A CHARITY auction event will be held at Mount Hotham's General Store on Saturday, August 10 to raise funds for the Mt Hotham Volunteer Ski Patrol.

The auction hopes to raise enough funds to purchase another over-snow-ambulance, known as a Can-Am Defender.

The vehicle, equipped with caterpillar tracks instead of tyres, was first introduced to the Victorian alpine region in 2022 and purpose-built to assist patients at the state's alpine resorts.

The auction will also raise funds to upgrade and replace other gear and equipment used by the patrol, such as defibrillators and extraction gear.

The evening will begin at 7pm with the auction, followed by a band performance for everyone to enjoy.

The auction has more than 80 items up for grabs, such as vouchers for local holiday accommodation, handmade guitars, snow and ski equipment, clothing, framed maps, retro signposts from past decades, art pieces and even a surfboard.

Jim Vavaroutsos, vice captain and senior patroller of the Mt Hotham Volunteer Ski Patrol hopes for a good turn out at this year's event.

"In previous years, the community have enjoyed the auction and we've been able to raise enough money for a Can-Am Defender," he said.

"People have been so generous, putting up their handmade items for the auction.

"This year we hope to make as much money for the ski patrol to make sure visitors and residents can fully enjoy their time on the mountain."