With our natural half-pipes, gullies, bowls and cliffs, hosting a Freeride World Tour event feels like the perfect fit, and we couldn't be more excited to announce that Hotham will be playing host to the first Freeride World Tour events held in Australia. Including Qualifier and Junior events for both ski and snowboard, the events will be held on 3 August.

After another solid night of snowmaking, we’re excited to announce that the Road Runner chairlift will be opening this Saturday alongside the Summit Quad! This will open up access to some of Australia’s best progressive terrain and our first blue runs for the season!

Summit Trainer will spin for first timers and we’re opening a mini terrain park (accessible via Summit Trainer) to keep advanced riders entertained. Plus, Big D is expected to open Sunday 16 June!

Mt Hotham is pleased to announce updates to its transport services for the upcoming 2024 snow season. In collaboration with 4Site, our dedicated transport provider, we have implemented several key improvements aimed at improving safety, reliability, and overall visitor experience.

With less than 3 weeks until the long weekend and our scheduled opening, the temps are dropping and the mountain is buzzing with activity. There are a lot of moving parts in a ski resort and the Hotham team is hard at it, making sure that we’re ready for you when the season kicks off.

New for 2024, Epic Australia Pass Holders will have five days access to the newly acquired Crans-Montana Mountain Resort! Plus, discover five reasons to buy your Epic Australia Pass before 29 May.

Autumn is here and winter is coming, and lift tickets and lessons are now available to book. Whether you’re dreaming of first tracks down Heavenly, watching your Mighty Mites make their first turns, or catching the sunset as you Après at The Bird, your ultimate winter adventure awaits. Start planning now and buy early and save.

A cold snap has brought the winter white back to Hotham for the first time this year, with around 4cm of snow blanketing the resort.

Early Bird & All Resort Entry Permits go on sale Monday 4 March

Hotham’s first beginner-only terrain, serviced by a conveyor-belt carpet new to Hotham, will greet beginner skiers and snowboarders for the 2024 snow season, re-imagining the first-time beginner experience at Hotham. “This project is part of an ongoing plan to improve the experience of beginners on the mountain, alongside improving the safety of all skiers and snowboarders.” said Tina Burford, Hotham’s VP + GM.

If you're up for adventure, why not work where you play and make Australia's highest alpine village home this winter? With a huge range of roles on offer from a number of businesses on the mountain, now is the time to search out your dream job and join a community of like-minded individuals this winter.  

Heading to the mountains for a holiday is quite the adventure! The better planned and prepared you are, the more fun you’re bound to have. So, with that in mind, we’ve pulled together some of the best insider tips and things to know before you snow, to make your trip smooth sailing!  

2023 Epic Australia Pass now includes access to Switzerland’s Disentis, Austria’s Ski Arlberg and France’s Les 3 Vallées.