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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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Fantastic.
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For a Scotland newby, what's the recommendation for later in the week.
I'm sort of thinking Fort William for Glencoe / Nevis, Or maybe Aviemore for Cairngorm ?
Is there much to choose between them at the moment ? Cairngorm seems to be attracting some negative comment on sites like snow-forecast.com
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Great afternoon at CairnGorm on Sunday (we'll quietly forget the morning). East Wall of the Ciste Gulley was brilliant - tele skiing nice powder that wasn't too tracked out (at least initially). Was fairly busy with long queues on the WWP early afternoon, but much quieter after 3pm. Why do people head home early, especially when the weather was so nice after a horrid morning?
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Red line is roughly the snow level in the SAIS blog photo linked to above on the Ptarmigan Tow (can't find a good photo of the front with no snow with just a quick look). The Tow Track and Ptarmigan Traverse is fended with 5ft fences.
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wow thats amazing snow levels!!!
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Winterhighland, what do you think the effects of todays rain will be/tomorrows potential snow for the West?
From P&J - new lift for Glenshee http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1676086
I assume it means the Cairnwell Cafe? Will it go from the car park beside the big sheds?
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Dave Horsley - A lot of folk tend to leave CG between two and half three as then you can be back home in England for ten pmish. I ALWAYS leave at bang on three on a sunday, as do many others judging by the road back from Aviemore.
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Esco,
That's a shame for them as they missed some of the best overhead conditions of the day - good for the rest of us as the queues on the WWP were almost non existant after 3pm.
glasgowcyclops,
My legs are acheing some what this morning - I blame the flat light in the morning and the polished state of the WWP tow track which made the poma exceptionally hard work. Nothing to do with my fitness and doing tele turns down the East Wall all afternoon.
arv,
Looking at the plans http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/planning/apps/detail.asp?ref_no=APP/2010/0972 the detailed site map shows the sheds in the car park and the Cairnwell Cafe. Exact route isn't shown, but looks like it will be running between the two.
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Dave Horsley, thanks for that, this will make teaching at Glenshee so much easier!
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brian
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milnerhome, those 2 views are both pretty low down where cover was pretty sketchy last week so I wouldn't be over worried on that evidence alone. Mind you, first one does show the traverse round from the back coire and it's a pita of a walk back when that's gone.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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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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Wonder if we can keep a Scotland thread alive this year?!
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arv, I think so!
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some cracking photos on here at the moment, check mine out in the snow reports for Yad Moss, its the latest reply, i love the one in the clouds, could easily be 10,000ft up in the alps! brilliant. 
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as long as there is decent coverage at either glencoe, nevis or cairngorm 2 weeks on saturday (24th april) i will be pleased. Im just praying, i need another 2 days on the slopes, was skiing with the other half in chatel france in jan and due to her level of skiing it was very limited!!!
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brian
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Heading for the weekend, the weather looks set to enter a reasonable period dominated by high pressure. Light winds, sun here and there, spring snow softening through the day, enjoy!
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brian, any suggestions on the best resort choice with the current conditions?
Last edited by After all it is free  on Tue 6-04-10 20:44; edited 1 time in total
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david@mediacopy, I'd wait until tomorrow to see what the situation is - currently lifts on hold at Cairngorm and there's been a fair old thaw at low level (all the snow has melted in the garden here overnight) and some thawing up the hill - not sure yet what the situation is at the other ski areas but Cairngorm has so much snow that it's taking the thaw pretty well so far (although cosmetically it looks less good than it did) and hopefully temps are set to lower and freeze things up later today.
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milnerhome, those webcams are positioned very badly! from the nevis website:
After considerable amounts of rain over the last 24 hours, the ski conditions have changed. Some of the runs around the top station are broken, but there are areas for beginners. You can ski to the top station by Yockies and to the bottom of the chair by the East Wall of the Allt Sneachda.
There is good skiing to be had on the upper mountain where there is plenty of snow.
The Back Corrie and Braveheart Chairlift are unlikely to open today
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brian
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david@mediacopy, Cairngorm for all over cover, but still plenty of good skiing out west I would think. How long are you coming up for? Nevis to Aviemore is only just a little over an hour via the A86, so it's not so difficult to do all 3 you mention.
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roga, brian, Cheers guys.
Last edited by And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports. on Tue 6-04-10 20:45; edited 1 time in total
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brian
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david@mediacopy, no, I'm off to Switzerland this weekend.
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You know it makes sense.
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brian, 
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Hey folks, I'm thinking of heading to Cairngorm Thursday and Friday.
Weather looks like it might be settled according to the forecast, high pressure, some sun, light winds.
Does anyone know where I can park up my camper van for free up that way. It's not big (Mazda Bongo..if you know what that is ) basically like an 8 seater minibus converted to a camper. It only takes up the room of a medium sized car in a parking space.
I thought about driving up on Wednesday night and parking in the Cairngorm car park to get an early start on Thursday..would that be allowed? Or do they have gates to close off the car park at night?
Any help appreciated.
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elcottero, search on Winterhighland about it. I have seen it being done in Glencoe and Glenshee without issue, Cairngorms might be a different kettle of fish.
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How busy d'yall reckon Cairngorm will be next week, say Wednesday - Saturday, what with Easter hols still in full swing? Just trying to make a decision here.
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any idea what snow at Cairngorm might be like by next weekend (16/17 April)?
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elcottero, gates not generally closed overnight unless there's a dump due. Overnight parking not encouraged but not policed neither (yet).
Depending on the weather, you might want to park down around glenmore somewhere (hayfield/back at the loch) - could be a damn sight warmer/calmer overnight. Plenty of spots and same general rule of thumb regarding legit parking. In either situation you are unlikely to be alone - in fact you're unlikely even to be the only Bongo! If you want a serviced pitch and shower block etc then there's sites at rothiemurchus just outside aviemore on the ski road and up at glenmore at the foot of the hill
There's due to be evening skiing this thursday by the way if weather allows. Up to 8pm with chepish ticket available from 5pm to 8pm or whatever I think (dont quote me on the details). Could be quite nice.
boardiac, should still be all good, where the established base lies the depths are still huge
Bode Swiller, local Easter hols end this week I think so midweek shoudnt be too bad
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hmm. what's the nearest airport?
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Inverness for Cairngorm, Lecht or Nevis
Glasgow or Edinburgh for Nevis, Glencoe or Glenshee
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cheers Ricklovesthepowder. mmm - maybe start doing groundwork for cheeky late "fix" 
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boardiac, if you're in london maybe grab the sleeper from Euston. Call Scotrail. I reckon it's easier than the fly/drive option.
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I intend to be on Cairngorm Fri and Sat. Anyone know current day pass prices and if you can get a 2 day pass? Regards.
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Phew, after 2 days of storms and warm winds have just caught a glimpse of Cairngorm as the clouds cleared away and the sunlight shot down.
Am pleased to report that the upper mountain from the White Lady up (can't see lower down 'coz house roofs in the way) is still covered in white - the temp at the top has dropped down to -1.4 too Situation will hopefully be stable for the rest of the week with perhaps even a little snow to freshen things up a little bit. Weather should be settled after tomorrow and winds are currently set to be light, could even be some sunny t-shirt weather at points from Friday on but that remains to be seen as the forecast firms up.
Bode Swiller, day ticket at Cairngorm is currently £30 - full price list (PDF) is here
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FAQ
- good as many an alpine descent I've done recently!) and to extreme skier's left of the boundary. Also skied down the Corrie to the skier's right of Ciste to the bottom car park on the last run home - freshies everywhere. Saw a few sHs T-shirts and stickers in the bar but wanted to get in and out quick as it was pretty mental yesterday. Pics to follow in the next few days...
