On the last weekend in August, Falls Creek will again host more than 1,000 competitors from over 20 countries in Australia's premier long distance cross country ski race, the Kangaroo Hoppet. The Hoppet is the only international snow sports event to take place in the Southern Hemisphere and this year marks the 22nd running of the event at Falls Creek.

The event comprises three courses; the elite 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, a shorter 21km course known as the Australian Birkebeiner and the 'fun run' course , the 7km Joey Hoppet.

For those interested in participating, the event is open for all to enter, however the Hoppet also provides the perfect opportunity for families and visitors to experience Falls Creek's unique ski-in-ski-out alpine village and hospitality.