I've often wondered if it would be worth taking a trip up North to see what the 'local' skiing is like. Unfortunately, when I've looked at the relevant websites there always seem to be big lists of 'Lifts closed'.
When the areas are open the roads leading to them are blocked by snow!
Anyone actually don any skiing in Scotland and if so how does it compare to the more well know ski resorts?
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Originally posted by RhymesterI am no authority, but my friends who are into that say it may be cheaper to travel there but everything is more expensive when you arrive. Typical UK holiday really!!!
I've often wondered if it would be worth taking a trip up North to see what the 'local' skiing is like. Unfortunately, when I've looked at the relevant websites there always seem to be big lists of 'Lifts closed'.
When the areas are open the roads leading to them are blocked by snow!
Anyone actually don any skiing in Scotland and if so how does it compare to the more well know ski resorts?
Rhymester
Italy is supposed to be the best value for the Alps. A lot of people from work have been snow boarding out there. If you use the universal "cost of beer" valuation method, its only 40p for a beer so relatively its cheep once you get out there.
Andrew🙄
Both Austria and France, south of Lake Geneva are excellent for the Alps, although as you say, they are shockingly expensive. I know someone who snowboards in Scotland, and basically, if you're any good it's OK, as it's mostly ice up there. Personally I don't like skiing in ice (why I live in New England I don't know) but if it's relatively right on your door step, then why not?
Joe
I learnt to ski in Bulgaria, then had a trip to Killington in New England, USA and most recently went to Hemsedel in Norway.
You can never recreate the fun of learning so Bulgaria holds many fond memories but America was BIG in every sense of the word and very organised. Norway was great too but VERY expensive - the only drunks must be millionaires!
Perhaps I'd better not venture over the border just yet... when I was young I tried ice skating for the first time in Avimore. I lost control and stepped over this concrete ridge in the rink and found myself in the middle of a curling match...
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Originally posted by RhymesterYou could always pop down to Essex, pretty flat but plenty of snow 😞
I've often wondered if it would be worth taking a trip up North to see what the 'local' skiing is like. Unfortunately, when I've looked at the relevant websites there always seem to be big lists of 'Lifts closed'.
When the areas are open the roads leading to them are blocked by snow!
Anyone actually don any skiing in Scotland and if so how does it compare to the more well know ski resorts?
Rhymester
Come to Newfoundland.......East coast of Canada....west coast of the Province has extremely high powdery snow falls.....greatest skiing in the east/central part of the country....friendliest people in the world....some of the best beer......and world class rums !!!! (to be consumed only after skiing) 🙂
Originally posted by RhymesterCool, Andrew! Killington is only 45 minutes from where I live. Unfortunately I'm yet to make it there, as I'm only a poor PhD student on a horribly limited budget, and it ain't too cheap to ski there!
I learnt to ski in Bulgaria, then had a trip to Killington in New England, USA and most recently went to Hemsedel in Norway.
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Joe
Originally posted by kyngjIt sure was cool... the wife got frostbite on the end of her nose!
Cool, Andrew! Killington is only 45 minutes from where I live. Unfortunately I'm yet to make it there, as I'm only a poor PhD student on a horribly limited budget, and it ain't too cheap to ski there!
Joe
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Originally posted by RhymesterI went skiing at Sunapee, New Hampshire two weekends ago, with two friends, and after each run, once we got back to the lift queue, we were unable to talk as our lips were completely numb, it's quite a sobering experience!
It sure was cool... the wife got frostbite on the end of her nose!
Rhymester
Originally posted by RhymesterIf you are to go skiing in Scotland the 2 best places are Glenshee and the Nevis Range. all the others are still pretty good but these in my oppinion are the best 2.
I've often wondered if it would be worth taking a trip up North to see what the 'local' skiing is like. Unfortunately, when I've looked at the relevant websites there always seem to be big lists of 'Lifts closed'.
When the areas are open the roads leading to them are blocked by snow!
Anyone actually don any skiing in Scotland and if so how does it compare to the more well know ski resorts?
Rhymester
For good info on the runs open etc. go to http://www.ski.visitscotland.com
This should help. ps if you get great weather and a lot of snow, skiing is scotland is better than the Europien continent (well, can be better than Alp D'uez and Kitzbhuel) in my oppinion again.
pps if you go to Nevis range be sure to give the runs down trhe corrie back wall ( off Aonach Mor) a sshot.
David
Originally posted by Rhymesterits great, all i need to do is look the night before and decide where to go and then get up about 6 and be at most of the resorts ay 10 at the latest.
Thanks. It just seems that it might be the place to go 'on-spec'.. doesn't seem reliable to actually book a definite week's holiday. Pity I don't live nearer.
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