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Unlike other resorts, Hotham’s village sits high among the mountain peaks at 1750m. Wake up to glorious panoramic views, step outside into the crisp alpine air, click into gear from ski-in ski-out stays, and get unbeatable first turns in - right from the top.

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11cm down, more incoming...

We've recieved a 11cm top-up over the past two days, and it’s about to get a whole lot better (and deeper). 

Gotcha Chair Opening Saturday

Gotcha chair is set to spin tomorrow, giving both intermediate and expert riders extra space to explore!

15cm Storm Total

Snow has made its return to Hotham! 15cm of the fresh stuff blanketed the resort in white, alongside guns firing!

Heavenly Valley Chair is SPINNING!

Hotham’s favourite lift is now spinning - opening the gateway to some of our steepest and most iconic terrain for advanced and expert riders.  

July 14: 26cm storm total + Road Runner Open

A total of 26cm has fallen since the storm rolled in & Road Runner Chair is now spinning!

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.

July 12: 17cm and Village Chair Open!

It's still dumping AND fun laps on the Village loop await! 

July 5: Extended hours on Summit & Big D Chairs

From Monday 6 July, we're extending operating hours for dawn till dusk riding - for a limited time. 

July 4: Summit + Big D Chairs Open!

After a 36cm storm and another huge night of snowmaking, we've got a total of 4 lifts spinning!

July 3: Big D Chair is set to spin!

The storm that keeps giving. Plus, winter's first Night Skiing session is ON!

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Saturday, August

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IBU Regional Event Oceania Cup

Australian Biathlon Championships

Saturday, August

8

Harry Shows

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

Sunday, August

9

Women of Winter Networking Event

On behalf of Snow Australia's Women of Winter (WoW), we welcome those in the Snowsports industry to a networking evening to empower and connect with women within the industry.

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.

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.

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.

Saturday, August

15

Mum's the Word Rail Jam

Held in The Big D Terrain Park, the Mum's the Word Rail Jam raises important funds for the breast cancer research through the Olivia Newton-John Foundation. 

Saturday, August

15

Harry Shows

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

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*.

Saturday, August

22

Harry Shows

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

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