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There are 86 ski slopes on Mount Buller. Roland Kautzky (left) knows them all. Credit: Roland Kautzky

Even though winter is still showing its mild side, the ski resorts in southeastern Australia are ready for the season. Roland Kautzky was born in Vienna and is Melbournian by choice. For years, he has been spending winter as a ski instructor on Mount Buller in Victoria. Roland also manages one of the many local ski clubs and brings a piece of Austria to the Victorian Alps.


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By Julia Grewe

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Even though winter is still showing its mild side, the ski resorts in southeastern Australia are ready for the season. Roland Kautzky was born in Vienna and is Melbournian by choice. For years, he has been spending winter as a ski instructor on Mount Buller in Victoria. Roland also manages one of the many local ski clubs and brings a piece of Austria to the Victorian Alps.


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Roland Kautzky ist mit Skifahren am Arlberg groß geworden. Credit: Roland Kautzky

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