What can i say? Perfect mix of weather and great snow for the whole week. After a stunning arrival at Chambery we took a helicopter right into the Tarantaise valley. 20 minutes and we were at Courchevel Altiport and a short transfer down to our chalet in Le Praz. The week started with good snowfall […]
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Glencoe Saturday, 23rd February
Started misty, firm and fast. The cold temperatures kept the snow hard through the day. Even when the cloud dispersed. Had the whole work crew up, a few wee jumps and a few bumps. It was a beautiful day and visibility meant I could see the rescue helicopter winching folk off the corniced ridge of […]
Glencoe Friday 15th February 2013
Started of with a hint of rain falling, but the sun was trying to burn through. A light wind was moving the cloud on and by the time we were up the hill the sun was shining. The wind was warm and moist coming from the west and the snow was soft and springlike. I […]
Glencoe Friday 8th February 2013
Conditions have been improving across the hill. Although some wind facing slopes had been scoured and Spring Run was iced up as was Etive Glades. Fly paper was closed so didn’t venture anywhere near these runs. Plenty of laps on Main Basin, the Wall and Mugs Alley the latter of which has really filled in. […]
Glencoe Saturday 2nd February 2013
Some stormy conditions through the week gave way to lighter winds and the promise of sunshine. Saturday arrived and all was good. A slippy drive up Lomond side and close encounter with a Red Deer hind couldn’t stop us. The sun was out indeed and temps were cool. No wind to speak of, although we […]
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Glencoe Sunday 6th January 2013
Warm wind and rain threatening to destroy all snowpack. Glad to get up. Started out nice on the drive up, however rain was incessant once in the hill. Main basin was all that was left and was icy and scoured. Made the most of it. But, all snow sports now suspended until further snowfall.