11 / 12 / 2008
Funicular opens to the public Saturday 6th Dec. Possibility of some skiing. See below.
What's On w/c 28th November 2008 at CairnGorm Mountain
Interim Chief Executive Appointed
CairnGorm Mountain Ltd is delighted to announce the key appointment of Mr Ian Whitaker (Grantown on Spey) as Interim Chief Executive of CairnGorm Mountain Ltd. Mr Whitaker will take up his post from Friday 28th November 2008, following the departure of Bob Kinnaird. Ian has been Commercial Director at CML for 7 years. Full story on the web site http://www.cairngormmountain.org.uk/news/153
Bob's Blog will be passed to Ski Patrol
With Bob's departure the Blog spot on the CML web site has been passed to Colin Matthew. Many of you will know Colin as Ski Patrol 1, he has featured regularly in the recent Channel 5 series "Highland Emergency" and has been a member of Ski Patrol for 24 years. This season Colin will step up to the role of Winter Operations Manager and the Blog will be known as the Patrol Blog.
Terrain Park Crew Volunteers - are there any out there?
Working in conjunction with Vans - our terrain park sponsors - CairnGorm is looking to recruit a team of volunteers who will work with ski patrol on a regular basis to help maintain the terrain park. Considerable effort and time is dedicated to building and maintaining features and if the Park is to continue to flourish and be open on a more regular basis then more volunteers are required to help with the work. If you are a keen snowboarder or freestyle skier and interested in volunteering some of your time to build on the success of the Park visit the web site and see if Terrain Park Crew is for you. Details available through the following link: http://www.cairngormmountain.org.uk/recruitment
Funicular Update
Train recommissioning is well underway and the team is on track for re-opening the train to the public on Saturday 6th December. There is insufficient snow to open for skiing this weekend.
Last chance to ask Santa for your Christmas wish...... at the Christmas Market this weekend.
This weekend Santa and his elf will be at the Christmas Market in the T Bar at CairnGorm Mountain. On Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th children will be able to visit Santa in his grotto between 11am and 3pm. The cost per visit is £3.00 per child which includes a gift. Entrance to the Christmas Market is free and it is open daily from 10am until 4pm until Sunday 30th. You will find a wonderful selection of gift ideas and stocking fillers for family and friends. The Cas Bar will also be open for gluwein, mince pies, home baking and light lunches. Come up and enjoy the real log fire.
Perfect Stocking Filler....
3 day and 7 day snowsports vouchers are now available to purchase online. The ideal gift for the winter season.
Christmas Lunch...
From 9th December we will be offering a special 2 course Buffet Christmas Lunch in the Ptarmigan Restaurant. The price of £15 includes train travel. A vegetarian option will also be available. Please purchase your tickets from the ticket office.
Monday 8th December. CairnGorm Mountain and facilities will be closed to the public for the whole day for annual staff training. We will re-open as usual on Tuesday 9th December. Please note that we will also be closed on Christmas Day but will be open on Hogmanay and on New Year's Day.
Weather Outlook
Friday 28th November: Wind SW 15-20mph becoming variable 10-15mph. Dry with a small chance of snow showers. Summits mainly clear of cloud. Extensive bright sunshine and excellent visibility. Temp at 900m -2C to -3C.
Saturday 29th November: Wind N 15-20mph, becoming 20-35mph. Snow showers particularly North and East of Cairngorms. Cloud base down to 450m in showers. Occasional bright sunshine but poor visibility in showers. Temp at 900m -2 C to -4C.
Outlook: Persistent sub - freezing temperatures across all UK mountains. Considerable snow showers expected in North and East Scotland. Winds mainly North or NE. Strong at times.
Opening Times and General Information. The Cas Bar and Christmas Market will be open daily from 10am until 4pm from the 1st - 30th November. The Cas Bar will be open daily thereafter until the train reopens on the 6th December to the public. Thank you for your understanding throughout the maintenance period.
Come and us soon
