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Mount Hotham is a ski resort in Victoria , Australia . Known as the 'powder capital' of Australia as it holds the record for the highest annual snowfall of any Victorian resort over the past decade. Located approximately 357 kilometres north east of Melbourne, 746 kilometres from Sydney, and 997 kilometres from Adelaide. Mount Hotham’s summit rises to an altitude of 1,861 metres above sea level, while Mount Hotham village stands tall at a height of 1,750 metres. This village is unique in terms of Australian ski resorts because there are lifted runs both above and below the village. Most of the skiing is based on one side of a large valley and the area connects to the Bogong High Plains . Mt Hotham offers 3.2 square kilometres of ski area, including 35 kilometres of tree-lined cross-country trails and a network of 13 lifts. The longest run at Mount Hotham is 2.5 kilometres long. Mount Hotham offers an abundance of runs for skiers and boarders of all standards from beginners (20%) to intermediates (40%) and advanced (40%). THE HOTHAM PASS Mount Hotham is the highest resort in Australia. The road up to the summit, the Great Alpine Road , is akin to some of the lower mountain passes of the European Alps - the gradients are quite steep and there are numerous hairpin bends. From the town of Bright in the valley below Hotham, one can see the road clinging to the mountainside. The whole road was finally sealed a few years ago, but there are still numerous winter driving problems, notably the "black ice" which the route (along with most other Australian mountain passes) is prone to. Great care should be taken driving this route in winter; chains are mandatory and there are fitting stations at certain locations. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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