The Cairngorm Husky Races will be taking place this weekend with racing at Glenmore. Start / Finish area is at the Hayfield at Glenmore gates. Great spectator opportunities but please drive carefully on the road as it will be busy.
SKIING & SNOWSPORTS
Things are looking up for the weekend. This week heavy snow showers combined with winds have steadily improved the conditions of all runs. Skiing from top to bottom. Lifts expected to open are: Coire na Ciste, Ptarmigan T Bar, Polar Express, M1 poma, Coire Cas T Bar and the funicular railway. West wall poma is being looked at but is heavily scoured in places. The White Lady is great skiing and catching snow all the time. The Cas and the Gun barrel are also fun. Snow conditions are consolidating well with the fluctuations in temperature. Grooming team working steadily to move the snowpack and maximise runs available.
NON SKIING VISITORS
The sledge park will open if conditions make it safe to do so. Tickets can be purchased from the Shop at the Top – but you will need to purchase a train ticket and check first that the sledge park is open. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing and remain close to the Top Station.
WEATHER OUTLOOK
Friday 23rd January 09: Wind SW or W 25-40mph. Stronger speeds likely in the afternoon. Occasional snow showers. Cloud most extensive on more western hills above 800m. Patches of sun especially on eastern hills but visibility poor in snow showers. Temp at 900m -1C or -2C.
Saturday 24th January 09: Wind W 25-35mph. Snow showers may reach western hills but less likely in the East. Cloud base mostly above 1000m. Bright sunshine likely in the eastern hills and visibility mostly excellent. Temp at 900m -2C.
Outlook: Widespread snowfall expected on Saturday night but it may miss the Scottish Highlands! Let’s hope not.
BUYING TICKETS
You can purchase tickets online at http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/book or at the ticket office in Coire Cas. Train Tickets can be purchased from the Tourist Office in Aviemore and Ski Tickets can be purchased off site from Aviemore Ski and Board Hire. The shop is located at the north end of Aviemore in the Myrtlefield Shopping Centre underneath the Post Office. The shop is usually open on a Friday evening until 10pm and tickets can be purchased in advance for the following day.
PROMOTIONS
If you missed out on our 60’s promotion at the start of the year then you will have a chance to celebrate the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s in February, March and April this winter. On the first Sunday and Monday of each month if you can present a season ticket from the relevant decade at the ticket office you will ski for free on those days – so 70’s season tickets on Sunday 1st and Monday 2nd February. On Monday 2nd February you can purchase a train ticket or a ski ticket for only £5.50. (Excludes sledging and equipment hire). For full details visit the events calendar on the web site. http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/events-2009-02
Visitscotland is also running a Winter White Promotion and CairnGorm is participating in a mid week skiing offer. Buy an adult 1 day ski ticket and get a second ski ticket for use that day at a 50% discount. Click through to the following site and download your AdventurePass. Conditions apply and are listed on the Offer Voucher. http://adventure.visitscotland.com/adventure-pass/offers/slideout
Public WiFi Access
The Cas Bar is now a public WiFi access zone. So if you need to get connected do it from the warmth of the Cas Bar.
FOOD & DRINK & SHOPS
The Cas Bar will be open 9.00am to 4.00pm.
Ptarmigan Restaurant and Shop at the Top will be open from 10am Monday to Friday and from 9am at weekends.
OPENING TIMES
CairnGormMountain will be open daily conditions permitting.
First Train Up 9.00am. Last Train Up 3.20pm. Last Train Down 4.00pm.
Please call or visit the web site for up to date information.
VIDEO/PHOTO/FEEDBACK LINKS
Thanks to everyone who has given feedback on the web site. If you would like to do so please email meTania@cairngormmountain.org. If you have photos or video you want to share then there are a number of ways to do this now.
