What we’re about
The YHA Cross-country Ski Club is a recreational trail and backcountry ski touring club based in Melbourne, Australia.
The Club's purpose is to provide opportunities for people to join in social cross-country skiing events, whether they are beginners or more experienced. As a skiing focused group, we are limited by the snow season and amount of snow in the Victorian alps. But we do hold other social events outside the snow season.
The Club is affiliated with the Youth Hostels Association of Australia, a not-for-profit organisation with members of all ages. We are part of YHA Activities which is dedicated to the pursuit of activities such as bushwalking, cycling, canoeing, and cross-country skiing.
The YHA Cross-country Ski Club is not a commercial enterprise - we keep costs to a minimum on our trips, and successful trips depend on participants' co-operation and contribution.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Spring Ski Safari - Mt Hotham - Lodge AccommodationMt Hotham, MelbourneA$175.00
It's back again for this year! A weekend trip in Spring - when the snow's softer, the weather's good and the days are longer. Ride the lifts to practice your telemarking or go for a backcountry tour - this will be a fun weekend for members to wind up the season on a high at Hotham!
We'll be staying at B’Rush ski club, located in the heart of Davenport Village at Mt Hotham. This modern, comfortable lodge has everything you need, including open fireplace with self-catering facilities, lots of comfy areas to chill out and a sauna and outdoor spa for perfect apres-ski relax!
Continental breakfast is provided by the lodge.
BYO linen or linen is available for hire - NO SLEEPING BAGS. Bring fresh food supplies for lunch and dinner
Price for this weekend is just $175NOTE: This is NOT a beginners trip - level is M (medium) as we'll be looking to tour backcountry such as Mt Loch & Machinery Spur, Dargo Bowl, Swindlers Spur, the Razorback... wherever conditions are best.
To attend this event, you must confirm your intention to Attend via Meetup and then secure your spot by completing the event questionnaire which includes payment details - see instructions and link below.
Any questions before booking, contact your trip leaders and hosts, Lawrence and Dale
BOOKINGS CLOSE 1 WEEK BEFORE THE TRIP 6th September
To complete your booking and payment to secure your spot:- Read the Club's Terms and Conditions
- Complete the trip questionnaire by clicking on this link:trip questionnaire . Make sure you include your email address and phone number in your responses. Note: Questionnaire responses can only be viewed by the trip leaders.
- Transfer your payment to the YHA bank account details in the questionnaire.
- Your booking is not secured until payment is made and confirmed.
Please note: If you would like to attend with one or more friends, each of you will need to complete the questionnaire and finalize your booking individually.
Important things to know and do
Staying at B’Rush Ski Club BYO bed linen and towels (no sleeping bags!) or you can hire at the lodge.
Car Parking and Unloading
On arrival at the resort, park in the loading zone near Bus Stop 7 (30 min limit) in front of ‘Jack Frost’ restaurant & bar. You can use the B’Rush luggage sled (large red tub on skis) or book to transport your luggage to the lodgeAfter unloading, please move your car to overnight parking areas further down the road towards Dinner Plain. A free village shuttle bus operates all day and extended hours on Friday nights to the overnight car parks.
Food and Beverages
A wide range of restaurants and bars are available on the mountain. Several great restaurants are only a short walk from the lodge.
If you don’t wish to dine out for meals you will need to bring your own food for lunch and dinner. They supply fridges and drawers labelled with your room number for storage of your food and beverage. A freezer is available.
For meals other than breakfast, please supply your own bread, milk and juice.
We have a Nespresso machine & coffee plungers, however they ask that guests supply their own pods and ground coffee.### Continental breakfast
The lodge provides a continental breakfast between 7:00 – 9:30 am.
Linen
You must supply your own bed linen and towels. You will require pillow cases and 2 sheets or a sheet and doona cover for standard size single and/or double beds Sleeping bags are NOT permitted.
Linen service is available for hire from the lodge manager.Spa and Sauna
Enjoy their relaxing outdoor spa overlooking the stunning Dargo high plains available in the afternoon until 10:00pm. The sauna located inside, near the spa, is available at any time. The lodge manager maintains and tests the spa water regularly. Don’t forget your togs!Transport to/from Hotham: Carpooling is organised a week before the trip.
Travel Time: It takes approximately 5 to 6 hours to get to Mt Hotham, so people generally plan to leave Melbourne by 5.00pm. In the past, we have found most drivers will take the whole or half-day off work on Friday. If you are not driving, you will have to take this into consideration when carpooling because it is your responsibility to get to the driver's location. On Sunday, most people leave Mt Hotham by 3.00pm to head back to Melbourne.
Drivers: Carrying chains is compulsory and they must be fitted where directed. The speed limit through Hotham Village is 40km and speed cameras may be in operation.
Chain hire: Available at Ray's in Myrtleford or Hoys at Harrietville.
Ski gear hire: Cross country skis can be hired from Ray's Ski Shop in Myrtleford or Hoys at Mt Hotham. Ask for metal edge cross country skis, with a pattern base. And we recommend contacting Rays or Hoys in advance to book your skis.
Insurance: Ambulance cover is strongly recommended as private health insurance often only covers emergency transport when the siren is on.
