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Glencoe have reported 50 cm of new snow over the last couple of days. I was at Cairngorm on Friday and whilst the snow in the top bowl was excellent and you could still ski top to bottom, new snow is very welcome.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Had a couple of days at Glenshee this week. Snow in good condition, if pistes getting a bit narrow and some bits getting a bit thin today. More snow needed.
Interesting the difference between the snow on the Cairnwell side, which was in the lee of the wild winds early in the week. Some big drifts at the top of the cairnwell T-bar, and the snow on that side was really quite sticky. On the other side of the road, which had been scoured by the wind, the snow was, by comparison, very slippy. Never before been conscious of such a difference in snow quality in the same ski area.
When back at the car to head for home, got chatting to a couple - father and son I presume - in the car next door. Snow boarders, from Kent (with a Liverpool accent !). When I asked why they didn't head for the Alps, dad said - we're new to snow boarding and I don't fancy being taught by foreigners. To which my response was - So you come to Scotland to be taught by foreigners !
He claimed that as a Liverpudlian he did not regard Scots as foreigners, really. No answer to that.
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@oldagedpredator,
lovely pics
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Had a reasonable afternoon at Lecht Sunday 1st March 2015. Piste is VERY hard! The tow tracks are like polished concrete. No bare bits, just the odd thin section. There is a coating of wind blown powder on the lee areas. Overall was a good afternoon's skiing but sharp edges are definitely required! Turning was noisy, sounded a bit like spreading butter on burnt toast! I didn't take my camera up, I missed some great shots of skiers descending on rivers of wind-blown powder with the sun behind making great halos!
In contrast, Saturday 28th Feb at Glenshee was miserable! bare patches, rocks, etc. Not helped by flat light/fog and ice crystals shot into the face on the upper slopes and rain on the lower slopes. Most of the party abandoned by 1pm! The cafes did a roaring trade though...
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Main basin Glencoe now reporting depth of 720cm
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Stunning day at the Nevis Range yesterday. Didn't realise that 'unmarked rocks' could mean large areas of piste though! It needs a top up.
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You know it makes sense.
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Nice pics moffatross - may well feel a weekend Scotland jaunt coming on....
What's the front of the mountain at Nevis looking like?
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@moffatross,
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@moffatross, Based on that I think our annual pilgrimage is back on this year
I love the 'boat' photo from Fort William, it reminds me of one in the hotel we usually stay. On that note, any recommendations for places in the area ?
With luck I'll get to the Lakes on Thursday to try and score a line or two.
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Any recommendations for accommodation around Fort William, so we could ski Glencoe and Nevis in a weekend? Family of 4 (kids 6 and who are perfectly happy with a 'Lenny Henry' but we do like a bit of local charm on occasion, ie period B&B type. Hoping to get over to the west coast from 10th to 12th April.
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@grazzenger, We usually use the Clan Mcduff but I'm not sure if it's open yet. They usually have some good deals. We've been a few times but it would be nice to have a change next time.
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I've used McDuff too; but it was shut last year when I went up.
Instead we stayed at the Clachaigh, a bit nearer to Glencoe (so further away from Nevis) and it was fine. Great drying room
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Another vote for Fort William Travelodge. Handy for restaurants too - including a smart newish Indian (with great food) within a couple of minutes. From the Travelodge turn left on the main street.
Premier Inn is good too - but usually more expensive.
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Thanks guys. Will check them out. Don't understand the need for a drying room?
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Gone for a spot of glamping in a caravan at the hostel. Can't beat a caravan full of soggy gear/kids! Sorry, what am i saying? It'll be glorious! Bring on our initiation to western skiing.
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The Premier Inn in FW is fine too. Again it has a pub next door and a Morrisons supermarket across the road for stocking up on snacks.
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You know it makes sense.
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Mmmmmmm thinking of trying for a sneaky weekend.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@moffatross, I've looked out from the top of the drag and wondered about the lines off Clach Leathad, and see they are documented in the Glencoe off piste book.
How were they looking, I assume it's the lump top left of the photo ?
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@Winterhighland, Cheers for that. I'm hoping to get up but I doubt it will be for a few weeks. Fingers crossed for some Spring skiing !
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Thanks for the info moffatross. Pencilled in a trip up north next weekend for some touring. Fingers crossed for the weather - although Winterhighland is saying anything could happen (inc wet and wild...) at this stage.
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@moffatross, Thanks for the info. Sounds like the Lakes last week. The sunny aspects were nice. Not so nice in the shade...
Fingers crossed the weather holds up for you guys
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isn't it great that Glencoe are trying all sorts of things inc the X country track, massive respect to them!!
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