Today's Report
Updated 9:30am
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.
Updated 9:30am
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.
Updated 19:30pm 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.
Updated 9:30am 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.
Udated Friday 1st
February 2008
There was a reasonable snowfall today
and, with a frost forecast overnight, there should be good skiing
tomorrow. The tows will run from about 10:00am.
Don't forget to bring a shovel to dig a
parking space.
Updated Thursday 31st
January 2008
The forecast is promising - check the answer machine
over the next couple of days is its very likely we'll be skiing sometime.
pdated 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.
Updated Thursday 3rd
January 2008
There's about 15 cms of snow, with more snow forecast
overnight. The tows should be running from about 10:30 Friday morning
until dark.
Please take a shovel with you to make a parking space
& park carefully.
Updated Saturday 17th
November
See the new Photos Page for
pictures of the Cabin Opening
The
Answer Machine number is - 01661 860689.
If you go to Allenheads, please take care where
you park. The normal car park by the Hall is reduced in size
because of building work. There are other car parks in the
village, both in front of the Allenheads Inn and in the yard
beside the Inn. There is also a car park on the left of road
towards Rookhope, by the top entrance to the field. Wherever you
park, please be considerate and ensure you don't block the road
for the buses or the snowplough.
If you haven't re-joined, please apply now - we
need your continuing membership to keep the club going and to
make sure that the ski facilities in Northumberland survive.
Don't forget the discounts which membership gets you - you can
save your fee in 1 trip to buy ski gear!!
A few reminders for when the snow arrives..........
When you come to Allenheads,
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Bring a shovel so you can dig a parking
space |
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Please don't park in front of the drive to
Allenheads Lodge - it is easily blocked which, not
surprisingly, cheeses off the residents |
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If you aren't a member, come to the hut at
the bottom of the field & we'll enroll you so you can
then ski or board immediately |
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Unfortunately, because of the danger to
everyone (and the nature of our lease & insurance) we
can't allow anyone to sledge on the field. |
Access: The roads are clear.
Non-Members: To ski at Allenheads, you must join
the ski club, but we are very happy to take your application on
the day & you can then ski immediately. See the Membership
page for more information.
If you do visit
Allenheads, don't forget the
Allenheads Inn and the Hemmel
Cafe
are always open.
Membership
- Don't forget the discounts which membership
gives you. See the Newsletter for the additional discounts which
you can get from our membership of Snowsport England.
Also, don't
forget the discounts which membership has made available all
season. For more detail, see
the September Newsletter
or the Membership Page
Latest
Snow Info
- For
the latest snow information, check out our Answer Machine - 01661 860689,
or this web site.
And
some reminders from recent years
Photos
from 2007
Friday 9th Feb

Saturday 10th
Feb

Updated Monday
21st March 2005 @ 23.30

The
snow went yesterday - but that's after over 2 weeks of
continuous skiing!!
We skied until the
middle of the week - Thursday to be precise, but that's it for the moment. We may still
get some more, so keep an eye on the weather & the web site.
Some
photos, including some excellent snow border shots, to remind
you of what this superb fortnight has been like.
We've had over 2
weeks of successive skiing days when the tows have been run!! 17 days skiing
for next to nowt? It can't get any better value - see the membership
details.
Don't forget - Keep checking the answering machine.
Check last Sunday's photos
below.
If you do visit
Allenheads, don't forget the
Allenheads Inn and the Hemmel
Cafe
are always open.
Keep checking
the answer machine for daily reports - 01661 860689.
New Photos from
Saturday 5 March:
New photos from
Sunday 28 Feb:

A couple of photos
from Wednesday 24 Feb:

The following
report, and the pictures on the right, are from 28th February
last year - this year it's even better!

Updated
Saturday 28 February 2004 @ 19.00
There was excellent skiing
today and both tows were running
If you go up, please park
carefully - take a shovel to dig yourself a parking space and please
don't park in the Allenheads Lodge entrance.
If you want to,
check the answer machine - 01661 860689
We've now had 10 days skiing
this year
NB. For current non-members. We are
offering affiliate membership for £5.00 which is available at the
skiing area in Allenheads - If you then join this season, the
£5.00 will be taken off your annual fee. Affiliate membership will
allow you access to the Allenheads field & ski tows for the day.
Snow Conditions
Good snow - getting a bit
worn but perhaps some more tonight?
Weather
Cold & sunny -
absolutely perfect.
Roads
Clear.

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