kitenski, yeh but I don't think there will be too much competition for space in the car park. Say Hello if you see me, green jacket + orange skis. Not decided whether to hit Glencoe or Nevis yet.
Ross
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Glenoce had some beautiful snow today and i just wish the visibility stay all day but it was pretty grim in the afternoon
The morning however was pretty sweet
Just hope the thaw this week doesn't hurt us too much
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kitenski, yeh but I don't think there will be too much competition for space in the car park. Say Hello if you see me, green jacket + orange skis. Not decided whether to hit Glencoe or Nevis yet.
Ross
I'm more thinking of being first down Spring if it's open
Nevis = no braveheart = Glencoe for me !!
I'll be black jacket, grey pants, blue Ortovox rucksack, black/grey HS freeride skis...
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Looking at the forecast I can't help but think that Braveheart could run in the afternoon depending on stability http://mwis.org.uk/wh.php
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Looks like i will be up around Aviemore for skiing on Feb 9th, 10th and 11th. Who is available for a ski, really want to ski with someone else if possible.
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scotia, not raining/snowing at Ballachulish at the moment...
Braveheart says closed on the nevis website, 7 others which ran today say expected to open....
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Ricklovesthepowder, looks like I'm there the weekend before...
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no probs. im sure there will be a up there while i am.
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You know it makes sense.
Ricklovesthepowder,
I'm gonna be up there probably, won't be in the main ski area though
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milnerhome, are you up there on those dates? Where you going to be the?
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kitenski, aye but occasionally they give it a spin in the afternoon just to check it still turns
I just drove Loch Lomond-side and it was dumping with snow, massive fat flakes, but it soon turned to rain. There could be something heading your way
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JDC, really great pics - was this your first time skiing Scotland or have you been before?
Usually a weekend warrior, but first year with an all area pass so making good use of it.
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Hi guys, much snow overnight? Looked like a lot of precipitation over the highlands just keen to know as I'm up there on the 8th feb!!!
MoodyFFS, this is what I'm like every time it snows lol!that video has just had me in stitches, very funny. So, Erm, did if snow then?
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love how the dog starts barking... he's probably thinking "someone better call an ambulance, the kid has just gone into a fit!"
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Ricklovesthepowder, I believe it did - 10 cm at Cairngorm overnight, probably as much if not more in the west ... now calm down
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Cracking day at Glencoe today. I'd post photos but have misplaced my camera cable so you'll just have to imagine the clear blue sky and fresh snow:
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As scotia says ( nice to meet you) cracking day, not sure if much fresh fell overnight but the snow was nice and soft, some wind blown, some hard bits & some fluffy bits!!
Apparently someone was avalanched at cairngorm yesterday???
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kitenski, glad you had a good day
scotia, ditto
I heard about the avalanche but don't know any details.
On a diferent note (and hopefully not considered too off-topic), here are a couple of interesting stories around in the media today (have posted these to The Piste as well):
Anyone noticed how positive things are suddenly seeming for Scottish snowsports after all the negativity of the early/mid naughties?!
And to cap it all the Highlands, with particular mention of the Cairngorms and Nevis Range, have made it into National Geographic's top 20 places in the world to visit in 2011:
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kitenski, you too. Have a safe trip home.
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One word for the snow conditions at CGM today - AMAZING!
Cas was unpisted first thing which was a magic soft start to the day. White Lady and Side Track were fantastic, as was East Wall of Lady, with just the odd hard patch in amongst the lovely powder.
The best of the day for me though was Laogh Mor which was barely used until late afternoon. The right side of the pisted track at the steep part was just off piste-tastic!
A great day out and following lunch when the hill fog at the top lifted, you could see for miles. 13th day of the season but definitely the best.
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Snow Time, do you think you will be skiing 9th, 10th 11th Feb? Need a ski buddy and someone who knows the place like the back of their hand would be ideal!!!
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My pending trip has really got me thinking... here is my take on what a Alps inspired website for Cairngorm could look like...
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Ricklovesthepowder wrote:
Snow Time, do you think you will be skiing 9th, 10th 11th Feb? Need a ski buddy and someone who knows the place like the back of their hand would be ideal!!!
I can't guarantee it but I show be able to make at least one of the days (ideally the 9th to show you around the mountain).
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Snow Time, what ever suits you the best. That would be great if you could make it.
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Ricklovesthepowder, If there's decent snow, i'll probably be up one of those days as well. Happy to show you around.
Spring Run is great when it's fully loaded and you can combine it with a run from the very top all the way down to the car park, probably one of my bestest pistes in Scotland.
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shoogly, yes that would be great. Where abouts in scoand are you based? I am skiing for 3 days so the first and last I will do cairngorm, but the middle day I'm thinking of a trip to nevis range?
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Ricklovesthepowder, If your there for 3 days I'd do Nevis, Glencoe and Gorm or Glenshee if I was you......but be prepared to go where the snow is best!
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yep... agree with Kitenski... wait and see where the best snow is. I'd only be up for one day, coming from the central belt.
Post here nearer the time, as in the wed or thurs before that weekend and we'll see what the conditions are like. A LOT can happen to Scottish skiing conditions in a very short space of time.
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kitenski, Like you said a tour would be great but think I wil ski cairngorm twice as it's the nearest to where I'm staying. Nevis is 45 minutes away so will probably give that a go.
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