I'd love to ski when its like that. Problem is, theres probably less than 10 days a season when its that good.
I guess English people head up because its the closest place to ski, and many people can drive and feel as if they arent actually paying out to travel.
Not sure what beggars belief though. I havent ever skied Scotland, and yes I can get cheap weeks in Europe. However, when I was planning to go up on business, I looked at the possibility of getting the skis out. Sadly, I was let down, as expected, by a lack of snow.
Its great for the likes of Ross who can get to the slopes when the good stuff is on the ground. I dont see Scotland as a possible destination for a weeks holiday though. Ever.
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I have already had 10 days this season in those conditions!
I would not recommend it to anyone to book in advance but a weeks holiday is not out the question.
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/loutdoor/mountainsafety/westhighland.html
Similar story for the east as well, next weekend could be a go-er!
Photos from Nevis Range website.. looks pretty good.
Snow also hitting the ground at near-sea level!
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Started by RossF in Scotland 18-Jan-2009 - 198 Replies
Pablo Escobar
reply to 'Scotland 08/09' posted Feb-2009
Tony_H wrote: theres probably less than 10 days a season when its that good.
I have already had 10 days this season in those conditions!
I would not recommend it to anyone to book in advance but a weeks holiday is not out the question.
Tony_H
reply to 'Scotland 08/09' posted Feb-2009
If only. It would make perfect sense. Drive up, no sea crossing, not over priced in resort....it has everything potentiallg going for it. But you just dont know with the weather. If for example I had booked a weeks holiday and taken it in Scotland last week, I would be devestated. At least you can find places in the Alps etc to ski this time of year where you know there will be good snow. Thats why I find Scotland so disappointing. I'd love to ski up there however.
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Trolley
reply to 'Scotland 08/09' posted Feb-2009
To be fair i ended up going to Cairngorm and had a decent days boarding yesterday.
Pablo Escobar
reply to 'Scotland 08/09' posted Feb-2009
Really? That is awesome, with the snow forecast it should really freshen things up! Any pics?
Pablo Escobar
reply to 'Scotland 08/09' posted Feb-2009
Outlook for Tuesday
Very windy with a mix of sleet and snow showers, some limited early sunny intervals. The showers merging into a longer period of sleet and hill snow later. Hill fog forming. South or Southwest gales, may ease later. Freezing level around 500 metres.
Outlook for Wednesday
Sleet and snow showers, frequent in west and north with some notable snow accumulating and drifting above 400 metres. Occasional hill fog with limited sunny intervals. Fresh or strong West veering Northwest winds, perhaps gales later. Freezing level around 300 metres.
Outlook for Thursday
Further snow showers. Some showers heavy, especially across the Northwest and near the West coast. Further moderate snow accumulations with drifting. Strong Northwest winds with gales over Munros. Best of sunny glimpses over Trossachs and Arrochar Alps. Freezing level 250 metres.
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/loutdoor/mountainsafety/westhighland.html
Similar story for the east as well, next weekend could be a go-er!
Pablo Escobar
reply to 'Scotland 08/09' posted Mar-2009
It looks like the forecasted snow is now falling.. potential Scottish skiing next weekend!
Pablo Escobar
reply to 'Scotland 08/09' posted Mar-2009
Photos from Nevis Range website.. looks pretty good.
Snow also hitting the ground at near-sea level!
Topic last updated on 08-May-2009 at 18:10