Skiing Sunday 28th November

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

Reasonably heavy overnight snow meant that we could open for our first day skiing today and about 40 people duly turned up to Swinhope and enjoyed good snow and excellent weather. The snow was rather "sticky" initially (unless that is because I hadn't waxed my skis) but got better as the day progressed. We only ran F1 today as the snow was thinner at the top but if the forecast overnight snow arrives tonight then hopefully we will get both lifts open tomorrow. The road conditions were a bit tricky today and if it freezes overnight might be difficult in the morning. 4WD or chains will be needed and remember to put a shovel in your boot. We are planning to open from 10am but please check the answerphone for further updates before travelling - 01388 527527.

Please note that tomorrow is for members only so please bring along your cards and show them to a tow operator before skiing.

We hope to open for skiing some days next week if weather permits and on these days we will open to day members. I will try and give advance notice of when we are going to open but the answerphone will be kept up to date as conditions can change quite quickly.

Finally thanks to Michael Chilcott who came to the rescue when my alarm wouldn't switch off nor my car start. It could have been a long cold walk down to Westgate. Thanks Michael, I owe you one.

Steve