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Cairngorm Had Snowmaking?????
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

Found this on the snow-forecast website????

http://www.snow-forecast.com/c/resorts/Cairngorm/history

Look at the report at the bottom of the page for the 4th of Febuary 2002
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

Take it dis is jus a typing error or just someone who doesnt have a clue???
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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?

Cairngorm did have a snow making system but not in 2002........

The original set up was a really primitive device which was just a pipe about 65mm diameter which ran between the Sheiling and the car park and had some hydrant type things at approx 75m intervals,,,, I think/seem to remember. I don't ever remember seeing it working but I've heard that it did, badly!

I'm guessing this wouldhave been late 60's early 70's. I'll try to find out more next time I meet some of the old guard up there!
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It is quite astounding that Cairngorm does still not have extensive snowmaking facilities today.
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 Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.

Too windy!
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I remember it working. It made a terrific shriek and coughed out a bit of ice vertically into the air. I would say I last saw it working in about the mid 70s.

I have also been told about an early attempt at artifical snow making in the Kirkland gulley on Cross fell, in the North Pennines. I seem to remember hearing that there were still some remains of it visible. Might be worth getting some photos if that is true.

'Skiing Archaeology' may soon be the only skiing we have left in England, if climate change contiues to deliver such mild winters. Sad
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 Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...

When I was a kid I seem to remember an attempt to coat a side of a hill in Merethyr Tydfil, South Wales with artificial snow.

Then they covered it in mat went bust and the thing burnt down. Shame. I think Wales will have some nice cruising blue runs when global warming gives way to the next ice age.

All long before I tried the sport ....
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