Mt Buller remains one of Australia's strongest drawcards when people turn to Google looking for the snow, despite a difficult 2026 season.

The resort wrapped up 93 days of lifted operations on Sunday, with proceeds from its final day going to the Mansfield Men’s Shed

Handlers Tess and Aaron Hoinville were thrilled with Chilli’s win.

Fresh snow, expanding terrain and a busy events calendar have kept Mt Buller’s winter momentum building after the school holidays, and plenty more action still to come.

The incidents serve as a timely reminder that alpine driving conditions differ significantly from those experienced throughout most of the year