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Epic Australia Passes Now on Sale for 2027

12 August 2026 – Vail Resorts today launched Epic Australia Passes for the 2027 Australian and 2027/28 Northern Hemisphere ski seasons at the lowest price of the year. Three Epic Australia Pass options deliver choice, unbeatable value and a range of flexibility for Australian skiers and snowboarders to access their next snow holiday.

The Storm Has Arrived!

We’re in the thick of the storm at Hotham, which has brought a mix of wild weather to the alps. But we've recieved 10cm of snow since temps dropped in the early hours of the morning, and it's still drumping.

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!

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!

Extra Information

Snow Dog Transport services Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing hikers with a daily shuttle service - available when pre-booked. Contact Hamish on  0491 723 650 or hello@snowdog.com.au to arrange your Hotham to Falls Creek, or Falls Creek to Hotham shuttle.

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