Historical information

The first ski patroller in Falls Creek was Brian Caddy with two casual ski patrollers Rob Sarroff and David Crooke in the 1960s.
In 1972 the “official” Falls Creek Ski Patrol was created under the advisement of Dr Rodney Moss with the support of the Management Committee. By 1977 there were six or seven patrollers, and currently there are around 40 patrollers on the team with 13-14 rostered on each day during peak season.
In 1974 the Australian Ski Patrol Association (ASPA) was formed. On the 14th March 1975, the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee applied for membership to ASPA. At that time, Falls Creek Ski Patrol was known as Falls Creek Ski Rescue. From that time, Falls Creek patrollers began wearing the recommended uniform of a white cross on a red parka.

Significance

These signs are significant as they are representative of the work carried out by Falls Creek Ski Patrol to keep skiers safe.

Physical description

A variety of signs used by Falls Creek Ski Patrol to alert tourists to conditions on the mountains in the area.

Inscriptions & markings

A range of words and symbols including:-
AREA CLOSED
CAUTION
MOST DIFFICULT
TRAILS MERGE - CAUTION
CAUTION TRAIL STEEPENS AND NARROWS AHEAD
SKI AREA BOUNDARY
SKI PATROL
OUT OF BOUNDS / AREA NOT PATROLLED / NO ACCESS TO SKI LIFTS / PROCEED AT OWN RISK