CROWDS of Easter holiday–makers embraced wintry conditions at Mt Buller over the long weekend and did not let the cool weather dampen the mood.
A light dusting of snow fell in the early hours on Easter Sunday and sub–zero temperatures made beanies and gloves the accessories of choice for the famous Easter egg hunt in the Mt Buller Alpine Village.
Hundreds of eager egg–hunters braved snow flurries as they quickly searched for the 10,000 eggs stashed by the Easter Bunny.
"It felt very special to have snowflakes in the air and dusting across the mountain this morning," said resort spokesperson Rhylla Morgan.
"Everyone rugged up in their winter gear for the hunt and the music and dancing with Wozza in the Village Square was a fun way to stay warm.
"This wintry blast has everyone thinking about the snow season just around the corner and there's real excitement as we count down the days to getting back on the slopes together."
Easter Saturday's Mountain High Fun Run attracted 179 runners on Saturday morning with a high–energy DJ soundtrack to amp up the athletes.
Plenty of locals and families ran together working up an appetite ahead of an Easter filled with hot cross buns and eggs.
Placegetters on the day were Craig Appelby taking the top of the podium followed by Oliver Griffith and Steve Russel.
First place on the family trail went to Lenny McLeish, closely followed by Ebony McLeish with Paul and Molly Westcott crossing the line together to take third place.
Funds raised from the event go to the Mansfield Hospital Auxiliary and Mt Buller Mt Stirling Resort wishes to thank the dozen local volunteers who marshalled the event and helped out along the course for the morning.
