The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
Those romantics amongst you who heeded my advice and took your loved ones up to Swinhope on Sunday were treated to a glorious day with better than expected snow conditions. As it is halfterm we will try and open up for several days this week if the weather permits but please check the answerphone for any updates. We are planning to open tomorrow (Tuesday) from 10:30am and hope to also open Wednesday but that depends on what conditions are like. The road was clear this morning with tarmac all the way up to the parking but as many of you know conditions can change quickly though forecasts are not predicting significant snowfall.
Steve
Monday, 15 February 2010
Saturday, 13 February 2010
snow report Saturday 13th Feb
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
There has been an inspection of the slopes today and with the small amount of fresh snow that has fallen today and forecast of more overnight we are planning to open tomorrow (Sunday) from about 10:30am.
Please note that we are only open for members and no day members will be allowed tomorrow.
Why not give your wife a valentines treat and take her skiing for the day - I am sure she will appreciate it!
Steve
There has been an inspection of the slopes today and with the small amount of fresh snow that has fallen today and forecast of more overnight we are planning to open tomorrow (Sunday) from about 10:30am.
Please note that we are only open for members and no day members will be allowed tomorrow.
Why not give your wife a valentines treat and take her skiing for the day - I am sure she will appreciate it!
Steve
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
snow report tuesday 9th Feb
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
Another good day at Yad Moss today with 40 or 50 people turning up. An inspection at Swinhope showed increased cover but not quite enough to ski on. The snow that has lain for a while is very hard and icy and the new snow cover is thin. More snow is forecast throughout this week but there are no plans to open tomorrow. Not sure if we will open before the weekend but I will email out if there is sufficient snow to open. Yad Moss are also not opening again until Saturday.
Steve
Another good day at Yad Moss today with 40 or 50 people turning up. An inspection at Swinhope showed increased cover but not quite enough to ski on. The snow that has lain for a while is very hard and icy and the new snow cover is thin. More snow is forecast throughout this week but there are no plans to open tomorrow. Not sure if we will open before the weekend but I will email out if there is sufficient snow to open. Yad Moss are also not opening again until Saturday.
Steve
Monday, 8 February 2010
snow report Monday 8th Feb
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
We have snow again and the forecast is for cooler temperatures in the next few days. Those of you following the webcam will see we have pretty good cover again so we may well be opening again soon if we get a bit more. There are no plans to open tomorrow but perhaps wednesday.
For those of you interested Yad Moss and Harwood have both got excellent snow cover and have been enjoying alpine conditions recently. I was at Yad Moss yesterday and the snow was great with virtually no queues. We have a reciprocal agreement with Yad Moss that if you show your WSC card you can ski for £10 a day but remember to turn up before 11:30 am - they may refuse you after that if they are busy. They are planning to open tomorrow (wednesday) - http://www.yadmoss.co.uk/ and I for one hope to be there.
I have also been emailed by Harwood - about a couple of miles away, who similarly have great snow cover and would welcome WSC members and are offering a 20% discount on production of a WSC card (it is only £10 a day anyway so you cannot grumble!). Not sure whether they plan to open midweek but their website is http://harwoodski.webs.com/
Yad Moss have a single drag lift but it is just over 600m long. They point out that the tow is not suitable for beginner snowboarders but it is a lot easier than ours so if you can manage WSC lift you can manage Yad Moss! Their slopes are very well groomed and very wide - less demanding than ours and less variety but very skiable and great fun. I have never been to Harwood but am told they have a rope tow and currently some great snow and I hope to get over there sometime soon.
Hopefully we will open soon but if you are getting withdrawel symptoms then why not give them a try.
Steve
We have snow again and the forecast is for cooler temperatures in the next few days. Those of you following the webcam will see we have pretty good cover again so we may well be opening again soon if we get a bit more. There are no plans to open tomorrow but perhaps wednesday.
For those of you interested Yad Moss and Harwood have both got excellent snow cover and have been enjoying alpine conditions recently. I was at Yad Moss yesterday and the snow was great with virtually no queues. We have a reciprocal agreement with Yad Moss that if you show your WSC card you can ski for £10 a day but remember to turn up before 11:30 am - they may refuse you after that if they are busy. They are planning to open tomorrow (wednesday) - http://www.yadmoss.co.uk/ and I for one hope to be there.
I have also been emailed by Harwood - about a couple of miles away, who similarly have great snow cover and would welcome WSC members and are offering a 20% discount on production of a WSC card (it is only £10 a day anyway so you cannot grumble!). Not sure whether they plan to open midweek but their website is http://harwoodski.webs.com/
Yad Moss have a single drag lift but it is just over 600m long. They point out that the tow is not suitable for beginner snowboarders but it is a lot easier than ours so if you can manage WSC lift you can manage Yad Moss! Their slopes are very well groomed and very wide - less demanding than ours and less variety but very skiable and great fun. I have never been to Harwood but am told they have a rope tow and currently some great snow and I hope to get over there sometime soon.
Hopefully we will open soon but if you are getting withdrawel symptoms then why not give them a try.
Steve
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
snow report Wednesday 3rd Feb
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
We did open for skiing today but conditions were not great. There was a thin covering of snow over hard packed snow/ice and a decision has been made not to run tomorrow. There is snow falling as I write this email so if the conditions improve the answerphone message will be updated. Hopefully enough snow will fall for skiing this weekend - positive thought is all that's needed!!
Steve
We did open for skiing today but conditions were not great. There was a thin covering of snow over hard packed snow/ice and a decision has been made not to run tomorrow. There is snow falling as I write this email so if the conditions improve the answerphone message will be updated. Hopefully enough snow will fall for skiing this weekend - positive thought is all that's needed!!
Steve
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
Snow Report Tuesday 2nd Feb
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
No sooner do I say the snow has gone when lo + behold back it comes. There has been some fresh snow on Swinhope and whilst not a great deal there is still a lot up there and the plans are to open for skiing tomorrow (Wednesday 3rd Feb). The last inspection at the weekend showed a lot of snow especially on F2 but it was patchy and quite icy but the gully was in great condition. The slightly milder temperatures and fresh snowfall will have improved conditions but they still may be not great. We are planning to open tomorrow from 10am but please note there is snow forecast in the afternoon so there may be an early finish if conditions deteriorate.
To my knowledge the road is clear but please always pack a shovel just in case and wise to have chains handy in the event that the road conditions deteriorate.
Please note we are only open to members and are not accepting day members at the moment and membership is full.
Steve
No sooner do I say the snow has gone when lo + behold back it comes. There has been some fresh snow on Swinhope and whilst not a great deal there is still a lot up there and the plans are to open for skiing tomorrow (Wednesday 3rd Feb). The last inspection at the weekend showed a lot of snow especially on F2 but it was patchy and quite icy but the gully was in great condition. The slightly milder temperatures and fresh snowfall will have improved conditions but they still may be not great. We are planning to open tomorrow from 10am but please note there is snow forecast in the afternoon so there may be an early finish if conditions deteriorate.
To my knowledge the road is clear but please always pack a shovel just in case and wise to have chains handy in the event that the road conditions deteriorate.
Please note we are only open to members and are not accepting day members at the moment and membership is full.
Steve
Monday, 1 February 2010
Snow report + ski offers
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
Well what a shame we missed out on the snow this weekend. Nothing fell in Weardale yet out on the coast there was 3 to 4 inches. Still there is more forecast mid week so fingers crossed. As you can see from the webcam there is still plenty there though very patchy but an excellent base for when more comes.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who sent photos for the Newsletter that should be coming back from the printers in the next few days and winging its way through the post to all members. There were some superb photos and many lovely action shots that would grace any ski magazine. We were however looking for photos that demonstrated Weardale skiing and have chosen several that give a true feel for WSC. Sorry if your photo was not included this time but may appear in future newsletters and again thanks to all for your contributions. If you have a good photo you are happy to share with us then please keep sending them in - we can use them on the website and have a good archive of photos over the years to which we keep adding more to.
If you are thinking about buying some new skis then Anthony Reynolds from Reynolds Outdoor Centre, Sunderland - www.reynoldsoutdoorcentre.co.uk - has some great offers on Salomon skis below - hurry before they have gone - I have just bought myself some Streetracers complete with bindings for £99 brand new
All kitted up now, just have to wait for the next lot of the white stuff to fall.
Steve
Well what a shame we missed out on the snow this weekend. Nothing fell in Weardale yet out on the coast there was 3 to 4 inches. Still there is more forecast mid week so fingers crossed. As you can see from the webcam there is still plenty there though very patchy but an excellent base for when more comes.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who sent photos for the Newsletter that should be coming back from the printers in the next few days and winging its way through the post to all members. There were some superb photos and many lovely action shots that would grace any ski magazine. We were however looking for photos that demonstrated Weardale skiing and have chosen several that give a true feel for WSC. Sorry if your photo was not included this time but may appear in future newsletters and again thanks to all for your contributions. If you have a good photo you are happy to share with us then please keep sending them in - we can use them on the website and have a good archive of photos over the years to which we keep adding more to.
If you are thinking about buying some new skis then Anthony Reynolds from Reynolds Outdoor Centre, Sunderland - www.reynoldsoutdoorcentre.co.uk - has some great offers on Salomon skis below - hurry before they have gone - I have just bought myself some Streetracers complete with bindings for £99 brand new
Model | Type | Original price | Sale price | Qty/Size(cm) |
| Verse 500 | Ladies/childs | £199 | £75 | 1/130 2/140 |
| Verse 6 | Ladies/Childs | £199 | £80 | 1/150 |
| Verse 10 | All mountain | £329 | £121 | 2/180 |
| Crossmax 7 | All mountain | £299 | £110 | 2/180 |
| Crossmax 8 | All mountain | £429 | £149 | 1/180 1/190 |
| Streetracer 6 | Carving | £269 | £99 | 1/140 1/165 1/170 |
| Streetracer 8 | Carving | £369 | £135 | 2/170 |
| Rush 4 | Ladies | £199 | £80 | 1/158 |
| Thruster 1080 | Twin tip | £420 | £210 | 1/161 |
| X Free 7 | All mountain | £159 | £60 | 5/190 |
We also have Salomon ladies and gents ski boots from £75 although they are a mix of sizes and models.
If you want some cheap second hand skis then look no further than Swiss Tim in South Shields - http://www.swisstimsskis.com/ - he has a collection of second hand reburbished skis and boots for next to nothing and the best part is that he will sell on your old skis + boots if you want - great when your children just keep growing.All kitted up now, just have to wait for the next lot of the white stuff to fall.
Steve
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