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Skiing and Boarding

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Skiing and Boarding At Allenheads

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Update 19:00pm Saturday 4th April 2009

We're just about to wrap up this season by taking the tows down this Sunday. We'd welcome any help you can give to do this. We're starting at 10.00am, Sunday 5th April on the field at Allenheads. We'd expect to finish between 12.00 and 1.00pm and the more people who come to help, the quicker it will be done. Afterwards there will be a barbecue - bring your own food & barbecue please!

For a reminder of how good the snow has been this year, have a look at the photos page and at the latest Newsletter.

Update 20:00pm Monday 16th February 2009

I'm afraid the snow is going & there are only patches left on the field. It has been a tremendous couple of weeks & we still have another 6 or 7 weeks with the potential for more snow. Given the cold winter, there must be a good chance of more snow to come. I'll update the website as soon as snow looks likely.

Update 21:00pm Saturday 14th February 2009

Its been a really good days boarding & skiing today. The snow was particularly good this morning then softened a bit mid-afternoon. It will probably freeze tonight, so there should be good spring snow tomorrow morning. The field is still almost fully covered, just the odd bare patch but nothing to get in the way.

We'll be running both tows tomorrow, Sunday from the earlier time of 10.00am. To get the best conditions, get up early, but there is still so much snow, it will certainly last all day.

Monday is a bit more unpredictable, so if you want to ski or board on Monday, check this website or the answer machine (01661 860689) on Monday morning for an update.

Update 19:00pm Friday 13th February 2009

Its been another great week of skiing & boarding but this weekend may be your last chance to get on the snow for a while. There is still lots of snow and a full cover across the field, although there are now some worn patches.  

We'll be running both tows tomorrow from about 10.30am until 5.00pm. Although there may be some thaw tomorrow, the skiing & boarding should stay good all day. Its very likely that both tows will be running on Sunday for the same period - just check this site or the answer machine (01661 860689) on Sunday morning for an update.

Update 22:00pm Friday 6th February 2009

At last, with the weekend here, we have great snow & great boarding & skiing. We’ve had lots of snowy days this year when the conditions have been excellent but it seems as though tomorrow & Sunday will excel. 

Everyone says this is the best snow for years!!

 The tows will run all weekend, probably starting about 10.30 and running to about 5.00pm – if you want to confirm start times, check the answer machine on 01661 860689. We're updating the message early each morning – usually by 7.30.

Couple of things to do to help:

Take a shovel – there’s a good amount of parking area cleared but it will be busy so you may need to dig a space

Park considerately – not in the entrance to the Hall drive or blocking other entrances. There is a lot of space in the car park opposite the road from the pub. There is also space part way up the hill on the Rookhope road. There is an entrance to the field directly opposite this car park.                    

If you haven’t joined yet this year, please bring a completed application form and the right money – ideally a cheque. You can get an application form from the website – Application Form

 Update 22:00pm 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:

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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 20:00pm Tuesday 27th January 2009

Tows ran today as there was still cover on A tow runs & parts of B Tow. Given rain forecast overnight, it would be worth checking the answer machine if you would like to ski on Wednesday or later this week. 

Number is: 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 24:00pm 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 on really nice snow. There's not a lot of snow, 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

Not enough snow to ski today but may be better tomorrow. I'd recommend 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.

I've added a videos page to the site, with links to a couple of videos from this season. I've also updated the Photos page and added another one with the best photos from the past few years.

If anyone has any more snowy Allenheads photos or videos which you'd like to share, please let me know.

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.

Update 21:00, Monday 5th January 2009

There has been excellent skiing today and the snow conditions have stayed very good so the tows will be running tomorrow, starting from about 11.00am.

There's more snow forecast tomorrow and Wednesday so there's every chance of skiing for the rest of the week - perhaps even into the weekend!

Update 18:30, Saturday 6th December 2008

An excellent day's skiing on hard packed, crisp snow. There is as much snow this evening as there was this morning so the tows will be running again tomorrow from about 9:30am.

Don't be put off by the lack of snow on the way to Allenheads. Because the field faces north, it has kept the snow & it didn't thaw at all today.

Update 19:30, Friday 5th December 2008

A successful day's skiing today. The snow is now pisted and conditions are reasonable with 5 - 7 cms lying on the field. Frost is forecast overnight so the snow should be in good condition tomorrow, especially in the morning. We expect to run the tows from about 10.30 but check the answer machine (01661 860689) in the morning to confirm the conditions are as we expect. 

Update 19:00pm, Thursday 4th December 2008

Not quite the dump of snow we would have liked but still enough to ski. We ran the tows today for a couple of hours & hope to run them again tomorrow. Check the Answer Machine in the morning. 

Update 19:00pm, 3rd December 2008

SNOW!!!!

Successful working party on Sunday. Both tows are now up & running and the field is clear of weeds.

There have been a couple of falls of snow this week and enough last night for skiing to day. Heavier snow is forecast for tonight & tomorrow morning, so the tows are expected to run tomorrow. The current intention is to run the tows from about 12.00 tomorrow but check the answer machine (01661 860689) near that time for confirmation.

The forecast predicts cold weather into the weekend - so there is a good chance we'll still be skiing on Friday, Saturday & Sunday - so keep checking the answer machine. 

Don't forget - if you join the club - see Membership for details - we'll email & text to tell you when when there is snow & the tows are running

Update 10:00am 23rd November 2008

There is some snow at Allenheads but not quite enough snow yet for skiing. 

Next Sunday, we're having a working day at Allenheads to complete the set-up of B tow, cut down weeds on the field & repair some aging parts of A tow. We'd welcome help from anyone who can make it - especially if you have a brushcutter or could help repair/replace the wooden frame at the top of A tow.

Update 11:00 22nd November 2008

Looked outside this morning & what do we have? Snow!!!! This is the 3rd snowfall of autumn - we even had some while we put up the tows 2 weeks ago and that followed a covering from the previous weekend. If this weather keeps up, its looking very promising for the season. Forecast is for more snow overnight on the Pennines so would be worth phoning the answer machine tomorrow morning.

For details on joining the club, see the Membership page. We've been reluctantly forced to increase our single & family membership fees this year, but don't forget the fee covers all of your skiing for the winter and entitles you to discounts at Nevisport & the LD Mountain Centre.

See also the latest Newsletter which was issued this week:

 Newsletter Oct 08

Text-u-snow Service for members continuing in 2008: 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

Allenheads Weather

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

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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.

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

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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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