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Any activity that takes place in or around Glencoe.

Glencoe, Wednesday 17 February 2010

Posted on 18th February 20109th May 2014

The day before the webcams for Glencoe were showing blue skies and fresh snow. It was quickly decided to take Wednesday off work. The weather report made good reading with 60% chance of sun. The day however started foggy and cold. On reaching Tyndrum the snow started coming down heavy. The road conditions got very […]

Posted in SnowboardingTagged avalanche, Glencoe, mountain, Snowboard

Glencoe, Sunday 7th February 2010

Posted on 9th February 20109th May 2014

Headed up to Coe with Jonathan, they journey was overcast but due to brighten up. On approach to the ski hill you could see the profile of the mountain with small cap of cloud on top. The hope was for this to lift. The reality was that it would get thicker. Throughout the day it […]

Posted in SnowboardingTagged Glencoe, Snowboard

Glencoe, Saturday 23 January 2010

Posted on 25th January 20109th May 2014

No photo today I’m afraid, after driving all the way up last weekend for a half day and being chased away by the weather, I got up to Coe bright and early to make the most of fair conditions in the West. Cairngorm was still being dug out as I drove up early taking care […]

Posted in SnowboardingTagged Glencoe, Snowboard

Glencoe 4th January 2010

Posted on 5th January 20103rd June 2014

Another cold day and another visit to Glencoe for my daily shred. Not much in the way of new snow. Much more compact and on the way to getting icy in spots. Lower mountain still rocky. Main Basin at top good but light was a bit flat. This is normal at this time of year […]

Posted in SnowboardingTagged Glencoe, Snowboard

Glencoe, Tuesday 29th December 2009

Posted on 30th December 20098th May 2014

My first day of the season. Its been cold and snowy everywhere since before Christmas and I thought I’d try to get up before the year was out. An icy drive up through frozen scenery got me there eventually. £30 for not quite the full area, but since they have changed ownership yet again its […]

Posted in SnowboardingTagged Glencoe, Snowboard

Wish I was there

Posted on 28th December 20098th May 2014

Missing what looks like a glorious start to the season at Coe. Hopefully sniffles will clear up and I can get up there in the next few days.

Posted in SnowboardingTagged Glencoe, Snowboard, webcam

Glencoe Start to Season?

Posted on 27th December 20098th May 2014

Considering Glencoe tomorrow. Will my knee hold up?

Posted in SnowboardingTagged Glencoe, Snowboard

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