Light snow with 3 weeks to go

With only three weeks to go until the official opening of the ski season, it’s great to see it starting to snow already, and it’s expected to continue snowing all week ahead of a clear weekend.
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Members Queen’s Birthday Ski/Party 2013 Opening Weekend

Financial Members (and their immediate families) are invited to enjoy the APEA Queen’s Birthday Opening weekend at Mt Hotham with a Rock “N” 60s theme this year. Saturday evening meal will be a communal meal supplied by the Club so dress up with a 60’s theme and enjoy festive theme evening. There is be a nominal charge of $35 per person for this weekend. Bookings for members and member’s families only will be accepted on receipt of a fully completed booking form plus payment (by cheque or credit card). (As with any booking, book early or you may miss...
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Under 35s Ski Weekend

That’s right, it’s that time of year again when us ‘young ones’ get full run of APEA for some socializing, partying and hopefully a some action on the snow (start your snow dance now). So if you’re between 18 and 35, clear your diary and get your butt up to Hotham on Friday 21st June until Sunday 23 rd June 2013. Share the love, bring a friend and we’ll charge them members rates. That’s a miniscule $24 per person, per night for accommodation and dinner on Saturday night. Due to popularity it is a strictly first come first serve basis, so what are you waiting for? Tear out the slip and return it to Kylie Girolami a.s.a.p. as all payments must be made in advance. At this stage only one friend per member will be accepted. Should you have any queries, please contact Kylie on 0409 424 460 on Tuesday evenings between 8pm & 9pm.   Download the Booking...
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HothamBus

New for 2013, HothamBus, operated by North East Coachlines, can take you to the Mount Hotham, Falls Creek and Dinner Plain ski resorts for the 2013 snow season with one-way online bus fares from Melbourne starting from an amazing $53 per person including resort entry fees ! Check out the website for schedules and...
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February Fires update

As of Thursday, February 7th, the ‘Harrietville – Mt Feathertop Fire’ remains classified as ‘going’ and has moved into the ‘Dargo’ overnight.  The good news is that no asset losses have been reported to date and the Mount Hotham Resort Board have advised that they have completed all necessary defensive slashing and combustible rubbish removal from around the village buildings.  APEA Lodge has also completed cleaning up around the building and has prepared all fire hoses as a precationary measure.  It’s worth noting that both roads to the Hotham Village are closed for the foreseeable future.  For further information, please check the Mount Hotham...
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