上週末，我和朋友們一起去了 Mt Hotham，這是我在澳洲的第二次雪山旅行，也是單板滑雪的全新挑戰！🎿
Last weekend, my friends and I went to Mt Hotham — my very second snow trip in Australia and a brand-new snowboarding adventure! 🎿
🚗 從墨爾本開車到 Hotham 大約四個半小時。一路上先是穿過綠油油的田野，慢慢進入山區，最後視野裡出現一片片白雪覆蓋的山頭，那一刻真的有種「啊～冬天到了！」的感覺。途中還經過幾個小鎮，停下來喝咖啡補充能量，也算是一段小小的 road trip。
🚗 The drive from Melbourne took about 4.5 hours. At first, we passed through green fields and rolling hills, but as we got closer, snow-covered peaks appeared in the distance — that magical moment when winter finally feels real. We even stopped at a little country town for coffee, which turned the drive into a fun mini road trip.
到達雪場後，空氣明顯變得冰涼，呼吸都有點結霜的感覺。換好雪衣、雪褲和厚厚的手套，整個人瞬間進入雪國模式。這次我們選擇了 snowboarding（單板滑雪）。老實說，第一天下來幾乎都是跌倒、爬起來、再跌倒😂。但每次摔倒後能再站起來，滑動幾公尺時就覺得好值得。
When we arrived, the air was icy cold — it almost felt like my breath could freeze. After changing into my snow gear, gloves, and goggles, I instantly felt ready for snow mode. We chose snowboarding, and honestly, the first day was all about falling down, getting up, and falling again 😂. But every little bit of progress made it worth the bruises.
第二天太陽露臉，雪地在陽光下閃閃發亮，美得像明信片一樣。我終於成功從山坡上連續滑了一大段沒有摔跤，那種「自由飛翔」的感覺真的很上癮！朋友們在旁邊幫我錄影片，我自己看了也忍不住大笑。
On the second day, the sun came out and the snow sparkled like a postcard scene. I finally managed to snowboard down a slope without falling, and that feeling of “flying” was so addictive! My friends even filmed me, and watching it later made me laugh all over again.
晚上我們住在山上的 lodge，雖然房間不大，但有暖氣超溫暖。大家聚在一起煮簡單的晚餐，配著紅酒和泡麵，外面下著雪，裡面笑聲不斷，真的太幸福。睡前還跑到外面散步，靜靜地看著星空，雪地反射著月光，整個場景夢幻到不行。
We stayed in a cozy lodge on the mountain. The room wasn’t big, but it was so warm and comfortable. We cooked a simple dinner together with instant noodles, snacks, and some red wine — laughing while snow fell outside the window. Before bed, we went for a night walk under the stars, with moonlight glowing on the snow. It felt absolutely magical.
這趟旅行讓我覺得生活在墨爾本好有魅力。夏天可以去海邊衝浪，冬天又能開車到雪山滑雪。雖然跌得滿身瘀青，但心裡卻滿滿是快樂。下次一定要再挑戰更長更陡的雪道，或許也該考慮上個正式的 snowboard 課程！
This trip made me appreciate living in Melbourne even more. In summer you can surf at the beach, and in winter you can drive to the snow in just a few hours. Even though I came back with sore muscles and bruises, my heart is full of joy. Next time, I’ll definitely challenge a steeper run — maybe even with a proper snowboarding lesson!
📝 小提醒 / Quick Tips
🚗 自駕：從墨爾本開車約 4.5 小時，建議在雪季前先確認道路是否需要雪鏈（chains）。
🚗 Driving: It’s about 4.5 hours from Melbourne. During the snow season, always check if snow chains are required.
🎟️ 雪票：建議提前在官網購買 lift pass，價格會比現場便宜一些。
🎟️ Lift pass: Buy online in advance for better deals compared to walk-in prices.
🎿 裝備：可以選擇在雪場或山腳小鎮租借雪具，省去自己攜帶的麻煩。
🎿 Gear: Rent equipment either on the mountain or in nearby towns — much easier than carrying your own.
🧣 穿著：一定要分層！保暖內搭＋防水外層最重要，別忘了手套、護目鏡和厚襪子。
🧣 Clothing: Dress in layers! A warm base layer + waterproof outer layer is essential, along with gloves, goggles, and thick socks.
🍜 食物：山上餐廳不便宜，建議帶些零食或泡麵到住宿處，晚上和朋友一起吃特別有氣氛。
🍜 Food: On-mountain dining is pricey, so bring your own snacks or instant noodles — it’s cozy and fun to share with friends in the lodge.
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