I’d stayed in Aviemore to see what Saturday would bring to Cairngorm Mountain. Lifts had been running Friday afternoon and they were indeed on again for Saturday. I decided to dump the bag and make the most of the lift-served summit area. Ptarmigan Bowl offered some hazy, sun-baked powder, lapped that higher and further each […]
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Zig-Zag Season
As a snowboarder or skier in Scotland, you know the thrill of an unexpected dump. I had planned a leisurely Friday off, anticipating a long weekend filled with hill walks and not much snow in sight. The Upbattle Splitboarding event had been cancelled due to a lack of snow, and the hills had appeared snow-free […]
Gathering
I had to make a flying visit to the Glencoe Mountain Resort on Saturday morning as I had evening commitments. It was a grey start as I walked up the track to the Plateau Cafe. The bass was bumping as the Gathering Park sessions was in full swing. Nice to see the folk out, and […]
No Viz
I had stayed the night in the car, hoping for another day on the hill. I popped in the Glencoe Mountain cafe for breakfast before taking the access chair. Well, the day after Valentine’s Day was showing no love. Mist had enveloped the mountain and it showed no sign of moving. Only the mid mountain […]
Mountain Love
I took the day off work—because when the forecast looks decent, you’ve got to make the most of it! Blue skies were on the cards, but snow conditions? Still pretty lean. The mid-mountain had a decent amount open, though with some icy patches to keep things interesting. I set off on the splitboard, aiming for […]
Soft Sunday
A short but sweet Sunday at Glencoe! Warm temps meant softer snow—way more fun than yesterday’s refrozen runs. Slushy spring vibes down Mugs Alley, a blast through The Canyon, and finally got back onto The Wall now that it wasn’t rock solid. Just as I was wrapping up, the Wall T-bar kicked in, so I had to grab one last lap.
Familiar Faces
The freeze-thaw cycle made for firm groomers, with Rankin’s Return and Mugs Alley riding well. Less busy than Friday, but plenty of familiar faces out enjoying the turns. As the mist rolled in, I called it early—saving the legs for Sunday, when we should see a little fresh snowfall.