Sun 2 August, 07:17AM
Great turns and early start on Village Chair!
The wind has picked up and there is some high cloud moving in from the north, but I reckon it'll be a mostly fine day with plenty of good turns to be had. The current temperature is minus 1.3, heading for a top of 4 degrees, and the wind is a moderate to strong northerly.
The snowmakers had a run for a few hours overnight, so I expect the groomers will be in good shape again this morning, and there will still be good dry packed snow to be found in many off-piste zones too.
Village Chair is scheduled for 7:30am First Tracks today. Keep an eye on the Lift Status page and the Hotham App, as the wind may impact some upper and outer lifts if it increases much more.
Rug up for the windchill this morning and have another beaut day out there!
Cheers Bill
Sun 2 August, 07:17AM
Backcountry Conditions
2 August 2026
The conditions in the backcountry are variable, but you may find some good turns out there. Some aspects are still holding dry snow, while others have moved into a melt freeze cycle and will be slick to start the day. The cover is good up high but becomes much more marginal at lower elevations. Beware of a sliding hazard. Take Care.
regroomed this am Village to Skiers xing, Rowards Run, Race link and Wonderland. Yesterdays grooming of Brabralung to Whiskey Flat. All Christmas Hill except Big Spur still in good nick.
Issued: Sun 2 August, 06:51AM
Congratulations to all yesterdays Pub to Pub XC racers . Big thanks to AAC Dinner plain for running this race again. A Js for providing all the prizes and Hotel High Plains for hosting the awards. And Nat and Orme for manning the road xing.
Firm this morning , softening during the day. Cover still thin in spots, ski with care especially on down hill sections.
TOBOGGANING AT MT HOTHAM. is now open for lots of fun. Book your tickets online at mthotham.com.au/toboggan
The only place on Mt Hotham for tobogganing is at the HOTHAM HUB toboggan slope ( Wire Plain ) Bus stop 11.
The Hotham Hub has toilets, toboggan hire, hot food and drinks to make your experience all that more enjoyable.
The Peashooter toboggan slope at DP is also open.
Best XC Skiing
Its all very good down on the Christmas Hill Trails.
Dinner Plain Trail
Cover thin, , Take care especially on downhill sections.
Cheers Bev.