The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
A good day was had by about 150 people today. There was less snow than expected but both F1 + F2 were skiable and the smaller gullies proved very popular. The weather improved in the afternoon with better light and visibility and improved snow though it got pretty thin at the bottom of F1 by the end of the day (= "think mud"). Although there is a good base I doubt we will be skiing again until we get a further fall of snow. Winner of our keenest skier(s) of the day must go to the Ansell family who drove up from Essex for a day skiing and drove back again tonight - hope the roads were not too bad with all the holiday traffic. Sorry we couldn't give you better conditions but probably an accurate taste of a typical day skiing in Weardale.
There were a few beginner snowboarders today who really struggled with the tows, which admittedly were not easy today, but if you have never used a tow before it would make sense to go to a dry ski slope and practice on one of their tows first. Our tow is not bad for skiers but for boarders it is a bit harder though it does get easier with practice!
Steve
Sunday, 24 February 2013
Saturday, 23 February 2013
Skiing Sunday 24th Feb
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
There has been fairly heavy snow falling most of Saturday with the possibility of more snow tonight so we are planning to open on Sunday from 10am. The webcam has shown significant snow remaining all week with bare patches and hopefully this snow will have filled in the gaps. Both tow lines have remained intact meaning both F1 and F2 should be skiable tomorrow. I am not sure what the road is like but anticipate in not being too bad but as usual take care and come prepared for the worst.
Sally, from The Chaos in Darlington has contacted me to promote her ski and snowboard shop and offer members of WSC a 10% discount on production of a valid membership card. They currently have some good sale offers on and are selling off some of their 2013 stock at a 25% discount. They also offer a very reasonably priced ski and snowboard service and hat wax and edging. Details below.
Happy skiing
Steve
56 Bondgate
Darlington
Co Durham
DL3 7JJ
01325 486868
www.thechaos.co.uk
The Chaos has been in Darlington since 2002, we are a rider owned store. Sally is a skier
who also rides snowboard, Den and Michael are both snowboarders.
We offer a full range to meet your snowboard requirements, Boards, Bindings, Boots and
all outerwear, technical clothing and protection. Our range includes items from brands
such as Burton, Ride, K2, Forum, RED, Anon, Dragon, Analog, DC and Special Blend.
We also offer Ski and Snowboard servicing and for £10 we are offering members a hot
wax and edging service.
Members are offered a 10% discount on items in the store and online (some sale items
may not be included) please contact us for more details.
We invite all Weardale ski club members to pop into the store to meet us and to view our
2013 season stock - we presently have a 25% reduction on all 2013 snow stock. If there is
anything you are looking for please do not hesitate to ask, if we can get it we will - Sally
takes it as a personal challenge to track down any requests we get.
New for 2013 is our Ladies section of snowboard clothing it is an area we would love to
grow, so let us know what you would like us to stock. For 2014, we are looking to include,
if possible, ski hardware.
Our aim will be to invite all members to a preview of the 2014 stock as it arrives in
September - more information will follow.
We look forward to meeting you, soon.
Sally, Den & Michael
There has been fairly heavy snow falling most of Saturday with the possibility of more snow tonight so we are planning to open on Sunday from 10am. The webcam has shown significant snow remaining all week with bare patches and hopefully this snow will have filled in the gaps. Both tow lines have remained intact meaning both F1 and F2 should be skiable tomorrow. I am not sure what the road is like but anticipate in not being too bad but as usual take care and come prepared for the worst.
Sally, from The Chaos in Darlington has contacted me to promote her ski and snowboard shop and offer members of WSC a 10% discount on production of a valid membership card. They currently have some good sale offers on and are selling off some of their 2013 stock at a 25% discount. They also offer a very reasonably priced ski and snowboard service and hat wax and edging. Details below.
Happy skiing
Steve
56 Bondgate
Darlington
Co Durham
DL3 7JJ
01325 486868
www.thechaos.co.uk
The Chaos has been in Darlington since 2002, we are a rider owned store. Sally is a skier
who also rides snowboard, Den and Michael are both snowboarders.
We offer a full range to meet your snowboard requirements, Boards, Bindings, Boots and
all outerwear, technical clothing and protection. Our range includes items from brands
such as Burton, Ride, K2, Forum, RED, Anon, Dragon, Analog, DC and Special Blend.
We also offer Ski and Snowboard servicing and for £10 we are offering members a hot
wax and edging service.
Members are offered a 10% discount on items in the store and online (some sale items
may not be included) please contact us for more details.
We invite all Weardale ski club members to pop into the store to meet us and to view our
2013 season stock - we presently have a 25% reduction on all 2013 snow stock. If there is
anything you are looking for please do not hesitate to ask, if we can get it we will - Sally
takes it as a personal challenge to track down any requests we get.
New for 2013 is our Ladies section of snowboard clothing it is an area we would love to
grow, so let us know what you would like us to stock. For 2014, we are looking to include,
if possible, ski hardware.
Our aim will be to invite all members to a preview of the 2014 stock as it arrives in
September - more information will follow.
We look forward to meeting you, soon.
Sally, Den & Michael
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Not opening Thursday
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
Despite heavy snow today it has now turned to rain and forecast to get much milder tomorrow so a decision has been made not to open up. Sadly the temperature over the next few days suggests the snow is going to disappear pretty quickly. Sorry to disappoint.
Steve
Despite heavy snow today it has now turned to rain and forecast to get much milder tomorrow so a decision has been made not to open up. Sadly the temperature over the next few days suggests the snow is going to disappear pretty quickly. Sorry to disappoint.
Steve
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Snow report Tuesday 12 Feb
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
Another good day was had today with about 30 skiers + boarders enjoying good cover and reasonable weather. All that looks to change with heavy snow and strong winds forecast tomorrow with significant risk of drifting so we are not planning to open on Wednesday. There is a possibility that we may open up on Thursday if conditions are suitable - the Answerphone will be udated it this is the case. Sadly warmer temperatures are predicted for the end of the week so the snow is likely to go fast.
Steve
Another good day was had today with about 30 skiers + boarders enjoying good cover and reasonable weather. All that looks to change with heavy snow and strong winds forecast tomorrow with significant risk of drifting so we are not planning to open on Wednesday. There is a possibility that we may open up on Thursday if conditions are suitable - the Answerphone will be udated it this is the case. Sadly warmer temperatures are predicted for the end of the week so the snow is likely to go fast.
Steve
Monday, 11 February 2013
Skiing Tuesday 12 Feb
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
We have found 2 tow operators so will be opening up on Tuesday from 10am. Day members are welcome but please download a day membership form and hand it in to a tow operator with the correct day fee and have a great day. The access road was clear today so should be OK tomorrow but always pack a shovel just in case.
Steve
We have found 2 tow operators so will be opening up on Tuesday from 10am. Day members are welcome but please download a day membership form and hand it in to a tow operator with the correct day fee and have a great day. The access road was clear today so should be OK tomorrow but always pack a shovel just in case.
Steve
Snow update Mon 11 Feb
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
A good day skiing was had by about 30 people today. Fresh snow spruced up the runs and both F1 and F2 had good cover. It was nice to see members coming up from York, Harrogate and Sheffield and pleased you all enjoyed it. They even got the rope tow operating for part of the day today opening the area out even more and giving a choice of 3 lifts - soon we will be competing with "Les Trois Vallees"! Thanks to those who helped set up the rope tow.
Not sure yet whether we will be opening on Tuesday - it all depends on whether we can get tow operators -but if we can the answerphone will be updated later tonight - 01388 527527
Steve
A good day skiing was had by about 30 people today. Fresh snow spruced up the runs and both F1 and F2 had good cover. It was nice to see members coming up from York, Harrogate and Sheffield and pleased you all enjoyed it. They even got the rope tow operating for part of the day today opening the area out even more and giving a choice of 3 lifts - soon we will be competing with "Les Trois Vallees"! Thanks to those who helped set up the rope tow.
Not sure yet whether we will be opening on Tuesday - it all depends on whether we can get tow operators -but if we can the answerphone will be updated later tonight - 01388 527527
Steve
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Snow Update Sun 10 Feb
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
There has been some fresh snow in Weardale today and more is forecast this evening so we are planning to open up tomorrow (Monday 11 Feb) from 10am. I am not sure what conditions will be like but by all accounts the gullies were good fun on F2 on Friday and Saturday and they should be OK. Cover may be thin on F1 depending on how much snow we get tonight. We are open to day members tomorrow but please print off the day membership form from the website as usual and bring it along with the correct day fee and hand it in to a tow operator before skiing.
Steve
There has been some fresh snow in Weardale today and more is forecast this evening so we are planning to open up tomorrow (Monday 11 Feb) from 10am. I am not sure what conditions will be like but by all accounts the gullies were good fun on F2 on Friday and Saturday and they should be OK. Cover may be thin on F1 depending on how much snow we get tonight. We are open to day members tomorrow but please print off the day membership form from the website as usual and bring it along with the correct day fee and hand it in to a tow operator before skiing.
Steve
Saturday, 9 February 2013
Snow update Sat 9 Feb
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
Several skiers turned up today and enjoyed skiing on the upper slopes and the gullies, which I am told were good fun. The towlines were covered but F1 was fairly bare so no skiing was done lower down. There is snow forecast tomorrow which hopefully will freshen the slopes for next week but it is unlikely we will be skiing tomorrow unless there is significant snow overnight. If that is the case we will update the answerphone at 8:30 tomorrow.
Steve
Several skiers turned up today and enjoyed skiing on the upper slopes and the gullies, which I am told were good fun. The towlines were covered but F1 was fairly bare so no skiing was done lower down. There is snow forecast tomorrow which hopefully will freshen the slopes for next week but it is unlikely we will be skiing tomorrow unless there is significant snow overnight. If that is the case we will update the answerphone at 8:30 tomorrow.
Steve
Friday, 8 February 2013
Snow Update Friday 8 Feb
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
3 Tow operators attended today to do some pisting and flatten the tow lines which had significant drifting on them. Conditions were better than expected with some fresh snow cover but also some bare or thin patches on F1. F2 had better cover with the M1 having a good base and the gullies well filled with cornices and big drifts. Skiing is likely tomorrow but it is probably only going to be suitable for experienced skiers and we think the cover on F1 may wear thin pretty quickly. If you are a beginner or only tend to ski the lower slopes tomorrow is probably not a good day for you. Boarders should have fun in the gullies. More snow is forecast on Sunday + Monday so is looking good for next week
Please ring the answerphone (01388 527527) tomorrow before setting off to avoid disappointment. Members only tomorrow so please bring your membership cards and show them to an operator.
Yad Moss are opening tomorrow and have similar, perhaps slightly better cover, and members of WSC can ski there at a discounted rate of £10 on production of a membership card but they are not taking day members. Raise is also open but again do not accept day members.
Will update Saturday night about conditions and whether we open on Sunday
Steve
3 Tow operators attended today to do some pisting and flatten the tow lines which had significant drifting on them. Conditions were better than expected with some fresh snow cover but also some bare or thin patches on F1. F2 had better cover with the M1 having a good base and the gullies well filled with cornices and big drifts. Skiing is likely tomorrow but it is probably only going to be suitable for experienced skiers and we think the cover on F1 may wear thin pretty quickly. If you are a beginner or only tend to ski the lower slopes tomorrow is probably not a good day for you. Boarders should have fun in the gullies. More snow is forecast on Sunday + Monday so is looking good for next week
Please ring the answerphone (01388 527527) tomorrow before setting off to avoid disappointment. Members only tomorrow so please bring your membership cards and show them to an operator.
Yad Moss are opening tomorrow and have similar, perhaps slightly better cover, and members of WSC can ski there at a discounted rate of £10 on production of a membership card but they are not taking day members. Raise is also open but again do not accept day members.
Will update Saturday night about conditions and whether we open on Sunday
Steve
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
snow update 6 Feb
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
A small group of skiers braved a bitterley cold northerly wind today and had 3 hours of skiing at Swinhope. Conditions were pretty poor so you didn't miss much. There was plenty of drifted snow especially along the tow lines and on the M1 but the pistes had most of the snow blown off them but were still skiable in true "Weardale style" - who says you cannot ski on grass? There are no plans to open before the weekend but if we get some pisting done and there is even a small amount of fresh snow we may get some skiing in this weekend. The forecast for the next week or two is to remain very cold with the possibiity of more snow. So far we have had 11 days this season which is not bad for the beginning of February.
Steve
A small group of skiers braved a bitterley cold northerly wind today and had 3 hours of skiing at Swinhope. Conditions were pretty poor so you didn't miss much. There was plenty of drifted snow especially along the tow lines and on the M1 but the pistes had most of the snow blown off them but were still skiable in true "Weardale style" - who says you cannot ski on grass? There are no plans to open before the weekend but if we get some pisting done and there is even a small amount of fresh snow we may get some skiing in this weekend. The forecast for the next week or two is to remain very cold with the possibiity of more snow. So far we have had 11 days this season which is not bad for the beginning of February.
Steve
Tuesday, 5 February 2013
Snow update 5 Feb
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
Well there's gratitude for you. I go on holiday for a week and leave you with absolutely fantastic snow conditions and when I return all gone! I hope those of you who made it on the Saturday had a truly good time as I hear conditions were perfect. Sadly the fickle nature of our weather system meant that most of it had gone by the next day leaving only a few thin runs which were not very well joined up but still enjoyed by a few optimists who turned up just in case we skied.
There has been snow today but this evening most of it seem to have melted. More is forecast overnight but it remains to be seen whether it arrives or not. It is currently looking very unlikely that we will ski tomorrow (Wednesday 6 Feb) but if you wake up and see snow when you open the curtains then try the answerphone after 8:30am for the latest information.
I have been informed tonight of the sad news of the death of a former WSC Chairman, Ramsay Dryden, who many of you will remember. Ramsay has been ill for a while and I am sure you will all join me in passing on our condolences to all his family. Ramsay was very involved with the club in the 1980's and 1990's and his brother Richard informs me that he still wears his bright Blue and Red ski suit!
Steve
Well there's gratitude for you. I go on holiday for a week and leave you with absolutely fantastic snow conditions and when I return all gone! I hope those of you who made it on the Saturday had a truly good time as I hear conditions were perfect. Sadly the fickle nature of our weather system meant that most of it had gone by the next day leaving only a few thin runs which were not very well joined up but still enjoyed by a few optimists who turned up just in case we skied.
There has been snow today but this evening most of it seem to have melted. More is forecast overnight but it remains to be seen whether it arrives or not. It is currently looking very unlikely that we will ski tomorrow (Wednesday 6 Feb) but if you wake up and see snow when you open the curtains then try the answerphone after 8:30am for the latest information.
I have been informed tonight of the sad news of the death of a former WSC Chairman, Ramsay Dryden, who many of you will remember. Ramsay has been ill for a while and I am sure you will all join me in passing on our condolences to all his family. Ramsay was very involved with the club in the 1980's and 1990's and his brother Richard informs me that he still wears his bright Blue and Red ski suit!
Steve
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