Historical information

This ski run was built for the 1960 Australian Downhill Championships conducted at Falls Creek. It may have been built in conjunction with the SEC. This crossing was just below the Falls Creek Resort entrance. It had a vertical elevation of approximately 1,500 feet. The building pictured is a former SEC building which became the "Galleon" Ski Club and was later know as Cooroona. To the right is the Bowna Ski Club.

Significance

This image is significant because it captures a structure created for the 1960 Australian Downhill Championships held at Falls Creek.

Physical description

Image of a road passing under a downhill ski run at Falls Creek. A building is visible on the left of the photo.

Inscriptions & markings

On sign above road: SKI RUN CROSSING / DOWNHILL RACING COURSE