Hotham, Australia’s premier powder capital, is thrilled to announce a line-up of events for the much-anticipated 2024 winter season, kicking off on the Kings Birthday Long Weekend on Saturday 8 June. From the all-new women’s progression programs to action-packed competitions and family-friendly events, there’s something for everyone amidst Australia’s highest alpine village.
New for 2024, Hotham welcomes Sweet Tricks Presented by Arc’teryx. Complimenting the popular Chicks Who Shred, this weekly women’s progression session is tailor-made for intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders. It will offer invaluable tips and tricks to take abilities to the next level. With weekly giveaways and an enticing end-of-season major prize, it’s an event not to be missed.
For riders eager to showcase their prowess on the slopes, or spectators who prefer to watch, Hotham will have an array of adrenaline pumping competitions throughout the season. There's the Pirate Life Open Rail Jam and Oakley Slopestyle, where creativity and style will reign supreme. Or for those looking to make a splash, the all-new Hotham Pond Skim will be full of thrills and spills.
Families are also in for a treat as Hotham brings back their dazzling firework displays. Not only will you see them Opening Weekend, but also every Wednesday in June, and every Saturday in August.
For Spring, Hotham shows no signs of slowing down. September bursts with a vibrant array of events. From Pride Week and the Victorian Backcountry Festival to everyone’s favourite 70s and 80s throwback, Retro Day.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time visitor, 2024 promises to be the best time to experience the enchanting allure of a Hotham winter season. To experience it all, the Epic Australia Pass offers the best value.
Hotham Event schedule is below:
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Fireworks Show
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9 June and every Wednesday in July, every Saturday in August.
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Light up your night with a magical firework display to cap off your day on the slopes. Grab your family and friends to enjoy the show. Displays will be held either at Hotham Central or the Big D.
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Night Skiing and Boarding
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Every Wednesday and Saturday in peak season (from June 28)
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Night skiing and snowboarding on the Big D from 6:30pm - 9:30pm (weather permitting)
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Ski Demo Days
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11 July & 12 July
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Try before you buy with ski brands Atomic, Salomon, Black Crows and Volkl. Brand representatives will be stationed near the top of Village Chair.
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Junior Rail Style
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13 July
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A fun rail jam open to juniors of all abilities. Have some fun, gain some experience and shred with your mates - this grass roots event is designed to give skiers and riders experience and the chance to battle it out for prizes!
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3 Peaks Snowboard Demo Days
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29 July & 30 July
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Try out the latest snowboards from Nitro, Burton, Capita, Lib Tech, Gnu and Salomon or test out the latest in goggle tech from Oakley and Smith at the 3 Peaks Demo Tour.
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Women's Week
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29 July - 2 August
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Women's Ski Week is a specially designed, female-only ski instruction program guaranteed to improve skiing skills.
The program caters to skiers who are confidently skiing on blue terrain or higher and includes daily instruction from our top female coaches with video analysis.
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Pirate Life Open Rail Jam
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3 August
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A fun rail jam to give the shredders of the mountain a chance to compete. Open to all ages and abilities, have some fun, gain some experience and battle it out for some great prizes.
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Sweet Tricks Presented by Arc’Teryx
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6 August – 24 September
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For intermediate and above skiers and snowboarders, focused the weekly sessions focus on Park progression and freeriding. There’ll be weekly giveaways from Arc’teryx and a major EOS prize.
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ANC SBX
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15 - 18 August
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Watch some of the best in Australia and the world battle it out on Hotham’s Rider X Course.
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Hotham Boardriders Banked Slalom
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23 August
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Hotham Boardriders are back to host the Hotham Banked Slalom - a friendly competition down Heavenly Valley's Gunbarrel.
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Victorian Backcountry Festival
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30 August - 1 September
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A celebration of ‘all things back country’, from cross-country skiing and alpine touring, to split boarding and snow camping, and everything in between.
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Freeride Competition (ski and snowboard)
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31 August - 1 September
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Details TBC
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Oakley Slopestyle
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7 September
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Riders will compete over various terrain park features in the battle to be crowned the Oakley Slopestyle Champion.
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Chix with Shred
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7-8 September
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Free female ski and snowboard clinic with sessions are aimed towards intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders who are wanting to push themselves to that next level, have some fun and make some new friends.
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Retro Day
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7 September
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The annual Hotham Retro day to dress up in the best old school ski outfit you can find and brighten up the slopes for a day of fun and frivolity.
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Pride Week
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12-15 September
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Details TBC
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Deck to Deck
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21 September
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Details TBC
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Pond Skim
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29 September
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Details TBC
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For more information visit mthotham.com.au
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