EARLY TEST RUN: Mt Hotham kicked its snow guns into action on May 8, with the chilly -4 degree temperature ideal for the first test run ahead of the season. Jesse Ruming, Hotham snowmaking and grooming manager (pictured), said it was the perfect opportunity to test the summer snowmaking pipeline upgrade project with everything connected and working perfectly. His team has had the opportunity to make snow in the weeks leading into the Kings Birthday long weekend. PHOTO: Vail Resorts