The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
There has been a little extra snowfall which has freshened up the slopes and we are currently planning to open up on Wednesday from 10am. The cover looks better than on Sunday when we opened for a few hours but is still fairly thin but hopefully will prove sufficient. Please however check the answerphoone before travelling (01388 527527).
Presently the road is clear so chains etc will probably not be needed unless there is significant snowfall but still come prepared as conditions can change quickly and remember the shovel just in case.
Hope you get some skiing.
Steve
Monday, 30 January 2012
Saturday, 28 January 2012
Skiing Sunday 29th
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
We have had a fell inspection today and have decided to open up for skiing. There is a covering of 2-3" but no hard base so it will be thin in places and may not last all day. We plan to open from 10am and will probably close at 2pm or earlier if the snow is not very good so do not turn up late.
The road this afternoon was clear so if there is no more snow overnight chains will not be needed.
The forecast is for a prolonged cold spell so hopefully we will get more skiing in February.
Steve
We have had a fell inspection today and have decided to open up for skiing. There is a covering of 2-3" but no hard base so it will be thin in places and may not last all day. We plan to open from 10am and will probably close at 2pm or earlier if the snow is not very good so do not turn up late.
The road this afternoon was clear so if there is no more snow overnight chains will not be needed.
The forecast is for a prolonged cold spell so hopefully we will get more skiing in February.
Steve
Friday, 27 January 2012
possible skiing this wekend
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
What a poor start to 2012! We have had some snow recently but not really enough to ski on but there has been more today and there is a faint possibility of skiing this weekend but it all depends on whether there is more snow overnight and on the temperature. More snow is predicted on sunday so collectively if we all cross our fingers then we may get some skiing! The answerphone will be updated in the morning as soon as we see the state of the snow - please check it before travelling to avoid disappointment.
I have heard that February is predicted to be colder than usual so hopefully we will get more opportunities in the next few weeks but I still recommend taking whatever opportunities you get - if you wait for better snow then sometimes it never comes! Despite a pretty poor season we have managed to open so far on 8 days when there hasnt appeared to be a lot of snow but conditions have been ok.
Steve
What a poor start to 2012! We have had some snow recently but not really enough to ski on but there has been more today and there is a faint possibility of skiing this weekend but it all depends on whether there is more snow overnight and on the temperature. More snow is predicted on sunday so collectively if we all cross our fingers then we may get some skiing! The answerphone will be updated in the morning as soon as we see the state of the snow - please check it before travelling to avoid disappointment.
I have heard that February is predicted to be colder than usual so hopefully we will get more opportunities in the next few weeks but I still recommend taking whatever opportunities you get - if you wait for better snow then sometimes it never comes! Despite a pretty poor season we have managed to open so far on 8 days when there hasnt appeared to be a lot of snow but conditions have been ok.
Steve
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
Lack of snow!
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
Happy New Year to everyone and I hope you all had a great time despite the lack of snow activities! It is unbelievably mild at the moment but the forecast is for colder weather in a few days time so hopefully that will improve the chance of snow. We have managed 8 days so far this season of varied quality so it is not all doom + gloom.
I have been contacted by Jennifer Phillips, a Tourism Management undergraduate from the University of Plymouth who is currently undertaking research for a dissertation project, studying the British winter sports market. She is seeking the views of bristish skiers and boarders and asks if some of you would like to enter her survey. It is totally anonymous but you can leave your contact details if you wish to be contacted. I have just completed it and it took 2 minutes so if you can spare the time please try and help her.The link is below
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/britishsnowsportsurvey
Hopefully won't be too long before we get going again.
Happy New Year to everyone and I hope you all had a great time despite the lack of snow activities! It is unbelievably mild at the moment but the forecast is for colder weather in a few days time so hopefully that will improve the chance of snow. We have managed 8 days so far this season of varied quality so it is not all doom + gloom.
I have been contacted by Jennifer Phillips, a Tourism Management undergraduate from the University of Plymouth who is currently undertaking research for a dissertation project, studying the British winter sports market. She is seeking the views of bristish skiers and boarders and asks if some of you would like to enter her survey. It is totally anonymous but you can leave your contact details if you wish to be contacted. I have just completed it and it took 2 minutes so if you can spare the time please try and help her.The link is below
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/britishsnowsportsurvey
Hopefully won't be too long before we get going again.
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Snow Update Tuesday 20 December
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
Surprisingly the tows ran today and about 20 people enjoyed dubious conditions. I am told that F1 runs were very bare but F2 skiable. Skiing closed early as the snow softened and disappeared and skiing closed early about 2pm. Sadly for us the temperaure is set to rise to 10-12 degrees tomorrow which will wreck any chance of further skiing until the cold weather returns but 8 days in December is an excellent start to the season.
A member has lost a pair of skins from his skis recently. It was thought they were last seen hanging up in the lodge but they were not there at the weekend. If anyone hs taken them or knows where they are can you please contact me.
On behalf of Weardale Ski Club can I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and hope to see you on the slopes as soon as possible.
Steve
Surprisingly the tows ran today and about 20 people enjoyed dubious conditions. I am told that F1 runs were very bare but F2 skiable. Skiing closed early as the snow softened and disappeared and skiing closed early about 2pm. Sadly for us the temperaure is set to rise to 10-12 degrees tomorrow which will wreck any chance of further skiing until the cold weather returns but 8 days in December is an excellent start to the season.
A member has lost a pair of skins from his skis recently. It was thought they were last seen hanging up in the lodge but they were not there at the weekend. If anyone hs taken them or knows where they are can you please contact me.
On behalf of Weardale Ski Club can I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and hope to see you on the slopes as soon as possible.
Steve
Saturday, 17 December 2011
Snow Update from Saturday 17th December
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
The skiing today was very enjoyable. The gullies were filled with powder snow making some excellent runs in great snow. The M1 was also very good with several good routes down from the top of F2. Some of the lower pisted runs had a thin covering but were perfectly skiable and nicely pisted. Later in the day the snow froze making these runs even better. The guys have done a great job pisting the slopes and all is looking good for tomorrow. The road is a bit icy in places with some snow so 4X4, snow tyres or chains will be necessary tomorrow and please pack a shovel. The forecast is for a thaw next week so make the most while it is here.
Tows will run from 10am tomorrrow (Sunday 18th)
Steve
The skiing today was very enjoyable. The gullies were filled with powder snow making some excellent runs in great snow. The M1 was also very good with several good routes down from the top of F2. Some of the lower pisted runs had a thin covering but were perfectly skiable and nicely pisted. Later in the day the snow froze making these runs even better. The guys have done a great job pisting the slopes and all is looking good for tomorrow. The road is a bit icy in places with some snow so 4X4, snow tyres or chains will be necessary tomorrow and please pack a shovel. The forecast is for a thaw next week so make the most while it is here.
Tows will run from 10am tomorrrow (Sunday 18th)
Steve
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Snow update Thursday 15th December
The Weardale Ski Club Ltd
There was skiing today at Swinhope but conditions were not great. Apparently the tow lines have great compacted snow and the gullies are full of snow with some great skiing but the main runs have thin cover with bare patches. It was possible to ski from the top of F2 to the bottom of F1 but you had to chose your route well.
We are not planning to open on friday but hopefully will do so at the weekend if we get a top up of snow.
If anyone is after some cheap skis for use at Swinhope, Weardale House outdoor centre have about 60 sets of skis, boots etc for sale. See the message below. Please contact Simon directly and not me for further details.
Steve
There was skiing today at Swinhope but conditions were not great. Apparently the tow lines have great compacted snow and the gullies are full of snow with some great skiing but the main runs have thin cover with bare patches. It was possible to ski from the top of F2 to the bottom of F1 but you had to chose your route well.
We are not planning to open on friday but hopefully will do so at the weekend if we get a top up of snow.
If anyone is after some cheap skis for use at Swinhope, Weardale House outdoor centre have about 60 sets of skis, boots etc for sale. See the message below. Please contact Simon directly and not me for further details.
Steve
I have around 60 sets of older child to adult sizes. Many are unused, the remainder are barely used.
I also have a whole raft of well used children's equipment that I'm looking to sell.
To give you an idea, I'm looking for £75 for a set of skis, boots, bindings and poles. The majority are Rossignol. My thought was that your members might be interested in a cheap set of skis to use in more marginal conditions to preserve their best equipment, or that you may have some beginners looking to get started.
The equipment is all at Weardale House in Ireshopeburn.
P.S. The reason for the sale? We simply aren't using them and I urgently need to purchase other equipment such as wetsuits, ropes and so on.
Steve Pugh
Business and Marketing Manager
YMCA Weardale House
01388 537479
07802 236036
www.weardalehouse.co.uk
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