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Yad Moss should be operational on Saturday and hopefully Sunday weatehr permitting.
The really heavy showers were a bit further to the south but the cover looks reasonable on the webcam and the north easterly direction is good for drifting across the fences though the wind is due to change to north westerly over the W/E.
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its been thin and fast in the pennines today. Limited drifts on any fences but quite windy outside now but from nw. Could do with a refresh of the pistes.
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Report and pics from the slopes today
http://www.winterhighland.info/publicreports/index.php?50,1639
As OAP says, thin but fast skiing yesterday and today. The coverage is slightly dissapointing because the westerly winds are tending to scour the slope. Should be a good direcetion at Raise and Weardale however and things should quickly improve there.
Its staying very cold this week with the possibility of further snow tonight and perhaps during the week. The tow won't run tomorrow however because of a lack of operators but it may run again on Tuesday. A change of wind direction later in the week could quickly reload the runs for the better. 
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Significant improvement this morning. The tow is running and it looks like its going to be a great day with a good overall cover of cold snow, a low wind speed and excellent visibility.
Shame I'm at work then 
http://csc.tayloredtechnology.com/ski/current.aspx
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We visited Yad Moss today (Tuesday 22/12/09). It looked promising from the start with approx 10cm of windblown powder in the garden.
The 120 mile drive from St Helens took about 4 hours, conditions were interesting, heavy snow most of the way.
The further we went the more snow there was, it was starting to look seriously good
As we got nearer the Cumbria Massif came into view
The sun even came out, at times we could have been in the Alps
No 1 Daughter believes in looking good even in the middle of a fell 
We had a great day, snow conditions were changeable, boiler plate ice, deep pockets of real powder, grass and the odd rock. Lift had a couple of stoppages, with the club members working their socks off to get it running again. Overall the day was fantastic, great sking, quick lift and good weather. If you havent been to the fells, on a day like this its well worth a visit.
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Another good day according to the webcam:
http://csc.tayloredtechnology.com/ski/current.aspx
Yesterday the bullwheel was iced up first thing. Took about an hour to de ice it. Hopefully shouldn't be any problems this morning and with a bit more snow overnight and lightish winds, should be a good days skiing and riding up there today
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Does anybody know how the road in is fairing? Would love to go to Raise at the moment but know our car won't get up the Kirkstone pass in these conditions. Is that B-road south of Alston ok or have you ( landlockedpirate, Peter S, ) got 4x4s or snow chains on?
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kirkstone pass was shut yesterday so if i were you i would go up to J40 m6, then turn left onto a66 then left again on the road that takes you to glenriding.
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I took J40 to get to Raise yesterday and it was fine, slow in places but clear.
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the B6277 should be OK but I think hartside was closed today. More snow overnight and light snow tomorrow from the east. The perfect direction.
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wigan, The road from J40 to Alston was closed yesterday morning, had to go upto J43 and drive back down into Alston. The road from Alston to Yad Moss was passable by 2 wheel drive cars, but there is 1 steep section that can be a bit tricky. Its a lot easier with a 4x4, I do carry chains but havent had to use them in England yet.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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om heading up yomorrow, can nayone tell me where i can buy some ploes from as i have non, or do you think i would be able to borrow some from somewhere up there? does alston have a ski shop??? cheers
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You know it makes sense.
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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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Nice, wonder what conditions are like today. How much was a day ticket?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Ricklovesthepowder, glad you made it up there. Sadly I had to return down south on Christmas Day so didn't make it up there. I've still got my eye on the east face of Helvellyn 
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| Liveezy wrote: |
| Nice, wonder what conditions are like today. How much was a day ticket? |
for the slope its £15 for the whole day, i paid the same for ski hire aswell, at the place down the road, alston training camp i think it was called.
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I was coming down the M6, back home today at about 9am after my 2 day seminar was roled into 1 (was bloody cold going up yesterday the external gauge on the car hit a low of -9 about 40 miles South of Glasgow). It suddenly dawned on Me going over Shap, wish I'd brought my gear, I could have had a look in at Yad Moss.
Might have a look up there tomorrow, anyone know if it's open for sure.
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Sideshow_Bob, couple of friends of mine went ski touring on Helvellyn yesterday, their pics looked fab. Conditions were reported to be superb.
Ricklovesthepowder, Where are you in Manchester? I've often fancied a trip to Yad Moss but as we're in Marple (south east) I reckon it would be closer to 3 hours each way for us, and as I detest driving I've never bothered. If you fancy doing the driving in exchange for petrol money...
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wigan, - Fantastic shots - that snow is in very good condition - I'm glad I live up North 
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I'm hating being stuck at work down south
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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.
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all the manchester people we sorting something for thursday? or any other before the 4th jan ??
i have a 4x4 pickup, seats 5 and all the gear 5 can need with snow tyres fitted, so roads aren't a problem, live just off j13 M60 or i'll join anyone else going to these places and share the travel costs ,
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You know it makes sense.
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51st state, I could be up for that with my son. We are just off the M61, so on the way. I'd be happy to drive, but your set-up sounds better and I'd be happy to contribute to costs.
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51st state,
I might just be up for that, I have a Focus Estate with roof mounted ski rack and have chains,. Not commiting at this stage as I may have to go into office, but will know tomorrow.
M65/M61 jct good for me. All these Southerners have their Hemel get together's, time us flat cap brigade did something.
I will post tomorrow when I know something more definite.
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Poster: A snowHead
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geepee,
Cross posted, lets see wo else is interested.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| nbt wrote: |
Sideshow_Bob, couple of friends of mine went ski touring on Helvellyn yesterday, their pics looked fab. Conditions were reported to be superb.
Ricklovesthepowder, Where are you in Manchester? I've often fancied a trip to Yad Moss but as we're in Marple (south east) I reckon it would be closer to 3 hours each way for us, and as I detest driving I've never bothered. If you fancy doing the driving in exchange for petrol money... |
yes i will let you know when im next going up. probably would be close to 3 hrs, maybe 2.30 in good conditions. will let you know when im next heading up, i dont mind driving.
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| Kel wrote: |
51st state,
It states now closed for skiing, |
Not to far away and considering this over the weekend rather to Castleford.
Now shows as open. Has anyone been and is it any good?
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stevew,
Enter the postcode into google maps and you can see it is on Keighley Rd near Ogden reservoir. I must have passed this place a hundred times over the years and I have never noticed anything.
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I may be interested. . . .
I'm a bit further South (Stafford) but it on;y adds an hour.
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Yad Moss web-site is saying it will open at 10:30 tomorrow with fresh snow. May well be worth a go.
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Not for me tomorrow, have to go into office for a few hours 
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should really be slumming it in a hostel at Glenshee right now 