The management of Mount Stirling Alpine Resort in Victoria is evaluating its operations due to ongoing financial challenges. The resort, which spans 3,000 hectares and features 68 kilometers of cross-country trails, has been operating at a financial loss for several years. Located 35 kilometers south of Mansfield, the resort offers winter activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and tobogganing, while summer visitors can enjoy four-wheel drive tracks, bushwalking, and mountain biking. Alan Arthur, the general manager of Alpine Resorts Victoria for Mount Stirling, stated that there are no plans to close the resort. However, he confirmed that the authority is consulting with staff and volunteers regarding potential operational changes. "The proposed changes could affect guest-facing and operational services at Mt Stirling during winter," Arthur said. He emphasized that summer operations would remain unchanged. Arthur explained that the goal of any potential changes is to maintain Mount Stirling as a nature-based destination while reducing operational costs and improving financial sustainability. He noted that those who might be affected by any changes are being consulted first. "ARV's priority has been to first consult with the staff and volunteers who could be directly impacted," he said. "Once we have a clearer view of the options available, we will determine what wider consultation may be appropriate." The state government has also been approached for comments regarding the situation. Mount Stirling's winter services are popular among school groups from Melbourne and the surrounding areas. The Mansfield Steiner School has utilized the mountain for cross-country skiing for 40 years. Principal Glenn Hood remarked that the resort provides "a unique winter environment" that allows users to experience the relatively undeveloped alpine landscape. "Mansfield Steiner School, along with schools all over the state, has used Mt Stirling in winter as a hub for cross-country skiing since its inception, and we greatly value its role in experiential and environmental education for all Victorians," Hood stated. Mansfield Shire Mayor Steve Rabie expressed hope that any operational changes would not negatively impact the local visitor economy. The town of Mansfield, which features several ski shops, serves as a gateway to Mount Buller and Mount Stirling. "We wish them all the very best in their endeavor to save taxpayer money," Mayor Rabie said. In 2024, Mount Stirling recorded 7,919 visitors, marking a seven percent decrease compared to the previous year.