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Skiing and Boarding At Allenheads

News:        

Update 14:00 4th May 2008

Another season over. Not a bad one, with 8 days skiing over the winter. Conditions were never brilliant but there was enough snow to have both tows running on a number of occasions. The tows are now down - ironically, just in time for a final couple of days of snow!

A newsletter will be out in the next couple of weeks so watch the post, or if you have email, your email box.  

Update 9:30 Easter Monday - 24th March 2008

As there has been no more snow overnight and not enough remaining from yesterday for skiing, the tows will not be running today. 

However there is still a thin and frozen cover so sledging will be fun!

If one of the forecasted snow showers is heavy enough, there is still a chance of more skiing this week - so keep checking the answer machine  - 01661 860689.

Update 9:30 Easter Sunday - 23rd March 2008

There has been a little more snow overnight and some skiing will be possible. "B" tow will run from about 10.30. Because of problems with the safety trip, its unlikely that "A" tow will run today. If you don't travel early, it would be worth checking the answer machine (01661 860689) which will be updated at about 11.00am.

Update 19:30 Saturday 22nd  March 2008

There was about 3 inches of snow on the field today & some skiing was possible. More snow is forecast overnight & if it does, the skiing should be good tomorrow. To be sure, check the answer machine (01661 860689) in the morning.

Update 19:30 Thursday 20th March 2008

Possibility of enough snow over the weekend to cover the field, so keep an eye on this site.

Update 9:30 Saturday 2nd February 2008

I'm afraid the wind has blown most of the snow off the field. There is limited cover with bare patches on the tops of ridges. Some skiing will be possible for a while, but not all the way down the field.

 

Update 23:00 Thursday 31st January 2008

The forecast seems to be promising snow for tonight & tomorrow - so phone the answer machine (01661 860689) tomorrow morning to check if there is enough to ski. It sounds even better for Saturday  -I'll email / text members tomorrow if Saturday is likely to have the snow.

 

Update 22:00, Monday 21st January 2008

Plenty of fresh snow today. The tows ran from 1:30 and will also be running tomorrow from 10:00 am. A hard frost is forecast overnight so tomorrow's skiing should be great.

The roads are clear and will remain so but take a shovel to dig a parking space.

 

Update 10:30, Saturday 5th January 2008

There was rain overnight and the snow conditions are rather poor but it is still skiable. "A" tow is running and will continue today as long as skiing is feasible.

More snow & colder conditions are forecast overnight, so tomorrow could be good - keep checking the website and the answer machine.

The tows ran yesterday - apologies for the breakdowns - and the skiing was excellent. "A" tows problem seems to have been sorted and it is running OK today. We'll look to sort out "B" tow and the difficulty of the build up of snow on the rope & pulleys. Hopefully we'll crack that very soon.

Update: 20:00, Thursday 3rd January 2008

At Last - we've got snow!!

There's about 15 cms snow and the tows were running today from mid afternoon until 4:30. 

More snow is expected overnight, so the tows should be running from about 10:30 until dark. Just give the Answer Machine - 01661 860689 - a check in the morning

See you there!

Update: 19:00, Wednesday 2nd January 2008

There's snow forecast for tomorrow, so keep an eye on the site to see whether we'll be skiing.

- Or even better, join now & you'll receive a text to tell you when the tows are running.

Update: 10:00pm, Saturday 8th December 2007 

The tows are up and we're ready for the snow! 

Its snowing today so watch out - it may be possible to ski tomorrow. 

Don't forget - once you've joined the club, we'll send you an e-mail and text you to let you know when the tows are running.

If you haven't joined yet - just phone our answer machine: 01661 860689 

Last month's opening of the new cabin was a great success - Have a look at Today's Report for pictures from the afternoon.

Old News:

Thursday 4th October 2007

Couple of minor updates to the site plus an invitation to sponsor one of our members who will be doing the White Peaks Challenge in Austria in March.

For more information on how to sponsor Ian Black, see his web page at

www.justgiving.com/ianblackski2008

Welcome to the 2007/2008 skiing season.

Previous News

The club is kicking back into life & getting ready for a new season. See News & Events for the latest things happening - including  a picture of our super new cabin.

Text-u-snow Service for members in 2007: Tell us your mobile number or e-mail address & we'll text or e-mail you when there is enough snow for skiing at Allenheads. 

Join now to take advantage of this great new service plus, of course, very good value skiing.

Don't forget the answer machine number is: 

01661 860689

 

For more information, check Today's Report

 

 Allenheads last Winter

Today's Report

See News & Events for more information about our text-u-snow service & the club's new cabin and this seasons key dates. 

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and in snow

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The Membership page has details of how to join & the current members discounts at local outdoor shops.

The latest newsletter has just been issued - see it at: Newsletter - September '07

Don't forget the discounts your membership will get you - see the membership page for more details.

As always, our answer machine will give you the most up to date snow information. Phone on:

01661 860689

Skiing ?

Boarding ?

In Northumberland ?

Yes Its True!

Why not come and try!

Experience the exhilaration of skiing and snow boarding when we have snow - on your own doorstep in the beauty of Northumberland.

Based on the edge of the Northumbrian village of Allenheads, we offer excellent skiing and boarding whenever there is snow. For more information about how you can join us and the numerous discounts membership offers, see our Membership page.

Contact Information

Snow Report Answer Machine

01661 860689

E-mail

Membership/General Information: snow@ski-allenheads.co.uk

Mail

Mike Horrocks

4 Yardley Grove

Cramlington

Northumberland

NE23 1TW

 

 

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