YHA Cross-country Ski Club

Ski Hotham Trails - Solstice Weekend - Lodge accommodation

Fri, Jun 19 · 4:00 PM AEST

B'rush Ski Club, 3 Gallows Ct, Mount Hotham Victoria 3741, Hotham Heights, AU

We are kicking off the 2026 snow season with a weekend trip to Mount Hotham to celebrate the Solstice and enjoy great food and company. Let it snow! ❄

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!

Skill Level: **This is NOT a trip for absolute beginners. **
Participants should have experience skiing easy cross-country trails.

Snow Conditions
Because this trip is early in the season, there is no guarantee of snow - crossed fingers though! But if there isn't enough snow on the trails, we will have the option of bush walking or using the ski lifts on the downhill runs.

Booking & payment
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.

Important: Payment for this trip is not made via Meetup or using PayPal due to additional fees.

Any questions before booking, please contact your trip leaders and hosts, Kim and Mark.

Booking close: 5th June 2026 (2 WEEKS BEFORE THE TRIP)

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: Solstice Weekend. 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:

Account Name: YHA Ski Club
BSB: 032000
Account Number: 997185
Reference: Winter Solstice 2026

**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 information !!

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 lodge

After 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.

Saturday Night

POTLUCK + Murder mystery night !

Saturday night dinner is a Potluck party: This means you supply a dish to share or in-kind contribution of around $10-$20 value. Some prepare their favourite curry, a hearty stew or pasta - others may supply dessert, or an antipasto/cheese platter as entree. Let the organisers, Kim and Mark know what you're planning to bring along - savoury or sweet.

Over dinner there will be a murder theme!!
Our ski chalet will be ‘snowed in’ and there will be a murder which needs to be solved. You will each be given your character before Saturday night's potluck dinner.

Accommodation and Lodge info
BYO linen and towels - NO SLEEPING BAGS. Linen hire is available.

You must supply your own bed linen and towels. You will require pillowcases and 2 sheets or a sheet and doona cover for standard size single and/or double beds.

Continental breakfast
The lodge provides a continental breakfast between 7:00 – 9:30 am.

BYO for lunch and dinner.
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 plunger; however, they ask that guests supply their own pods and ground coffee.

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!

Getting there & Transport
Transport to and from Mt 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.

Equipment & Safety
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.
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Beginners Cross Country Ski Weekend - Falls Creek - Lodge accommodation

Fri, Aug 7 · 5:00 PM AEST

Howmans Gap Discovery Camp, 2587 Bogong High Plains Rd, Falls Creek, VI, AU

This weekend is all about introducing people with little or no experience to the joys of cross-country skiing. Our more experienced members will be on hand to help you understand what it's all about, in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Fitness Level: A reasonable level of fitness is required to participate in this trip.

Booking & payment
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.

Important: Payment for this trip is not made via Meetup or using PayPal due to additional fees.

Any questions before booking, please contact your trip leaders and hosts, Dale and Lawrence

Bookings Close July 24th 2026
(2 WEEKS BEFORE THE TRIP)

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: Beginners Weekend 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:

Account Name: YHA Ski Club
BSB 032000
Account Number: 997185
Reference : Beginners Weekend 2026

**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.

Overview of the trip: We'll be staying at Howmans Gap on Friday and Saturday night. Dinner is provided Friday night, Breakfast & Dinner Saturday and Breakfast Sunday. Lunches are not provided and there is no access to kitchen facilities to make lunch etc. Accommodation is shared rooms (5-6 people per room).

The YHA trip doesn’t commence until you after you arrive at the accommodation on Friday evening from 5pm onwards. The trip finishes when you leave Windy Corner on Sunday afternoon.

Friday: Travel up on Friday to YMCA Howman’s Gap - 2587 Bogong High Plains Rd, Falls Creek. It takes approximately 4.5 hours to get to Howman's Gap, so people generally plan to leave Melbourne by 5.00pm.I

Drivers: For anyone driving, carrying wheel chains is compulsory past Mount Beauty and they must be fitted where directed. Chains can be hired at:
Rays Ski Shop
21 Myrtle St, Myrtleford
03 5752 1306
Rocky Valley Bikes Snow Sports
226 Kiewa Valley Hwy
Tawonga South (just before Mt Beauty) 03 5754 1118

Dinner is provided on Friday night from 6.15pm to 7.30pm. If you arrive after this time, the meal can be microwaved.

If you want to stop for dinner on the way a couple of options are:
Happy Valley Hotel (great gourmet pub)
4994 Great Alpine Road, Ovens
03 5751 1628
Kinnaree Thai Restaurant - next to the Caltex garage.
65 Myrtle St (the main road)
Myrtleford VIC 3737
03 6331 4319

On arrival at Howman's Gap: Please let trip leader know you have arrived so you can be checked in sign the Trip Terms & Conditions

Saturday: Cooked breakfast is provided by Howman’s Gap (eggs / bacon / cereal /toast /juice tea /coffee etc) between 7.00am and 8.15am.
Pack your backpack and be ready for a trip briefing at 8.30am, after which we will travel up to Falls Creek/Windy Corner.

At Windy Corner, we'll split into groups based on experience and ability.
At lunchtime, you can purchase some limited lunch items at Windy Corner or have lunch on the mountain.

After the day's skiing, we will return to Howman's Gap late afternoon.
Important: So we know everyone is safe, you must check in with the Trip Leader before heading back to Howman's Gap for a 3-course dinner provided from 6.15pm to 7.30pm.

Sunday: After breakfast (served 7.00am to 8.15am), we pack cars and meet for a briefing at 8.30am.

What you need to bring:

• Towel, pillow/pillowcase, sheets and sleeping bag/doona
• Lunch and snacks (to eat on the trail).

Additional costs: Extra costs will include Falls Creek resort entrance fees, ski hire and fuel (if carpooling).

Health and Safety
Insurance - Ambulance Cover: We strongly recommend ambulance cover. Many private health insurance companies only cover ‘emergency’ ambulance transport – when the siren is on. A broken limb from skiing may not be considered an emergency so private health insurance may not cover cover medical transport expenses.

Further information including carpooling arrangements, a gear list and ski hire options will be emailed to confirmed participants about 2 weeks before the trip.

Important: Refunds are not possible if you cancel, due to the club having to cover the cost of the accommodation.

Ski Dinner Plain and Mt Hotham - Lodge accommodation

Sun, Aug 9 · 4:00 PM AEST

Wrens View, 28 Halter Ln, Dinner Plain, AU

Enjoy a week of cross-country skiing and fun from the comfort of a Dinner Plain ski lodge!

This trip is for a week from 4.00pm Sunday 9 August until mid-afternoon on Sunday 16 August.

No formal program but each day we'll aim to cross-country ski around Dinner Plain and Mt Hotham, including following the Wire Plain trail, exploring Christmas Hills, skiing out to Mt Loch and more.

Cost: $780 Please note: Refunds are not possible (full details in policy).

IMPORTANT
Booking for this trip: Before your place on this trip is confirmed, private message Trip Leader Dale to ensure a suitable bed is available. This is an expression of interest only. Do not proceed to attend and make payment until your place is actually confirmed, or otherwise, by email to you from the trip leader.

Once your place is confirmed, please complete the detailed questionnaire, via link below and make payment of $780 Details for paying are included in this questionnaire: Dinner Plains 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:

Account Name: YHA Ski Club
BSB: 032000
Account Number: 997185
Reference: Dinner Plain 2026

**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.

Bookings close 26th July 2026
(2 WEEKS BEFORE THE TRIP)

Accommodation:
Wrens View is a classic Dinner Plain Lodge with exposed beams, is roomy with large kitchen, dining and lounge area. It also has a games area with pool table and beautiful views.

A mixture of spacious private bedrooms, single beds and bunks room. There are 2 bedrooms, each with a king bed, a room with 2 bunks, and a large loft which easily sleeps 6 people in comfy single beds and a king bed. Bed linen supplied.

You can prepare gourmet meals in the fully equipped kitchen or stroll to the many eateries around the Dinner Plain village. Note: Communal fridge items, (milk, butter, tea, coffee, etc) will be supplied and are included in the trip fee.

Transport:
The Trip Leader will do their best to arrange car pooling. When you sign up, you'll be asked in the questionnaire whether you plan to drive. This will help us find compatible drivers and passengers. Car pooling is arranged the week before the trip.

It takes approximately 5 to 6 hours to get to Dinner Plain, so people generally plan to leave Melbourne by 10.00am.

If you're not driving, it's your responsibility to get to the driver's location.

Drivers note:
Carrying chains is compulsory and they must be fitted where required. The speed limit through Hotham Village is 40km and speed cameras may be in operation.

Ski and chain hire:
Ski gear hire is available at Ray's in Myrtleford, Hoys at Mt Hotham or Dinner Plain. Ask for metal edge cross country skis.
Chain hire at Rays ski hire Myrtleford or Hoys at Harrietville.

Insurance:
Ambulance cover is strongly recommended as private health insurance often only covers emergency transport when the siren is on.