Fun Filled 2014 at Hotham Alpine Resort
Fun Filled 2014 at Hotham Alpine Resort
The 2014 snow season is just around the corner and Hotham Alpine Resort is ready to unleash for another season of action-packed adventure. With ski runs for all abilities and a unique range of snow activities for all ages – there is always fun to be had.
Hotham Opening Weekend, 7 – 9 June
Pick up a fully automated RFID multimedia Snow Pass and hit the slopes for the first time in the 2014 season, for all the detail check out www.snowpass.com.au
Learn to Ski Week, 21 – 27 June, 6 – 13 September
If you've always wanted to learn to ski or snowboard, this is the week to do it! Learn the ropes or brush up on your skills with dedicated instructors over the course of a week, and spend your time off the slopes joining in on other activities on offer.
Burton Demo Day, 26 June
Try before you buy – come and test ride the latest boards from Burton.
Amazing Race, 30 June – 3 July, 7 – 10 July
Have fun with your family and friends exploring the mountain during Hotham's very own Amazing Race! To score points and be in the running to win, hit the slopes with your smartphone and grab snaps as you tick off all the hotspots on the Amazing Race checklist. May the best snow -selfie' win!
Harry the Snowdragon's Birthday Party, 2 July
Come and celebrate Harry's birthday at the Big D with a FREE live show, party games and birthday cake. Be there to see Harry as he hits the stage and enjoy an evening of singing and dancing.
Bread and Butters Rail Jam, 5 July
To welcome the snow and opening of the Basin Rail Park, Hotham is hosting a rail jam, which is also the first course in the A La Carte in the Park series. The A La Carte in the Park series showcases the talent of local skiers and riders performing their best tricks on rails, boxes, pipes and other creative features. Events will be held at various locations around the resort.
SKImag Demo Days, 12 – 13 July
Smoked Trout Dual Knock-out, 13 July
The Park Crew at Hotham Alpine Resort hosts the second round of the A La Carte in the Park series for 2014, with the Smoked Trout Dual Knock-out. Come and watch as the skiers and riders show off their fabulous skills!
Cheese and Crackered Rail Jam, 26 July
The third round of the Hotham's 2014 A La Carte in the Park series is the Cheese & Crackered Rail Jam.
Women's Ski and Snowboard Week, 28 July – 1 August
Fine tune your technique at the 2014 Women's Week. Ski or snowboard with like-minded ladies and receive tips from our best female instructors. This experience includes optional sessions on women's equipment, ski alignment and tuning, Pilates, plus a massage at the White Spa. Five day and three day options available.
ANC Skier-X, 31 July – 2 August
Cheer on your favourite Olympian as they battle it out over two days against other internationals in the 2014 FIS ANC Ski-X championships on Hotham's Rider-Cross course. The ANC Cup at Hotham brings the best alpine skiers in Australia and New Zealand to compete for the Aus/NZ Cup.
Retro Day for Ski Patrol/Medical Centre, 2 August
Dig out your best retro ski suit and don the neon colours for Retro Day! All donations will go towards helping the dedicated Ski Patrol and on-mountain Medical Centre continue to assist visitors at Hotham.
RAAF Games, 5 – 7 August
See the Navy, Army and RAAF battle it out on the slopes for on-snow supremacy in Slalom, Giant Slalom and Snowboard Cross disciplines.
Sled Dog Challenge, 9 – 10 August
Located in the picturesque village of Dinner Plain, 350 sled dogs will race for the top prize in the Advance Sled Dog Challenge. This is Australia's only snow-based sled dog race and is a must-do family activity!
Hot Ham Banked Slalom, 9 August
The legendary Hot Ham Banked Slalom Event is back for 2014 as snowboarders go head-to-head in a race against the clock taking on the Gun Barrel slope for the best time. This is part of Hotham's 2014 A La Carte in the Park series.
Chicks with Stix, 9 – 10 August
Gal pals and groups of girlfriends will hit the slopes across two days for this freestyle ski and snowboard program to explore the mountain and brush up on skills. For more information on this free event see, www.chickswithstix.com.au
ANC SBX, 14 – 16 August
Watch the pros compete over two days for the FIS ANC Snowboard Championship as they ride their fastest time on a downhill course featuring freestyle terrain.
Beer Battered Rider Cross, 17 August
This is the fifth round in Hotham's 2014 A La Carte in the Park series. Come and watch riders battle it out on the SBX course.
Police Games, 19 – 21 August
Hotham is very excited to welcome the Police Winter Games back to Hotham for 2014. Come and watch as Australian police, past and present, team up and hit the slopes for some friendly competition on the snow.
Frosty Fruits Gay Ski Week, 21 – 26 August
Hotham hosts the Frosty Fruits Ski Trip with plenty of groomed fun both on and off the slopes. A group winter vacation with stunning on-mountain accommodation, offering a fantastic gay and lesbian alpine experience in Australia. For more information on this event see: www.pointsofdifference.com
Help support a worthy cause at the Breast Cancer Network Australia Fundraiser on the last day of winter. Donate a little or a lot to help women and their families suffering with breast cancer and wear a touch of pink to show your support.
Spring Sessions Sorbet Slopestyle, 7 September
Hotham's 2014 A La Carte in the Park series will come to an end with the final course, Spring Sessions Sorbet Slope Style at the Summit Terrain Park.
Spring Cup Skiing and Golf Weekend, 13 – 14 September
The 2014 Hotham Spring Cup will test skills both on the slopes and on the green as individuals or teams of three take on Hotham's Sun Run and the Bright Country Club. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to celebrate the beginning of Spring.
To find out more about Hotham Alpine Resort please visit: www.hotham.com.au
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