Snow report friday 15th Jan - Day 24

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

24 days skiing so far since the 19th December - how good is that for value? There was skiing today and still plenty of snow on Swinhope and the road has been opened again. Visibility today was rather poor and only F1 was running. The forecast is very poor tomorrow with rain + high winds and possibly some heavy snow so we are not planning to open on Saturday but with better weather forecast on Sunday hope to do so - details will be announced on the answerphone - 01388 527527 along with road conditions. Whilst the road has been opened today,  with snow and wind forecast it is quite likely that it will block again or at least become difficult so 4WD or Chains will be essential as will a shovel. Please heed these warnings as a single car stuck can create a lot of hassle not to mention the potential risks.

Please also be careful where you put on + take off chains. In particular do not block any farm gates - we rely on the support of the local farmers who have been invaluable this season and whose patience has been tested already several times. The best place to put on + remove chains is at the layby before turning up the road to the slopes. This is accessed by turning down the back road at Daddry Shield. Please do not use the road through East + West Haswicks as this is very narrow and an inconvenience to the local population with whom we have a "gentlemans agreement".

Membership is now full to overflowing and I am afraid we have had to return some applications as we have passed our maximum capacity. I apologise to anyone who has been denied entrance to the club and it was hard to foresee this eventuality as we have not been anywhere near full in recent years. We will be sending out new appliation forms in the Autumn for next year and these will be processed on a first come first served basis but preference will be given to those who have attended work parties in the summer. Day Membership has also been closed due to current demand. If we reverse this decision later in the season I will announce it in my emails and also on the website. Membership cards - those who have recently joined will still be awaiting their membership cards - we are still waiting to receive these from the printers as we did not order enough this year - they will be posted as soon as they arrive. If you attend in the meantime please retain your receipts if you paid on the slopes. If you posted your application before the 10th January you will have been accepted and I suggest email Alison if you intend to ski and she will send a confirmatory email which can be used until your card arrives - ajlumb@hotmail.co.uk

Steve