Hotham, Falls Creek open first runs for snow season

THE 2024 snow season is up and running, with both Mt Hotham and Falls Creek opening terrain for skiers and boarders on Saturday morning. With around 20cms of fresh snowfall earlier this week, and plenty of snowmaking at both resorts, people have been able to take to the slopes, albeit with limited options at present. Mt Hotham has got its first lift spinning for the season, with the Summit Trainer poma opened. There is also be a mini park set up on the skiers right of the slope. The Big D is scheduled to open Sunday. While there is currently no tobogganing anywhere at Mt Hotham - but expected soon - there is still plenty of snow to build snowmen and make snow angels. At Falls Creek, skiing and boarding has commenced with the opening of Halley's Comet. Beginners have also been enjoying the slopes at Mouse Trap Carpet. The beginner zone, conveniently situated near the Snowsports School and Cloud 9 restaurant, is specifically designed to help newcomers find their footing and gain confidence on the slopes. Private lessons for beginners are also be available. Wombat’s Ramble is also expected to be open for skiing and boarding in the coming days, and ski lift teams are working to prepare Main Street terrain and Towers Chairlift for operation as soon as possible. Vail Resorts Australia, which owns both ski lifts at Falls Creek and Mt Hotham, has extended the sale of its Epic Australia Pass until June 19. The 12 month season pass offers unlimited access to Hotham, Falls Creek and Perisher, as well as more than 70 overseas ski resorts in Japan, Europe, Canada and the USA. Pictured: Hotham local Libby Chirnside 28, enjoys the fresh snow at Hotham today. More snow is on the way tomorrow for the Alpine Resorts. Pics by Chris Hocking

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