So you've booked your snow accommodation, everyone's ready to go, now you just need your ski gear!
Heading to the ski fields even just for a weekend can be a momentus task, there is a lot to think about in regards to ski & snowboard equipment, lift passes, transport and the rest!
You finally get the family to the mountain, the last thing you want to be doing on your 1st bluebird morning is getting fitted for your skis & clothing, queuing for lift tickets or fitting your own chains! You also don't want to lug it all the way from city ski rental outlets only to find your boots are too tight on the mountain!
We recommend getting everything you need in Harrietville, at the immediate base of Mt Hotham before you drive up so all you have to do when you arrive is get out there!
Harrietville has 2 major rental outlets, both with affiliate outlets in Hotham & Dinner Plain so you can swap your gear or return if any issues arise, too easy. You can also switch from skis to snowboard or vise versa for only $10.
Hoy's skis & Hotham Sports both offer quality equipment and experienced service so you don't need to know what you are looking for, they can point you in the right direction.
Each Ski shop has their own special offers & benefits so you can decide who can best help you....The major differences are.....
HOY'S SKIS, Harrietville
- Family run business with over 50 years experience
- Located on the Great Alpine Road over the school bridge - look for the 'A-Frame'
- Open 7am-12pm on Fridays & 7am-10pm all other nights
- Offer a FREE roadside chain fitting service when chains are purchased with them
- (They will fit others chains for $15)
- Snowball Express Bus tickets can be purchased online or in store
- Snowball Express Bus departs outside Hoy's A-frame
- Offers a range of Cross Country equipment
- Snow Goggles can be included in your hire package
- Resort entry can be purchased in store
- Children receive a FREE helmet when hiring ski or snowboard packages
- Choose between FREE chains when 2 or more adults hire ski or snowboard packages at full price
- OR
- Receive 20% off all adult ski or snowboard packages when chains are hired at full price
- On site cafe, 'Alpine Diner' serving FANTASTIC fresh, healthy gourmet burgers in a flash
- Overnight tuning service - drop off your own gear for pick up the next morning!
- Click here for Hoy's Skis pricing & range
HOTHAM SPORTS, Harrietville
Operated by the Mt Hotham Skiing Company
Located at the rear of the Harrietville Hotel/Motel on the Great Alpine Road
Open 7am-12pm on Fridays, 7am-10pm on Sundays & 7am-7pm all other nights
Hotham & Falls Creek lift tickets can be purchased in store - One Stop Shop
The ONLY off mountain location to purchase lift tickets & book lessons
Group lessons & private lessons can be booked in store
- Resort entry can be purchased in store
- Children recieve a FREE helmet when hiring ski or snowboard packages
Tell them you booked with Alpine Valley Getaways and they will MATCH any advertised Hoy's deals
Meals available from the hotel 7 days a week
Click here for Hotham Sports pricing & range
Hoy's Skis - Harrietville, Mt Hotham & Dinner Plain : Ski hire, Chains & Transport
Hotham Sports - Harrietville, Mt Hotham & Dinner Plain : Ski hire, Chains & Lift tickets/lessons
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