Party Like It’s 1986 This Weekend At Mt Hotham – Guide
$35 lift passes for those that dress in retro gear, that’s some 1986 prices.
Mountainwatch | Kate Allman
Mt Hotham has announced that they’ll be throwing a closing weekend party like it’s 1986 with $35 lift passes for those who dress in retro ski gear and – hot dawg – it looks like it’s going to be a firecracker. The whole resort will be “hot dogging” back to 1986 to hold a two-day retro-themed party this weekend.
What in the skiing world does that mean? Before you search the term on urban dictionary (warning: adult material), here’s all you need to know:
A Guide to Hot dogging
(hot-dawg-ing) Noun, informal
- The act of skiing in a reckless and flamboyant manner while performing difficult or unusual manoeuvres.
- Showing off at high speed.
Basically, Hotham is encouraging skiers and snowboarders to go party like it’s 1986 on its slopes this weekend. Take inspiration from Michael Jackson’s Thriller moves – just remember you’ll have skis or a snowboard strapped to your feet. The mayhem will kick off on Saturday with DJs, music, live entertainment, and prizes for the best-dressed retro skiers and snowboarders.
Equipment hire, accommodation and even lift tickets will be priced like it’s 1986 – so a full day adult ticket will cost you just $35 (there’s also a $15 resort entry charge, but that’s small change for a hot dogging party animal like you). Hotham Holidays is also offering 50 per cent off peak rates for accommodation and the Snowbird Inn has ski-in, ski-out stays at the ridiculous price of $35 per person per night.
Before you start frothing like a hungry Labrador, remember that you MUST be dressed in retro gear to receive the 1986 prices. If you can’t raid your rents’ cupboards, head to your local Salvation Army for some good old-fashioned thrift shopping. We’re talking onesies, headbands, puffer jackets, ear muffs and any type of fluoro clothing. Mirrored round sunglasses with side-flaps (don’t forget the neck drawstring) will be right at home here.
The best dressed guest will win a 2017 Hero Pass, which allows unlimited skiing and snowboarding to both Hotham and Falls Creek resorts in 2017. We would love a Mountainwatch reader to win this pass, so we’ve put together this checklist to create your ultimate 80s outfit:
Take a tip from DJ Eddy, who’s got the look on lock and will be spinning the tunes at the party this weekend. Image:: Karl Gray
Tips for a winning 80s outfit
- Head to the nearest Salvation Army, Smith Family or other local op shop. Fill your basket with 80s accessories such as disco wigs, leg warmers and sweat bands. Look for faded puffy, bright-coloured ski jackets and onesies. You can watch Macklemore’s Thrift Shop music video for shopping tips, but you don’t need to come home with a kneeboard.
- Hunt down a fanny pack to strap over the top of your ski onesie. Onesies often don’t have pockets – so a fanny pack will be a useful accessory to store your phone, wallet and keys in.
- Head to the bizarrely popular teen haunt known as Supre and load up on neon gear. Don’t be intimidated by the headache-inducing rave music or plastic-looking staff assistants. Stay focused. Spandex layering is key. Extra points for anything that glows in the dark.
- If you are male, start growing your moustache straight away. Ladies, book in your Madonna perm appointment at the hairdresser ASAP.
- Call Hotham Holidays on 1800 468 436 or the Snowbird Inn on 1800 659 009 to book your heavily discounted accommodation before you go. There’s only one thing worse than wearing the same retro ski outfit all weekend – and that’s sleeping in it, in your car, too. Stay fresh hot-doggers. With hotels at 1986 prices, you can’t afford not to.
Prancing around is all part of the hot dogging look, don’t be afraid to show some flair. Image:: Karl Gray
