Scotland 08/09

Out of curiosity, roughly how much are the one day lift passes for the Scottish resorts? (I realise it will probably vary depending on where you are.)

I would love to do another trip to the Alps but not sure if the finances will stretch that far so considering a last minute weekend in Scotland (weather permitting) later in the season.

It'll be a long drive (5-6 hours ish from Teesside?) but may be the only option for a ski fix this year.

Get a cheap week abroad!!!! Lift pass prices in Scotland are ridiculous for what you get, or what you may get!!!
I believe Cairngorm, which has been allowed to atrophy since the installation of the funi, is £29 a day.
If you are in Teeside, get a cheap week from any local airport and it will be cheaper than Scotland.

PS - I'm Scottish!!!!!!

I paid £17 for 8 lifts today. It varies. Is around £20 at Nevis also.

Brucie, you are a disgrace :wink:

Just being honest Ross. Where were you skiing today?

Thanks guys - that was actually less than I was expecting. :wink:

A late deal may be an option, as may be a weekend trip abroad, but getting anything from Newcastle might be tricky (all the best deals on flights and packages seem to be from London and getting there isn't always trivial, particularly for an early morning flight.)

Also, by the time I've added on a six day lift pass for 2 of us, ski carriage, possibly overnight accommodation in London + lunches and drinks it's still not going to be cheap. :(

A lottery ticket is needed I think... :D

Lynn, I appreciate your situation. I have skied all over the world and in Scotland over the last 35years and have just had enough of Scottish 'resorts'. Too many bad experiences.

When they say All Runs Complete, it usually means complete with rocks, rivers, heather, ice etc.

I dont mean to sound unpatriotic, and at the risk of Ross's ire, its crap!!!!

Maybe I have been lucky but my experience is completely different. Today we had 8 lifts (in all fairness it was snowing but not much wind at all) great run-wide coverage with a fresh dusting. On Tuesday the weather was sh*t, I won't lie. My previous days skiing was the 6th of December and it was a blue bird 'powder day'. In all fairness we hiked for the turns but lifts were operating. Before that it was the 16th of April at Nevis and there was not a place on the mountain where you could not ski. Brucie, if you know Nevis then you will understand how serious that snow is! 15th of APril in Glencoe was a bit crusty underneath but about 10cm fell on top to help freshen things. Skied right back to the car park.

I have also skied, 'all over the world' :wink:

well.. Europe, Australasia, North America.

Nevis is without doubt a brilliant place to ski on a good day. If I was to ski in Scotland it would be my destination. (or Glencoe).

Perhaps I was a bit harsh - just dont go to Cairngorm!!!!!!!!