http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/rss/news News en-gb Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:41:18 +0100 http://www.cairngormmountain.com Cairngorm RSS 2.0 editor@cairngormmountain.com webmaster@cairngormmountain.com http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/56-s-s-t-s The hottest weekend of the year so far and at CairnGorm Mountain, where temperatures at the top reached 20C today (Saturday), snow sports enthusiasts were flocking to the high tops in their shorts , t – shirts and kilts to enjoy the unseasonal  temperatures out on  the ski slopes. Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 #news-9f61408e3afb633e50cdf1b20de6f466 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/55-s-s-c-c---i-e-cg-m-1718-a Skier and Boarder Cross – THE event of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics hits Cairngorm Mountain on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 April 2010 with the inaugural Saab UK Challenge, Scottish Snowcross Championships. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 #news-b53b3a3d6ab90ce0268229151c9bde11 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/54-w-r-a---cg-k World Record Achieved - “CairnGorm in Kilts”<br style="font-family: Helvetica;" />235 skiers and snowboarders set a world record today, Saturday 6th March for the largest number of kilted skiers/snowboarders skiing down a piste at once today on the slopes of CairnGorm Mountain. All participants paid an entry fee of £5 to take part and all the funds will be split between Maggie’s Highland and the Badenoch & Strathspey Schools Skiing Programme.<br /> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 #news-a684eceee76fc522773286a895bc8436 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/53-w-r-a---cg-k CairnGorm Mountain is attempting to set a world record for the largest number of kilted skiers/snowboarders skiing down a piste at once. The attempt will take place on Saturday 6th March at 11am and all money raised will be split between Maggie’s Highland and the Badenoch & Strathspey Schools Skiing Programme.<br />We are aiming to have 600 kilted skiers and snowboarders ski in a single consecutive line from the Ptarmigan Top Station at CairnGorm Mountain all the way down to car park level. <br /> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 #news-d82c8d1619ad8176d665453cfb2e55f0 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/52-w-w-cg-m For Kelly and Paul Bray the dreams of a real White Wedding came true today (Saturday 30th Jan) on the slopes at CairnGorm Mountain. Following an official ceremony at Alvie Church at 11am the couple came straight up to CairnGorm at took to the ski slopes where they were cheered on by thousands of well wishers. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 #news-9a1158154dfa42caddbd0694a4e9bdc8 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/51-a-p-o-cg-m Following a three year build programme, Robert Livingston, Director of Hi Arts officially opened the landscape features at CairnGorm Mountain on Friday 23rd October. Cairn Gorm : Reading A Landscape is a series of three site-specific artworks developed by a team based at the University of Dundee, led by artist, Arthur Watson.     Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 #news-2838023a778dfaecdc212708f721b788 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/49-2-n-a-s-a-a-c-a Ski Area representatives and industry suppliers from seven nations will be gathering in Aviemore early next week to share knowledge and experience of running ski areas in the Northern latitudes. The two day conference is being hosted by the Association of Scottish Ski Areas – ASSA, (CairnGorm, Glencoe, Glenshee, Lecht and Nevis Range) and delegates will be hosted by CairnGorm Mountain on Monday 7th and Nevis Range on Tuesday 8th September finishing with a visit to the braehead Snowdome on Wednesday 9th. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 #news-f457c545a9ded88f18ecee47145a72c0 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/48-m-h-t-l-n-cd-t-c Mhairi Hall Trio launches Cairngorm at the top of Cairngorm Capturing Scotland’s music, energy and emotion on the piano   Launch concert will begin at 8pm on Friday 21st August 2009   To celebrate the release of this stunning album Cairngorm will be performed in the Ptarmigan venue at the top of Cairngorm, with Mhairi on grand piano, Fraser Stone on drums and percussion, and Michael Bryan on acoustic guitar. The music, which is from the Cairngorm area was recorded in the beautiful space of Crear, Argyll in February 2009 and is produced by Dónal Lunny. <br /> Funicular Times from car-park at foot of mountain: 6:45pm every 15mins to Ptarmigan (last train up 7:30pm)   Possibly the highest album launch in the country! <br /> Limited tickets are available for this special concert, and are £10 (including funicular) To book, please call: 01479 861341  or for further information contact: info@mhairihall.com    This event is supported by: Cairngorms National Park Authority, CairnGorm Mountain and Cairngorm Brewery<br style="font-family: Helvetica;" /> Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100 #news-642e92efb79421734881b53e1e1b18b6 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/47-n-n--b-a-cg-m-l Following the transfer of ownership in May 2008 of CairnGorm Mountain Ltd to Highlands & Islands Enterprise three new non-executive Board appointments have been confirmed: Mr Keith Armstrong (Edinburgh), Mr Stewart Macintyre (Aviemore) and Major General The Hon Seymour Monro CBE (Moray). Together with existing non-executive Director Tim Whittome (Inverness), executive Directors Sandra Murray and Ian Whitaker  and Chairman Grenville Johnston,  the new CairnGorm Mountain Ltd Board is now complete. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 #news-67c6a1e7ce56d3d6fa748ab6d9af3fd7 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/46-cg-s-h-p-u-w-g CairnGorm Mountain Ski Hire is offering snowboarders the opportunity to protect themselves against wrist injury by using Flexmeter Wrist guards. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 #news-d9d4f495e875a2e075a1a4a6e1b9770f http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/45-s-o-j-23-2009 Skiin Outlook for Weekend commencing Friday January 23rd 2009 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 #news-6c8349cc7260ae62e3b1396831a8398f http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/44-h-c-f-cg-m What's on Christmas Week Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 #news-f7177163c833dff4b38fc8d2872f1ec6 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/42-c-cg-m Tips for Visiitng over the Christmas Period Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 #news-a1d0c6e83f027327d8461063f4ac58a6 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/40-w-cg-m-5-d-08 Funicular opens to the public Saturday 6th Dec. Possibility of some skiing. See below. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 #news-d645920e395fedad7bbbed0eca3fe2e0 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/41-w-o-cg-m-f-12-d-2008 The snow cover on the mountain is consolidating and more snow is forecast....We are Ski-ing...Find out more. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 #news-3416a75f4cea9109507cacd8e2f2aefc http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/3-s-t-d-m-8-d-08 Please note that the annual staff training day will take place on Monday 8th December 2008.<br />The facilities at CairnGorm Mountain will be closed on Monday and a normal service will resume on Tuesday 9th December. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 #news-eccbc87e4b5ce2fe28308fd9f2a7baf3 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/2-t-s-6-d Following annual maintenance the funicular railway will re open to the public on Saturday 6th December. There is a small possibility of skiing at the weekend on the Traverse, 105 and first Zig. This will be confirmed on Friday afternoon. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 #news-c81e728d9d4c2f636f067f89cc14862c http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/39-s-s-r-c Some of our fitter and madder members of the team are particpating again this weekend in the Wildays Santa Run for Charity this weekend. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 #news-d67d8ab4f4c10bf22aa353e27879133c http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/4-i-w-i-c-e-cg-m CairnGorm Mountain Ltd is delighted to announce the key appointment of Mr Ian Whitaker (Grantown on Spey)) as Interim Chief Executive of the CairnGorm Mountain Ltd. Mr Whitaker will take up his post from Friday 28th November 2008, following the departure of Bob Kinnaird. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 #news-a87ff679a2f3e71d9181a67b7542122c http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/38-s-v NEW!!  The ideal Christmas present!!  Snowsports Vouchers are now available to purchase on-line. Save over £8 on a day ski pass. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 #news-a5771bce93e200c36f7cd9dfd0e5deaa http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/37-f-c-l-g-s There has been much speculation on how the technical maintenance team were going to lift the carriages off the track. Go to the Photo gallery for pictures and a solution. Carriage Lift - 5th Nov 2008 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 #news-a5bfc9e07964f8dddeb95fc584cd965d http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/36-e-s-cg Over 250 snow sports enthusiasts took advantage of early snowfall as CairnGorm opened for skiing a full month earlier that the ski season in 2007. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 #news-19ca14e7ea6328a42e0eb13d585e4c22 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/35-p-w-c-m Close down for Pre Winter maintenance on funicular and Christmas Market opening dates. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 #news-1c383cd30b7c298ab50293adfecb7b18 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/34-u-cg-m-c-m Eager to be first in the queue for the opening of CairnGorm Mountain's Christmas Market in November, Utsi from the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre took up 'pole' position outside the Base Station a month early. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 #news-e369853df766fa44e1ed0ff613f563bd http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/33-f-a-s The first snow of the winter season fell at CairnGorm Mountain late yesterday afternoon (Thursday 2nd Oct) raising hopes for a good skiing season to come. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 #news-182be0c5cdcd5072bb1864cdee4d3d6e http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/32-s-a-d-30-s-08 Get your snowsports membership now and beat the price rises before the 1st October. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 #news-6364d3f0f495b6ab9dcf8d3b5c6e0b01 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/31-t-cg-c-25-o-08 The Charmer takes place on the 25th October, raisiing funds for the new Aviemore Community School. The event is now full. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 #news-c16a5320fa475530d9583c34fd356ef5 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/30-o-f- Purchase a family ticket online for £20 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 #news-34173cb38f07f89ddbebc2ac9128303f http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/29-h-d- Harley Riders Lynda and Duncan marry at Cairngorm Mountain. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 #news-6ea9ab1baa0efb9e19094440c317e21b http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/28-i-c-m-r 100 runners, including many of Scotland's top hillrunning athletes, took part in this event on Saturday 9th August, running from Glenmore along the edge of Loch Morlich and up the Allt Mor trail to the Coire Cas car park and on up to the Ptarmigan at the Top Station. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 #news-33e75ff09dd601bbe69f351039152189 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/27-n-cg- A new display has been erected outside the Cas Bar in the Coire Cas car park showing the main paths and tracks on Cairn Gorm. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 #news-02e74f10e0327ad868d138f2b4fdd6f0 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/26-m-v-p Coming up to visit? Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 #news-4e732ced3463d06de0ca9a15b6153677 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/25-t- Trying to email us and getting your messages returned? Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 #news-8e296a067a37563370ded05f5a3bf3ec http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/24-am-w-l 150 local school children celebrate mountain woodlands project Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 #news-1ff1de774005f8da13f42943881c655f http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/21-w-n-j-g-w-cg-m CairnGorm Guided Walks 2008<br />A great programme of guided walks start at CairnGorm Mountain and continue throughout the summer season on almost every day of the week. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 #news-3c59dc048e8850243be8079a5c74d079 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/22-bbc-s-cg-m BBC Springwatch remote location team survive 80 mile and hour winds and driving rain to bring live braadcasts from CairnGorm Mountain. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 #news-b6d767d2f8ed5d21a44b0e5886680cb9 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/23-s-s-d-2008---b-n Fiona Russell. The Herald, March 2007 said of sunset dining at CairnGorm Mountain..<br />"If you can imagine eating a wonderful meal as you watch the sun set over one of Scotland's finest mountain range views then you will be half way to foodie heaven". From 25 things food lovers should do before they die....<br />" Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 #news-37693cfc748049e45d87b8c7d8b9aacd http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/19-hie-cml-l- Plans to secure the sustainable future of the Cairngorm funicular railway can now get under way following agreement that ownership of its operating company CairnGorm Mountain Ltd will transfer to Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).<br />Full release....... Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 #news-1f0e3dad99908345f7439f8ffabdffc4 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/18-c-cg- Win dinner for 2 in the Ptarmigan Restaurant this summer. Simply take 2 minutes to complete 7 questions and give us valuable feedback on the e news letter so we can improve it. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 #news-6f4922f45568161a8cdf4ad2299f6d23 http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/17-m-m- Milly is a SARDA Rescue Dog and works at Cairngorm Mountain. Find out more about her training and watch her at work.  Suitable for all ages. Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 #news-70efdf2ec9b086079795c442636b55fb