Before you leave:
EIGER has a fully equipped kitchen and supplies all basic condiments (salt,
sugar, tea, coffee, spices and herbs) and cleaning needs. Breakfast ingredients
(juice, cereals, fruit, toast, spreads, etc.) are provided but other meals are
your responsibility so you'll need to bring your own banquets. Supplies are
available on the mountain, but they can be erratic and usually expensive. All
beds have doonas and pillows. The only extra items you must bring are
pillowslips, sheets and towels. Sleeping bags are prohibited.
Your car's condition is important, make sure the engine is clean, battery and ignition system is in good condition, and there is Anti-freeze in the radiator. RACV services are available but it is usually a cold wait and joining the RACV on the mountain is not a cheap option!
During the ski season you MUST CARRY CHAINS.
You will almost certainly have to fit them, so try them before you leave home. They must be tight and have only two or three spare links at the ends. Diamond pattern chains are recommended for their superior road holding.
You can hire chains at Myrtleford, Bright and Harrietville but check they fit properly before leaving the shop. A chain lifting service is also available on the mountain during popular arrival times and most daylight hours. There is no petrol on the mountain so make sure you have enough to get up and down before you leave Omeo or Bright.
Contact at EIGER:
You can be contacted at Eiger by phone on
(03) 5759 3590 or by Fax on (03) 5759 3055.
For outgoing calls coins or telecard will be required.
En Route:
Access from Melbourne is via the Hume Highway, Bright and Harrietville (367km
approx. 4½ - 5 hours) or the Princes Highway, Sale, Bairnsdale and Omeo (468km,
5½ - 6 hours).
Arriving at Hotham:
If arriving via Harrietville proceed through the village to Bus stop 8 (the last
stop). If arriving from Omeo, it is the first bus stop.
Use the loading zone to unload your gear and transfer it to Eiger. A sled is usually available on the front entrance landing to make the transfer of gear easier. There is also a luggage delivery service by skidoo available from Jack Frost at bus stop 7.
EIGER is situated approx. 100m from the road so proceed up the stairs and to the right at the top of the stairs and straight across to EIGER.
Your car must be subsequently parked along the road or in a car park (Slatey Cutting etc.) as directed by the signs or attendants. A minibus service operates along the road to and from the car park.
Alternate Transport:
Buses run regularly to Mt Hotham from Melbourne and Albury during the season. For details of schedules, ask when you ring1300 364 410. If you would like to drive to Harrietville and then catch a bus up the mountain, security parking is available at Harrietville; contact Hoys on 03 5759 2658.
At Eiger:
Eiger Ski Lodge is
serious about your safety. Due to the danger of sliding down the steep slopes
behind the lodge, Eiger wants all guests to be aware that it is forbidden to
ski, board or play in that area. If you disregard this policy, you may be asked
to leave the lodge and forfeit your accommodation and payment of same. THIS IS
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY.
Check in time is 4.00 pm.
Check-out time is 11.00 am
PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY as it will result in your inconvenience.
If you want to arrive early, we suggest leave your gear in the car, park in the day car park and transfer your gear to the lodge after your day's skiing.
On arrival check the notice board in the entry to find your bedroom allocation. Make yourself known to the lodge manager and stow your gear.
Skis and poles should be left in the racks in the entry; and wet gear in the drying room.
Food should be placed in the cupboards, fridge and freezer allocated to your room and/or in the cool room adjoining the kitchen. An excellent cold store for drinks is available on the downstairs balcony, next to the BBQ. The kitchen is fully equipped including cook tops, microwave, ovens, all utensils and ample crockery, cutlery and glassware.
You are responsible for cleaning your bedroom and bathroom and for cleaning up the kitchen/dining areas after your meals. The lodge managers may ask for assistance in snow clearing or other tasks, we thank-you for your co-operation.
There is a washing machine and dryer in the laundry off the kitchen area. The lodge also has a sauna located at the bottom of the bedroom stairs.
You will find a compendium detailing all the lodge and mountain services in your room to answer the most frequently asked questions, if you need other information our lodge managers are available for assistance.
On the snow:
The shuttle bus service will pick you up from the bottom of the Tanderra stairs
(stop 8) and take you through the Village. Here you will find ski hire, ticket
sales, lifts, restaurants, bars, ski school etc. Slope access can also be gained
by good experienced skiers down the trail opposite the Tanderra steps to the
Village Quad chair lift.
On Departure:
We ask you to respect all the facilities provided. Please ensure your bedroom and bathroom are thoroughly cleaned and vacuumed before you leave. If there is more than one group in your room, each group is responsible for cleaning when they leave - don't leave it to the others.
Remove all left over foodstuffs from fridges, cupboards and cool room. Do not leave unwanted food behind. Check the drying room for your belongings.