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The Advertiser
3 days ago
- The Advertiser
Family guide to snow season 2025: how to save money and keep your clothes toasty
A love of the Australian ski season could be 'exxy' but finding accommodation with a kitchen, parking in nearby villages, becoming a member of an Alpine club and loading up with groceries before a trip could save families a small fortune. Mum Sue Hopkin travels with her husband and two kids to Falls Creek each year to ski. Membership was a game-changer. "That basically changed our whole perspective on coming to the snow. "It's hard to get accommodation when you want it, at an affordable price," she said. "So becoming members made life so much easier because we always had accommodation, even though it's hard to get into during the season, but as a result of that, we have become part of an amazing community at Falls Creek." Ms Hopkin said there were some great restaurants, walking activities and fireworks every Thursday, which was always a thrill. Meanwhile, Canadian-born Dru Dundon grew up with a love for skiing so she was determined to give her son Angus a similar experience. "When you've grown up skiing, there's nothing better than introducing your children to the sport and seeing the smiles on their faces as they discover the thrill of skiing for themselves," she said. In August 2022, she and her son, as well as another family, set off from Adelaide to Thredbo. She admits it wasn't a cheap holiday, particularly as a single mother. "There is a big outlay," she said. "From fuel, accommodation, national park passes, lift passes and lessons to appropriate ski gear and clothing (that is only worn for one week a year and then they grow out of it!), the costs add up." But it was worth it. The two families stayed in a chalet in the Friday Flat area. During the week, the kids went to ski school. "This meant they were learning from trained instructors in a fun, age-appropriate environment," she said. "It also meant the adults could enjoy themselves without worrying about keeping everyone safe and teaching the right skiing techniques. "I was jealous when, at the end of day 2, my son was already mastering small jumps and skiing backwards down the hill!" Angus is already begging his mother to come back, and Ms Dundon is off to Japan this year. "We plan to alternate cheaper holidays, such as camping, with snow trips," she said. Selecting the right accommodation is important for a good snow experience, Ms Dundon said. "At the end of a long day of skiing, being in walking distance to our accommodation was a god-send and meant we didn't have to worry about driving in the snow for the whole time we were there." Parking was also limited at Thredbo, so staying in the nearby Friday Flat area meant they didn't have to find a park each day. Food could be expensive, so she recommends choosing accommodation with a kitchen. "Our chalet had a full-sized kitchen and coffee machine, so we ate breakfast there each morning and the adults took turns cooking easy evening meals," she said. And do a grocery shop beforehand. "There is a small grocery store in Thredbo Village for emergencies, but the range is limited, so you wouldn't want to do a full shop there," she said. "We'd go back to the chalet at lunchtime and make toasted sandwiches for lunch, which saved money, and we avoided the lunchtime rush in the on-mountain restaurants. "We did have lunch at Eagles Nest one day - Australia's highest restaurant, with great views of the mountain and good, hearty meals. "It was very busy, so be prepared to wait for a seat." Conditions are generally quite mild at Australian resorts, so you don't need layers and layers of clothing, she said. "Merino wool thermals and a good water-proof jacket and pants should be enough to keep [kids] warm. "Don't forget to put all of your gear in the warming cupboard each night, so it dries and is toasty warm for the morning," Ms Dundon said. A love of the Australian ski season could be 'exxy' but finding accommodation with a kitchen, parking in nearby villages, becoming a member of an Alpine club and loading up with groceries before a trip could save families a small fortune. Mum Sue Hopkin travels with her husband and two kids to Falls Creek each year to ski. Membership was a game-changer. "That basically changed our whole perspective on coming to the snow. "It's hard to get accommodation when you want it, at an affordable price," she said. "So becoming members made life so much easier because we always had accommodation, even though it's hard to get into during the season, but as a result of that, we have become part of an amazing community at Falls Creek." Ms Hopkin said there were some great restaurants, walking activities and fireworks every Thursday, which was always a thrill. Meanwhile, Canadian-born Dru Dundon grew up with a love for skiing so she was determined to give her son Angus a similar experience. "When you've grown up skiing, there's nothing better than introducing your children to the sport and seeing the smiles on their faces as they discover the thrill of skiing for themselves," she said. In August 2022, she and her son, as well as another family, set off from Adelaide to Thredbo. She admits it wasn't a cheap holiday, particularly as a single mother. "There is a big outlay," she said. "From fuel, accommodation, national park passes, lift passes and lessons to appropriate ski gear and clothing (that is only worn for one week a year and then they grow out of it!), the costs add up." But it was worth it. The two families stayed in a chalet in the Friday Flat area. During the week, the kids went to ski school. "This meant they were learning from trained instructors in a fun, age-appropriate environment," she said. "It also meant the adults could enjoy themselves without worrying about keeping everyone safe and teaching the right skiing techniques. "I was jealous when, at the end of day 2, my son was already mastering small jumps and skiing backwards down the hill!" Angus is already begging his mother to come back, and Ms Dundon is off to Japan this year. "We plan to alternate cheaper holidays, such as camping, with snow trips," she said. Selecting the right accommodation is important for a good snow experience, Ms Dundon said. "At the end of a long day of skiing, being in walking distance to our accommodation was a god-send and meant we didn't have to worry about driving in the snow for the whole time we were there." Parking was also limited at Thredbo, so staying in the nearby Friday Flat area meant they didn't have to find a park each day. Food could be expensive, so she recommends choosing accommodation with a kitchen. "Our chalet had a full-sized kitchen and coffee machine, so we ate breakfast there each morning and the adults took turns cooking easy evening meals," she said. And do a grocery shop beforehand. "There is a small grocery store in Thredbo Village for emergencies, but the range is limited, so you wouldn't want to do a full shop there," she said. "We'd go back to the chalet at lunchtime and make toasted sandwiches for lunch, which saved money, and we avoided the lunchtime rush in the on-mountain restaurants. "We did have lunch at Eagles Nest one day - Australia's highest restaurant, with great views of the mountain and good, hearty meals. "It was very busy, so be prepared to wait for a seat." Conditions are generally quite mild at Australian resorts, so you don't need layers and layers of clothing, she said. "Merino wool thermals and a good water-proof jacket and pants should be enough to keep [kids] warm. "Don't forget to put all of your gear in the warming cupboard each night, so it dries and is toasty warm for the morning," Ms Dundon said. A love of the Australian ski season could be 'exxy' but finding accommodation with a kitchen, parking in nearby villages, becoming a member of an Alpine club and loading up with groceries before a trip could save families a small fortune. Mum Sue Hopkin travels with her husband and two kids to Falls Creek each year to ski. Membership was a game-changer. "That basically changed our whole perspective on coming to the snow. "It's hard to get accommodation when you want it, at an affordable price," she said. "So becoming members made life so much easier because we always had accommodation, even though it's hard to get into during the season, but as a result of that, we have become part of an amazing community at Falls Creek." Ms Hopkin said there were some great restaurants, walking activities and fireworks every Thursday, which was always a thrill. Meanwhile, Canadian-born Dru Dundon grew up with a love for skiing so she was determined to give her son Angus a similar experience. "When you've grown up skiing, there's nothing better than introducing your children to the sport and seeing the smiles on their faces as they discover the thrill of skiing for themselves," she said. In August 2022, she and her son, as well as another family, set off from Adelaide to Thredbo. She admits it wasn't a cheap holiday, particularly as a single mother. "There is a big outlay," she said. "From fuel, accommodation, national park passes, lift passes and lessons to appropriate ski gear and clothing (that is only worn for one week a year and then they grow out of it!), the costs add up." But it was worth it. The two families stayed in a chalet in the Friday Flat area. During the week, the kids went to ski school. "This meant they were learning from trained instructors in a fun, age-appropriate environment," she said. "It also meant the adults could enjoy themselves without worrying about keeping everyone safe and teaching the right skiing techniques. "I was jealous when, at the end of day 2, my son was already mastering small jumps and skiing backwards down the hill!" Angus is already begging his mother to come back, and Ms Dundon is off to Japan this year. "We plan to alternate cheaper holidays, such as camping, with snow trips," she said. Selecting the right accommodation is important for a good snow experience, Ms Dundon said. "At the end of a long day of skiing, being in walking distance to our accommodation was a god-send and meant we didn't have to worry about driving in the snow for the whole time we were there." Parking was also limited at Thredbo, so staying in the nearby Friday Flat area meant they didn't have to find a park each day. Food could be expensive, so she recommends choosing accommodation with a kitchen. "Our chalet had a full-sized kitchen and coffee machine, so we ate breakfast there each morning and the adults took turns cooking easy evening meals," she said. And do a grocery shop beforehand. "There is a small grocery store in Thredbo Village for emergencies, but the range is limited, so you wouldn't want to do a full shop there," she said. "We'd go back to the chalet at lunchtime and make toasted sandwiches for lunch, which saved money, and we avoided the lunchtime rush in the on-mountain restaurants. "We did have lunch at Eagles Nest one day - Australia's highest restaurant, with great views of the mountain and good, hearty meals. "It was very busy, so be prepared to wait for a seat." Conditions are generally quite mild at Australian resorts, so you don't need layers and layers of clothing, she said. "Merino wool thermals and a good water-proof jacket and pants should be enough to keep [kids] warm. "Don't forget to put all of your gear in the warming cupboard each night, so it dries and is toasty warm for the morning," Ms Dundon said. A love of the Australian ski season could be 'exxy' but finding accommodation with a kitchen, parking in nearby villages, becoming a member of an Alpine club and loading up with groceries before a trip could save families a small fortune. Mum Sue Hopkin travels with her husband and two kids to Falls Creek each year to ski. Membership was a game-changer. "That basically changed our whole perspective on coming to the snow. "It's hard to get accommodation when you want it, at an affordable price," she said. "So becoming members made life so much easier because we always had accommodation, even though it's hard to get into during the season, but as a result of that, we have become part of an amazing community at Falls Creek." Ms Hopkin said there were some great restaurants, walking activities and fireworks every Thursday, which was always a thrill. Meanwhile, Canadian-born Dru Dundon grew up with a love for skiing so she was determined to give her son Angus a similar experience. "When you've grown up skiing, there's nothing better than introducing your children to the sport and seeing the smiles on their faces as they discover the thrill of skiing for themselves," she said. In August 2022, she and her son, as well as another family, set off from Adelaide to Thredbo. She admits it wasn't a cheap holiday, particularly as a single mother. "There is a big outlay," she said. "From fuel, accommodation, national park passes, lift passes and lessons to appropriate ski gear and clothing (that is only worn for one week a year and then they grow out of it!), the costs add up." But it was worth it. The two families stayed in a chalet in the Friday Flat area. During the week, the kids went to ski school. "This meant they were learning from trained instructors in a fun, age-appropriate environment," she said. "It also meant the adults could enjoy themselves without worrying about keeping everyone safe and teaching the right skiing techniques. "I was jealous when, at the end of day 2, my son was already mastering small jumps and skiing backwards down the hill!" Angus is already begging his mother to come back, and Ms Dundon is off to Japan this year. "We plan to alternate cheaper holidays, such as camping, with snow trips," she said. Selecting the right accommodation is important for a good snow experience, Ms Dundon said. "At the end of a long day of skiing, being in walking distance to our accommodation was a god-send and meant we didn't have to worry about driving in the snow for the whole time we were there." Parking was also limited at Thredbo, so staying in the nearby Friday Flat area meant they didn't have to find a park each day. Food could be expensive, so she recommends choosing accommodation with a kitchen. "Our chalet had a full-sized kitchen and coffee machine, so we ate breakfast there each morning and the adults took turns cooking easy evening meals," she said. And do a grocery shop beforehand. "There is a small grocery store in Thredbo Village for emergencies, but the range is limited, so you wouldn't want to do a full shop there," she said. "We'd go back to the chalet at lunchtime and make toasted sandwiches for lunch, which saved money, and we avoided the lunchtime rush in the on-mountain restaurants. "We did have lunch at Eagles Nest one day - Australia's highest restaurant, with great views of the mountain and good, hearty meals. "It was very busy, so be prepared to wait for a seat." Conditions are generally quite mild at Australian resorts, so you don't need layers and layers of clothing, she said. "Merino wool thermals and a good water-proof jacket and pants should be enough to keep [kids] warm. "Don't forget to put all of your gear in the warming cupboard each night, so it dries and is toasty warm for the morning," Ms Dundon said.
Perth Now
22-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Stetson wants to move beyond hats and become 'lifestyle brand'
Stetson want to "become more of a lifestyle brand". The iconic Western hat maker - which was founded in by John B. Stetson in 1865 - has continued to expand over the years, and CEO Robert Dundon is keen to see that continue without compromising its legacy. He told Women's Wear Daily: "I'm a steward for this brand and I would still want to retain our status as the headwear authority that you can rely on for craftsmanship, enduring quality and style. 'Then we would want to develop into this great American brand that has strong roots in the U.S. but has opportunities and an audience in Europe, Asia, Latin America. "Those are markets we're already in, but we want to become more of a lifestyle brand.' Last year, Stetson went into the coffee world with Free Reign, while there are plans for a bed and bath licensee, a bourbon and more. The executive added: 'We're really trying to fill out this lifestyle, from home, food and beverage, apparel, footwear, headwear. Those are the main focuses for us. In the food world, they are planning their own beef jerky. Dundon said: "We're getting into the food business by launching beef jerky with a partner. That feels like a good fit for the younger, protein-obsessed consumer.' The iconic company has also worked with everyone from Grimes and Bruno Mars to Usher and Ryan Gosling, as well as working with Beyonce on her 'Cowboy Carter' album. Dundon said: 'Country music has crossed over and Western culture has spread from the center of the country. 'And with that comes a curiosity. Stetson features heavily in that story because we're the hat brand everybody knows. When you say Stetson, it's a synonym for 'hat.' "So we have the opportunity to really tell the story through content creation and this great digital flagship.'
Sunday World
05-05-2025
- Sunday World
Limerick man Wayne Dundon facing trial for violent disorder after jail incident
Dundon (47) appeared at Dublin Circuit Court for an arraignment hearing via videolink on Tuesday where he pleaded not guilty to the charge. Wayne Dundon will stand trial next year accused of violent disorder in Mountjoy Prison. Limerick man Dundon (47) appeared at Dublin Circuit Court for an arraignment hearing via videolink on Tuesday where he pleaded not guilty to the charge. The case relates to an alleged incident in Mountjoy Prison in July 2023 where eight inmates were alleged to have been involved. A person found guilty of the offence of violent disorder is liable on conviction in the Circuit Court to a fine and or imprisonment of up to 10 years in prison. The court heard Dundon, with an address at Mountjoy Prison, was pleading not guilty to the charge. He was remanded in custody and is due to stand trial on November 11, 2026. Dundon is charged that on July 7, 2023 at Mountjoy Prison on the North Circular Road, Dublin, he committed violent disorder in that he with other persons, namely Cian Fay, John Paul Maughan, Andrew Macken, Nasser Mossy, Stephen Coveney, Michael Quinn, Eamon Savage present together, used or threatened to use unlawful violence and such conduct, taken together, was such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at said place to fear for his or another person's safety. Wayne Dundon faces trial next year Today's News in 90 Seconds - May 5th The charge is contrary to Section 15 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994. Co-accused John Maughan, who also appeared by videolink, entered a guilty plea when he appeared in court on Tuesday. Maughan, whose address was given as the Skypacker Hostel on Little Lane, Dublin 1, will be sentenced on June 2. Four other men charged with the incident at Mountjoy on that day have pleaded not guilty. Andrew Macken, (32), from Forth Road, East Wall, Dublin, has been given a trial date of May 15, 2026. Michael Quinn (34) , with an address at Malone Flats, Market St, Ardee, Co Louth has been given a court date of May 13, 2026. Stephen Coveney (29) of St Finian's Avenue, Ard Finnan Clonmel, Tipperary, will stand trial on Mary 13, 2026 Nasser Mossy (26) from Deerhaven View, Clonee, Dublin, was previously given a trial date of November 11, 2026 after also pleading not guilty. A bench warrant was issued for the arrest of Eamon Savage (37) from Emmett Road, Inchicore, Dublin after he failed to appear in court on Tuesday. Cian Fay (29) from Empress Place in Dublin will be arraigned next Tuesday.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Toddler Who Wandered Miles From Home And Spent Night In Desert Saved By Very Good Dog
A dog who lives in a remote ranch in Arizona got way more than just a belly rub for his heroic deed. Buford, a 6-year-old Anatolian Pyrenees, found a missing 2-year-old boy who had wandered 7 miles from his Arizona home and spent the night in the desert, the dog's owner said. On Monday around 5 p.m. local time, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of the missing toddler, Boden Allen, who had wandered away from his home in the small town of Seligman, Arizona, the agency said in a Facebook post. Over 40 search and rescue workers and several deputies searched for 16 hours for the boy, according to a press release from the sheriff's office. As of 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, the sheriff's office said, the toddler had been found and was safe. But it wasn't the search team that sniffed out the child — it was apparently Buford. 'I'd heard about the missing child before I was going to town,' Buford's human, Scotty Dundon,told the sheriff's office in an interview. 'And when I was driving out the driveway, I noticed my dog was sitting down by the entrance. And I look up, and the little kid's standing there with my dog.' How the toddler survived in the Arizona wilderness is a mystery. He was dressed in just a tank top and pajama pants, and authorities say that a rescue helicopter searching for him spotted at least two mountain lions on the terrain he'd traveled that night. Dundon also pointed out in his interview with the sheriff's office that the area Boden traveled isn't exactly toddler-friendly. 'I can't believe that kid made it that far. It's 7 miles, and it's just, that's if he walked in a straight line,' the rancher told deputies. He added, 'There's three big mountain ranges between here and his house, and big valleys, and yeah. For a 2-year-old to do that, it's insane.' The rancher told authorities that he immediately brought the toddler into his home and gave him food and water. 'I said, 'Did you walk all night?' and he said no,' the rancher told deputies. 'He said, 'I laid up under a tree.' And I said, 'Well, did my dog find you?' And he goes, 'Yep.'' Although it's unclear how Buford might have found Boden,Dundon told NBC News that he's pretty sure his pup guided the child for quite a while to his ranch, located about 100 miles south of Grand Canyon National Park. Dundon told NBC that he later 'physically went and found' the little boy's footprints. He then tracked them for a mile and noticed that Buford was with him that entire time. Dundon told authorities in his video interview that Anatolian Pyrenees are guard dogs by nature and that Buford 'just kind of patrols within a half mile of the house all night and keeps coyotes away and stuff like that.' But he also said the dog 'loves kids, so I can imagine he wouldn't leave him when he found him.' A spokesperson for the sheriff's office told NPR that Boden's parents were 'distraught' over the disappearance of their toddler and had a teary reunion upon his return. The little boy was found in good health, albeit with a few cuts and scrapes and mild dehydration. As for Buford, the doggo got quite a reward for his role in locating the kiddo. 'He got a 2-pound rib-eye last night,' Dunton told NBC. 'He's just a cool, cool dog.'
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
York Co. restaurant closes; owner sues following posting of racist video
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Months after a video of a racist rant began circulating online, the owner of The Paddock on Market, Jonathan Spanos, has filed a lawsuit against those who filmed and posted the video of him. abc27 news reported back in November 2024 when the Spanos was captured on video during an apparent road rage incident repeatedly yelling the N-word and saying, 'I am a racist'. Shortly after the video was published on X by a newly created account named 'YorkpaRacist', Spanos also resigned from his role as an advisory board member for Penn State University's York campus. Former Penn State York Advisory Board member issues public apology over racist remarks The following day, Spanos issued a public apology, where he admitted to being the one in the video. 'I was wrong for using a racist term that has caused great trauma in our country, county, and to our fellow neighbors in York,' Spanos stated during his apology. Now, months after the video went viral, Spanos has filed a lawsuit against the three individuals who were allegedly involved in the filming of the racist encounter and subsequently posted it online. You can view the full lawsuit below: Spanos-lawsuitDownload According to the lawsuit filed against Anastasios Marros, Kostas J. Sgagias, and Meghan Dundon, Spanos claims that neither he nor his wife engaged in any threatening behavior. Furthermore, Spanos says he and his wife did not engage in any 'road rage.' Instead, the Spanos lawsuit says they were parked curbside, speaking with a family friend in front of their home when the interaction first took place. The lawsuit also claims that after the video was taken, a 'plot' between Marros, Dundon, and Sgagias was 'hatched', and the three 'devised a scheme to edit and condense the video taken by Dundon and distribute it to others with the intent to harm Dr. Spanos and the Paddock.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Spanos says that as a result of the video posting, he and his wife suffered severe emotional distress, including stress, anxiety, insomnia, and fear for their safety. Additionally, they claim that The Paddock restaurant has been irreparably harmed and has incurred financial loss of revenue. According to the lawsuit, Spanos is suing each of the three defendants 'in excess of' $50,000 each for commercial disparagement, defamation/libel, false light/invasion of privacy, intentional inflict of emotional distress, and civil conspiracy. As of today, the Paddock on Market website has gone offline, and now has a message that says the site is in 'maintenance mode'. Additionally, the long-time restaurant, located at 3406 East Market Street, is listed on Google as being 'temporarily closed'. abc27 news tried calling the Paddock on Market to confirm this closure, but the call went straight to voicemail. This is a developing story. abc27 news will keep you updated as we learn more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
