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MIGHTY MITES 

NEW for 2025: New Kids learning zone and carpet area at Hotham Central, plus a new Mighty Mites indoor space! More fun for the kids and more conveniently located for parents..

Perfect for youngsters aged 3 to 6 years old, our Mighty Mites ski program helps your kids progress their skills in a fun and social environment. With full day and half day programs to choose from, there's something for everyone. 

Epic Australia Pass and Epic Australia Day Pass holders receive 20% off all Lessons when purchased online and in advance.

What you need to know

Our Mighty Mites ski program is available for youngsters aged between 3 and 6 years old. The program involves small class sizes and utilises extra indoor staff to assist and help maximise your child’s Mighty Mites experience.

If you require rental equipment, we advise you get fitted the evening before your lesson. Hotham Sports rental shop is located on the main level of Hotham Central.

Half Day Mighty Mites Lesson

  • Available: 21 June - 29 September
  • Check-in commences at 9:30am
  • Lesson start: 10:00am sharp
  • Check-in downstairs at Hotham Central, entering via the side door facing Zirky’s at the north end of the building and walk along the corridor to the entrance to the restaurant and Mighty Mites drop-off area.
  • Ends at 12:30pm for pick-up
  • Ages 3-6
  • Snacks included (please inform staff of any allergies at check-in)
  • Ski lessons ONLY
  • Children must be dropped off with their skis, helmet and snow gear, plus Mountain Access Card loaded with their snowsports lesson and lift ticket.  

Full Day Mighty Mites Lesson

  • Available 23 June - 7 September
  • Check-in commences at 9:30am
  • Lesson start: 10:00am sharp
  • Check-in downstairs at Hotham Central, entering via the side door facing Zirky’s at the north end of the building and walk along the corridor to the entrance to the restaurant and Mighty Mites drop-off area.
  • Ends at 3:00pm for pick-up
  • Ages 3-6
  • Lunch and snacks included
  • Ski lessons ONLY
  • Children must be dropped off with their skis, helmet and snow gear, plus Mountain Access Card loaded with their snowsports lesson and lift ticket.

You must arrive at our NEW Mighty Mites registration area in Hotham Central with your child ready to hit the snow. Check-in from 9:30am with lessons commencing at 10:00am sharp. Once check-in has closed, we cannot guarantee your child a spot in the program on that day.

Children are required to be at least 3 years of age, toilet trained and in underwear for this program.

For information regarding Anaphylaxis please read our Anaphylaxis Policy. 

Meeting place

All Mighty Mites participants will meet downstairs, inside Hotham Central at the northern end of the building. Enter via the side door facing Zirky’s for the most convenient access and follow the signs for Mighty Mites registration and pick-up

Check-in times

  • Check-in from 9:30am.
  • Lessons commence at 10:00am sharp

Pick up times

  • Half day programs: 12:30pm
  • Full day programs: 3:00pm

Pick up location

Pick up location is the same as check-in, on the lower level of the Hotham Central building at the northern/Zirky’s end.

Here is a list of essential items to bring and wear for your child’s Mighty Mites lesson: 

Wear

  • Ski boots – these should be on your child’s feet when they arrive at Mighty Mites 
  • Helmet (compulsory for all children & teens in Hotham Snowsports Programs) 
  • Goggles and/or sunglasses to protect your child’s eyes from glare 
  • Waterproof snow pants and jacket 
  • Warm layers under outerwear 
  • Ski socks (not cotton) 
  • Waterproof mittens or gloves 
  • Neck warmer/ tube or Balaclava 
  • Sunscreen SPF 15 or higher 

Bring

  • Skis
  • A valid Mountain Access Card, with Mighty Mites and a valid lift ticket loaded onto it – this should be placed in your child’s jacket pocket on the left-hand side.
  • Any medications (note that our Children’s Snowsports Centres are nut free zones)

Hotham’s Helmet Policy requires that all participants in Children's Snowsports Programs, plus any programs that access our terrain parks, racecourses or similar activities wear an approved snowsports helmet.

Skiers:

Koala (1) first time skiing or still learning how to stop using a snowplough. I am learning how to balance and slide on my skis with the goal being to make a snowplough stop.

Possum (2) I can stop using a snowplough on beginner terrain. I am ready to learn how to make small turns.

Wombat (3) I can confidently ski down green terrain in a snowplough using small turns. I am ready to learn to consolidate these snowplough turns on steeper terrain.

Echidna (4) I can confidently make strong turns in a small snowplough down green and some blue terrain. I am ready to learn to match my skis at the end of our turns (basic christie).

Lyrebird (5) I can confidently ski down blue terrain in a basic christie. I am ready to learn how to ski parallel.

Kangaroo (6) I can confidently ski parallel down all blue terrain. I am ready to learn how to perfect my balance and control on steeper and ungroomed terrain. This level is learning to use poles and it is recommended but not mandatory to bring poles along to the lessons.

We can’t wait to welcome you back to Hotham this winter! Lessons for 2025 will be available to book online soon.

Lift access is not included in your lesson purchase and all lesson participants require a valid lift ticket regardless of their ability level. Find out more about lift tickets here.

Children aged 3 & 4 participating in Snowsports Lessons are eligible for free lift access. Please note you will need to purchase this access online, in advance and ensure your child has a valid Mountain Access Card.

For further enquiries, contact our team.

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