HOTHAM has brought back its popular complimentary guided mountain tours thanks to guest experiences supervisor Paul Webber, a devotee of the mountain for the past 30-odd years.

Named Hello Hotham, the 45-minute tour takes in the extraordinary scenery, flora and fauna around the mountain including explanations of Hotham’s fascinating history and inhabitants such as the Alpine She-Oak Skink, a threatened species on the mountain, and Alpine Marsh-Marigold, which often flowers at the edge of receding snow falls in late spring.

“The scenery at Hotham still takes my breath away after all these years,” said Paul.

“Seeing Mount Feathertop blazed in sunlight – there’s nowhere else you can see that peak.

"Then there’s the gullies and Mount McKay beside Falls Creek – if you’re high on the Summit you can even see the round knob of Mount Kosciuszko on a clear day.”

The tour takes in different sights depending on weather, but will start from the guest services desk at Hotham Central every Monday and Saturday at 10.30am and although it’s a complimentary tour, guests must have a valid lift ticket or Epic Australia Pass, bring their own equipment and be an intermediate or advanced level skier or boarder because the tour may access runs from Summit, Road Runner, Heavenly Valley and Village chairs.

“We will also explain behind-the-scenes details, such as the safety of the lifting systems and how to get around, while pointing out the most famous peaks and terrain,” said Paul.

The aim is to introduce guests to the mountain and for them to feel more comfortable getting around to different terrain and to feel safe doing so.

“I want to share with guests why this part of the world is so spectacular,” said Paul.

“This alpine environment takes your breath away every single day.”

Book online at www.mthotham.com.au by 5pm the day prior to secure your spot.