THE Bourke Street chairlift rolled into action on the weekend for the first tracks of the winter as the ski season was officially opened.

Mt Buller was one of the few places in Victoria to get sliding on snow for the traditional season opening celebrations thanks to a month–long effort of snowmaking.

The all–weather snow factories in resort have been in operation making snow to get the iconic Bourke Street run open to the delight of skiers and boarders who lined up at 8.30am ready for the first chair.

The first turns, and beginner lessons, on Bourke Street were just the start.

Mt Buller's alpine village was buzzing all weekend with live music, family entertainment, snow play and kicking in with DJ's, parties and fireworks tonight.

"The long weekend is all about getting together with friends and family and celebrating the start of the snow season," said Mark Bennetts of Mt Buller Mt Stirling Resort Management.

"The fact we are getting in a little skiing and snow fun is a bonus."