Mt Buller celebrates the 2015 snow season with a bang!

Mt Buller has officially welcomed the 2015 snow season, with thousands of visitors enjoying fun and free activities and live entertainment across the mountain, along with discounted lift passes for the avid skiers and snowboarders.

Visitors to the Resort enjoyed their first turns on Bourke Street with the opening of Blue Bullet Express and Bourke Street Carpet on Friday ahead of schedule, and ABOM Express and Wombat opening on Saturday. The new improvements to Mt Buller’s world-class snowmaking system along with ideal snowmaking conditions added further value for visitors as the snow base was sufficient for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy all weekend.

Over in the Village Square, festivities kicked off on Saturday afternoon with free face painting, complimentary glühwein, hot chocolate, the annual Barry Possum Show and a live performance by acclaimed Melbourne rock band, Calling All Cars. Visitors also welcomed a unique memorable meet and greet with the team from Australian Sled Dog tours. Saturday also marked the official opening of the only Asian influenced food court in any Australian ski resort, Popo Kitchen.

Celebrations continued well into the evening with a sparkling fireworks display and various Opening Weekend parties.

Marketing and Communications Manager for Mt Buller Resort Management, Gillian Dobson, said the weekend is a great celebration made even better with the first taste of snow. “Opening Weekend is a great time to come together and celebrate the first official day of the season. It is fantastic to see snow on the ground and the snowmakers have done an incredible job creating a base which will set us up nicely for the next dump of snow.

“We’re now looking toward what is set to be another fun-filled season here on Mt Buller, with a great range of events, activities and fantastic deals ahead from now until spring. We look forward to welcoming everyone here on top of the world!”

The weekend will wrap up with an ecumenical Blessing of the Snow service at the Mt Buller Alpine Chapel, along with the annual Moosehead party, featuring free entry, DJ’s, prizes and more. It’s an event that’s surely not to be missed.

An easy three-hour drive from Melbourne, Mt Buller is the ideal winter escape. A range of accommodation deals and packages are available for Opening Weekend and the entire season - visit mtbuller.com.au for further details and call 1800 BULLER to book.

Media contacts:

Kate Monahan

Media & Marketing Officer

Mt Buller Mt Stirling Resort Management

T: 03 5777 6077

M: 0411 330 383

E: kate.monahan@mtbuller.com.au

Libby Blampied

Communications Executive

Buller Ski Lifts

T: 03 8480 0436

M: 0408 555 066

E: libby.blampied@skibuller.com.au