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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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If Glencoe were marketed properly, then the resort could turn a tidy profit.
It has some steep runs and great scenery.
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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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having never been there it is only recently that i've heard good things about the place.
hope to get there next season, considering it's only 1.5 hours from home shouldn't be too difficult 
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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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mugen, why next season and not this?
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it's time i'm afraid.. now you've got me thinking.. maybe braehead snow dome thursday and the glen on friday.. hmmm
see look what you've went and done
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thusdays forcast is nice and sunny
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Yep, I just checked http://www.yipadoo.com/scottish-ski-conditions and ski conditions at Glencoe are looking way too like the end of the season, although I reckon there'll be some really nice spring skiing in the sunshine up top, same at Nevis Range probably... and last year all my good skiing in Scotland was after this and well into April, so you just never know! Don't put those skis away yet!
I really hope they find the investment they need, 'cos Glencoe can be awsome on the right day!!
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Anyone want to go halves on it........ 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Glencoe is go for 2009/2010!
Official press release...
A last ditch agreement between David Campbell and a group of snow enthusiasts headed up by Falkirk business man and self-confessed snow nut Andy Meldrum has assured the future of the Glencoe Ski Centre. Andy is an experienced recruiter, marketer, trainer and public speaker who built his current company, AM-Distribution into a successful international business with distributors in the UK and Southern Ireland.
Drawing on his early experience of teaching skiing and running his own outdoor centre at the Spittal of Glenshee, Andy believes that he and his team, with the support of the local and snow sports community, have the background and commitment to make Glencoe a successful, year-round, destination.
Andy is absolutely delighted to announce that the ski centre will definitely be opening its doors this season and would like to thank David Campbell for his patience during the necessary lengthy negotiations that led to today’s announcement.
Bobby Munroe, resort manager, says “this is really great news for Glencoe snow sports enthusiasts, for Scottish skiing and for local employment. We’ve got a lot of work to do to be open for the start of the season, but we’re all up for the challenge”.
Bobby Williamson, Glencoe ski patrol, who, in the background, played an important ambassadorial role to ensure that Glencoe stayed open, says “the resort with Scotland’s premier ski and snow board terrain and an enviable weather record has been thrown a lifeline”.
To promote the re-opening of the Glencoe Ski centre season passes are being offered at the specially discounted price of £250 (normally £300) until the end of November. For more details give Angela a call on 01855 851226.
In addition to plans for the development and improvement of the facilities for skiers and snowboarders, the new owners plan further development of the resort as a year-round facility; with new mountain bike trails (and bike hire), an adventure play-park, dry ski slope and archery range being on offer for the 2010 summer.
The café also plans to launch its great new re-vamped home baked menu within the next few weeks.
The new owners believe that the best way to safe guard and develop skiing at Glencoe is to explore the possibility of snowmaking to ensure that the centre is less dependent on the vagaries of the Scottish climate. “With this in mind we plan to have a number of weather stations up and running by the start of the season”.
“We have an uphill task ahead of us but with the support of the local community, ski clubs, ski patrol and you the general public, we are certain that we can not only safeguard the future of the resort but improve and develop its facilities.”
We look forward to meeting you on the hill this season.
Andy Meldrum
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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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Fantastic to hear this - every success to Andy Meldrum and everyone involved
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