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 […]
Desperado
25th February – I don’t know what I was expecting, but I was so desperate to go snowboarding, I gave little thought to the experience I would have on the downhill.
The Gathering
Poor conditions prevail and the guys at Glencoe along with Snowpark Scotland, pulled a freestyle park together on the sledging slope for The Gathering. On the upper mountain Main basin continues to be the largest area on snow on the hill.
Skinning Up Post Season
29 days this season, although it was foot powered rather than lift served on my last day of the season.
Morning Quickie
Day 28 of my season, would it be my last? I’m almost positive
Mist & Murk
Mist and Murk on my 26th day of the season at Glencoe Mountain Resort.