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 3^rd 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 17^th November

See the new Photos Page for pictures of the Cabin Opening

Some Important Reminders - Including the Skiing

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, 

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. 

Great photos from recent years:

The View from the Top

Jumping boarder

Vain attempt to jump across the valley

Tree & Snow