Jonny Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Well, winter is here again and that can mean only one thing. Snow. And the best thing about snow is being able to ski on it. The Lecht, Cairngorm and Glenshee are open for business today, so vast has been the snowfall in the last week. It'll take a few more dumps for the western areas to get a filling before they can open but great to see the ski areas opening now. Ye cannae beat a gey braw snaw on the the hills and gravity as yer pal. Boarders and Skiers, have a great winter on the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I'm heading up Cairngorm tomorrow I think. Possibly Monday as well if it's open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave78 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 How is the Scottish Ski industry doing these days? I mind reading stuff in the paper (maybe 10 years ago) about how global warming was going to kill it off forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hampden_loon2878 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 It would be amazing if we got another season like 2010, that was an unbelievable winter, it was like being abroad.would love to get over to glencoe this year as that is the only one of the five i haven't been too, how is glencoe? One friend loves it and another is not so keen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 How is the Scottish Ski industry doing these days? I mind reading stuff in the paper (maybe 10 years ago) about how global warming was going to kill it off forever. I'm no scientist, but I think by voting 'no' we stopped global warming? Anyway... Skiing in Scotland is alright. Snow last year was quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McToot Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Last year was a great year as well. More snow than a lot of Europe at times. Hope we get another decent spell. Doubt I'll make it up till January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRBear Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Can't wait to get up North for some skiing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Cairngorm stormed off today but i made it to the Lecht. Hardly a breath of wind at the car park, almost gale force at the top of the hill and extremely cold. Could do with a lot more snow there. Hampden Loon...Glencoe is alright but not if you`re a beginner. It`s not that big either, far more runs at Glenshee, Nevis and Cairngorm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Skiing in Scotland is pretty poor. Ill maybe do a couplr of days but hopeong to get away to 3 valleys for a week in march and then move back to canada for really good snow the end of next year. Once youve experience good snow abroad its hard to get excited about skiing here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Skiing in Scotland is pretty poor. Ill maybe do a couplr of days but hopeong to get away to 3 valleys for a week in march and then move back to canada for really good snow the end of next year. Once youve experience good snow abroad its hard to get excited about skiing here. You obviously haven't skied in Scotland enough.I've skied all over Europe and Canada too and at its best, albeit it doesn't happen that often, Scotland is a match for anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 You obviously haven't skied in Scotland enough.I've skied all over Europe and Canada too and at its best, albeit it doesn't happen that often, Scotland is a match for anywhere. At its best. How often is that? Scotland is pretty dire for skiing and expensive for the quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRBear Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Staying in Blairgowrie for the next few days with the hope of getting some skiing done at glenshee if not maybe a trip up to Aviemore. Glenshee isn't looking very hopeful right enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark frae Crieff Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Staying in Blairgowrie for the next few days with the hope of getting some skiing done at glenshee if not maybe a trip up to Aviemore. Glenshee isn't looking very hopeful right enough. Maybe try the lecht.. http://ski.visitscotland.com/conditions/lecht/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auchinyell Sox Change Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 You obviously haven't skied in Scotland enough.I've skied all over Europe and Canada too and at its best, albeit it doesn't happen that often, Scotland is a match for anywhere. that is cobblers i used to champion the local slopes , and wondered why people from the south went to the continent (until i visited....) admittedly never skied at aonach mor , but cairngorm and glenshee plenty - we always bypassed the lecht in 80s, you could ski regularly every winter - there was a ski report desk on grampian tv on friday nights... the wind being a real spoiler though , and many times roads/access an issue if decent dump of snow - coupled by the mass clamour for the hills when decent conditions/ not that great infrastructure (mind the paper (mache) tickets that left you with wire only) french alps , for me was streets ahead of anything else in choice of different hills/resorts, and runs on each - coupled with loads of cafes etc on hills - austria great too - but locals not as nice imo ski'd 8 years now in western canada ; banff , lake louise, fernie bc, whitefish montana and other smaller ones too - good skiing , queue up courtesy ahead of europe, but only usually central cafeteria type stuff at base/village - usa has more going on and generally way cheaper may have a lot to do with last day in glenshee circa 2000 having to pole forward leaning down a steep slope to make headway against wind, piste blown to a virtual ice surface and grumpy lift guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I'd say the biggest problem with skiing in Scotland is the price. I'm heading to Cairngorm tomorrow where it's a bargain £35 per day. Next month I'm off to France where it's 90 for 7 days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 that is cobblers i used to champion the local slopes , and wondered why people from the south went to the continent (until i visited....) admittedly never skied at aonach mor , but cairngorm and glenshee plenty - we always bypassed the lecht in 80s, you could ski regularly every winter - there was a ski report desk on grampian tv on friday nights... the wind being a real spoiler though , and many times roads/access an issue if decent dump of snow - coupled by the mass clamour for the hills when decent conditions/ not that great infrastructure (mind the paper (mache) tickets that left you with wire only) french alps , for me was streets ahead of anything else in choice of different hills/resorts, and runs on each - coupled with loads of cafes etc on hills - austria great too - but locals not as nice imo ski'd 8 years now in western canada ; banff , lake louise, fernie bc, whitefish montana and other smaller ones too - good skiing , queue up courtesy ahead of europe, but only usually central cafeteria type stuff at base/village - usa has more going on and generally way cheaper may have a lot to do with last day in glenshee circa 2000 having to pole forward leaning down a steep slope to make headway against wind, piste blown to a virtual ice surface and grumpy lift guys Spot on, Scottish slopes are pretty awful, I CBA driving from Glasgow to pay £35 to spend most of my day in a queue because they are too scared to open higher lifts or the marvellous train at the Cairngorm's is snowed in (there must be a simple solution to keep the tracks and tunnel clear when it snows) I'd say the biggest problem with skiing in Scotland is the price. I'm heading to Cairngorm tomorrow where it's a bargain £35 per day. Next month I'm off to France where it's 90 for 7 days... Yea price is awful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRBear Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 We tuned up at cairngorm at 8.30am this morning to be told it was sold out so I'd get up here early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 We tuned up at cairngorm at 8.30am this morning to be told it was sold out so I'd get up here early. We were close last year, I got 3 of the last 10 tickets and we were close to just selling them as only three lifts were open due to high wind. Loads jobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorinho Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I bought a splitboard last season. Yes, it's a big effort to get to the top, but if you like mountaineering that's part of the enjoyment. From there you have the pick of the mountains and are generally on untouched snow. Oh, and it's free (once you've bought all the expensive equipment!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 We tuned up at cairngorm at 8.30am this morning to be told it was sold out so I'd get up here early. No it wasn't. I didn't get there until after 9. My ticket says on it that I bought it at 9:24. Other than that, good post. The snow up the top was quality. Shame more of it wasn't open, but there wasn't enough snow- I've already scratched my new skis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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