Spring time may see the winter drawing to a close but it is far from a last gasp of a fantastic, snowy season. In fact, spring may even be the best time of the year to visit the snow. With the sunnier, warmer weather ski resorts everywhere hit their stride hosting plenty of celebrations.

If there’s a word that defines The General, it’s probably ‘community’. Or maybe ‘authenticity’. Possibly also ‘beards’, but that’s another story. The Genny, as it’s fondly known locally, is 365-day-a-year institution at Hotham and there’s a reason why people keep coming back to it.

The Olympic sport of Biathlon is hugely popular in Europe, but it might surprise many people that it is also a sport with a growing base in Australia.

Let Hotham ambassador and local Drew Jolowicz show you an insider's guide to Hotham so you can holiday like a local. Learn about parking spot secrets to hidden backcountry gems.