Past News:
LAST SEASON
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.
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.
SEASON BEFORE LAST
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.
2006/2007 SEASON
Friday 16th March 2007
And the winter seemed to be over! The forecast for
Sunday & into next week is promising snow over the
Pennines. As ever, if it does fall, expect the tows to be
running. Keep checking this site & the answer machine
Sunday 11th February 2007
There's been a little overnight rain but there is still
enough snow to ski, albeit a bit wet. The tows will run
from about 10:30.
Saturday 10th February 2007
Lots of
Snow!!
Very good
skiing today on about 10 - 12 cms of fresh snow. A bit
windy but the snow continued all day & there is still
a good covering. Rain is forecast overnight, but it may
still be OK for skiing on Sunday. If it is, the tows will
be running.
We'll
update the answer machine in the morning, sometime between
8:00 and 9:00 am.
The answer machine
number is:
01661 860689
For more information, check Today's
Report
24th
December 2006
The Sport
England grant for a much larger hut - a "Chalet"
- at the bottom of the
tows has been confirmed. We've got planning permission but
the area is too wet to build on so I'm afraid we'll have
wait until Spring before it can be built.
With
everyone's support, this will be the first of a number of
improvements we would like to make.
Allenheads
last Winter
