Update 22:00am Thursday 5th February 2009
Excellent snow conditions
continue. Tows were running today from 10.30 to 5.00 and I expect they
will again tomorrow and over the weekend. If you plan to go up to
Allenheads – just check the answer machine 01661
860689 to confirm the times the tows will run. Enough parking
space has been created for tomorrow but I’d recommend a spade on
Saturday as there will probably be more cars.
Boarders? - Check out Snowboard
Club site for Ski-Allenheads photos
To whet your
appetite, see the photos on the link below:
http://marcusb.smugmug.com/gallery/7265250_oHtG9#467040068_pBmbf
Update 22:00am Wednesday 4th February 2009
Loads
of snow & perfect conditions for boarding & skiing. Staying
cold so conditions are going to be great right through the week
& the weekend - see the link below for some of yesterday's photos.
Expect tows to run tomorrow from about 11.00 (may be earlier) to
5.00. Check the answer machine tomorrow to
confirm: 01661 860689
http://marcusb.smugmug.com/gallery/7265250_oHtG9#467040068_pBmbf
Update 20:00am Tuesday 3rd February 2009
About
30+cms of beautiful powder. The tows ran today in perfect conditions - see
the link below for some great photos. We'll be running tows again tomorrow
so get your boots on and get up to Allenheads!! I’d still recommend taking a shovel to dig a parking
space. I'm not sure what time the tows will run - probably from
about 11.00 to 5.00pm - but check the answer machine tomorrow to confirm: 01661 860689
Great photos of lots of snow:
http://marcusb.smugmug.com/gallery/7265250_oHtG9#467040068_pBmbf
Update 08:30am Tuesday 3rd
February 2009
There’s
snow & the tows ran yesterday afternoon & will run today
from about 11.00am. I’d recommend taking a shovel to dig a parking
space. For more up to date information, call the answer machine on:
01661 860689
Update 09:00am Monday 26th January 2009
A good days skiing yesterday. Bare patches on B tow but
the run from A Tow (by the trees) is still good. The tow will run today
from about 11.30am.
Update 11:00am Sunday 25th January 2009
There was 10cms of fresh snow overnight & this is
lying on a firm base of existing snow. We'll be running both tows today -
so come along & enjoy the sunshine & snow! Access to Allenheads is
fine, but take a shovel as you may need to dig out a parking space.
Update 19:30pm Saturday 24th January 2009
Good skiing again today and there is still a
reasonable covering of snow across most of the field - although you
wouldn't expect it from the lack of snow on the drive up to
Allenheads. More snow is forecast overnight with continuing freezing
temperatures so we fully expect to run the tows tomorrow.
If you want to confirm the conditions & start time for the tows, check the answer
machine tomorrow morning after about 9.30: 01661 860689
Update 20:30pm Friday 23rd January 2009
Great skiing this week although snow softened up
yesterday & today. However about 5cms snow still lying on the field
so, with frost forecast for tonight, should be good tomorrow. If you want
to confirm start time for the tows, check the answer machine tomorrow
morning: 01661 860689
The forecast is also looking very promising for the
next few days - see our own forecast at:
Update 19:30pm Tuesday 20th January 2009
A good days skiing today on really nice snow.
There's not a lot, about 5cms, but the field is fully covered with
runs by both tows & across the field.
Conditions should be good again tomorrow & the
tows will run from about 10.00am.
If you'd like to confirm the conditions, the answer
machine will be updated around 10.30 - 11.00 tomorrow morning. Phone
number is: 01661 860689.
Update 20:00pm Monday
19th January 2009
It was too warm & slow today to make skiing
enjoyable so we didn't run the tows. Hopefully it will be better tomorrow
so well worth checking the answer machine in the morning - 01661
860689.
Update 11:00am Sunday
18th January 2009
There's about 4cms cover on the field and its very
skiable. The weather is cold & sunny - so very good conditions. The
tows will run today & I'll update this page tonight. The forecast is
for more snow but it may be too windy tomorrow. It is looking promising
for Tuesday & Wednesday.
Update 20:00 Tuesday
13th January 2009
The snow has gone for the time being but not a bad start
to the season. I've lost count of the number of days the tows have run so
far - it must be at least 12 which is excellent as we still have the bulk
of the season to come.
Update 12:00, Saturday 10th January 2009
The snow is now thin & patchy but just skiable
as its still freezing hard. The tows will run today if people turn
up & want to ski or board.
Given the forecast for the weather to warm up, its
unlikely they'll run after mid-afternoon.
Update 21:00, Tuesday 6th January 2009
There is still enough snow to ski, with some more
fresh snow falling this evening. Tows will run tomorrow from about
11.00am.
Updated 21:00 Monday 5th
January 2009
The tows ran today & the skiing was excellent. There
isn't a lot of snow - 4-5 cms, but because the ground is so frozen and the
weather so cold, its holding up very well. The tows will run again
tomorrow from about 11.00am.
With more snow forecast for tomorrow & Wednesday
there's every chance of skiing up to (and even into?) the weekend.
Updated 19:30 Friday 5th December 2008
The tows have run for the last 3 days and we
expect to run them tomorrow. There is between 5 and 7 cms of pisted
snow on the field. With a frost forecast overnight, the conditions will be
better in the morning. To confirm the conditions, check the answer machine
(01661 860689) after about 9.00 tomorrow morning.
