When you Arrive
When you arrive you will find the lodge in spotless condition. You may temporarily leave your gear in either the ski room (Section A), or the store room (section B), while you are unloading it. Perishable food that requires refrigeration, may be placed in one of the two large refrigerators/freezers located in the basement of section A and the store room immediately to the right of the section B entrance. Two small fridges are supplied in the kitchens, however these should only be used for regularly used items such as milk and butter.
If you are the first to arrive, the heating in the lodge and drying room may have been turned down. You should adjust these to the desired levels. Over winter the need to do this is uncommon as the lodge is nearly always occupied.
Guests and members are requested to vacate their rooms by 5:00pm the day they leave, so it should be possible to move into your room after this time. Please store all personal toiletry items in your room, not in the communal bathrooms.
What do I Bring?
You are requested to bring the following yourself.
• Perishable food (eg. Milk, Meat, Bread etc . . .). Some non perishable food (click here for details) is supplied at the lodge eg. Spaghetti, tinned soup/tomatoes, 2 minute noodles, spices, fruit juice etc
• Sleeping bag, or sheets: Cover sheets are provided on all beds. These should not be used as your primary bedding. They are only washed at the start of the Winter Season
• Pillow cases: Our pillows have protective covers only. They are not washed in between each use. Please bring your own pillow case or bring your own pillow!
• Towel: If you want to have a shower after a great day on the slopes, please bring a towel, we don’t have any available for use…..
• Toiletries (inc. shampoo and toothpaste etc. . .)
• Your Music: CD players and Tape players are available for use, we also have inputs for your MP3 player (iPod etc)
• A Mobile Phone. The lodge phone allows free calls to local numbers (5759 ****) but if you wish to make other calls then you will need a 1800 prepaid card such as ‘Homelink’ or ‘Phoneaway’.
While You are There
You will be sharing the lodge and facilities with other skiers. Most find it a bonus of Trapdoor to work together and make new friends. Whilst there, please be considerate of others with regard to shared spaces, especially food preparation, cleanup, and noise.
While at the lodge please follow the following rules for the comfort and safety of others.
• No Smoking anywhere within the lodge.
• No Candles to be used anywhere within the lodge
• The firescreen must be in place when the fire is unattended, even for very short periods
• Follow the instructions near rubbish bin for weekly disposal
• Store personal toiletry items in your room, not in the communal bathrooms
• Store personal clothing items in your room or drying room- not in the living room
• Store personal perishable food in basement, either in racks or refrigerators
• Conserve energy – If you are too hot, turn down heaters rather than leave windows open
Washing Machine
There is a washing machine in the basement of Section A for everyone’s use. It is a front loader and is operated by turning the knob at the top to 1. Wait 5-10seconds, and it will start. Please ensure that you empty the washing machine as soon as the cycle is complete, so that others may use it. The drying room may be used to effectively dry clothes and sheets.
Recycling
All recyclable glass, and plastic must be put into the clear recycle bags, and put out with the regular rubbish. Newspapers should be saved to assist in the lighting of the fire, unless is already enough. Cardboard boxes should be flattened and stacked in the basement for later disposal.
Fire Wood
Wood is stocked in the basement for use in the open fire (Section A) and in the combustion heater (Section B). Axes and splitters are located near the wood and should be used to make kindling. Smaller split wood will create a hotter fire, and better heating, but it will burn more quickly. When cutting the wood, be careful not to hit the fire sensors/sprinklers located on the roof of the basement. . .don’t laugh it has happened before! Be sure not to overload the fire otherwise it will become smoky and poses a safety risk. The firescreen can be placed on the shelf above the fire.
If you have any problems or questions during your stay, please do not hesitate to contact our nominated Operations contact.
When you Depart
On departure, please leave the lodge in the same spotless condition you found it.
• Set the fire for incoming guests.
• Please remove all personal gear from rooms by 5:00pm.
• Clean and Vacuum Bedrooms and Bathrooms
• Assist in the cleaning of all communal facilities
• Ensure all personal food is removed from refrigerators / cupboards. DO NOT leave food thinking others will eat it … They wont!
• Check the drying room for all personal clothes. St. Vincent de Paul typically do quite well out of Trapdoor at the end of the season!
In addition, if you are the last to leave the lodge . . .
• Select minimum settings on all heating controls.
• Turn off all lights and kitchen appliances
• Make sure the Balcony access door is locked
• Close both external main access doors securely
• Place all rubbish outside in sealed bags for collection
Operating Instructions
Please follow these simple steps to ensure that the lodge and its contents are safe at all times
If you are the first to arrive
• Select heating level you want in drying room
• Select heating levels in living room and bedrooms
If you are the last to depart
• Ensure lodge is clean and fire set for incoming guests
• Ensure all perishables are removed from refrigerators
• Select minimum settings on all heating controls
• Turn off all lights and kitchen appliances
• Make sure that balcony access door is locked
• Place all rubbish outside in sealed bags for collection
Any Problems? Please call the Operations contact as nominated on Phone Lists next to the Phone in Section A and Section B Living Areas.
Our Environment
Trapdoor ski Club and its members are 100% committed to the protection of the pristine alpine environment that the club is positioned in. During the construction of the extension to trapdoor, during early 2000, some 15 snow gums had to be removed or trimmed back significantly. To compensate for this some 75 snow gums, cultured at the Corr’s residence, were planted during late 2000 and early 2001.
We suggest you print the “Staying at Trapdoor” document and take it with you, especially if its your first time to Trapdoor.
When you Arrive at Trapdoor
When you arrive at Trapdoor, you will find the lodge in spotless condition.
You may temporarily leave your gear in either the ski room (Section A), or the store room (Section B), while you are unloading it. Perishable food that requires refrigeration, may be placed in one of the two large refrigerators/freezers located in the basement of Section A and the store room immediately to the right of the Section B entrance. Two small fridges are supplied in the kitchens, however these should only be used for regularly used items such as milk and butter.
If you are the first to arrive, the heating in the lodge and drying room may have been turned down. You should adjust these to the desired levels. Over winter the need to do this is uncommon as the lodge is nearly always occupied.
Guests and Members are requested to vacate their rooms by 5:00pm the day they leave, so it should be possible to move into your room after this time. Please store all personal toiletry items in your room, not in the communal bathrooms.
While You are staying with us
You will be sharing the lodge and facilities with other skiers. Most find it a bonus of Trapdoor to work together and make new friends. Whilst there, please be considerate of others with regard to shared spaces, especially food preparation, cleanup, and noise.
While at the lodge please follow the following rules for the comfort and safety of others.
• No Smoking anywhere within the lodge.
• No Candles to be used anywhere within the lodge
• The firescreen must be in place when the fire is unattended, even for very short periods
• Follow the instructions near rubbish bin for weekly disposal
• Store personal toiletry items in your room, not in the communal bathrooms
• Store personal clothing items in your room or drying room- not in the living room
• Store personal perishable food in basement, either in racks or refrigerators
• Conserve energy – If you are too hot, turn down heaters rather than leave windows open
No smoking permitted anywhere within the lodge
When you Depart
On departure, please leave the lodge in the same spotless condition you found it.
• Set the fire for incoming guests.
• Please remove all personal gear from rooms by 5:00pm.
• Clean and Vacuum Bedrooms and Bathrooms
• Assist in the cleaning of all communal facilities
• Ensure all personal food is removed from refrigerators / cupboards. Please do not leave food thinking others will eat it… They wont!
• Check the drying room for all personal clothes. St. Vincent de Paul typically do quite well out of Trapdoor at the end of the season!
In addition, if you are the last to leave the lodge…
• Select minimum settings on all heating controls.
• Turn off all lights and kitchen appliances
• Make sure the Balcony access door is locked
• Close both external main access doors securely
• Place all rubbish outside in sealed bags for collection
Operating Instructions
Please follow these simple steps to ensure that the lodge and its contents are safe at all times If you are the first to arrive
• Select heating level you want in drying room
• Select heating levels in living room and bedrooms If you are the last to depart
• Ensure lodge is clean and fire set for incoming guests
• Ensure all perishables are removed from refrigerators
• Select minimum settings on all heating controls
• Turn off all lights and kitchen appliances
• Make sure that balcony access door is locked
• Place all rubbish outside in sealed bags for collection
Recycling
All recyclable glass, and plastic must be put into the clear recycle bags, and put out with the regular rubbish. Newspapers should be saved to assist in the lighting of the fire, unless is already enough. Cardboard boxes should be flattened and stacked in the basement for later disposal.
Any Problems?
Please call the Operations contact as nominated on Phone Lists next to the Phone in Section A and Section B Living Areas.
