The Weardale Ski Club
We have had no more snow but the webcam shows that there is still a reasonable cover of snow and a very cold night is forecast so we plan to operate the lifts tomorrow from about 10am. The cover may be thin and there may be an early finish so please do not turn up late. Day members will be welcome but if possible please print off the day membership form from the website and complete it before attending.
Please note that there may be some filming around the lodge first thing in the morning so access may be limited for a brief period. The road was fairly clear though there may be some ice especially towards the end so take care.
Steve
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Sunday, 5 February 2012
Snow report 5 February
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
A great days skiing today with approximately 200 people attending - our best turnout this year by far. The weather was superb, the snow cover very good (apart from the M1 which was a bit rocky). The runs on F1 were fast with very good snow and F2 was skied by many but proved more challenging but great fun. It is nice to report a day with no stoppages, no incidents and everyone seeming to have a great time. Lets hope we get many more like it.The only minor incidents were a blockage on the road going up when somebodies chains snapped and caused a little delay.and a red Seat that blocked a car in at the end.
I am not sure whether we will open this week - a lot depends on how mild it gets tomorrow. We hope to open on Wednesday but I will keep you posted.
Lost property - baseball cap left outside the lodge and is now residing inside the lodge.
Steve
A great days skiing today with approximately 200 people attending - our best turnout this year by far. The weather was superb, the snow cover very good (apart from the M1 which was a bit rocky). The runs on F1 were fast with very good snow and F2 was skied by many but proved more challenging but great fun. It is nice to report a day with no stoppages, no incidents and everyone seeming to have a great time. Lets hope we get many more like it.The only minor incidents were a blockage on the road going up when somebodies chains snapped and caused a little delay.and a red Seat that blocked a car in at the end.
I am not sure whether we will open this week - a lot depends on how mild it gets tomorrow. We hope to open on Wednesday but I will keep you posted.
Lost property - baseball cap left outside the lodge and is now residing inside the lodge.
Steve
Saturday, 4 February 2012
Skiing update
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
We are planning to open the lifts tomorrow and hope the snow will be good. The skiing today was just about OK on F1 and we didn't open F2. There is however a very good base now and it was snowing heavily as we closed and there has been snow since so it should be a lot better and hopefully we will open both lifts tomorrow. We are planning to open from 10am to members only.
The road may be trickier tomorrow and it is likely chains will be required - please do not attempt to drive up unless you are confident that you can make it - 1 stuck car can be very frustrating for all. If you do not have chains or 4WD and the road looks difficult then if you park at the bottom you will usually be able to hitch a lift fairly easily. Please park responsibly and do not block any gates or obstruct the road and be thoughtful to the locals who we do not want to upset (they are the ones who often help tow us out!!).
Steve
We are planning to open the lifts tomorrow and hope the snow will be good. The skiing today was just about OK on F1 and we didn't open F2. There is however a very good base now and it was snowing heavily as we closed and there has been snow since so it should be a lot better and hopefully we will open both lifts tomorrow. We are planning to open from 10am to members only.
The road may be trickier tomorrow and it is likely chains will be required - please do not attempt to drive up unless you are confident that you can make it - 1 stuck car can be very frustrating for all. If you do not have chains or 4WD and the road looks difficult then if you park at the bottom you will usually be able to hitch a lift fairly easily. Please park responsibly and do not block any gates or obstruct the road and be thoughtful to the locals who we do not want to upset (they are the ones who often help tow us out!!).
Steve
Friday, 3 February 2012
Skiing 4/5th Feb
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
We had a fell inspection today and F1 had a thin covering of snow which in fact proved excellent for skiing. F2 was not as good. We are planning to open over the weekend but it is hard to predict what the weather will be like as the weathermen don't seem to know where will get snow/sleet/rain and when. We plan to open tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am but may close early depending on conditions so please do not turn up late and check the answerphone prior to travelling. Currently the road is clear apart from the last 100 yards or so but if we get more snow things may change so come prepared.
I will update the message tomorrow evening
Steve
We had a fell inspection today and F1 had a thin covering of snow which in fact proved excellent for skiing. F2 was not as good. We are planning to open over the weekend but it is hard to predict what the weather will be like as the weathermen don't seem to know where will get snow/sleet/rain and when. We plan to open tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am but may close early depending on conditions so please do not turn up late and check the answerphone prior to travelling. Currently the road is clear apart from the last 100 yards or so but if we get more snow things may change so come prepared.
I will update the message tomorrow evening
Steve
Wednesday, 1 February 2012
Skiing 1 February
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
20+ members skied today and conditions were reported as "OK" but really only F1 was much good and got a bit thin towards the end of the day. We definitely need some more and hope we may get some in the next few days if we are lucky. We are not planning to open until we get further snowfall. Watch this space!
For those of you on Facebook we do have an unofficial facebook site where you can leave comments, photos etc and is often used by people to share lifts, sell equipment etc. The site is not formally endorsed by Weardale Ski Club Ltd so please don't blame us if inaccuracies appear!!
Steve
20+ members skied today and conditions were reported as "OK" but really only F1 was much good and got a bit thin towards the end of the day. We definitely need some more and hope we may get some in the next few days if we are lucky. We are not planning to open until we get further snowfall. Watch this space!
For those of you on Facebook we do have an unofficial facebook site where you can leave comments, photos etc and is often used by people to share lifts, sell equipment etc. The site is not formally endorsed by Weardale Ski Club Ltd so please don't blame us if inaccuracies appear!!
Steve
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