fao skiers and boarders

[slipstream 1985]

when can we expect to get on the slopes? i assume the lecht will be the first to open it can run on the least amount of snowfall. anytime this month?

[Stu3500]

Monday, If you work in Norway!



The only perk of working in kristiansund.

[Semi hemi]

Cairngorm have had the piste bashers out moving the snow around but the top bowls have been a bit blown out, whitelady & Gun barrel have filled in so they plan on opening this weekend...more info here winterhighland

[istoo]

slipstream 1985 said:

when can we expect to get on the slopes? i assume the lecht will be the first to open it can run on the least amount of snowfall. anytime this month?

i boarded off the hill beside your house last year... took hours to walk up it though!

[slipstream 1985]

yeah i tried that too walked halfway up and though bugger this.

[D3APC]

Had a look at The Lecht on the webcam yest and looks as though it needs a good bit more, The gorms looks a bit better though.

[Semi hemi]

Cairngorm open this weekend (well a bit of it)
Lifted from http://www.winterhighland.info/forum/read.php?2,12...

I have no idea what voucher(Strathy) they mention but sub 10 quid for a days is a bargain in anyones book

"CairnGorm Mountain will be open for snow sports this weekend. Skiing is limited, suitable for intermediate and expert skiers only (no beginners – sorry). Skiing uplift will be from the train only, with mid station stops. A run has been pisted down the Traverse, 105 and back to the train mid station stop. Patrol report The White Lady and M1 are both skiable with care but neither have been prepared or marked. Last winter’s season ticket is valid and if you have a voucher from the Strathy (see below) you can ski for £1. The ski day ticket price for the opening Saturday and Sunday this weekend will be £9.75 for adults or £6.15 for juniors. (no half day tickets). Ski Hire will not be open at CairnGorm this weekend, please hire any kit you need before you come up. Come and have some early season fun….."

[slipstream 1985]

thanks semi hei i have been keeping an eye, however a little bit short on snow to ake a day of it. would be nice but dont think there will be alot of skiing done. the lecht looks worse today its had a good shift so will need another good few snow dumps to get that going. soon though.

[craig2003]

The Lecht is not worth the fuel to get there IMO, the runs are way way too short.

Cairngorm is really starting to look promising too though, how about a PH snow sports meet?

[D3APC]

The Lecht is great for learning, but a bit boring (and short) once your of any standard. Had a look on the webcam and most of the snow has gone. Cairngorm looking good for a few runs today, pity im offshore.

[Alfachick]

craig2003 said:

The Lecht is not worth the fuel to get there IMO, the runs are way way too short.

Cairngorm is really starting to look promising too though, how about a PH snow sports meet?

YES! Great idea. Ahhm in

[flipflop1]

I'm in, theres a few others lurking aswell who will be in

[craig2003]

I get home from Trinidad this weekend so am available from then until after Christmas, you tell me what dates would suit you all as I can come down anytime

Here is a good site too for the snow reports

http://www.winterhighland.info/weather/

[Jerwatt]

Stu3500 said:

Monday, If you work in Norway!



The only perk of working in kristiansund.

I'm a bit further along the coast than you (Trondheim). I was out doing my first cross-country skiing last Saturday as we have enough snow round here.

[Stu3500]

Jerwatt said:

Stu3500 said:

Monday, If you work in Norway!



The only perk of working in kristiansund.

I'm a bit further along the coast than you (Trondheim). I was out doing my first cross-country skiing last Saturday as we have enough snow round here.

Not quite enough here, normally head down to oppdal but its a fair trek if the conditions are'nt that great. Have you been to Are? was thinking about heading over for a weekend but its a good 5+ hours(in a banger works van) i believe.

Stu

[Jerwatt]

Stu3500 said:

Jerwatt said:

Stu3500 said:

Monday, If you work in Norway!



The only perk of working in kristiansund.

I'm a bit further along the coast than you (Trondheim). I was out doing my first cross-country skiing last Saturday as we have enough snow round here.

Not quite enough here, normally head down to oppdal but its a fair trek if the conditions are'nt that great. Have you been to Are? was thinking about heading over for a weekend but its a good 5+ hours(in a banger works van) i believe.

Stu

I haven't been to Oppdal or Are yet, at least for skiing. I was in Oppdal during autumn, as a friend comes from there, but it was a month or so ago. Hopefully can go sometime soon. Doesn't look like there will be much snow for the next week - just -8C or so. The snow we have here is just enough - a few small patches you have to be careful for, but enough to ski on. I'll ask at the office if anyone's been to the skicenters yet, if you want?

[red 2-11]

Are is well worth the drive, Ive been about 4 times now, great resort wih some good "After Ski" (as the locals call it)to be had.

[slipstream 1985]

we went up wed for a look, looks promising but it was too windy too open. heading up this sat should be decent.

[Jerwatt]

Scotty, if you're over here at any point then gives a shout if you want.

Stu3500 said:

Jerwatt said:

Stu3500 said:

Monday, If you work in Norway!



The only perk of working in kristiansund.

I'm a bit further along the coast than you (Trondheim). I was out doing my first cross-country skiing last Saturday as we have enough snow round here.

Not quite enough here, normally head down to oppdal but its a fair trek if the conditions are'nt that great. Have you been to Are? was thinking about heading over for a weekend but its a good 5+ hours(in a banger works van) i believe.

Stu

Sounds like it's just the snow machines at the at the moment, although no-one has been yet as they were thinking there's not enough.

[plover]

Looks like there is lots of snow now, just be careful, one lucky skier in this link Coire Cas Avalanche, 15th Nov (35 seconds into the vid)