Press Release http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/rss/news News en-gb Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:40:14 +0100 http://www.cairngormmountain.com Cairngorm RSS 2.0 editor@cairngormmountain.com webmaster@cairngormmountain.com New Non-executive Board Appointments at CairnGorm Mountain Ltd 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 CairnGorm Ski Hire Promotes Use of Wrist Guards 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 Skiing Outlook for January 23rd 2009 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 Happy Christmas From CairnGorm Mountain 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 Christmas at CairnGorm Mountain 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 What's on at CairnGorm Mountain w/c 5th Dec 08 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 What's On at CairnGorm Mountain w/c Fri 12 Dec 2008 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 Staff Training Day Monday 8th December 08 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 Train re opens on Saturday 6th Dec 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 Support the Santa Run this Christmas 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 Ian Whitaker appointed Interim Chief Executive at CairnGorm Mountain 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 Snowsports Vouchers 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 First Carriage Lift Goes Smoothly 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 Early Skiing at CairnGorm 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 Pre Winter maintenance and Christmas Market 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 Utsi starts queuing early for CairnGorm Mountain Christmas Market 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 First Autumn Snow! 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 Snowsports Applications Deadline 30th Sept 08 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 The CairnGorm Charmer 25th October 08 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 Online special on Family tickets 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 Harley Davidsons take it to new heights 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 Inaugural Cairngorm Mountain Run 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 New CairnGorm paths map on display 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 Multi Visit Pass http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/26-m-v-p Coming up to visit? Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 #news-4e732ced3463d06de0ca9a15b6153677 Trying to email us? 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 AM Wood Launch 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 Why Not Join a Guided Walk at CairnGorm Mountain 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 BBC Springwatch at CairnGorm Mountain 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 Summer Sunset Dining 2008 - Book Now 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 HIE to lead CML Ltd into a new future. 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 Calling all CairnGorm e news subscribers! 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 Meet Milly & watch her at work 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 Survival Tips for Half Term @ CairnGorm! http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/16-s-t-h-t-cg Top tips on how to survive half term holidays at CairnGorm Mountain. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 #news-c74d97b01eae257e44aa9d5bade97baf Highland Fling Ceilidh Nights http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/20-h-f-c-n CairnGorm Highland Fling nights have been more popular than ever this summer.  Sorry you have missed the last one - but don\'t worry - we will be taking advanced bookings for summer 2009 very shortly.  Watch this space!! Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 #news-98f13708210194c475687be6106a3b84 Journey to work! http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/15-j- Journey to work - What's yours like? Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000 #news-9bf31c7ff062936a96d3c8bd1f8f2ff3 Odyssey Exhibition at Cairngorm Mountain http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/10-o-e-c-m The Odyssey Exhibition at Cairngorm Mountain will be in the T-Bar at Coire Cas until the 28th of October. Sun, 09 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100 #news-d3d9446802a44259755d38e6d163e820 Behind the Scenes at CairnGorm Mountain http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/11-b-s-cg-m Following many requests, an opportunity now exists for visitors to get behind the scenes at CairnGorm Mountain and find out more about how the funicular works, and how it was built. Sun, 09 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100 #news-6512bd43d9caa6e02c990b0a82652dca CairnGorm Ski Debenture For Sale http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/9-cg-s-d-f-s CairnGorm Ski Debenture For Sale Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100 #news-45c48cce2e2d7fbdea1afc51c7c6ad26 Guided Walks on CairnGorm Mountain http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/8-g-w-cg-m CairnGorm Mountain offers walking opportunities for all levels of ability. Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100 #news-c9f0f895fb98ab9159f51fd0297e236d Sledge Park http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/news/7-s-p At CairnGorm Mountain, we have a dedicated sledge park situated next to the Ptarmigan Top Station. Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100 #news-8f14e45fceea167a5a36dedd4bea2543