Cross Country Skiing
Lake Mountain has more than 30 kilometres worth of well signposted and groomed trails, offering some of Australia’s best cross-country skiing. Lake mountain does not offer ski gear hire on mountain, however there are plenty of local business to get your gear off mountain. We will not be offering any ski lessons this season.
Ski Trail Conditions
Trail conditions at Lake Mountain vary daily. After periods without snowfall, you may need to walk 10-20 minutes from the resort to reach the snow line, or there may be no snow at all. For the latest updates, check our daily reports below or consult our snow sports team on-site. (Please be aware the daily report does not go out on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, as we are closed.) Groomed trails indicate there is enough snow for skiing and snowshoeing.
Current weather conditions
We would love for you to join us at Lake Mountain Alpine Resort! Please ensure to manage your expectations by checking our Resort Cameras and Weather page before you purchase your ticket. This will give you a realistic preview of current weather conditions on the mountain.
We have all essential equipment for a great day in the snow available for hire on the mountain.
Answers to all your cross country skiing relating questions.
As there are no lifts at Lake Mountain, skiing here takes a little more effort as you need to propel yourself up and down the ski trails.
Don’t worry though, the trails aren’t steep like regular downhill ski trails. There are over 30 kilometres of trails winding their way through trees covering Lake Mountain. If you’re new to Cross Country Skiing, at our Snow Sports area next to the rental department, you can book a ski lesson in on the day. Lessons run flexibly according to the demand.
If wanting to hire gear on mountain for your lesson we encourage you to get your equipment one hour before. Equipment for your lesson includes a full day hire.
For more information on XC-ski lesson prices, click here
XC-Ski lessons are subject to weather and snow conditions. To check the current xc-ski conditions, click here
If it’s your first time, you can read our cross country skiing tips for beginners here.
Lake Mountain is a Cross Country Ski Resort only, so there are no chairlifts.
Click here, to check current conditions
Resort entry tickets are only required during the declared snow season (June 7th to October 5th 2025).
Resort Entry tickets can be purchased at the gate on the day or pre-purchased online via our website.
Lake Mountain Alpine Resort is subject to closure once the car parks have reached full capacity. This generally occurs over the weekends during the Victorian School Holiday period. To avoid disappointment during these high demand days, we recommend pre-purchasing your resort entry ticket online a few days prior as there will be no tickets available to purchase on the day if the carparks have been filled. Once filled, entry will be based on a 1 in 1 out system which can involve an extended wait time of several hours.
In 2025, you will also be able to pre-purchase your Toboggan Access Tickets online prior to arriving. Click here to pre-purchase now!
There is no shuttle from Marysville to Lake Mountain in the winter season.