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Above the Clouds

Australia’s Highest
Alpine Village

Here at Mt Hotham, Australia’s highest alpine village, you can swap city life for crisp mountain air and some of the country's best vistas; from breathtaking misty sunrises to unforgettable 360-degree views of the surrounding rugged mountain ranges.

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70cm Storm & Village Set to Spin Tomorrow

The storm has cleared & the resort is covered in 70cm of snow! Village Chair is set to spin tomorrow & we're working to get Heavenly Valley open soon-watch this space!

Storm Update: 62cm of Fresh Snow!

What a start to winter 2025! Since Friday, the storm has delivered 62cm of fresh snow, allowing our Mountain Operations teams to open Road Runner, Summit and Big D Chairs.

Road Runner & Summit Opening Tomorrow!

This storm just keeps on giving! Kicking off on Friday night the snow has continued to fall and we’re at a storm total of at least 51cm. The Mountain Ops team have been hard at it, and we’re excited to announce that Summit and Road Runner chairs are scheduled to open tomorrow

Summit Trainer & Pup’s Playground Carpets Opening Tomorrow!

We’re thrilled to have snow on the ground and even more excited to be kicking off the season with Summit Trainer Carpet and Pup’s beginner carpet (now located behind Hotham Central) ready to go from Opening Day, Saturday 7 June.

Snowmaking has started at Hotham!

The first taste of winter is here! With temperatures dipping as low as -4.3, the snowmaking team turned systems ON and have been firing guns around the clock since 8pm last night.

Which Lesson Is Right For Me?

Whether you've skied Heavenly Valley for years or you're planning your first snow trip, Hotham's Snowsports School has lessons for everyone. Booking everything can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. Don't worry, we understand! We've made a quick guide to help you make the most of your time skiing or snowboarding with a lesson.

Humans of Hotham: Summer

Over summer, we have a much smaller crew on the ground than during the winter season. But there’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes maintaining, refreshing and getting the resort ready for winter operations.

New Lesson Meeting Places

You should have heard by now that the 2025 season will see some exciting changes come to life at Hotham. If you haven’t, get up to speed by reading this news article. With the Kids Snowsports School moving to Hotham Central and some new lesson start times, we want to make sure you know where you need to be and when, so that you have a smooth, hassle free trip to Hotham.

What's New in Lessons

There’s been some exciting updates at Hotham this summer and we are busy preparing to welcome guests back to the slopes this season! Some key changes include the centralisation of our Snowsports school, with Kids Club and Mighty Mites moving from the Big D to Hotham Central to create a more seamless experience.

Adventure Further this Winter

Lessons and Rentals are on sale now! This season brings exciting updates, including a brand-new kids' learning zone at Hotham Central, extended adult group lesson durations, and more. Lock in your lesson and take your skills to the next l

Wednesday, July

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School Holiday Fireworks

During the July school holidays on Wednesday nights, fireworks light up the sky above Hotham at The Big D, just before night skiing and boarding begins.

Thursday, July

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Ski Demo Days

Keen to try before you by? Join us at our ski demo days where we'll have representatives from the best brands so you can chat to the experts and take some new ski's for a lap. If you find a match made in heave, the team at One Tree Sports will be able to help you secure some new ski's. 

Saturday, July

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Jnr Rail Jam

The Hotham Jnr Rail Jam is where our local rippers throw down for awesome prizes and bragging rights!
Join us at the new Big D Terrain Park to witness the best young freestyle skiers and boarders. 

Saturday, July

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Hotham Rail Jam

The Hotham Rail Jam get's bigger and better every year!
Join us at the new Big D Terrain Park at night, under lights to witness Hotham's best freestyle skiers and boarders throw down for a share in some awesome prizes!

Thursday, July

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Freeride World Tour Qualifier

After last years' success we are stoked to announce the return of the Freeride World Tour to Hotham.The FWT Qualifier event is schedule for 24 July, with 25 July held as a weather day for the event. The event will kick off the start of the 2025 Freeride World Tour season.

Saturday, July

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Freeride World Tour Junior

We are thrilled to once again host the Freeride World Tour Junior event at Hotham. The event is schedule for 26 July, with 27 July held as a weather day for the event if required. The event will kick off the start of the 2026 Freeride World Tour season.

Monday, July

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Three Peaks Snowboard Demo

Keen to try before you by? Join us at the 3 Peaks Demo Tour where Burton, Nitro, Capita, Salomon, Lib-Tech and Gnu will be on the mountain so you can chat to the experts and take a bunch of boards out for test rides!

Friday, August

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Hotham Alpine VIC Champs

Hotham welcomes another year of resident and state-wide athletes to come along to the second iteration of the Alpine VIC Champs. This event is centred on athletes involved in the various Winter Sports Clubs spread across the Victorian alpine resorts.

Friday, August

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Hotham Masters

Hotham welcomes yet another year of senior racing. The Masters of alpine racing come together to compete amongst themselves in preparation for the FIS Masters, this year held in Thredbo, and to have some friendly competition between fellow Winter Sports Club alumni. 

Friday, August

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Banked Slalom

The Hotham Boardriders Banked Slalom sees an annual pilgramige of snowboarders make their way to Hotham for a celebration of snowboarding culture with this historical event. 

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