Mt Buller Mt Stirling 2018-19 Summer Media Guide Mt Buller Mt Stirling 2018-19 Summer Media Guide | Page 5

STORY STARTERS
You might already have a great angle or your editor has sent you on
a mission, but if you’re still shaping your ideas here are few thought
bubbles that might add to your Mt Buller Mt Stirling feature…
FOREST BATHING GET GREEN
The Japanese call it ‘shinrin-yoku’ and are fans of
immersing themselves in nature as an antidote to the
frenetic pace of modern life. ‘Forest bathing’ is the latest
thing for frazzled city dwellers and we have the perfect
spot for you to give it a go. Mt Buller Mt Stirling are leaders in sustainability,
conservation and environmental management. We are
green and proud. Come and chat with us about compost,
recycling, water management and more.
SWAP SCREENS FOR STAR-FILLED SKIES
ALTITUDE TRAINING
Training, and especially sleeping, at altitude is proven to
help elite athletes improve performance, so if you want to
see what all the fuss is about come and breathe
some mountain air.
BUDGET ADVENTURE
Make summer holidays more affordable for the family with
simple days and nights in the mountains where kids can
be kids (with unlimited dirt and sticks included free) and
parents can unwind.
RUN FOR THE HILLS
Ditch the grind of pounding the pavement and step up
your running program with undulating mountain trails,
views around every turn and zero exhaust fumes and
car horns.
Mt Buller & Mt Stirling Summer Media Guide 2018-19

The stars shine bright up here thanks to low light
pollution. Bring the telescope and put the iPads away
for night time viewing you’ll never forget.
POSSUM MAGIC
Meet the endangered, tiny and beautiful Mountain
Pygmy-possum and learn how we are helping our little
friends to survive and thrive amongst the plum pine.
DISCOVER OUR ALPINE HISTORY
The mountains are full of stories and rich characters
including cattlemen, entrepreneurs, immigrants and
explorers. We’ll help you find some characters to spin
you a brilliant yarn around the campfire.
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