Hotham 08 – Day 2 – To the summit!

Day 2 started early – 7am to be precise. Everyone was packed and ready to go by 7:45am, and the now 2-car-convoy headed for the Bright Bakery for the now traditional breakfast. This was enjoyed by all, and we departed from here just after 8:30am. From here, the drive up the mountain began. This always scenic drive was glorious again, and we enjoyed perfect weather to go with it. The snow line was lower than we had seen in previous years – at least for the last few years from what we could remember. As we approached the top of the hill, although the entire drive had been in perfect weather, the mountain became covered in a thick white-out. Driving became more of a challenge... [Read More]