 |
Glencoe has
Scotland's Steepest On-Piste Run.
It operates
7 days a week 'With 7 lifts and 19 runs, Glencoe
is by no means the largest ski centre in Scotland, but it's still a firm
favourite with many Scottish skiers and boarders thanks to its unique and
exhilarating terrain, and a snow holding record second to none.'
|
|
For first-timers there are classes; you may learn with people of your own
standard or take private instruction |
 |
Located 74 miles north of Glasgow
Glencoe is situated on the A82, 26 miles south of Fort William and 23
miles north of Crianlarich
|
Nevis Range
offers great terrain for
skiers of all abilities, beginners make use of
the variety of green runs literally a step off the
gondola, whilst intermediates are spoilt for choice
with over 25 groomed blue and red runs. |
 |
|
Experts are presented with the challenges of the 'Back
Corrie', an off piste expanse with cornices, drop-offs and ridges to
explore, this is by common consent the best off-piste in the country...offering great terrain
for
snowboarders
of all abilities ..Freestylers should look out for the terrain
park, with rails and jumps under continuous construction at sites with the
best snow build up..
First timers take a look at the
Ski and Board school Whether you are a complete beginner, taking
to the slopes for the first time, or an experienced skier/boarder looking to
improve your technique, the Nevis Range Ski and Board School Instructors
will put you at ease
Located:
Aonach Mohr - 7 miles south of Fort William on the A82.
Snow conditions on the Nevis range
Weather Nevis
- thanks to Nevis Sport
Glenshee
Cairnwell by Braemar. The area is particularly
suited to intermediate skiers - terrain offers cross-country skiing
and snowboarding. Offers pisted runs of 40km, the longest being 2km.
38 runs, 10 green, 13 blue, 13 red and 2 black. Three mountain
restaurants and off piste skiing, equipment and clothing hire.
Beginners packages.
Glenshee is situated on the A93, 9 miles south of
Braemar and 25 miles north of Blairgowrie
CairnGorm
Located in the CairnGorm National Park this has become a
very popular ski resort. It should suit all standards from beginner
to expert. Snowboarders have their own Terrain Park which is
maintained by a squad of volunteers. Equipment hire and tuition
available. There is a snow sports
ski school
and snowboard school so it is a great place to
start. The recently opened funicular railway gives quick and
interesting access to the top of the mountain where you will also
find a restaurant and shop. The Ptarmigan Bowl (see cam) is a good
place to begin while Coire Cas is a good intermediate run. For the
experienced there is Coire na Ciste. There is 37km of pisted runs,
the longest being 2.2km. Aviemore, the nearest town is a
resort town so provides ample shops, eating houses and hotels.
Open: Winter sports Dec-Apl daily - weather permitting
Aviemore
is just off A9 27 miles south of Inverness.
Left past petrol station on outskirts Aviemore going south, follow
signs past Loch Morlich
Avalanche reports
Northern Cairn Gorms
Southern Cairn Gorms
Web cam
Cairn Gorm
Web cam Ptarmigan Bowl and Day Lodge
images courtesy of
CairnGorm
Mountain Ltd
Lecht
2090 ft
above sea level amid the beauty of the Eastern Cairngorms
at Strathdon. It is an ideal place for
youngsters to learn. It has snow making equipment and is a
designated snowboard fun park - there's snowtubing and deval karting.
The ticket office and ski and snowboard hire are close to the White
Hare Cafe near the car parks. There is ski and snowboard
school beside the nursery tows. You can also hire ski, snowboards
and clothing. The shop provides all your forgotten items! There is a
restaurant and snack bar. The atmosphere is relaxed so if you're a
beginner it's a good place to start, not that there aren't some
terrifying places like black Harrier, only for the experienced!
There is 20km of pisted runs, longest being 900m.
Straddling the A939 on the Cockbridge to Tomintoul road,
Lecht is easily reached from Speyside and Aviemore.
Climbers and walkers:
Climbers and hillwalkers.'Aonach Mor is little more than a
stone's throw away from Ben Nevis . The two main climbing areas are Coire an
Lochain and the West Face. Given their altitude they offer some of the most
reliable winter climbing in the area.
Avalanche report
The
UK Winter Climbing database contains reports submitted by
CLIMBinfo users
lucky enough to find wintry conditions in the UK
Good links too.
A
winter mountaineering course
will give you all the skills needed to operate in winter including snowcraft and ice-axe
use, avalanche awareness, navigation, basic ropework and emergency response'
Mountaineering Scotland Org
|
