snow report

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

Welcome back to the first snow report of the new season. You cannot have missed the headline news stories about the forecast snow which indeed is falling lightly in Weardale as I write this report. Currently there is not enough snow to open but it is forecast to continue snowing for several more days making the prospect of opening in the next few days very real. Sadly I am away this weekend so after tomorrow night I will (probably) not be able to update this report so suggest keep a close watch on the weather reports and if it looks promising then ring the Weardale Ski Club Answerphone 01388 527527. In fact it is always a good idea to ring the answerphone before travelling as conditions can change quickly, and please pay attention to any information given about road conditions, parking etc.

At our recent Board meeting we formally agreed to return to the policy of opening up to Day Members only on weekdays when we are open and leaving weekends only for WSC members. We have taken this decision to ensure that members are not disadvantaged at the busy times, especially in view of the limited parking, but feel that we can accept day members during the quieter weekdays. Please note that the cost for Day Members is £20 for adults (aged over 18), £10 for intermediates (aged over 10), and £5 for juniors (Under 10). If possible can Day Members download the Day Membership form from the website (www.skiweardale.com), complete the details and present it to a Tow Operator BEFORE skiing with the correct payment. These forms can be downloaded at any time (hopefully will be on the site in the next day or 2) and kept at home in anticipation.

Discount weekends  - We have 2 Superb discount weekends coming up. Nevisport (Newcastle) are holding a 20% discount weekend on 27/28th November and are offering WSC members 20% off most full price items on production of a valid WSC membership card. If you cannot make it to the shop but are interested then if you contact the shop directly and preselect your items then they will endeavour to honour the discount as long as it is before the end of the weekend. Take a Hike - is a fairly new outdoor shop on Stanhope , Front Street which most of you will pass on route to the slopes. They are also offering a 20% discount on all full priced goods on the weekend 4/5th December again on production of a valid WSC card. Arnie who runs the shop is keen to provide any items that there is a demand for so please pay him a visit and if he doesnt have what you want tell him and he may be able to add it to his stock.
Please try and support both these businesses who themselves have been very supportive of Weardale Ski Club and whilst you are visiting Take a Hike why not pop across the road to Weardale Travel and book your ski holiday with one of their superb offers.

Wanted a pair of size 12 ski boots are wanted by a member so if anybody has any of these monsters lying around and are interested in selling them then please contact me and I will forward to the person seeking them.

Steve