 Poster: A snowHead
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mountainaddict, Your assessment of a lot of Facebook is correct but a lot of ski resorts have Facebook links to their pages and you don't need to log in to see them, they are often a good source of information. Cairngorm had a link which I can't see it on their new site but when looking for it I noticed they have updated their website tonight to give a link to uplift and conditions.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Brilliant news if true! I've got the 11/12/13/14/15th December off work, I know it's ages away but something to potentially look forward too!
Let it snow!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Are kids allowed in the cafe at Glencoe until closing? Thinking about booking one of the Hobbit houses for a night with our son,but would like to be able to go to cafe for a few beers after dinner and not have to leave when food is finished.
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Gilly28, pretty sure they would be allowed mate. Those hobbit houses look brilliant!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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From their Facebook page - CairnGorm Mountain is go... Plans to open at 10am on Saturday. The Ciste Fairway has been pisted. Due to high winds it's not been possible to bar up the Ciste Tow and high winds are expected Friday, thus the 10am opening to give time to bar the tow up on Sat AM if required.
2013 Season Passes are valid. If you have applied for a 2014 season pass, bring some ID to receive a complimentary day ticket.
Webcams are obscured by falling snow atm, so here is one from yesterday
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Gilly28, pretty sure they would be allowed mate.
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Scots are pretty strict on children in drinking areas, best to check.
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Scots are pretty strict on children in drinking areas, best to check. |
If they dinnae get a round in they are turfed oot.
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| Your assessment of a lot of Facebook is correct but a lot of ski resorts have Facebook links to their pages and you don't need to log in to see them, they are often a good source of information |
Thanks for the tip  .
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Gilly28, pretty sure they would be allowed mate.
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Scots are pretty strict on children in drinking areas, best to check. |
Yeah, we live just outside Glasgow, and yip the norm is kids can only get in pubs if eating and have to leave when finished (ok, they may be allowed a tad longer after plates are taken away, but not all night), hence why I asked. Stupid rule if you ask me!
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| Gilly28 wrote: |
| Are kids allowed in the cafe at Glencoe until closing? Thinking about booking one of the Hobbit houses for a night with our son,but would like to be able to go to cafe for a few beers after dinner and not have to leave when food is finished. |
Yes. Cafe is only open till 4.30pm though rest of November, prior to the Christmas period it will revert to 8.30pm opening (10pm on Friday and Saturdays).
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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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Fifespud: If there was just the two of us going from Stockton, we'd generally go the A66/M74 for Glencoe/the west. It still amazes me that it's slightly nearer for us going that way -because psychologically it's difficult to accept that we have to go SOUTH to Scotch Corner to join the A66!
I haven't checked the mileage for the A66 etc to Cairngorm - but will do so now that you've mentioned it  .
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You know it makes sense.
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| Winterhighland wrote: |
| Gilly28 wrote: |
| Are kids allowed in the cafe at Glencoe until closing? Thinking about booking one of the Hobbit houses for a night with our son,but would like to be able to go to cafe for a few beers after dinner and not have to leave when food is finished. |
Yes. Cafe is only open till 4.30pm though rest of November, prior to the Christmas period it will revert to 8.30pm opening (10pm on Friday and Saturdays). |
Thanks for that!
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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?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Inspirational ! 
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moffatross,
Lovely photos looks like a great day.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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mountainaddict, moffatross, Love it. 
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Love this photo!
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Hi mountainaddict, love the pics and the fact that you got to take them!
I'm in Redcar, so about 40 mins further from the snow than you. Sadly, my girlfriend
vetoed any snowy trips this weekend - can understand this cos she is busy moving in to
my house just now!
Would be very interested in a shared trip Scotland - not necessarily Cairngorm, but
wherever - happy to share costs, of course, and have had a PM from Will Steele who's
also interested - don't know him, but you might cos he's also from Norton
For interest, my chosen route to Cairngorm is A19 through Tyne Tunnel, A1 to Edinburgh, M?/A9
to all points north.
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Nice work boys. I'm especially liking the Look of Glen Coe.
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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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See, that rocker stuff works
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You know it makes sense.
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moffatross: If those are Black Diamond telescopic poles, I've got at least some of the same tools....but my pics always look like that Shoogly one  ....
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from Cairngorm...
Morning all. Unfortunately, due to the very mild temperatures and high winds, current and forecast, we will not open for snowsports this weekend. On a more optimistic note, most forecast models suggest it cooling down on Sunday, and snowing to low levels next week. We will keep you updated when it starts snowing again.
Ops 1
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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?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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If anyones from the Perth area, The Perth Ski club are looking for new members.
We have our own Ski Hut situated next to the Caenlochan Poma up Glenshee.
Facebook page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/PerthSkiClub
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I'm contemplating a trip up for Hogmanay. I just fancy a change from the same family thing I've done since the year dot.
I'm tempted to drive my truck up and sleep in that (it's got proper heating and whatnot, it's what I use when racing my bike in the welsh forests from feb to October).
But the micro lodge things at the Coe seem quite good too.
Not having skied in Scotland for over ten years since I moved down South and also having lost touch with my Scottish ski buddies, which area would be recommended for a decent Hogmanay and a spot of skiing on the first?
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feef, none of them are in a town, but cairngorm is close to aviemore so you would get the best of both worlds if you stayed there.
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shoogly, Fantastic pictures of Glencoe!
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| Ricklovesthepowder wrote: |
| feef, none of them are in a town, but cairngorm is close to aviemore so you would get the best of both worlds if you stayed there. |
I should really post this in meetups. I know none are in town, was just wondering if there was ever any dafties stopping AT the slopes for hogmanay. I suppose the closest would actually be Nevis Range.
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Was snowing in Aberdeen this morning... I'm hoping/assuming that means good things for the Scottish ski hills?
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Snow level has dropped at the Coe again:
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feef, I would be very surprised if the slopes at all areas were not only open but pretty busy on new years day, the only day they normally close over the holidays is Christmas day. I am pretty sure I have read of people with campervans staying in Cairngorms car park overnight, no hookups but if you have skied there in the past you will know that the Glenmore caravan/camping site is at the bottom of the hill and a few other sites are in the area.
Glencoe does have a few hookups in their carpark http://www.glencoemountain.co.uk/accommodation.html along with the microlodges. Not sure where to go for new year but I would think either Fort William or Aviemore would be best for accomodation if needed and also closest to the slopes but check Glencoes website for places to stay in that area. Newtonmore have a torchlight precession to bring in the new year followed by a firework display which is very popular http://www.newtonmore.com/events/annual-events/new-years-eve-torchlight-parade.html
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FAQ
. Severely tempted (£15 cheap tickets and all that) but need to be back home for Sunday lunchtime - and I'm on a night out tomorrow....Could always not drink too much and set off for the slopes at about 5am on Saturday... 
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. The autumn colours were amazing and the snow on the tops round Dalwhinnie, Drumochter etc, together with the blue skies and sun, made for a spectacular drive home.
