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 […]
Tag: Winter
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.
Friday Clarity
Friday shred at Glencoe! A fresh dusting of snow, moody skies, and surprisingly great visibility made for an epic day on the mountain. Best turns? The Wall in the morning and some fast carving under the Rannoch Chair. Not the lightest snow, but still an absolute blast! Hoping for more laps this weekend before the weather changes.
We Back
The first dose of the Coe in 2025, lovely grippy wind packed powder above mid-mountain.
Sorry Glencoe
It’s not cheating if we’re on a break. Sorry Glencoe, but with now snow in the west I had to up-sticks and head east to make the most of some recent snowfall.
I left Glasgow super early and arrived in the car park at Cairngorm Mountain by 8am.