Glencoe – End of season

Once again it looks like lack of numbers has brought Glecoe ski area to an early close. With snow still filling the top runs the mountain only had 12 visitors last weekend and only a few this weekend. Not enough to warrant staying open. It is such a shame especially after such a fantastic season. […]

Glencoe 11th April 2010

Up early to make the most of the great sunny Spring conditions. A long warm day with the same conditions as the day before. Many in T-shirts, some even in shorts. 20 degrees and soft snow to play in. It doesn’t get much better. Main Basin starting to mogul slightly. Spring Run was great fun but care had […]

Glencoe 10th April 2010

A late start meant an afternoon at Glencoe. The day was warm, about 18 degrees and no wind. The plateau poma still allowed access. Mugs alley broken but navigable. Once at the top, Main Basin provided lumpy but  great spring snow conditions. Overhead skies were blue with barely a cloud. Rannoch Glades also provided great runs although […]

Glencoe 3rd April 2010

Had car for Saturday, but not Sunday, although Sunday did look the better. Driving up through the rain things looked gloomy. There had been good snowfall during the week and the base had filled in giving a much needed top-up. Overhead conditions were grim. As was becoming familiar with Glencoe this season visibility was zero. […]

Glencoe 29th March 2010

First chance to get on snow during my holiday from work. Weather has been atrocious. However a few centimetres of snow had fallen the night before and the weather looked bright for the Monday. Got up there and the slopes were desolate. Reports say only 20 folk on the hill. Skiers right from the top […]