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Wednesday, August

12

ANC Ski Cross

Hotham is the home of rider cross in Australia! Come and watch the best ski cross racers in Australia, as well as a host of international athletes compete on Hotham's Rider X Course in the Australia New Zealand Cup.

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Wednesday, August

12

Junior Snowboard Cross Events

Watch some of the best junior racers go head to head on Hotham's Rider Cross Course, delivering high-energy racing and some of the strongest junior competition of the season.

Events Competitions On Mountain Winter

Thursday, August

13

ANC Snowboard Cross

Hotham is the home of boardercross in Australia! Come and watch the best snowboard cross racers in Australia and a host of international athletes compete on Hotham's Rider X Course.

Events On Mountain Winter

Saturday, August

15

Mum's the Word Rail Raffle

Mums the Word is on this Saturday, 15th August, at Hotham Hotel, with doors opening at 5:00pm - free entry, all ages welcome. Now in its 16th year, this cancer fundraiser features a mega auction with plenty of prizes up for raffle, all in aid of the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute.

Events Kids & Families On Mountain Winter

Saturday, August

15

Harry Shows

Harry Shows are BACK in 2026! Sing and dance along to Hotham's favourite mascot, Harry the Snow Dragon!

Events Competitions On Mountain Winter

Friday, August

21

Hotham Banked Slalom

Come and join one of Hotham's oldest clubs, Hotham Boardriders, in racing down our purpose-built banked slalom course on Gun Barrel*.

Events Kids & Families On Mountain Winter

Saturday, August

22

Harry Shows

Harry Shows are BACK in 2026! Sing and dance along to Hotham's favourite mascot, Harry the Snow Dragon!

Events Competitions On Mountain Winter

Wednesday, August

26

Freeride World Tour 2* Qualifier

The FWT Qualifier, now a 2* event, will kick off the 2027 Freeride World Tour season. With a 5-day weather window for both the Qualifier and Junior events with further details to come, this event is set to have you on the edge of your seat (or skis).

Events Competitions On Mountain Winter

Friday, August

28

Hotham Masters

The Masters of alpine racing come together to compete amongst themselves in preparation for the FIS Masters, and to have some friendly competition between fellow Winter Sports Club alumni. 

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Friday, August

28

The Australian Backcountry Festival Returns to Mt Hotham for Winter 2026

Returning to Mt Hotham for its ninth year, Australia’s favourite celebration of human powered snow adventures is back. From Friday 28 August to Sunday 30 August 2026, the Australian Backcountry Festival will once again transform the Victorian High Country into a vibrant hub of alpine exploration, learning, and community spirit.

Events Competitions Kids & Families On Mountain Winter

Saturday, August

29

Freeride World Tour Junior 2*

The FWT Junior event will kick off the start of the 2027 Freeride World Tour season and is now a 2* event. With a 5-day weather window for both the Qualifier and Junior events with further details to come, this event is set to have you on the edge of your seat (or skis).

Events Kids & Families Nightlife On Mountain

Saturday, September

12

Retro Day

Join us for the annual Hotham Retro Day and dress up in the best old school ski outfit you can find and brighten up the slopes with us! Hit the slopes in your retro gear, then join us at The Bird for an après session.

Events Kids & Families On Mountain Winter

Saturday, October

3

Bird Bath Pond Skim

Hotham's Pond Skim is returning to close out winter 2026 in skimming style! Grab your craziest costumes or swimmer’s, ski’s or snowboard and find out if you'll sink or skim!