snow report 20 Jan

The Weardale Ski Club Ltd

Another great day was had today with approximately 100 skiers and boarders turning up and enjoying some extra snow to freshen up the runs. The extra snow meant that the M1 was skiable though still a bit rocky and we managed to piste more of F2 and over towards the gully to give more variety. It was certainly easier skiing today than yesterday. I am pleased to report the parking was excellent - thanks to all. The rules we have in place have been developed over the 49 year history of WSC and are not just arbitary. Reversing into a space can hold up cars on the hill who may then not be able to get traction to start going again and this can have a knock on effect. Also the road is usually clearer after a days skiing making it easier to do all the manouvering then at a time when others are usually around to help if you get stuck. One car getting stuck early in the day can be very frustrating for all those behind.

Anyway enough of that and onto the skiing. We are expecting heavy snow tomorrow and lighter snow on Tuesday. We will not be opening on Monday this week, Tuesday is a remote possibility but Wednesday is a near certainty and promises to be excellent.

Kevin has uploaded another video onto Youtube from todays skiing if you want to have a look and see what it was like - link below:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNMoBQsbpPk&feature=youtu.be

Those of you who read the Guardian may have seen read this report below from the Saturday edition which talks about all the ski clubs in England, the ain photo coming from F1 just below our club house  Here is a link to the online version:-


http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2013/jan/19/skiing-snowbaording-england-pennines-lake-district#

Steve