Snow report from Sunday 5th December

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

A superb day was appreciated by about 120 people today. Sun greeted us in the morning and the snow was crisp and nicely groomed. As far as I am aware there were no major incidents on the road, the parking was pretty good apart from one car that got "ditched" at the very top and was left blocking the road - not sure what happened about that but it looks like he(or she) drove a little bit too close to the side and the front wheel dropped into the shallow ditch which is very easily done. The car was a red Fiat, X445BBR - please let me know what happened as it was completely obstructing the road. Please take extreme care when pulling over to one side, even if it means stopping your car, getting out and physically checking what the ground is like. There was one white van registration W942PHY which was partially blocking the emergency gate at the top of the car park - please try and leave this area accessible to all vehicles as the farmer, mountain rescue or 4WD ambulance may need to use it.

This week we are hoping to open on Tuesday and Wednesday (weather permitting) and plan to open at 10am both days. Please check the answerphone (01388 527527) before travelling to check we are open and for details of road conditions. Road conditions have improved but more snow is forecast tonight and it is also freezing so 4WD or Chains are likely to be necessary this week still.

I have a set of house keys that were found in the layby at the bottom of the road. If anyone has lost theirs then please let me know. A member has also lost a white (of all colours to lose in snow) mobile phone - if found please let me know again.

Steve