Wednesday, 15 October 2025

 Cindy McLEISH (Eildon) (09:40): Mt Buller Ski Patrol, the longest running ski patrol in Australia, hit a major milestone this year, having been operating for 75 years. This is a community-based organisation with 33 volunteer patrollers. Patrol director Ed Mahon, who is an institution on the mountain, has been with the ski patrol for around 30 years and keeps things well under control. The ski patrol plays an important role to support skiers. They are out on the mountain every day of the season to make sure people are safe, and they are considered lifesavers of the snow as they rescue injured skiers and help find lost skiers. The addition of Chilli, an avalanche and therapy dog trainee, adds further scope to their capability.