle pat's...they play mt bike dvd's and have good priced food and drinks. You will find the normall stuff to eat there like pizza, parma's, steak and so on...Uncle pats is located in cow camp, which is soo close to the clock tower if you couldnt find it you would be a nuffy!!! Another good place to eat is Cattlemans, this is just above buller sports in the town centre. It is slightly more upmarket than uncle pat's but the food is pritty much priced the same. They also play mtn bike dvd's and have some good drink prices.

Buller sports is now running the bike shop up there and they also have KONA hire bikes and a large swag of gear for you to select from....

Current Model Kona stinky’s -
Full Face helmets -
Current Model Kona body armour -

It is recommended that if you wish to hire some gear that you give them a call, and pre book. And to all those riders out there who do not own a full face helmet it is strongly recommended that you hire a helmet or borrow a mates. There was two people in the space of a day carted off the hill in ambulances with major head and spinal injuries due to not wearing a full face helmet, one of whom was wearing a full face helmet, lucky for him, it saved his life. As a result of one of these injuries the seesaw outside Spurs was removed.

What must be realised by all riders is that the sines are in place for a reason, and certain tracks are closed for a reason. If riders chose to disobey signs and take their own lines then Mt Buller will not be open for very much longer. Another thing to note is that you should respect the mountain as much as you can and behave in an appropriate manner. Getting drunk and starting fights is just something that does not need to happen in a relaxed mt buller summer environement....leave that stuff at home...it sure isnt welcome at mt buller...I just might add, that the guy who runs uncle pats is x SAS....he dosnt look much but i am positive that he would put many a mountain biker to shame if they were to miss behave in his pub.......

I hope that all this information can answer many of the queries.

[richiev]

Good post Duff_Man. There is definately some helpful information here for people that haven't been to Buller yet. If you haven't been, it is definately worth the trip and the $$.
Well done to all the people that have helped out and volunteered their time to build the tracks up.
There has been talk of a jump park being built somewhere on Buller, has anyone heard any news about that?

[tripmitz]

Excellent post Duff Man. I think your final sentiments should be re-iterated. Get out there and help build the trails, help build our sport and respect the land. If mountain bikers don't then we will have no access to facilities such as Mt. Buller. Which means less fun for us!

One quick correction the url for mt buller is:

www.mtbuller.com.au

and check out the mountain biking homepage, a little out of date but it's there:

www.mountainbikemtbuller.com.au

Cheers.

[W2ttsy]

ill have to agree with duffman on the safety gear issue.

i shreaded my right arm, walked away with 2 cracked ribs and took a couple of gouges out of my fullface.

i was wearing shinnies, pressure suit and fullface at the time, and still managed to get pwnd on several occasions.

just get the gear for safeties sake. as DM said, several people have already been carted off, and that never looks good.

also, for all the XC people that feel they want to tackle Abom, feelfree, but when one of your mates gets a puncture dont all stop in atight section of track so that no one can ride past.
while i was up there, there were a group of 5 sitting in the middle ofthe track about 3/4 down waiting for a mate whod blown out.
just get to the bottom and wait. its not hard.

Downhillers are clocking some serious kays coming down the track anddont need to come round a bend to be greeted by a bunch of XC guyssitting having a picnic on the track....

W2ttsy

[ajay]

also, for all the XC people that feel they want to tackle Abom, feelfree, but when one of your mates gets a puncture dont all stop in atight section of track so that no one can ride past.
while i was up there, there were a group of 5 sitting in the middle ofthe track about 3/4 down waiting for a mate whod blown out.
just get to the bottom and wait. its not hard.

Downhillers are clocking some serious kays coming down the track anddont need to come round a bend to be greeted by a bunch of XC guyssitting having a picnic on the track....

W2ttsy


yeah, good call, a bit of trail curtisy go's along way...

It is very dangerous to just stop in the middle of the track, especially in the last bit where its very shaded and tight...

[DJ_Robbie]

Alberg is not a good place to eat, the service is shit and so is the food and not to mention that they dislike mountain bikers, so until their attitude changes they will not see one more cent of my money.

I'd like to challenge that point, their $5 bowls of chips were quite good, me and alex had them on several occasions and im sure Alex will back me up, apart from that i agree, expensive drinks, shit service and crap food (apart from the chips).

Good post apart from that.

Cheers

[dromana7411]

But this is no problem as the Chalet is the best place to eat on the mountain. The Chalet is located just up from the centre of town and has specials on most nights with a meal and a pot for under $20.


haha, we went to the chalet whn we were up there both of my mates ordered the 200gram beef burger... they brought them both out, my mate lifts up the top, and goes, "cheese, bacon... waiter, i think im missing my 200gram burger" waiter replies "what, haha" has a look, and realises that my mate wassnt lying, grabs the plates and run back to the kitchen.... comes back with the beef... we got free drinks...

[S.]

Can someone make this a sticky?

[Ryan]

Sure can. Fan-farkin-tastic post duff_man.

[Duff_Man]

yeh well it took me a long ass time to write, Yeah well you may have had a good experience at the alberg but when u live up there and go out several nights a week to the same restraunt you dont expect to wait 1 and a half hours for food and then get attitude when you ask when is the food comming?

[Nitrosoxide]

One thing I might add is that the Alberg is not a good place to eat, the service is shit and so is the food and not to mention that they dislike mountain bikers, so until their attitude changes they will not see one more cent of my money.


I read this post before but totally missed the bit about the Alberg, I booked my room last weekend, apparently was the last of two rooms (at a reasonable rate) and the reservations lady said that we could keep our bikes in the rooms etc etc. But point taken about the food, will probably end up taking my own :)

Thanx for this awesome post, it gives a good insight into Mt Buller for people that have never been down before, like my self.

I'll be heading down a few days before to get some practise up on the tracks, does Mt Buller work like Thredbo, as in you need to do that intro lesson about how to get on and off lifts with your bike, otherwise they don't let you on ??

[LTR]

I'd like to challenge that point, their $5 bowls of chips were quite good, me and alex had them on several occasions and im sure Alex will back me up, apart from that i agree, expensive drinks, shit service and crap food (apart from the chips).
Mate, we thrived on the chips. For $5 we got a massive bowl of chips and sauce and it actually sort of filled me up. Had it 3 nights in a row. Yes, they are dickheads, but a $5 dinner is a killer. Also FREE water! Woo! :D

Killer post mate. :D

[dromana7411]

I'll be heading down a few days before to get some practise up on the tracks, does Mt Buller work like Thredbo, as in you need to do that intro lesson about how to get on and off lifts with your bike, otherwise they don't let you on ??

no intro lesson that i know of... just stand there hold you bike, and sit when the chair comes... if you drop your bike dont jump off, my mate did, and he got yelled at... i saw another guy drop his aswell (this was both at the point where you get on) and somone else brought his bike up for him. mind you a few people lauhed at him when h go offf the life wearing all his gear and no bike...

but yeh, no lessons, just watch someone get on befoe you, or ask the lifties.. they seem nice...

[DJ_Robbie]

if you drop your bike dont jump off,

ALEX :rolleyes:

[Superman]

ALEX :rolleyes:

and myself :rolleyes:

3. If ONE tree is cut down TEN have to be planted.

well i think there's at least 10 pine trees worth of wood on international, most being in that stupid wallride, ugh. wouldnt be saving the equivalent amount of trees either.

[Duff_Man]

Yeh like the others said there is no thing like at thredbo where they make u do some sort of course and shit, that is just for rawnrg to capitalise on the market that they have, but the insurance and shit at buller hasnt allowed for lessons to be run yet, like dh instruction and that just because of the 10 million public liability required. Yeh there is alot of wooden "stunts" on the international, personally i like dirt, but if a little bit of wood hear and there means we get to ride then we get to ride. If you dont like the wood then you can help me carry tones of rock up very steep hills when we go track building. Cause all the rock on the track didnt fall from the sky it was mostly carried there, and i recall one afternoon after riding me and another mate moved a tone of rock 60m up a steep fukin hill. Not having a go, i just dont think anyone appreciates the negative comments.

[LordNikon]

Does anyone know how the trails are after all this rain?

I'm looking at heading up there this weekend.

[Duff_Man]

when it rains up there the track dosent get all that muddy, infact the abom becomes mad, it get's suppy grippy and you can rail the corners even harder. There was 5inches of snow up there last weekend so i would imagine a bit of rain to. The tracks normally dry out in a few hours, so just hope that it aint raining when your there because the chairlift sucks in the rain. Also the international becomes death like in the wet, but other than that the tracks will be all good if there is no rain on the day.

[LordNikon]

Forecast says fine... not very warm, but fine.

:cool:

[ajay]

^ cool, im heading up on saturday - might see ya there?

[Superman]

yeah a damp abom is really nice, super grippy and fast, not the common 2 cm slippery dust cover, which is still fun though :P

goin up this sunday, see ya'll there!

[Mr Scruff]

[QUOTE=Duff_Man]when it rains up there the track dosent get all that muddy, infact the abom becomes mad, it get's suppy grippy and you can rail the corners even harder. QUOTE]

yeah i think both of the traks are far better when there abit wet. but what is with all the snow thats falling this summer? is this normal, i've been there twice this year when it's been icey and white.

[dillon]

Five of us came from Brisbane and rode the 12th and 13th Feb.
Awesome weekend and awesome trails.
Highly recommended, we'll be back.

[wenji]

Have been to both Thredbo and Mt Buller recently, much preferred Buller. However, to be fair on Thredbo, it did snow which made it less enjoyable.

Agree about the comments with the service at the local joints. We all ordered the days' special "Roast Pork with Apple sauce". Out came roast beef, due to extreme hunger of waiting so long for food, we ate it but commented to the manager that it was the most interesting roast pork we had in a while. He gave a free drink but sure grumbled about it.

Abom is great but yeah, watch out for the Xc riders stopping in the middle of the track. Would have loved to of had more time to do more of International, I personally needed to work up more courage for it. Guess we'll have to head back down there.....

[Ill-Aquired Taste]

this post is a great help very detailed thanks dude it helped alot was planning on making a trip there this helped alot :)

[bolzy]

nice work duff man

[calum]

so is there going to be a jump park up there?

[Duff_Man]

sorry mate but that is the only track that will be open for the race weekend. It has been discused to use the two tracks but it was later taken into consideration the extra work that would be required. Twice as many marshals and twice as much man hours to get the tracks operational with very little help. More help more races, go figure. I would say that you should still try and race mate, it is the only way to get your skills up and become a better rider. there is no shame in getting out there, giving it your all and having fun. People want give you attitude if you dont have the ability, and lets face it, we all have to start somewhere, so dont be put off because the track is out of your ability. if you dont feel up to racing then you should come up for the weekend and support the riders.

Hope to see as many ppl up there as possible on the weekend, as it should be a good weekend for all. gtg, bunting the track in the morning.

if anyone wants any info just pm me.

[gaunty]

[QUOTE=Duff_Man]

YELLOW POST ....It is also urged that the novice riders do not ride down the ski run as this is causing unwanted erosion in the area, but also be cautious when riding the INTERNATIONAL.


Duff man, great post, as a XC rider xing over to freeride (and who doesnt stop on Abom corners), your post gave some good info as to what to expect on the trails.

I was interested in your quote above about taking a B line down the bottom section of "Dam Run" as a B line around the wall ride section of International. There are no signs saying not to take this line. I admit at Easter it was eroded badly, and I saw a few riders go over the bars taking the water bars head on. Given that for riders like myself looking for something beyond Abom, this is the only way out having taken on Outlaw xp and Yellowpost, is there any talk of cutting in some switchbacks and making a proper trail as an alternative to this lower section?

[ajay]

THe only thing you need to know about buller now is that its closed :mad:

[Simo]

All you need to know about buller untill next summer:
60 days, 0 hours, 22 minutes, 18 seconds untill the ski season opens :D

[Always_keen_Jezza]

Bit late on the reply, but I am pumped for a trip to Mt Buller. Can't wait. I think it is great that Australia is following suit with the rest of the world and putting the Ski Resorts to use year round. I mean Australia must have one of the shortest ski seasons around and to use it for other activites (particularly MTB) come summer that is awesome...

[roxy12]

thanks awesome post last time i went up there didn have a bloody clue what was what just rode! gona help a few people here

[dillon]

Not long to go till the season opens again boys, yeehaaa.

[MadMatt]

Bring it on!!! Buller Nats final round , be there or be skware!!!

"""Team MiniMan"""""" will be in force once again :-)

look for the Monster truck, come over & say hi

[Frazzle]

Nice post!
What is up with that restaurant that doesnt like riders though?
Anyways i think im gonna head up to buller soon to check it out so looks to be good

[W.bat]

Hey Duff Man is the track pretty well as it is going to be for the race?
Are we on International?

[BrumbyJack]

What is the XC track like at Buller????

I can't find any info from the links on the MTBA Nationals site. Hoping there is info closer to the event.

[andy73]

Thank god we've got Farkin to get some info becuase the Buller website is useless. Less than a week til opening day and there's nothing on the site. Amateur Hour...:confused:

[BrumbyJack]

Why aren't they open already :confused: Thredbo has been open for over a month!!!! And Thredbo still has snow!!! (and it keeps falling!!!)

That is a serious question, not just bagging Buller or anything like that.

Should I ask about the XC track on the XC forum???;)

[oz-freerider]

from what i have herd the xc tracks are not that good... but i havent riden them you would prolly be better off asking those who have riden them

and i dont know why they havent opened yet all i can think of is that the tracks at buller are steeper and the water / snow prolly does more damage to them so they need longer to fix them before opening them back up to the public? plus there is wooden stuff (berms bridges drops wall rides) that need put back up?

[isthisthepart]

im going up tomorrow morning after my 8 hour night shift for the around the clock shop :D new morphine today its going to be AWESOME see you there

[t]

What is the XC track like at Buller????

steep and rough the really good tracks are over on stirling so you need to maake a day of it.

[zstreetco]

i cant seem to find any prices for lifts? i am probably blind and hopeless but can someone help me out? im staying at a friends lodge so i need the prices without the accomodation or watever else.
cant wait though, my first proper DH experience ahahaha, just praying my new frame will be here in time

[BrumbyJack]

steep and rough the really good tracks are over on stirling so you need to maake a day of it.

So where is the XC track for the National round??? Buller or Stirling???

Thanks :D

[t]

So where is the XC track for the National round??? Buller or Stirling???

Thanks :D

last year and at the oceanias it went from Mt.buller to stirling and back, more like and enduro loop.

[dillon]

i cant seem to find any prices for lifts?
Was $35 a day if you're not staying at Spurs.

[zstreetco]

www.ridemtbuller.com.au

just found out its $39 all day this year, hope im still coming up

[---Matt---]

www.ridemtbuller.com.au

just found out its $39 all day this year, hope im still coming up


That should be www.ridemtbuller.com ;)

---Matt---

[dillon]

Well it opens today...make sure we get some update pics, thanks and have fun ! :)

[Heppla]

Just like to add that uncle pats is also open, which is located in the cow camp plaza next to the clock tower. They have a full menu including pizzas all at a fairly low price. I would recommend uncle pats to anyone! open 9am till late!

[downhilldan]

G'Day from BEAR country!!!
Who can car pool with me from sydney to Buller????
I wnt to leave any time tomorrow!!!

[sid-swartz]

Anyone got any info on when Mt Buller closes to mountain bikers for the season and what times and days the lifts operate.I cant seem to find out anything on their website.
On a similar note does anyone know anything much about the dh run at Mt Hotham.When does the lift operate and what's the DH track like?
Thanks for any help.

[Heppla]

Anyone got any info on when Mt Buller closes to mountain bikers for the season and what times and days the lifts operate.I cant seem to find out anything on their website.
On a similar note does anyone know anything much about the dh run at Mt Hotham.When does the lift operate and what's the DH track like?
Thanks for any help.

G'day, Mt Buller will be open every weekend till and including the easter weekend from 10am - 4pm. I think hotham is next open on the easter weekend but i've never riddern the track, hope that helps and enjoy!

[andy73]

I've heard a rumour that Buller won't be open next season... Anyone got any info on this?

[Wisey]

What I do know is that both VicMTB and Kona have pulled the pin on it and the only one looking after it now is Tyron ( he no longer has anything to do with VicMTB ). So both major sponsors have pulled out.
I doubt it will be closed next season but it's not all going as smooth as they would of hoped. One of the Grollo boys is right behind it and they are always looking at ways of attracting summer numbers to Mt Buller, as it is a solid draw card to the hill in summer the chances are it will remain open. Everything takes a long time to progress in Alpine parks.

[BrumbyJack]

I hope it stays open, it was a fun place to visit and ride.

Good luck Ty and Kate :)

BTW, it seemed like it was all coming together last season with Spurs doing accommodation etc. It was our first visit and we are all very eager to return, even for a weekend rather than just for racing.

[Heppla]

I've heard a rumour that Buller won't be open next season... Anyone got any info on this?


Well that's a rumour that ain't true!! Trust me Buller will be open next summer i'll make sure of it and if all goes well will be open sooner than boxing day. New cross county tracks will be the first upgrade thanks to Glen Jacobs, hopefully followed closly with 4X, jumps and futher improvements on the downhill with the possablity of a new race track futher down the road. VICMTB is out of there, but i belive Kona Stays (Kona-Mt Buller Factory Team). Tyron and Kate will run the shop.

[spinner]

On a similar note does anyone know anything much about the dh run at Mt Hotham........ what's the DH track like?
Thanks for any help.

The current track is about 60 % fire trail , the other 40 % of singletrack is not that technical and includes a really fun slalom section. Overall it's about 2 minutes long. Great for punters , but hopefully a new track will be built for this coming summer. There's loads of potential up there , but enviromental issues could make it slow going. Lets hope not.

Ultimately I think they need to use the Heavenly valley quad chair and build the new track over that side of the hill. The Village chair currently used is slow......really slow. I recall one ride back up being around 15 minutes !

Back on topic , thats good news about Buller expanding the trails. Another DH run would lessen the impact on the 2 current trails. I'll definately be making a few trips up there in 06 / 07. Great value for money too.

[broccoli]

hey

I from new zealand and am thinking of coming over to melbourne where my dad lives in december and going out to mt buller for a couple of weeks.Will it be open in december?what are the tracks like?and where is there to stay out there?

cheers brock any info would be much apreciated

[LTR]

Last year it opened Boxing Day (26th December)
Im guessing it will be a similar time once again this year!

[broccoli]

ohk cool whats the riding like out there and do you know if there will be another nats round there if so when abouts?

[ajay]

ohk cool whats the riding like out there and do you know if there will be another nats round there if so when abouts?

the nationals kick off in October, and run through till the end of feb - there is a round at Mt Beauty (not far from Buller) in Feb which deffinately worth attending if you're around for that. Other then that, most of the series in in NSW with the National Championship in ACT, which is, in practice, in N.S.W.

The riding is ace at Buller, although the tracks are getting pretty flogged!

[Heppla]

Last year it opened Boxing Day (26th December)
Im guessing it will be a similar time once again this year!


We have been pushing for a while now to open at least weekends in december and due to incresed demand that looks to be going though. Therefore volunteer weekends will hopefully be held in November or earlier to get the tracks up and going. No National round will be held at Buller this coming summer but will most likely pick up a state round. Also for all you cross county lovers out there the trail network will be greatly expanded thanks to Glen Jacobs.

[broccoli]

where can i find nat series dates?

[Heppla]

where can i find nat series dates?

Thread in General

[andy73]

Have there been any further developments/discussion on Buller for the 06/07 season? I know these things move quite slowly, but would be keen to hear of any developments rumoured or otherwise. Just wanna know that we'll have lift assisted downhilling in Vic again this year.

[Sethius]

Have there been any further developments/discussion on Buller for the 06/07 season? I know these things move quite slowly, but would be keen to hear of any developments rumoured or otherwise. Just wanna know that we'll have lift assisted downhilling in Vic again this year.

downhill season seems to be running accord to what ive heard thus far, no majoy plans mostly the whole XC loop designed by Glen Jacobs is the news around here, both with BSL and the Resort board managment. They how however sent *person X* across to whistler for a Track management/developement etc course and theyve just arrived back in the country so things may get better eventually... see what they bring to the board for the DSE/BSL/RBM.

[tombre2]

any further news on the progress at Mt Buller, as in new tracks or working bee's. will it open earlier this year as there is no snow?

cheers

[andy73]

They how however sent *person X* across to whistler for a Track management/developement etc course and theyve just arrived back in the country so things may get better eventually... see what they bring to the board for the DSE/BSL/RBM.

Mt Buller's answer to A Line perhaps...? :D

[rmx205]

hi there im a long time listener first time caller, i just wanted to say this is just really great!!!! mt buller is going to be realy great

[andy73]

hi there im a long time listener first time caller

Nice. Had a laugh when I read that.

[Heppla]

Buller is set to open Boxing Day again this year, this is mainly due to the lift needing it's summer maintanance and the tracks needing a makeover!
Lift Prices are up a little at $44 for a day and $299 for the season. The Lift will be open everyday from boxing day till the 29th of january then weekends and public holidays till easter. I'll find out about the volunteer weekends and let you know. enjoy

[steve66]

yeah let me know when the helping days are i will come up and help out. do you know anything about where you can stay up at buller like ski lodge or something??

cheers steve

[zstreetco]

does the $44 include the insurance cos i thought last year we had to buy day licenses?

cant wait!

[isthisthepart]

$44 wow.

ohwell, its mt.buller. . . . . . see ya'll there

[kizza]

If there are any maintance days coming up soon i'd love to help out. Im living up there till december doing uni, so if anythings going on give me a shout. kizza

[t]

If there are any maintance days coming up soon i'd love to help out. Im living up there till december doing uni, so if anythings going on give me a shout. kizza

Yeah, click here (http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=67851)

I've had some major technical troubles with the RideMtBuller site, hopefully it'll be updated by the end of the week.

[---Matt---]

does the $44 include the insurance cos i thought last year we had to buy day licenses?

cant wait!

From what I can remember wasn't it $25 for the lift and $20 for the day license last year? Maybe I'm dreaming? Bit of a price hike... But I am keen to help out on these build days. I'll send away my details now ;) I really can't wait to get up there again.

---Matt---

[gnarly_rider]

Nah, lifts were $39 flat price unless you stayed at spurs (I think it was then $35). This was for summer 2005 (last year). may have been differnt during race days (for which you would have needed a day licence for insurance maybe?)

[---Matt---]

Nah, lifts were $39 flat price unless you stayed at spurs (I think it was then $35). This was for summer 2005 (last year). may have been differnt during race days (for which you would have needed a day licence for insurance maybe?)

Ah, that's right. It was $35 for spurs riders. I guess $44 isn't too bad a price rise. I'm still definately going. Much better value for money than spending $60 to race at the you yangs! :rolleyes:

---Matt---

[gnarly_rider]

Ah, that's right. It was $35 for spurs riders. I guess $44 isn't too bad a price rise. I'm still definately going. Much better value for money than spending $60 to race at the you yangs! :rolleyes:

---Matt---

yeah, they are probably trying to recoup costs from the snow season that wasn't.....

[hardtails4life]

good post man. their is alot of good info their thanks for that. just wondering is it possible to hardtail some of the stuff their or is it all for dualees?

[Hamer]

good post man. their is alot of good info their thanks for that. just wondering is it possible to hardtail some of the stuff their or is it all for dualees?

depends how confident you are, i've ridden there about 6 times on my hardtail, and it was a ball, altho you get pretty sore..
now if someone would buy my hardtail, buller will be twice as fun

[Jewy]

depends how confident you are, i've ridden there about 6 times on my hardtail, and it was a ball, altho you get pretty sore..
now if someone would buy my hardtail, buller will be twice as fun

Ha tom buller + hardtails defently = sore, have you got your new bike yet ?

[jasona025]

I have a hardtail and used it last year. It is a bit rough but you will get over it. I have never used a dual so i dont know any better

[zstreetco]

do your wrists a favour, and dont run your tyres at like 50psi like i did last year on my HT ;) its painful............

gonna be loving the shore at buller this year

[mani(a)c]

we normally stay at spurs they do room and breakfast for about $35 theres a tv and a fridge, so its ok. Or you can pay out your arse for a ski lodge, its only really the expenisive ones that are open in summer.

[Heppla]

All those wondering about the volunteer weekends and all other mountain bike information is up on the Mt Buller website which is www.mtbuller.com.au or contact spook (Andy Kelly) directly on 0409 213 649. All volunteers recieve free food and accom as well as 1 day ticket per day worked with 7 days work being a season pass. The Ride Mt Buller website will no longer be used. I'll take some photos this afternoon of the work we have done lately and post them up as soon as i can. See you up here!

[santacruz1]

just wondering about riding mt buller as i am only a newb at downhill. Is there anywhere on mt buller for newbs or is the cause just for good dh riders.

[ironhorse_sunday]

yer international best track ever espeacially that last massive wall ride that goes off although i dnt like that fire road after it crash in on of the grooves their goin farely quick very painfull but deffinatly worth it if you are after something different to all the other tracks out thier

[---Matt---]

yer international best track ever espeacially that last massive wall ride that goes off although i dnt like that fire road after it crash in on of the grooves their goin farely quick very painfull but deffinatly worth it if you are after something different to all the other tracks out thier

What??????

Oh, and santacruz1, yes there are tracks there like ABOM which are perfectly ok to ride for pretty much anyone. Just make sure if you notice someone coming up behind you that you get out of their way! There were people there last year doing that track on KMART bikes.

---Matt---

[tombre2]

just wondering about the state series race in january if entry fees include lift ticket???

cheers

[DJ_Robbie]

All you need to know about Mt Buller:

Dont go there in the next few days or you'll come home quite toasted.

www.mtbuller.com.au

[Spook]

just wondering about the state series race in january if entry fees include lift ticket???

cheers

As Mt Buller is running the event entry will include lift ticket so expect around $80 for sat & sun (not confirmed). That is if the tracks are still there and the chairlift after this weekend! cross fingers! We havn't actully started planning for the state series as we are busy fighting fires! But after the recent volunteer weekends and us staff working our arse off! the tracks are looking really good! ABOM will be the race track.

[gilly101]

lets hope that buller done get destroyed so this thread can still be relavent:eek:

[t]

As Mt Buller is running the event entry will include lift ticket so expect around $80 for sat & sun (not confirmed). That is if the tracks are still there and the chairlift after this weekend! cross fingers! We havn't actully started planning for the state series as we are busy fighting fires! But after the recent volunteer weekends and us staff working our arse off! the tracks are looking really good! ABOM will be the race track.

Bugger Me! Spook has joined Farkin!

For those of you that aren't aware or are too lazy to read all 10 pages... Spook is the guy that's put in all the hard yards to get the trails up to scratch and keep everthing running. I don't actually know what his job title is but it's important... He's like the plastic thing that holds your six pack together.

He also bares a striking resembalance to Willie, the groundskeeper form the simpsons.

Cheers,
Tony

[S.]

Bugger Me! Spook has joined Farkin!

For those of you that aren't aware or are too lazy to read all 10 pages... Spook is the guy that's put in all the hard yards to get the trails up to scratch and keep everthing running. I don't actually know what his job title is but it's important... He's like the plastic thing that holds your six pack together.

He also bares a striking resembalance to Willie, the groundskeeper form the simpsons.

Cheers,
Tony

He was mentioned in the paper today as the CFA captain too... good luck mate.

[Nukid]

Is buller going to be race-able due to the fires?

[Sethius]

Is buller going to be race-able due to the fires?

mate its in lock down no one is allowed off the hill until otherwise. and merrijig on is shut down carters rd, alot of places are. Good Luck to everyone tomorrow,hope it isnt too bad, we've had WA crew driving over with dozers the act lads joined today. Ya legends fella's!

however some people are staying at sawmill settlement... really people...wtf are you thinking?! the fire in the canopies will travel right over no prep is going to save your ars, worst spot to be anywhere honesty unless you've got some old mines or somewhere REAL good to hide ya fucked... What the Fark?!

[Spook]

Is buller going to be race-able due to the fires?

That will completly depend on what damage we recieve! If the chairlift survies then i'm sure we can still open and run a race but if the chair is damaged then it's shut down! At this stage it doesn't look good to open on time either as the maintaince needed on the chair has been halted due to the fire threat. So lets just hope the fire stops before us or happens soon so we can move on.

[Wisey]

That will completly depend on what damage we recieve! If the chairlift survies then i'm sure we can still open and run a race but if the chair is damaged then it's shut down! At this stage it doesn't look good to open on time either as the maintaince needed on the chair has been halted due to the fire threat. So lets just hope the fire stops before us or happens soon so we can move on.

Let me be another to say "Welcome to Farkin" Spook. It's good to see some real locals popping their heads up round here.
I have heard the track is looking pretty good up there with all the work that has been done. Lets just hope you get through the next 48hrs without Horse Hill being heat or fire damaged, if that happens I am led to believe it could be a while before a new lift cable can be fitted. I heard someone had voluntered to go and turn the lift on when the fire starts getting close, if it actually does.

[Simo]

I wouldn't be suprised if track openings don't go ahead if the fires burn the area out. The ground will be very very vulnerable to erosion and permanent damage for the season if the fires hit it. Environmental authorities may have to shut down riding for the summer (worst case scenario).

latest updates:

News Headlines
10:30am – Mt Buller is currently surrounded by three main fires – the Tolmie fires to the north, the Jamieson and Governors fires (which joined over night as expected) to the south, and the fires on Mt Stirling to the east.

While all of these fires have remained fairly static overnight and continue to move slowly, weather conditions are expected to change later today and a strong north-north easterly wind is expected to set in.

The northerly wind will act to fuel the Tolmie fires. Containment work is currently being conducted to the south of Tolmie to prevent or slow the progress of the front moving towards Merrijig, Sawmill Settlement, Mirimbah and Mt Buller.

The fire on Mt Stirling has crossed the Circuit Road and is nearly at the Bindaree Track. This fire has not got far to go until it is out of vegetation to burn. Fire authorities believe that this fire will soon burn itself out, so it is not of major concern to Mt Buller at this stage.

The Governors fire that joined with the Jamieson fire overnight has not yet crossed the Howqua River. While it is moving slowly at present and containment work in the area continues, it may be fuelled by the southerly change that is forecast for later in the week.

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Mansfield Fire Complex

The Mansfield complex is estimated to have burnt 35,400ha and includes the Mt. Teribble and Governors fires.

The fire has progressed to approximately 1-2 km sough of Moonlight Spur between Ryan Spur Track & Knockwood but has made a bigger run of approximately 3-4 km South East of Snake Edwards Divide between Knockwood and Mt Skene. North East crews will continue to brush up fall back lines to the north of ERica-Noojee Complex overnight.

Residents within the following areas need to activate their fire plans, remain vigilant and stay alert for threat messages that may be issued:

* Gaffneys Creek
* A1 Mine settlement
* Burns Bridge
* Kevington
* Sawmill Settlement
* Timber Top and
* Barragunda

Assets in the Howqua Hills area near Sheepyard Track and Howqua River Road remain under threat. It is expected that this fire will join up with Mt. Terrible. Residents in surrounding areas need to activate their fire plans and remain vigilant as, depending on weather conditions,they may be threatened by this fire over the next 24-48 hours.
http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au

I have been posting previous news/cfa updates along with forestry/firefighting mates updates here:
http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=70909&page=3
but will now post them here if people are still interested.

[Turley]

I am sure myself and many others are still interested in the fire status at buller! I know my summer holiday plans depend on it.

Thanks for the updates simo

Turley

[Simo]

not looking flash today:

Road to Falls is shut.
Fire across the road near Bogong village.

Bairnsdale is under ember attack with spot fires starting, highly vulnerable atm.

map:
http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/incidents/images/news_image/web_sentinel_map_2006_12_14_0545_11865.jpg

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Mansfield Fire Complex

The Mansfield complex is estimated to have burnt 85,000ha and includes the Mt. Teribble and Governors fires. Residents in the following areas need to remain vigilant and implement their fire plans:

* Kevington
* Gaffney's Creek
* A1 Mine Settlement
* Burns Bridge

Residents in Glencairn are advised that the fire is still burning in this area andthey must continue to be vigilant if they choose to stay.

Today's forecasted northwesterly winds are expected to push the Mt Terrible fire in a southerly direction and residents within the following areas need to activate their fire plans, remain vigilant and stay alert for threat messages that may be issued:

* Jamieson district
* Sawmill Settlement
* Timber Top and
* Barragunda
* Merrijig
* Mirimbah
* Mt Buller
* Woods Point
* Matlock and surrounds

Wind is also expected to push the Governors/Low Saddle fire in a northerly direction, threatening assets in the Howqua Hills area near Sheepyard Flats. DSE and CFA advise residents in these areas thatthe fire may threaten assets in the Howqua River Road area in the next 24-48 hours depending on weather conditions. Residents need to activate their fire plans and continue to be vigilant if they choose to stay.

http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au
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[Simo]

buller now has active fires to the North, East and South...
http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/incidents/images/news_image/web_sentinel_map_2006_12_18_1118_11989.jpg
Prediction map up untill December 22nd (issue on the 16th, getting a bit old).

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/CA256F310024B628/0/F5D597F26F09AC98CA2572460078D729/$File/Potential_Fire_Impact_Prediction_Map_z55_a3_200612 17_0100.pdf


Firefront is predicted to reach Dinner Plain (near Mt Hotham for those that don't know) on christmass day with containment lines having been dozed.


and some of our Kiwi helpers have been copping it, all the best to them.
New Zealand firefighters
An incident occurred in the Mount Terrible sector of the large fires currently affecting North-Eastern Victoria, Australia at 2.30pm on Saturday 16th Dec. The incident involved 40 of the 47 strong contingent of New Zealand firefighters who are currently in Australia assisting the massive firefighting effort.

While fighting the main fire, on Steiners Road in the Howqua Valley, 30 kilometres South East of Mansfield in north-east Victoria, the NZ crews observed an ember-caused spot fire across the road from the main fire. They attempted to restrict the spread of this fire by creating a trail around it with hand tools. While involved in this work, they became aware that the main fire had increased in intensity, so they took evasive action. Nine of the firefighters made a decision that they could not escape the fire and sought refuge as they had been trained to do.

Six of the firefighters were affected by burns and smoke inhalation and were admitted to hospital. Three remain in hospital in Melbourne, one in hospital in Wangaratta, one at Mansfield hospital and one has been released.

The remaining New Zealand firefighters have returned to fire duty today.

Bulldozer Accident
An incident occurred 16 km east of Dargo around midday on 17 December when a contract bulldozer rolled over injuring the operator. The operator was airlifted to hospital.

Immediate relatives of the firefighters and bulldozer operator have been contacted.

[zstreetco]

not looking too good is it, i just got an email back from buller info and they too have no idea when they will be opening the trails.

best wishes to the firefighters

[Cave Dweller]

This gives you an idea of how close they are

http://forums.farkin.net/photo/data/500/buller3.jpg

And the latest fire map does not look good for buller at all.

http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/incidents/images/news_image/web_sentinel_map_2006_12_18_1528_12013.jpg

[Cronar]

I just found this on ski.com.au

http://www.ski.com.au/scripts/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101177-&year=2006

"Mt Buller summer operations deferred

The commencement of Mt Buller’s summer operations has been deferred due to bushfires. This includes all mountain biking activities.
Operations will be reviewed in the New Year and a commencement date will be published on www.mtbuller.com.au - when the bushfires abate. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to welcoming you back to Mt Buller in 2007."





Bad news!

[Simo]

management were trying to hold off on that decision for the alst few days but the forecast pretty much forced them to show a hand.


Latest Buller Fire Update @ 10:15AM
http://www.mtbuller.com.au/scripts/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-100175-&year=2006

Summary
- more fire activity overnight than expected with variable winds advancing the fire front surrounding Mt Buller.
- fire to the south of Mt Buller crossed the Howqua River at Howqua Hills and is now within 1km of Three Chain Road
- The fires to the north of Mt Buller also progressed slowly, now located within 2km of Mirimbah. It has crossed the No. 3 Track at Clear Hills and fire crews are now considering further containment lines in the Delatite Valley.
- The fires on Mt Stirling to the east of Mt Buller have crossed the Stirling Track and are on the back of the summit, traveling out of Dugout and Stanley Creek.

The fires to the north and east of Mt Buller have affected a number of public shelters. Some have burnt down, while others are still standing:

- Advancing fires have come close to GGS Hut but it is still untouched
- It is unknown whether Panic and Creek Huts are still standing although it is doubtful that they have survived the fires
- Craig’s Hut and Bus Hut have burnt down
- Bluff Spur Memorial Hut is still unaffected by fires


taken at the bottom of Goal Post Road at Buller, looking across the Delatite.
http://darb.net/anonymous/PHOT0014

[zstreetco]

I just found this on ski.com.au

http://www.ski.com.au/scripts/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101177-&year=2006

"Mt Buller summer operations deferred

The commencement of Mt Buller’s summer operations has been deferred due to bushfires. This includes all mountain biking activities.
Operations will be reviewed in the New Year and a commencement date will be published on www.mtbuller.com.au - when the bushfires abate. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to welcoming you back to Mt Buller in 2007."





Bad news!

time to go jump off that cliff.........without my bike of course hahaha

thanks for letting us know what the decision was, as depressing as it is, what else are they meant to do i guess.
im going to go cry now :(

keep it up fire'ies

[gringo]

what a bummer.. i feel for all involved.

[gnarly_rider]

Buller fires at 3am this morning.

[Samy]

Holy Shit.

Best wishes to everyone invloved, may good luck continue to be on your side.

Bring on the Christmas rain.

[Simo]

Spot fires on lower elevations of Mt Buller
9:00am – Fires continue to close in on Mt Buller as the Resort is buffeted by strong north-north easterly winds. Spot fires have now reached the lower elevations of Mt Buller on its northern side and are continuing to occur on both sides of the lower stages Mt Buller Tourist Road.
As such, the Mt Buller Tourist Road remains closed to anyone but emergency vehicles and will remain this way until the fire threat has passed.

buller website reports fires at chain fitting bay #1


lots of recent hot spot occurances.
http://darb.net/photos/anonymous/sentinel_buller_22_12_06_11_30am.jpg

[Stone67]

A NUMBER of people are tonight trapped on Victoria's Mt Buller as firefighters fly in to relieve exhausted crews battling a bushfire fuelled by gale-force winds.http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,20965356-2,00.html

[---Matt---]

Good news!!!

Rain abates Buller’s fire threat
10:15pm – Fires advanced on the northern side of Mt Buller today, making their way up Mt Buller Creek behind McLaughlins Shoulder. However, rain arrived this evening and up to 10mm has already fallen, considerably lowering Mt Buller’s fire threat.

These fires are now burning with very low intensity, assisted by the lushness of vegetation in the area, and the Resort has stepped down from amber alert.

Toady’s fires caused trees to fall over the Mt Buller Tourist Road and authorities are now working to clear them. When these trees have been cleared, police will consider re-opening the road to residents.

There will be a community meeting at 9:00am tomorrow morning (Saturday) at the Mt Buller Chalet, after which there will be no further meetings until Mt Buller’s fire risk alters.

For further information about the status of the Mt Buller Tourist Road or the Resort’s fire situation, please call Resort Management on (03) 5777 6077. For the latest details about the fires contact the bushfire hotline on 1800 240 667 or visit the CFA or DSE websites:

www.cfa.vic.gov.au
www.dse.vic.gov.au

[ajay]

Good news!!!

Rain abates Buller’s fire threat
10:15pm – Fires advanced on the northern side of Mt Buller today, making their way up Mt Buller Creek behind McLaughlins Shoulder. However, rain arrived this evening and up to 10mm has already fallen, considerably lowering Mt Buller’s fire threat.

These fires are now burning with very low intensity, assisted by the lushness of vegetation in the area, and the Resort has stepped down from amber alert.

Toady’s fires caused trees to fall over the Mt Buller Tourist Road and authorities are now working to clear them. When these trees have been cleared, police will consider re-opening the road to residents.

There will be a community meeting at 9:00am tomorrow morning (Saturday) at the Mt Buller Chalet, after which there will be no further meetings until Mt Buller’s fire risk alters.

For further information about the status of the Mt Buller Tourist Road or the Resort’s fire situation, please call Resort Management on (03) 5777 6077. For the latest details about the fires contact the bushfire hotline on 1800 240 667 or visit the CFA or DSE websites:

www.cfa.vic.gov.au
www.dse.vic.gov.au

Awesome news...

Hopefully this rain continues as forecast and has a significant effect on these fires...

[zstreetco]

that really is awesome news guyz, we copped alot of rain down here in melb. as well, it was unbelievable, i was just praying that mt buller got it all too and sounds like they did!

hopefully they didnt get the lightning we did, COS DAMN! that was farkin scary, i swear 2 hit next door neighbours cos my house was shaking!

[luke.b]

Any one know of further updates on the fire situation? I's still raining here in the City. Has been for almost 3 days now. How much got to Buller?

[t]

there was a picture on the age website of spook standing next to his fire truck in the snow, apparently no buildings were lost :) no word on the tracks yet :(

edit, here's the pic, spook is the one on the left.

http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2006/12/25/buller_cfa_wideweb__470x305,0.jpg

http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/firefighters-celebrate-a-white-christmas/2006/12/25/1166895230027.html

[luke.b]

A picture is worth a thousand words. Good to see some snow. Let's hope this weather stays around for a bit longer.

[Stone67]

Any one know of further updates on the fire situation? I's still raining here in the City. Has been for almost 3 days now. How much got to Buller?
Club mud has an update

[AdrenalineJunkie]

Club mud has an update

care to elaborate? couldn't find anything on their website...

[spinner]

care to elaborate? couldn't find anything on their website...

Click on the link in the state series report......
http://www.clubmud.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=11&Itemid=34

There's also an update on the Mt Buller site (http://www.mtbuller.com.au/scripts/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-100188-&year=2006) this morning. Fires are still smouldering but the village will be reopened on Jan 2nd. Hopefully this means ride time !

[Stone67]

Yeah what^^^^he said sorry I didn't post a link but I was abit worried after they said not to copy any of their shit to the forums, almost certainly refering to this one and the assumptions etc that have been going on on here. (two on's in a row).:D

[t]

Click on the link in the state series report......
http://www.clubmud.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=11&Itemid=34

There's also an update on the Mt Buller site (http://www.mtbuller.com.au/scripts/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-100188-&year=2006) this morning. Fires are still smouldering but the village will be reopened on Jan 2nd. Hopefully this means ride time !

the tracks aren't ready yet, all the full timers that do track work are all on the CFA too, reliable sources tell me they are aiming for mid Jan to have tracks open.

[spinner]

the tracks aren't ready yet, all the full timers that do track work are all on the CFA too, reliable sources tell me they are aiming for mid Jan to have tracks open.

Ah . okay. Thanks for the info t. I'm a bit toey , not having Buller to ride while I'm on holidays has left a hole in my life :cry: Can't wait to get up there !

[udi]

hope it all works out,
a group us were going to head down in late jan and i've been watching the thread eagerly.

[AdrenalineJunkie]

any major working bees coming up?

[Jac]

Hey Guys,

Wanted to let you know that at this stage the Mt Buller Tourist Road is still closed for public access. It is being assessed daily for safety reasons. As the fires reached up to the 23 Mile Pitt corner, the lower road needs clearing and will be opened as soon as possible.

Thereafter summer operations, including chairlifts and downhill mountain biking will commence. At this stage I have fingers crossed for mid Jan. There has been no direct damage to Mt Buller infrastructure and staff are readying to kick off the season.

Will keep you up-to-date with posts as I know it.

The most accurate information can be found at www.mtbuller.com.au (http://www.mtbuller.com.au)

Please do not refer to www.mountainbikemtbuller.com.au or www.ridemtbuller.com.au - these sites are out of date.

[---Matt---]

AWESOME! Thanks for the update! I'm looking forward to getting up there ASAP! :)

---Matt---

[zstreetco]

im with you matt! been waiting all year for it

[Sethius]

and yet we are STILL getting people coming up trying to get up there on the Convoys for STAFF then coming into the shop and ask WTH cant we go up? someone up there is giving out incorrect info, and saying they can ride in a day or 2 and use the convoy to travel by.Do people not realise the fire is still going?

[samsty]

It rains for a day or 2 in melbourne and everyone thinks all the fires are long gone.... I guess they dont really think about it. Heck, people still go into the loacal store at Barjarg and say they are up there to ride the track and ask for directions. Even if they did know where to go they all probably get pissed of when they find the locked gate. You would think that before people travel as far as Buller or Barjarg they would want to check that the tracks are available to ride before leaving home...

[polza]

ABC news said yesterday that the buller road should be open today'for tourism is this true or faulse? Why carn"t they let everyone know what is going on?or is it to hard to post a thread it only takes a few minutes.SPOOK please post a thread to let everyone one what is goin on up there.Going to Thredbo again for a chair lift if u take the princess highway and turn left at Can River it reallly doesnt take that long,as the road is dead flat to jindi and no hills to travel thru you can put pedal to the medal after can river and if you can read a map there are short cuts behind barnsdale and further on,enjoy please get buller on track again.

[roxy12]

If you look above JAC posted a reply today at 3:13, i doubt the situation has changed since then!

seeing as hes staff he should no.

not so hard to find out your self
www.mtbuller.com.au

[gnarly_rider]

ABC news said yesterday that the buller road should be open today'for tourism is this true or faulse? Why carn"t they let everyone know what is going on?or is it to hard to post a thread it only takes a few minutes.SPOOK please post a thread to let everyone one what is goin on up there.Going to Thredbo again for a chair lift if u take the princess highway and turn left at Can River it reallly doesnt take that long,as the road is dead flat to jindi and no hills to travel thru you can put pedal to the medal after can river and if you can read a map there are short cuts behind barnsdale and further on,enjoy please get buller on track again.

MAte why are you relying on other people to post a thread daily on the Buller deal? AS Roxy said, do your own research, the Mt Buller website posts a daily info bulletein. Is it really so hard for you to do your own search on the web?

[Jac]

The road is definitely not open to the general public this weekend. The media's source was incorrect in their assumption of road openings. As stated above, the best resource is www.mtbuller.com.au - where there are daily statements. The current situation will not change over the weekend.

The earliest it will be open is by mid next week.
Thanks :)

[Jac]

As you all know the Vic Downhill series at Mt Buller was postponed from Jan 13-14th - due to fires. The new date is now February 3rd-4th. Looking forward to a big weekend and seeing you all there. :)

[higiff]

cant wait
can u buy new number plates there
i missed the first 2 rounds :(

[Simo]

people can be absolute idiots when it comes to fires. Polza, do your own research or go to thredbo, just don't expect other people to keep you up to date. We have no obligation to provide you with any updates at all but we post periodically to help the plebs figure out what's going on.


The fire has reached the summit but they don't seem too concerned at this point. From the DSE website:
Otherwise, fire activity is generally low, and burning within control lines. Monitoring and asset protection near private property is being undertaken as necessary.
There has been an increase in fire activity on the western side of Mt Buller and the fire has reached the summit but is not in the village (Sunday 7 Jan 2007). Aircraft are water bombing this area.

The Mt Buller Road is closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles and local traffic. Crews are inspecting and clearing the Mt Buller Road of fallen trees and rocks.

Rappel crew are working on hotspots on the plateau of Mount Buffalo, while Parks Victoria staff work towards reopening the park.

[Simo]

Mt buller summit cam
http://darb.net/photos/anonymous/buller4_cam_3_04pm_10th_Jan_2007.jpg

from the people I've spoken to this morning tomrrow will be a "very interesting" day for buller. Summit area has been burning, Elvis has been bombing on buller and containment lines are being beefed up.

[Simo]

looks like this season will have some nice open tree skiing in wombat bowl again....

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Fire progresses across southern ski runs
11 January 2007

11:45am – The fires on the southern slopes of Mt Buller continued to burn last night, progressing across more of the ski run area.

In the last 24 hours, fires have moved in an easterly direction from Fanny’s Finish, across Howqua and Family Run. From there, it moved down the mountain to Zwier’s Zig Zag, across to Outer Edge and onwards to the bottom of Wombat.

From Wombat, fire continued in a southerly direction, moving aggressively up Little Mt Buller mountain (not the run). It then came back down the mountain and is now progressing down the valley and into Federation ski run.

It is believed that the fire at Federation will continue to move in an easterly direction today and is likely to join with fires that are now occurring in the Corn Hill Road/Quarry area.

Although fire was particularly active in the ski run area, all ski-infrastructure remains untouched by fire. The chairlifts in the fire affected region, particularly Wombat Chairlift between the bottom and mid-station, have been kept running to protect the lift cables and snow guns are being used to further protect assets and vegetation.

Fires came close to Kofler’s Restaurant (across the grass) and near Wombat Kiosk but both commercial operations are untouched and appear to be out of danger.

As a result of the fire activity on the southern slopes, a road block has been put in place at the Arlberg Hotel to prevent general traffic from accessing the upper parts of the Resort. Only emergency vehicles can use this road.

While the Mt Buller Tourist Road is currently open, Resort Management advises against travel into the Resort due to fire danger and the number of emergency vehicles using this road. Please be aware that this road may by closed to all upwards and downwards moving traffic at very short notice by VicRoads. Anyone located in the Village at that time will be forced to remain there until the fire threat has passed.

Anyone entering the Village to protect their property should proceed with caution and register their presence at the Mt Buller CFA.

Residents have been warned to remain vigilant even though the Mt Buller Village remains untouched by fire. Resort Management advises residents and workers to again place bins full of water and mops and buckets outside of their properties to prepare for any ember attack that may eventuate today.

A community meeting will be held at 5:00pm at the Mt Buller Chalet to advise all people located on-mountain about the latest fire developments.

For further information about Mt Buller please contact Resort Management on (03) 5777 6077

[toodles]

Mt Buller in good position
10:30am – Fires near the Sewage Treatment Plant that yesterday threatened assets on Chamois and Stirling Roads have now been contained. Fire did not enter the Mt Buller Village overnight and the front is now moving away from the Resort.

Fire crews are making the most of the calm weather that is present today and expected to hold until Monday to conduct back burning operations around the Corn Hill area. Working backwards from Corn Hill Walking Track, this back burning will provide further protection to the eastern side of the Resort and also the Mt Buller Tourist Road in case the front changes direction.

The CFA is confident that if it can achieve all of its back burning objectives today, then Mt Buller has seen the worst of the fires and it will be able to scale down crews by Monday.

The lack of wind means that there is a fair amount of smoke in the Village. Smoke may increase throughout the day as a result of back burning operations.

Fire impact on the Resort remains minimal. No properties, ski-run infrastructure or assets (including the Sewage Treatment Plant) have been touched by flames.

The Mt Buller Tourist Road will remain closed to general traffic over the weekend but is open to residents, emergency vehicles and other essential traffic.

The road block that was situated at the Arlberg Hotel to prevent vehicles from accessing the upper parts of the Resort has been removed.

As Mt Buller’s fire situation has eased, there will be no community briefing tonight. The next community briefing will be held at 9:00am tomorrow morning (Sunday) to update people located on-mountain about the latest movements of the front and the back burning operation.

As fire activity around Mt Buller is currently static, there shall be no further Fire Updates this weekend unless the Resort's fire status dramatically changes.

For more information about Mt Buller and its fire situation, please contact Resort Management on (03) 5777 6077. For further details about the fires, please contact the bushfire hotline on 1800 240 667 or visit the CFA or DSE websites:

[luke.b]

Sounds like bloody good news. Let's hope it's all under controll soon, as this week looks like there will be a few 30+ degree days in it.

[Jac]

The Mt Buller fire threat has now abated and no downhill tracks, chairlifts or infrustructure have been impacted by fire. Therefore we will be commencing Mt Buller summer operations this weekend, January 20th, 2007.

We will be open from 10-4pm daily, Jan 20th - 28th and then every weekend until easter.

Ski patrol Sam, Heppla, Spook and myself are all very excited and we look forward to welcoming you back to Mt Buller!

www.mtbuller.com.au will have all the latest and greatest info and I will be updating it regularly keeping you in the Mt Buller mountain biking loop.

If you have any direct enquiries you are more than welcome to email me directly at info@skibuller.com.au

Have an awesome day - I know I will! :)

Jacqui
Buller Ski Lifts

[xtreme88]

hey thanks mate, my dad, a friend i wanted 2 ride thredbo, we have only just entered the sport of DH, but everything was exspensive, but bulia seems a little more reasonalbe, defintly will be giving it a bash
thanks!!

[Whstlr]

Went to Mt buller the other week with a mate, Had an absolute awesome time and got an injury as well!!!

I hired a Kona Stinky, and had a ball. Also the stinkys are all brand new this season!

[Heppla]

Went to Mt buller the other week with a mate, Had an absolute awesome time and got an injury as well!!!

I hired a Kona Stinky, and had a ball. Also the stinkys are all brand new this season!

Did anyone watch sunrise yesterday (Thursday)? The weather girl came up to spurs and we got her dressed up in full body armour and riding a Kona Stinky! Very funny.

[isthisthepart]

hey guys, i just got back from buller this weekend. it was brutal, the main tracks aren't as smooth as they used to be though, theres also bore water and drain run offs making the track all muddy (more fun but hell slippery). outlaw and yellowpost are really smooth at the moment. abom's wet, international is faster and more technical/advanced (things like the long wall ride/berm after the drop, the ski launch is like a jump now, the big wall ride has big steps/drops before it......if you haven't been lately theres a jump on the fire road of international followed by a sort of step up......then there's klingsporn (top to bottom) it's soooooo smooth at the moment. iv got a helmet cam of it i might post up. yeah so, thought id update. cheers, ryan.

[13677meelo]

Is it a good track?

[luke.b]

No. We just like talking about it alot. :rolleyes:

[samsty]

Nice work with the update Jack. Sounds like it should be a fun summer!

[andy73]

anyone know if buller's opening on Boxing Day again this year?

[Sethius]

do most people realise that the Buller beerfest is the same weekend as the first race on jan 11-13th? and the beer fest on the 12th? and also im sure the tennis net should stay up there on the hill...im sure the owners would be rather greatful..

[24alpha]

anyone know if buller's opening on Boxing Day again this year?

It should be......:D

[gbar]

Hey, I've been into all things down for a little while now and I think this season coming will see me grace the Buller slopes, when does the downhill season kick off? Not looking to race, but I am interested in gettin amongst it. Is Buller the best off season ski mountain in Vic? Cheers guys

[Heppla]

anyone know if buller's opening on Boxing Day again this year?

Yes I can confirm this. I will be working my arse off as soon as the snow season is over to get the tracks in working order and all armoured up. We should get a bit more money to improve the current tracks and to get enviros up to ok new tracks for 08/09. ABOM will be raced for the state round and International for the state champs. Thanks for updating Jack.

Cheers, Isaac.

[MattyBoi]

heyy,

does anyone know if bullers downhill tracks will be open all december?? never been to buller. going down for hols and dont want to rock up and find out its closed. thx guys.

Jake!

[tabba]

hey peoples
just a couple of questions about buller.......1) when is the track open to the public? like dates 2) if it is your first time do you need to do like a training thing so they can show you all the tracks and stuf?? 3) what are like the prices if you do need to do need to do the training thing and how much for a lift ticket???
if any one can help it would be much help......i am new to the sport and am trying to learn of new trails and stuf. think im goin to do the vic DH series this year!!! any ways if any one can help many thanks :)

[andy73]

Yes I can confirm this. I will be working my arse off as soon as the snow season is over to get the tracks in working order and all armoured up. We should get a bit more money to improve the current tracks and to get enviros up to ok new tracks for 08/09. ABOM will be raced for the state round and International for the state champs. Thanks for updating Jack.

Cheers, Isaac.

That's great news - thanks for the update. Can't wait for summer.

[andy73]

hey peoples
just a couple of questions about buller.......1) when is the track open to the public? like dates 2) if it is your first time do you need to do like a training thing so they can show you all the tracks and stuf?? 3) what are like the prices if you do need to do need to do the training thing and how much for a lift ticket???
if any one can help it would be much help......i am new to the sport and am trying to learn of new trails and stuf. think im goin to do the vic DH series this year!!! any ways if any one can help many thanks :)

Opens on Boxing Day. You don't need to do training runs - you just have to wear a full-face helmet. Canj't remember how much the lift tickets are. i think it's around $50...

[Heppla]

hey peoples
just a couple of questions about buller.......1) when is the track open to the public? like dates 2) if it is your first time do you need to do like a training thing so they can show you all the tracks and stuf?? 3) what are like the prices if you do need to do need to do the training thing and how much for a lift ticket???
if any one can help it would be much help......i am new to the sport and am trying to learn of new trails and stuf. think im goin to do the vic DH series this year!!! any ways if any one can help many thanks :)


Chairlift opens on Boxing Day. (Open everyday till the last weekend in January then every weekend till easter) but you can do shuttle runs before that at your own risk (just watch out for me doing trackwork). No training has to be done, just ask the liftys if you need to know how to get on the chair safely. Ticket prices have not been finalised yet but it should be about about $50.
See you here.

[---Matt---]

No training has to be done, just ask the liftys if you need to know how to get on the chair safely.

That's a very good point! Definitely tell the lifty if it's your first time on the lifts. Last year I saw someone nearly fall off on their first go and they dropped their bike from about 5m off the ground. Luckily nobody/nothing was hurt.

---Matt---

[nuclear_powered]

A while ago I met some guys that talk about a trail that goes from the top all the way down to Mirimbah. They reckon they lave some cars at top & bottom so they can shuttle a few runs on this trail.

Any truth to this? I'd love to find out as we're planning a summer trip up there staying at Sawmill, so to end each day with a ride down the mountain (provided the trail exists and is a decent ride) would be awesome.

[L.P.]

A while ago I met some guys that talk about a trail that goes from the top all the way down to Mirimbah. They reckon they lave some cars at top & bottom so they can shuttle a few runs on this trail.

Any truth to this? I'd love to find out as we're planning a summer trip up there staying at Sawmill, so to end each day with a ride down the mountain (provided the trail exists and is a decent ride) would be awesome.

is mirimbah the campground near the paystation for winter mountainpasses?

klingspawn trail goes top to bottom, comes out at the campground, its not 100% suited to a downhill bike, but is mad fun at the end of a day. and normally someone else is destroyed enough by the end to drive ....

[nuclear_powered]

is mirimbah the campground near the paystation for winter mountainpasses?

klingspawn trail goes top to bottom, comes out at the campground, its not 100% suited to a downhill bike, but is mad fun at the end of a day. and normally someone else is destroyed enough by the end to drive ....
Mirimbah is the pseudo-town at the bottom of the hill, which has the gates you go through Winter-time to buy your pass, as you suggest. I don't know where the campground you refer to is, but that sounds like the trail. If I can get my hands on a trail map (the link on the Mt Buller site doesn't seem to work for me), then I'll check it out. Thanks for that :)

[---Matt---]

Yeah the camp ground is there just after you go through the gates. There's a day camping ground on the left and the over night ground on the right (where Klingsporn comes out).

I've done Klingsporn on my old Avanti D8 and the only part of the bike that wasn't suited was my brakes... talk about overheating!

Two years ago VicMTB was running shuttles for $5 and a beer at the bottom however last year the bottom of the trail was affected by fires so I'm not sure what state it's in.

[L.P.]

Yeah the camp ground is there just after you go through the gates. There's a day camping ground on the left and the over night ground on the right (where Klingsporn comes out).

I've done Klingsporn on my old Avanti D8 and the only part of the bike that wasn't suited was my brakes... talk about overheating!

Two years ago VicMTB was running shuttles for $5 and a beer at the bottom however last year the bottom of the trail was affected by fires so I'm not sure what state it's in.


yeah... the thing kills brakes. 20minutes of dh. its mad.

riding it soon after the fires was surreal. so much ash, the scenery with the new growth was unbelievable, almost wanted to stop but was having too much fun. the main logs had been cleared off track, bar two or three big ones, im sure theyre gone now but if not the track is still worth riding and the logs are another challenge.

just watch a few bits you can pop off rock / lumps. many bits off camber, sometimes the sometimes with a steep face on one side.. can end up a fair way off the track in the bushes if your not careful.

[nuclear_powered]

All sounds very awesome.

Klingsporn.

Suitable second syllable.

[VW NUT]

Yes I can confirm this. I will be working my arse off as soon as the snow season is over to get the tracks in working order and all armoured up. We should get a bit more money to improve the current tracks and to get enviros up to ok new tracks for 08/09. ABOM will be raced for the state round and International for the state champs. Thanks for updating Jack.

Cheers, Isaac.

Sounds good mate... I cant wait for another summer at Buller. Will the volunteer program be running again wityh session? Im sure there will be plenty to help out again...

Racing on ABOM will be a hoot lots of fast action on a bit mellower track...

See everyone up there again this year...

Cheers James :p

[Heppla]

Sounds good mate... I cant wait for another summer at Buller. Will the volunteer program be running again wityh session? Im sure there will be plenty to help out again...

Racing on ABOM will be a hoot lots of fast action on a bit mellower track...

See everyone up there again this year...

Cheers James :p

I am sure we will run it again but i will leave that up to Safety Sam.
Thankfully from my point of view it has not been a good end to the snow season so parts of the tracks are clear. Which means i have already started working and planning on them. We will be focusing a lot on drainage this summer as they get eroded so bad over winter each year. So expect some funky little rollers, doubles and off camber sections on the tracks to help stop the water flowing down them.
I will be trying my hardest to fine tune both tracks into really interesting and fun tracks for racing.
Cheers, Isaac.

[CanadaDH]

where is Mt Buller?

I'm coming over to ride and all I know that WA has good riding.
I want to race and check out the riding on the East cost... Brisbane? Canberra?

cheers

[---Matt---]

where is Mt Buller?



Victoria... about 3hrs north of Melbourne.

Check out http://www.ridemtbuller.com.au/

Oh, and I just noticed on that website it's open in April until Easter Monday, but Easter Monday in 2008 is on the 24th of March. Anybody care to clarify?

[Heppla]

Victoria... about 3hrs north of Melbourne.

Check out http://www.ridemtbuller.com.au/

Oh, and I just noticed on that website it's open in April until Easter Monday, but Easter Monday in 2008 is on the 24th of March. Anybody care to clarify?

That is a mistake. They must have assumed it was in april. It will close Easter Monday in March. This will be the weekend I believe of the State Champs. Which means we will probly run the buller cup on the Monday. This is subject to change. Cheers, Isaac.

[brooko]

where is Mt Buller?

I'm coming over to ride and all I know that WA has good riding.
I want to race and check out the riding on the East cost... Brisbane? Canberra?

cheers W.A , does indeed have some very good dh tracks, check out the dwellingup and nannup ereas, they will pretty have much have everything to offer any level of rider. Also check out drift and clict and clay porters dvd, most of the sections on sam are at nannup.:D Except of course the over seas sections, call in and see miik and the boys at hi way cycles, they will hook you up some awesome riding.

[drindiana]

Duff_Man thanks for the great sticky. Please don't flame me if my questions are covered elsewhere. I did do a search...
Myself an few mates are planning to drop into Buller in January to do downhilling for the first time. We ride normally XC / Endurance events (so are OK on a bike and not the smallest of lads) but would really like to have a go. That being said:
1) Is Buller not a place you should go to try downhilling for the first time? Would ABOM be OK?
2) Is a downhill bike a must? Some of us have bikes with about 5" travel (all mountain type bikes)
3) Is there guides that could show us around?
4) Is there a minimum age on the trails?
cheers.

[t]

Duff_Man thanks for the great sticky. Please don't flame me if my questions are covered elsewhere. I did do a search...
Myself an few mates are planning to drop into Buller in January to do downhilling for the first time. We ride normally XC / Endurance events (so are OK on a bike and not the smallest of lads) but would really like to have a go. That being said:
1) Is Buller not a place you should go to try downhilling for the first time? Would ABOM be OK?
2) Is a downhill bike a must? Some of us have bikes with about 5" travel (all mountain type bikes)
3) Is there guides that could show us around?
4) Is there a minimum age on the trails?
cheers.

If you fit DH tubes and tyres to your 5" bikes you'll be fine to ride everything except the international track. You'll need full face helmets for the lift accessed tracks, you can hire them up there.

there's also stack of great trail riding up there, you'ld probably enjoy decending Mt. Stirling (half an hour solid of descending) and the klingsporn track.

there's really good maps of the area and the fire road that circles the mountain makes it pretty hard to get lost.

[luke.b]

If you get lost, just keep pedalling upwards till you get back to the lifts. :p;)

[DIRT ROCKS N TREES]

Could someone tell me where the klingsporn actually starts been to buller many times never seen a sign for it not that i looked much further than the 2 main dh tracks while im there

[huge]

why dont u just delete it then
:)

Ok ppl, i guess this post has become very out of date since i created like over two years ago....seems like only yesterday....soooooooooo what i am going to do is update it so that the information is more current and what not...as i am not sure about all the details atm i will get all you need to know and post it up as soon as i can....cheers.

jack

The tracks that are OPEN at Buller include (dh tracks this is) THE ABOM, INTERNATIONAL, YELLOWPOST and OUTLAW EXPRESS. Now these are the tracks that have been certified to be open and i would like to express one thing now, BAY 13 IS CLOSED.

As most people know the ABOM is the less advanced of the two tracks, it has had a considerable amount of rock armouring done to it over the last couple of months and has been due to many long days by myself, and many other people.

The INTERNATIONAL is the hardest track on the hill and has also had a large amount of work done to it, and will also have a large amount of work done to it to ready it for the nationals, including a series of B'Lines and many other sections built up and rock armoured. The wooden obstacles, that may seem pointless to some, are not at all. I know, I am myself not a fan of them in the track but they have be there.

Such obstacles have to be there due to:

1. Mountain bike's are not allowed to ride on trees
2. All native grass that is removed has to be re-planted
3. If ONE tree is cut down TEN have to be planted.
4. Heavy penatilies, and possibly large fines and jail terms can arise from not applying to such regulations.
5. All areas of recognised braking must be heavily armoured to prevent erosion.
And the list goes on.

YELLOW POST is a tight technical track that is fun to tune the skills. The entrance to this trail is just after where the INTERNATIONAL crosses the fire rd after the top rock garden. You take the left trail until you hit a grass fire rd, cross this and enter back into the trees. This takes you to the lower fire rd which if followed will put you back onto the INTERNATIONAL near the ski jump. The bottom section of the international is rather technical, but has been made considerablly easier in the past couple of years. It is possible to get down it if you are new to the sport but i would recomend you take it easy. The other option is the switch backs that where built / cut in at the last vic state round up there. These are heaps of fun and i think they add a better flow to the course....that, however would be for you to decide.

OUTLAW EXPRESS is a new addition to the mountain as it was just cleared the other week; it involves some up hills but only little ones that then turn into down hills. This track begins just beyond the new car parking facility if you are looking at the summit (the new trail maps will indicate this). This trail then continues down to the fire rd linking up with the international just before the drop through the trees.

Accommodation can be found on the mountain at a number of places, but the best place to stay if it isn’t booked out would be SPURS, which is located at the start of the downhill tracks. This accommodation is......a night for shared living and a $10 breakfast is offered as well. You can get lunch from SPURS everyday that the lift is open and that will set you back around $10 - $15 a day. If staying at spurs you also get $5 off your lift tickets.
Spurs wasn’t offering dinner whilst I was there, but this may have changed as they are only open weekends now. But this is no problem as the Chalet is the best place to eat on the mountain. The Chalet is located just up from the centre of town and has specials on most nights with a meal and a pot for under $20. Most other meals cost around $15 - $16 for a main, with the steak being $22 (I think) and the entrees are around $10. I might add that this is a 5 star hotel, although the menu has been cut back the service is excellent. Over the past few years this has all changed, places to eat and what not have opened and stuff like that...if you want a very relaxed and mountain bike friendly environment you will be best to get urself a meal at uncle pat's...they play mt bike dvd's and have good priced food and drinks. You will find the normall stuff to eat there like pizza, parma's, steak and so on...Uncle pats is located in cow camp, which is soo close to the clock tower if you couldnt find it you would be a nuffy!!! Another good place to eat is Cattlemans, this is just above buller sports in the town centre. It is slightly more upmarket than uncle pat's but the food is pritty much priced the same. They also play mtn bike dvd's and have some good drink prices.

Buller sports is now running the bike shop up there and they also have KONA hire bikes and a large swag of gear for you to select from....

Current Model Kona stinky’s -
Full Face helmets -
Current Model Kona body armour -

It is recommended that if you wish to hire some gear that you give them a call, and pre book. And to all those riders out there who do not own a full face helmet it is strongly recommended that you hire a helmet or borrow a mates. There was two people in the space of a day carted off the hill in ambulances with major head and spinal injuries due to not wearing a full face helmet, one of whom was wearing a full face helmet, lucky for him, it saved his life. As a result of one of these injuries the seesaw outside Spurs was removed.

What must be realised by all riders is that the sines are in place for a reason, and certain tracks are closed for a reason. If riders chose to disobey signs and take their own lines then Mt Buller will not be open for very much longer. Another thing to note is that you should respect the mountain as much as you can and behave in an appropriate manner. Getting drunk and starting fights is just something that does not need to happen in a relaxed mt buller summer environement....leave that stuff at home...it sure isnt welcome at mt buller...I just might add, that the guy who runs uncle pats is x SAS....he dosnt look much but i am positive that he would put many a mountain biker to shame if they were to miss behave in his pub.......

I hope that all this information can answer many of the queries.

[luke.b]

why dont u just delete it then
:)

Delete what? This is probably the most comprehensive thread on Buller, and helps out heaps of people.

[VW NUT]

Does anyone know any more info about Interschools at Mt Buller iv had a read on the Website but is there really a 4X track at Buller etc?

Who's going?

[drewie162]

Good work Duff man

[Heppla]

Does anyone know any more info about Interschools at Mt Buller iv had a read on the Website but is there really a 4X track at Buller etc?

No MTNX. Just DS. But it is shaping up to be quite a good track.

[indica]

Just wanted to say ... my first ride at Mt. Buller today.
Took my wife who has only ben riding for a year and we had a great time.
Shes little and had trouble with the chairlift and the staff were very helpful.
We rode outlaw and abom and really enjoyed it.
I didnt ride international , didnt feel up to it after i heard someone crash on it , and was then taken away in an ambulance.
Go , its great fun.
cheers
ben

[Manu]

Hey everyone !
i'm moving to Melbourne saturday to do my second semester there.
I haven't been riding since I came to Australia 7 months ago, I really miss it.
I heard that Mt buller is still open at weekends till Easter or something, i'd like to know if some of you are interested in going there for a day or a WE with myself in their lugages, that could be great.
look forward to hear from you guys

enjoy !

[frosty1995]

Good post Duff_Man. There is definately some helpful information here for people that haven't been to Buller yet. If you haven't been, it is definately worth the trip and the $$.
Well done to all the people that have helped out and volunteered their time to build the tracks up.
There has been talk of a jump park being built somewhere on Buller, has anyone heard any news about that?

Great stuff Duff_Man. if u havent already been i think this applies to all dont just give buller a try Hoffam has great runs 2

[saxonwrx]

Yeah can't wait to get down there. Thredbo is cool but has a limited number of runs, problem being is that it's much further from Sydney. Bugger!

Love not having to bother with the dreaded shuttle:)

[macca21]

does anyone kno what the difficulty of the buller race track is like compared to that of big hill at mt beauty?

[indica]

does anyone kno what the difficulty of the buller race track is like compared to that of big hill at mt beauty?

Hi Macca ,
if you are referring to the race next weekend , I am not certain of the final track layout for the race , but I am sure if you can ride Mt. Beauty you will be fine at Buller.
I was there today , and the tracks were all good fun and fast , I think the race run will be part of International and part of Yellow Post , and avoiding the wall ride near the bottom of International.
Definitely hit it up as it is the last weekend of the summer season of Buller.

[10SuthAH]

Hi
What is the dates of this comp. yr talking about coz im planning on going up at easter and i don't want waste a whole long weekend.

Thanks

Practice makes perfect, but nobody's perfect so why bother :D

[indica]

Hi
What is the dates of this comp. yr talking about coz im planning on going up at easter and i don't want waste a whole long weekend.

Thanks

Practice makes perfect, but nobody's perfect so why bother :D

Race is this weekend ... this thread (http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=120106) should tell you all you need to know.

[RGN]

OK I know it is a bit early to be thinking about Buller and that Heppla is probably thinking more about white stuff than brown dirt, but I was reading a magazine at the weekend with a feature on Buller… They seem to have some very grand ideals, with a 4 year plan inspired by Whistler. I am wondering what new tracks will be available this summer. I here the national series is having a XC race there, so I gather there is a descent cross country loop. Does the XC track go past