Spring has arrived bringing longer days, softer snow and a more laid-back pace to Falls Creek and Mt Hotham.

The crowds thin, the sun stays out, and the mountains swap midwinter hustle for a season finale filled with soft turns, deck-chair afternoons and some of the year’s most colourful events.

With milder temperatures and snow softening earlier in the day, September is often considered the best time for easy laps, long lunches and making the most of the sunshine.

It is also one of the most beginner-friendly periods of the year.

Softer snow is easier on joints, visibility is often better, and the slopes feel less intimidating for first-timers.

To make the most of this window, Falls Creek is running its Beginner Bundle from 1 September to 3 October.

The package includes lift access, rental gear and a group lesson, making it simple for adults to get started on the snow without the usual first-day stress.

Epic Australia Pass holders also have an extra reason to head up in September, with Bring-a-Mate lift tickets offering some of the largest discounts of the season, often up to 50 per cent off.

It is the perfect chance to share a spring day on the slopes and introduce someone new to the sport at a fraction of the usual cost.

Spring also brings a few perks for those who already know the terrain.

With fewer people on the hill, there is more space to explore tucked-away runs, take longer laps through the park, or simply spend more time perfecting turns without the pressure of busy lift lines.

The back half of September is also when the season lets its hair down.

Both resorts will host Retro Day celebrations, where vintage onesies, fluoro thermals and old-school ski tunes make a comeback.

At Falls Creek, the Pond Skim will return to close out the season, challenging costumed skiers to skim across an icy pool in front of a vocal spring crowd.

With the sun shining and the snow still holding, it’s the best of both worlds.

So, grab your sunnies, click in, and make the most of the season’s last turns.