MtHotham     

Mount Hotham has something for school groups of all abilities. Hotham has arguably the best skiing and
snowboarding terrain in Australia and has built a reputation for its diverse opportunities…from gentle groomed
cruisers to challenging double blacks. Only 5 hours from Melbourne, Mt Hotham boasts 245 hectares of skiing on
what is known as the ‘powder capital’.

The Snowbird Inn, located at the base of the Summit Chair opposite the Ski and Snowsports School, offers the convenience of true ski-in ski-out facilities that most others claim but cannot compare. Whilst the building is
older style with modest facilities, the accommodation is clean and comfortable and consists of 24 dormitory
style bunkrooms ranging from 4 to 8 share, all with their own private ensuite. The lodge has been redesigned especially for student groups and offers affordable packages all season long in the best 5 star location.

All Lodges are situated in the Davenport area, and sleep up to a maximum of 45 students and staff, and are
within walking distance of your ski hire and village bus stop. Lodges offer a relaxed atmosphere with large
living rooms and games rooms,well equipped kitchens, dining area, ski storage and drying rooms. BYO – Linen. Groups can choose to self cater, or take the worry out and let a Trekset chef do it for you.

The Tasmanian Interschools in 2007 was introduced in the first week of the September school holidays to provide a competitive edge to the awareness of snow sports for Tasmanian Secondary Students. The event commenced on the Wednesday evening under lights under the Big D ski lift with an alpine style gates course for skiers and snowboarders and was graded into the following categories:

• C Grade – first time skiers /boarders at the beginning of the week
• B Grade – have already been on snow for 5 days or more at the beginning of the week
• A Grade – have already been on snow for 10 days or more at the beginning of the week

This allowed C Grade Skiers and Snowboarders 3 days to develop skills to take on the challenge of ski or snowboard racing.

141 competitors braved the elements on a below freezing evening at the Big D and all those that competed got a real buzz out of the thrill of competition. Those not so brave to compete cheered for their mates and jeered for their cross town rivals. On the Thursday afternoon the event continued with a skier and boarder cross set with gates, jumps and funnels for skiers and snowboarders once again graded into the categories above. All skiers and boarders were allocated one run and the event was free for anybody who wanted to compete however each student is required to complete a waiver form and have it signed by a parent or guardian. Both events were timed and each competitor competed not only for personal glory but as a part of a team to decide the overall best school.

The best school is decided by the combined time of the top three skiers and boarders from each category.

Click here for the results for 2007

In 2008 all those schools that competed last year are anxious to return but we have also had interest from at least 4 other schools.

If you believe that your school would like to compete in this fantastic event in 2008 please contact:

Martin Culyer on 1800 659 009 for further information and quotation.