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Friday, December 10th, 2010
SNOWSPORTS
CairnGorm Mountain will be open for snowsports this weekend. There is now good snow cover over most of the hill and skiing is available from top to bottom although a few bare patches are appearing on the lower slopes. The uplift we expect to run this weekend is: Funicular, Ciste, Ptarmigan, M1, Cas, Sheiling, Car Park and if possible the West Wall Poma.
TICKETS AND PRICES
Full price tickets apply this weekend, £30.80 for adults, £22.50 for seniors and students and £18.50 for juniors. 4-day vouchers will also be on sale. There will be a cash only window available at the Disability Snowsports UK office which can be found on the right hand side of the Day Lodge as you look up the hill. This will be selling full price adult, senior, junior and student day tickets only. It will not be handling two day tickets, discounted tickets, vouchers or hire. Students need current ID. Please have your cash ready as we expect to be busy. 4-day vouchers and internet booking vouchers can be exchanged for day tickets in the Ranger Base.
SEASON TICKETS
Please note that we have suspended the sale of season tickets until the end of December. We will review the situation then and consider whether we put any more tickets on sale. If you have already purchased but not yet uplifted a season ticket you may do so from window 4 in the ticket office but if you are doing this on Saturday or Sunday be prepared to queue for some time to collect it.
HIRE
Ski Hire will be open from 8.30am at CairnGorm this weekend, so you can hire any kit you need.
PARKING AND TRANSPORT
Get here early if you want to be sure of getting into the Cas car parks. 2 shuttle buses will be running between the Ciste and Cas car parks throughout the day at the weekend. Off-piste skiers please beware there is still an avalanche risk on the Coronation and Head Walls.
OPENING TIMES
The ticket office will open at 8.30am on Saturday and Sunday. First train up will be 9.00am possibly earlier depending on weather conditions. Last train up 3.30pm. Last train down 4.00pm. Lower lifts will open from 8.30am and lifts will start closing from 3.30pm.
Cas Bar and Mountain Shop will open daily from 8.30am until 4.30pm
Ptarmigan open daily from 9.00am until 4.00pm.
4 Day Snowsports Vouchers
We are now selling snowsports vouchers. A book of 4 adult vouchers costs £102.40 (juniors £61.60) and can be used on any day throughout the season until the end of April 2011 but only one voucher per day from each book can be used. An ideal Christmas present or stocking filler!
INSTRUCTION
The Ski School have availability for beginners ski lessons only on Saturday. There is no lesson availability on Sunday. Private lessons only will be available Monday-Friday this week. From 18th December both private and group lessons will be available. To book a lesson call 08455 191191.
SKI AMBASSADORS
Our volunteer ski ambassadors have now taken up their duties which include running free guided tours of the hill daily at 11.30 and 2.00pm. Meet them on the top platform at these times if you want join one of these tours. They wear bright yellow jackets.
SLEDGE PARK
Weather-permitting we hope to open this on Sunday but please check with ticket office first if you are planning to go up on the funicular to sledge. Only CairnGorm Mountain sledges may be used and they can be hired in the Shop at the Top for £5 per half hour session.
MOUNTAIN WEATHER OUTLOOK
Saturday 11th December: Wind NW 45mph gusting 60-70, easing to 35-55 later. Some cloud lifting and clearing to give good visibility and bright sunshine. Rain unlikely. Temp at 900m
1 to -2C. Freezing level mostly above summits.
Sunday 12th December: Wind N 10-20mph. Rain unlikely. Cloud from 1000 -1200m. Some sunshine breaking through. Temp at 900m -1C. Freezing level 750m.
Outlook: Light winds, some snow flurries, sunshine and fine dry weather until Wednesday before colder air brings severe frosts and substantial snowfalls.
Every day
Visit the Christmas shop in the Mountain Shop next to the Base Station for lots of decorations, cards and gift ideas. More stock arriving each day. Open daily 10.00am to 4.30pm. Great shopping in the Shop at the Top in the Ptarmigan as well. Look out for clothing, skiing essentials, fabulous gifts and accessories.
Exhibitions 10.00am – 4.30pm
The Big Freeze exhibition of photographs taken by staff from last winter is on display in the T Bar and on the stairs up to it and in various other locations. Many of the pictures are for sale.
Euan Baxter, local photographer and snowsports enthusiast is displaying his collection of winter photographs Vanishing Tracks in the Ptarmigan Restaurant (closes 4.00pm) until the end of December. Inspired by 30 winters spent in Strathspey, Euan is transfixed by the beauty of these months and the ever-changing conditions. Mounted and framed prints are on sale.
Eating and drinking
Hot rolls are back being served in the mornings in both the Cas Bar and the Ptarmigan Restaurant to get you warmed up ready for skiing. Delicious home-baking can be found every day in our restaurant and cafe bar, and hot meals featuring locally-sourced ingredients in the mountain-top restaurant. ‘The Chocolate Mountain’, a huge concoction of hot chocolate, marshmallows and cream beckons in both locations. Or enjoy a mulled wine at the end of the day to help soothe the aching bones.
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Thursday, November 4th, 2010
RIDE THE TRAIN FOR £1, VISIT EXHIBITIONS & THE XMAS SHOP
Ride the Train for £1 – On Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th November We have a special promotion for residents of Badenoch & Strathspey (Postcode areas PH19-PH26) offering them a ride on the funicular for £1 on any of these 4 dates. Cut out the voucher in this week’s or next week’s Strathspey and Badenoch Herald and bring it to the ticket office with a utility bill confirming your residence in the area and you will be able to buy up to 2 funicular tickets per voucher. In return we would like your email contact details so we can keep you posted about events at CairnGorm. Terms and conditions apply.
OPENING TIMES
November opening – the funicular will be open every day in November
First train up 10.20am. Last train up 3.30pm. Last train down 4.00pm
Cas Bar and Mountain Shop open daily from 10.00am until 4.30pm
Ptarmigan open daily from 10.20am until 4.00pm
Every day
Visit the Christmas shop in the Mountain Shop next to the Base Station for lots of decorations, cards and gift ideas. More stock arriving each day. Open daily 10.00am to 4.30pm
Exhibitions 10.00am – 4.30pm
The Big Freeze exhibition of photographs taken by staff from last winter is on display in the T Bar and on the stairs up to it and in various other locations. Many of the pictures are for sale. Please note that the T bar will be closed between 2.00 and 3.00pm on Friday 5th November.
Jane Lannagan, Tomintoul-based artist is back in the Base Station with her latest collection of batik artwork, some of which are inspired by Cairn Gorm itself. Pictures are for sale.
Euan Baxter, local photographer and snowsports enthusiast is displaying his collection of winter photographs Vanishing Tracks in the Ptarmigan Restaurant (closes 4.00pm) until the end of December. Inspired by 30 winters spent in Strathspey, Euan is transfixed by the beauty of these months and the ever-changing conditions. Mounted and framed prints are on sale.
Walk Up, Train Down
Visitors can enjoy 90 minutes of rewarding walking up one of our self-guided paths, enter the Ptarmigan top station, before continuing their walk or purchasing a down only train ticket. (Dogs may come down on the train for a small charge). Appropriate clothing/footwear advised.
Camera Obscura: This free attraction is located in the Mountain Garden near the Base Station and enables visitors to see 360-degree real-time views of the surrounding landscape.
The Igloo: Get the kids to have a go at building the new all-year igloo in the T-Bar.
Shopping: Look out for clothing, walking essentials, fabulous gifts and accessories in our shops.
Eating and drinking: Home-baking every day in our restaurant and cafe bar and hot meals featuring locally-sourced ingredients in the mountain-top restaurant. ‘The Chocolate Mountain’, a huge concoction of hot chocolate, marshmallows and cream beckons in both locations.
Wildlife this week: Ptarmigan, now in winter plumage can be found high up but mainly on Windy Ridge. A few Snow Bunting can be seen on the summits and Black Grouse can be seen early in the morning on the approach road. Red Grouse can be seen and heard on moorland near the car park. A flock of approximately 30 Fieldfare can be seen near the Day Lodge and Meadow Pipit are around in large flocks. The alpine garden is dying back for winter.
Coming Soon
Saturday 13th November – Dannsa step-dance display in the T bar at 12 noon until 12.30pm to launch their step-dance tutorial DVD. Live fiddle and guitar music. For more information contact lyn@lynmcnicolpr.co.uk
MOUNTAIN WEATHER OUTLOOK
Friday 5th November: Wind W/NW 25mph. Intermittent showers. Periods of extensive cloud but some sunshine giving excellent visibility away from cloud and showers. Temp at 900m 1C. Freezing level 1000m.
Saturday 6th November: Wind N 20-25mph. Frequent snow showers above 450m. Cloud above 1000m but lower in snow. Intermittent bouts of sun giving good visibility but poor in snow. Temp at 900m -2C. Freezing level 700m.
Outlook: Cloud clearing summits followed by snow showers. Cold.
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Friday, October 29th, 2010
CairnGorm Mountain is inviting local residents to come and visit the mountain and ride the funicular train for just £1 this November.
Usually the funicular is closed throughout the month of November with essential maintenance taking place prior to the busy winter season. However, this year most of the work was carried out during the longer summer evenings and the remaining work will be done on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of November only, when the funicular and the Ptarmigan top station will be closed.
The £1 offer for people living within the PH19 – PH26 postcode areas is available on Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th November and applies to all types of day tickets, including Down Train only tickets. Tania Alliod, Marketing Manager explains, “All customers need to do is to fill out the voucher that they will find printed in the issues of the Strathspey and Badenoch Herald published on 3rd and 10th November and bring it along to the ticket office with a recent utility bill to prove their residency in the area. They will be able to purchase up to two £1 tickets with every voucher presented. We just ask for an email address in return so that we can update people with mountain news from time to time.”
November will be a great time to make a visit to the mountain. The Mountain Shop has now opened its Christmas shop selling a range of beautiful festive gifts and decorations and the new must-see wood carvings, made by Iain Chalmers, in the Base Station are definitely worth a visit.
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Friday, October 22nd, 2010
WALKING, SNOW, SEARCH DOG DEMOS, EXHIBITIONS & XMAS SHOP
Friday 22nd October & EVERY DAY until the end of October The Walk @The Top at CairnGorm: 11.20, 12.00, 14.00, 14.40
Join a guide to take you up on the funicular to the Ptarmigan building then out on a guided 90-minute walk to the summit of Cairn Gorm and back, before descending by the funicular. Suitable clothing and footwear required. Meet at Ranger Base 15 minutes prior to departure time. Booking advisable on-line at www.cairngormmountain.org. or in person at the ticket office. Adults £13, Students/seniors £12, Children (6-16) £10. (Includes funicular travel.) Friends of CairnGorm £5. Visitors may only exit the Ptarmigan building when on one of these walks.
Thursday 28th October: The final Search & Rescue Dog Demo with Benny and Moudy 11.30am. Meet at the Ranger Base for the final and very popular 40-minute demonstration and talk about the work of mountain rescue dogs with Benny and his rescue dog, Moudy. Come dressed for the weather. Free but donations to SARDA welcome.
Website Survey – We would love your comments regarding our website. Please can you take a moment to fill out this 5 minute http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SWBNLVC
Also every day
Exhibitions 10.00am – 4.30pm
The Big Freeze exhibition of photographs taken by staff from last winter is on display in the T Bar and on the stairs up to it as well as in various other locations. Many of the pictures are for sale.
Jane Lannagan, Tomintoul based artist is back in the Base Station with her latest collection of batik artwork, some of which are inspired by Cairn Gorm itself. Pictures are for sale.
Euan Baxter, local photographer and snowsports enthusiast is displaying his collection of winter photographs Vanishing Tracks in the Ptarmigan Restaurant until the end of December. Inspired by 30 winters spent in Strathspey, Euan is transfixed by the beauty of these months and the ever changing conditions. Mounted and framed prints are on sale.
Walk Up, Train Down
Visitors can enjoy 90 minutes of rewarding walking up one of our self-guided paths, enter the Ptarmigan top station, before continuing their walk or purchasing a down only train ticket. (Dogs may come down on the train for a small charge). Appropriate clothing/footwear advised.
Camera Obscura: This free attraction is located in the Mountain Garden near the Base Station and enables visitors to see 360-degree real-time views of the surrounding landscape.
The Igloo: Get the kids to have a go at building the new all-year igloo in the T-Bar.
Shopping: Look out for great clothing, walking essentials, fabulous gifts and accessories in our shops. Christmas shop in the Mountain Shop now open with lots of decorations, cards and gift ideas with more stock arriving each day.
Eating and drinking: Home-baking every day in our restaurant and cafe bar and hot meals featuring locally sourced ingredients in the mountain-top restaurant. ‘The Chocolate Mountain’, a huge concoction of hot chocolate, marshmallows and cream beckons in both locations.
Wildlife this week: Ptarmigan, now in half winter plumage can be found high up but also on the Windy Ridge. Snow Bunting can be seen on the summits and Black Grouse can be seen during early morning on the link road. Red Grouse can be heard in the moorland up to 800m and frequently seen and heard on the heather moor. Blackbirds have been seen eating the rowan berries. The garden is now dying back with the first snow of the winter. Work to the Windy Ridge path continues.
COMING SOON
November opening – funicular open every day in November except 1st, 2nd & 3rd but the Cas Bar and Mountain Shop will be open on those days.
MOUNTAIN WEATHER OUTLOOK
Friday 22nd October: Wind SE 10-20mph changing to SW 20-30mph gusting to 45mph. Steady snow down to 600m and rain, but finally clearing. Cloud will eventually lift. Temp at 900m -1C rising to 3C.
Saturday 23rd October: Wind E 15-20mph & threat of Ne to N 35mph gusting to 55mph by dusk. Rain turning to snow on the tops before easing. Extensive cloud with little sunshine. Some excellent visibility at times. Temp at 900m 2C falling to 0C.
Outlook: Relatively milder, moister air should extend north on Friday with some drizzly rain and low cloud on western hills. Strengthening winds with some rain turning to snow across mountains on its northern edge followed by wintry showers and then briefly fine cold weather with night frost before milder wetter conditions extend from the southwest around Tuesday.
OPENING TIMES
Every day: Ticket Office and Cas Bar will be open at 10.00am. The first public train up will be at 10.20am, with the last train up at 4.00pm (last down at 4.30pm).
UPDATES: Watch the web-site for updates www.cairngormmountain.org.
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Friday, October 8th, 2010
WHAT’S ON AT HALF TERM? WALKING, EXHIBITIONS, SEARCH DOG DEMOS
Friday 8th October & EVERY DAY until the end of October The Walk @The Top at CairnGorm: 11.20, 12.00, 14.00, 14.40
Join a guide to take you up on the funicular to the Ptarmigan building then out on a guided 90-minute walk to the summit of Cairn Gorm and back, before descending by the funicular. Suitable clothing and footwear required. Meet at Ranger Base 15 minutes prior to departure time. Booking advisable on-line at www.cairngormmountain.org. or in person at the ticket office. Adults £13, Students/seniors £12, Children (6-16) £10. (Includes funicular travel.) Friends of CairnGorm £5. Visitors may only exit the Ptarmigan building when on one of these walks.
Saturday 9th October: The Cairngorm Charmer 11am start.
“The most charming event in Scotland” This 12 mile adventure relay in 80 teams of two involves a 4 mile run, 4 mile mountain bike and 4 mile run in aid of Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. This will be a great event to come and support. Start and finish is in the car park. www.thecharmer.org.
Thursday 14th October: Search & Rescue Dog Demo with Benny and Maudy 11.30am Meet at the Ranger Base for a 40-minute demonstration and talk about the work of mountain rescue dogs with Benny and his rescue dog, Maudy. Come dressed for the weather. Free but donations to SARDA welcome.
Base Station Refurbishment
The Base Station is closed at present and the Ticket Office has relocated to the Ranger Base until Monday 11th October. Entry to the funicular through the lower doors (leading to the toilets) and up the back stairs.
Website Survey – We would love your comments regarding our website. Please can you take a moment to fill out this 5 minute http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SWBNLVC
Also every day
Exhibitions 10.00am – 4.30pm
The Big Freeze Exhibition
Photographs from last winter is on display in the T Bar and on the stairs up to it as well as in various other locations. Many of the pictures are for sale.
Walk Up, Train Down
Visitors can enjoy 90 minutes of rewarding walking up one of our self-guided paths, enter the Ptarmigan top station, before continuing their walk or purchasing a down only train ticket. (Dogs may come down on the train for a small charge). Appropriate clothing/footwear advised.
Camera Obscura
This free attraction is located in the Mountain Garden near the Base Station and enables visitors to see 360-degree real-time views of the surrounding landscape.
The Igloo
Get the kids to have a go at building the new all-year igloo in the T-Bar.
Shopping
Look out for great clothing, walking essentials, fabulous gifts and accessories in our shops. Don’t forget our Ptarmigan 16-year-old malt whisky in full 70cl bottles and miniatures. Christmas shop in the Mountain Shop from Saturday 9th October.
Eating and Drinking
Home-baking every day in our restaurant and cafe bar and hot meals featuring locally sourced ingredients in the mountain-top restaurant.
Wildlife this Week
Ptarmigan have disappeared but should you see any, please do tell the rangers. Snow Bunting can be seen on the summits and Black Grouse can be seen regularly during early morning on the link road. Ring Ouzel and Dotterel have now left for winter. The garden is now dying back for autumn but the Rowan trees are full of berries. Local schools have planted 400 trees in the last week. Work to the Windy Ridge path continues for 6 weeks.
COMING SOON
16th and 17th October – Scotland’s Ski & Snowboard Show at Glasgow SECC
Come and visit all your favourite Scottish Ski Resorts on Stand 67. Everything you could need for the winter season: research and book your winter break, purchase ski and snowboarding equipment at exclusive show prices! As well as this, you can grab a cold beer from the log cabin apres-ski bar, listen to live music and watch some of the world’s best professional ski and snowboarders take part in the Freestyle Jumps Show! Book your tickets now and quote SSSScairn promo code to get a 2 for 1 discount. Book Ski Show Tickets
Thursday 21st, 28th October – Search & Rescue Demo’s with Benny & Maudy – 11.30am
Meet at the Ranger Base for a 40-minute demonstration of a mountain rescue with Benny and his rescue dog, Maudy. Come dressed for the weather. Free but donations to SARDA welcome.
MOUNTAIN WEATHER OUTLOOK
Friday 8th October: Wind SE 25mph with gusts up to 60mph, light drizzle and persistent cloud. Temp at 900m 8-10C.
Saturday 9th October: Wind SE 20mph with gusts up to 45mph. Some drizzle, cloud and some sunshine towards the summits with excellent visibility. Temp at 900m 8-12C.
Outlook: High pressure, developing from the east across northern Britain will dominate the weather for most of next week. Some patchy drizzle and banks of cloud with blustery winds.
OPENING TIMES
Every day: Ticket Office (In the Ranger Base) and Cas Bar will be open at 10.00am. The first public train up will be at 10.20am, with the last train up at 4.00pm (last down at 4.30pm).
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Friday, September 17th, 2010
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK @ CAIRNGORM MOUNTAIN
Friday 17th September & EVERY DAY – The Walk @The Top at CairnGorm: 11.20, 12.00, 14.00, 14.40
Join a guide to take you up on the funicular to the Ptarmigan building then out on a guided 90-minute walk to the summit of Cairn Gorm and back, before descending by the funicular. Suitable clothing and footwear required. Meet at Ranger Base 15 minutes prior to departure time. Booking advisable on-line at www.cairngormmountain.org. or in person at the ticket office. Adults £13, Students/seniors £12, Children (6-16) £10. (Includes funicular travel.) Friends of CairnGorm £5. Visitors may only exit the Ptarmigan building when on one of these walks.
Also every day
Exhibitions 10.00am – 4.30pm
Moving Mountain Exhibition – Wild, vibrant abstracts in acrylic, oil and charcoal. Large and small works for sale by local artist Sheena Wilson plus Lost – Hands reunited – a glove sculpture work in progress and an opportunity to find long-lost ski gloves! In the T bar until 30th September. Free.
The Big Freeze exhibition of staff photographs from last winter is on display in part of the T Bar and on the stairs up to it as well as in various other locations around the Day Lodge. Many of the pictures are for sale.
Walk Up, Train Down
For an exhilarating half day, visitors can enjoy 90 minutes of rewarding walking up one of our self-guided paths, enter the Ptarmigan top station via the walkers’ entrance and visit the restaurant, before continuing their walk or purchasing a down only train ticket. (Dogs may come down on the train for a small charge). Appropriate clothing and footwear advised.
Camera Obscura
This attraction is located in the Mountain Garden near the Base Station and enables visitors to see 360-degree real-time views of the surrounding landscape projected onto a table in front of them. Entry is free and it is open every day.
The Igloo
Get the kids to have a go at building the new all-year igloo in the Base Station.
Shopping
Look out for great clothing ranges, walking essentials, fabulous gifts and accessories and our latest exclusive CairnGorm buff in the Mountain Shop and the Shop at the Top. Don’t forget our Ptarmigan 16-year-old malt whisky available in full 75cl bottles and 5cl miniatures.
Eating and Drinking
Home-baking every day in our restaurant and cafe bar and hot meals featuring locally sourced ingredients in the restaurant. ‘The Chocolate Mountain’, a huge concoction of hot chocolate, marshmallows and cream beckons in both locations.
Wildlife this week
Family groups of Ptarmigan are still around. Snow Bunting can be seen above 900m and Red Grouse can be seen on the lower moors. Meadow Pipit can be seen in flocks of 30-40+. The garden is becoming very autumnal in colour.
SNOWSPORTS SEASON TICKETS FOR 2010/11
An application form pdf download is available on the right hand side of this link page. http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/snow-sports-at-cairngorm-mountain . Remember to return your forms to us by the end of September to get your pass at the pre-October price.
COMING SOON
Wednesday 6th October – The UK’s Highest Porridge Breakfast: 10.30am – 12 noon
At the Ptarmigan Restaurant, enjoy a hearty bowl of porridge at the UK’s highest restaurant for a donation to Mary’s Meals, a Scottish charity feeding 4m. needy children across the world.
Thursday 14th, 21st, 28th October – Search & Rescue Demo’s with Benny & Maudy – 11.30am
Meet at the Ranger Base for a one hour demonstration of a mountain rescue with Benny and his rescue dog, Maudy. Come dressed for the weather. Free but donations to SARDA Scotland (Search & Rescue Dog Association) are welcome.
16th and 17th October – Scotland’s Ski & Snowboard Show at Glasgow SECC
Come and visit all your favourite Scottish Ski Resorts on Stand 67. Packed with everything you could need for the winter season, the show will provide the opportunity to research and book your winter break and purchase all of your ski and snowboarding equipment from the best retailers around – all at exclusive show prices! As well as this, you can grab a cold beer from the log cabin apres-ski bar, listen to live music and watch some of the world’s best professional ski and snowboarders take part in the Freestyle Jumps Show! Book your tickets now and quote SSSScairn promo code to get a 2 for 1 discount. Book Ski Show Tickets
MOUNTAIN WEATHER OUTLOOK
Friday 17th September: Wind NW30mph with gusts of 45mph, easing later to 15-20mph. Rain may fall as snow on the summit. Spells of sunshine. Temp at 900m 3C.
Saturday 18th September: Wind NW 15mph easing to 10mph. Risk of rain falling as snow on the summit. A little sunshine in the morning. Temp at 900m 3C rising to 5C.
Outlook: Winds will ease away and it will become milder. Cloudy and drier easterly winds coming by Tuesday.
OPENING TIMES
Every day: Ticket Office and Cas Bar will be open at 10.00am. The first public train up will be at 10.20am, with the last train up at 4.00pm (last down at 4.30pm). UPDATES: Watch the web-site for updates www.cairngormmountain.org. You can also follow us on Twitter at cairngormmtn
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Monday, September 13th, 2010
Friday 10th September & EVERY DAY – The Walk @The Top at CairnGorm: 11.20, 12.00, 14.00, 14.40
Join a guide to take you up on the funicular to the Ptarmigan building then out on a guided 90-minute walk to the summit of Cairn Gorm and back, before descending by the funicular. Suitable clothing and footwear required. Meet at Ranger Base 15 minutes prior to departure time. Booking advisable on-line at www.cairngormmountain.org. or in person at the ticket office. Adults £13, Students/seniors £12, Children (6-16) £10. (Includes funicular travel.) Friends of CairnGorm £5. Visitors may only exit the Ptarmigan building when on one of these walks.
Sunday 12th September Highland Nordic Roller Ski Race 9.00am -12noon
Roller ski race up the ski road from Glenmore to Coire Cas car park. Free to spectators.
Sunday 12th September Cairngorm Brewery Beer Tasting 12noon – 3.00pm
Sample a range of delicious beers from the renowned Cairngorm Brewery in the Ptarmigan Bar at the top station. Free.
Also every day
Exhibitions 10.00am – 4.30pm
Moving Mountain Exhibition
Wild, vibrant abstracts in acrylic, oil and charcoal. Large and small works for sale by local artist Sheena Wilson plus Lost – Hands reunited – a glove sculpture work in progress and an opportunity to find long-lost ski gloves! In the T bar until 30th September. Free.
The Big Freeze Exhibition
Staff photographs from last winter is on display in part of the T Bar and on the stairs up to it as well as in various other locations around the Day Lodge. Many of the pictures are for sale. The Spirit of Speyside exhibition of this year’s photographic competition winners sponsored by Benromach whisky is on display in the Base Station until Monday 13th September.
Walk Up, Train Down
For an exhilarating half day, visitors can enjoy 90 minutes of rewarding walking up one of our self-guided paths, enter the Ptarmigan top station via the walkers’ entrance and visit the restaurant, before continuing their walk or purchasing a down only train ticket. (Dogs may come down on the train for a small charge). Appropriate clothing and footwear advised.
Camera Obscura
This attraction is located in the Mountain Garden near the Base Station and enables visitors to see 360-degree real-time views of the surrounding landscape projected onto a table in front of them. Entry is free and it is open every day.
The Igloo: Get the kids to have a go at building the new all-year igloo in the Base Station.
The Skidoo: Fancy getting aboard a snowmobile in among the snow? Our new photo point in the top station provides a great opportunity for you to be seen aboard one of these vehicles against a snowy CairnGorm Mountain backdrop. Free to funicular passengers.
Shopping
Look out for great clothing ranges, walking essentials, fabulous gifts and accessories and our latest exclusive CairnGorm buff in the Mountain Shop and the Shop at the Top. Don’t forget our Ptarmigan 16-year-old malt whisky available in full 75cl bottles and 5cl miniatures.
Eating and Drinking
Home-baking every day in our restaurant and cafe bar and hot meals featuring locally sourced ingredients in the restaurant. ‘The Chocolate Mountain’, a huge concoction of hot chocolate, marshmallows and cream beckons in both locations.
Wildlife this week: Family groups of Ptarmigan are still around. Snow Bunting can be seen above 900m and Dotterel are still on the plateau but will soon be leaving. Red Grouse can be seen on the lower moors, Pied Wagtail are around the car parks and there are still a few remaining Ring Ouzel, mainly at Coire Na Ciste. In the garden heather is still blooming alongside Hare Bells. Moss Campion and Marsh Marigolds are flowering.
SNOWSPORTS SEASON TICKETS FOR 2010/11
An application form pdf download is available on the right hand side of this link page. http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/snow-sports-at-cairngorm-mountain . Remember to return your forms to us by the end of September to get your pass at the pre-October price.
COMING SOON
Wednesday 6th October – The UK’s Highest Porridge Breakfast: 10.30am – 12 noon
At the Ptarmigan Restaurant, enjoy a hearty bowl of porridge at the UK’s highest restaurant for a donation to Mary’s Meals, a Scottish charity feeding 4m. needy children across the world.
MOUNTAIN WEATHER OUTLOOK
Friday 10th September: Wind S40-60, locally 70 mph easing later to 20-30mph. Areas of rain clearing later. Extensive cloud in morning, lifting and clearing later. Bright sunshine and good visibility away from cloud and rain. Temp at 900m 10-11C.
Saturday 11th September: Wind W 15-25, gusting 40mph. Rain clearing briefly in early afternoon. Extensive cloud gradually lifting and clearing summits. Bright sunshine and good visibility in early afternoon. Temp at 900m 9C.
Outlook: Upland gales and heavy rain especially in the west.
OPENING TIMES
Every day: Ticket Office and Cas Bar will be open at 10.00am. The first public train up will be at 10.20am, with the last train up at 4.00pm (last down at 4.30pm). UPDATES: Watch the web-site for updates www.cairngormmountain.org. You can also follow us on Twitter at cairngormmtn.
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Monday, August 30th, 2010
FINAL FLING AT CAIRNGORM MOUNTAIN
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
Thursday 26th August – Highland Fling Ceilidh Night 6.30pm – 10.00pm
Cloud free skies are forecast for today and there are still some places left for tonight’s ceilidh – your last chance this year to come and join us for a night of delicious Scottish food, a beautiful sunset, and dancing to a lively ceilidh band in the Ptarmigan, the highest restaurant in the UK. Adult £24.50, Child (12 or under) £15.90, Family (2 adults & 2 children aged 12 or under)£65.50. Prices include funicular travel, a 3-course Highland buffet and dancing. Booking is essential so call us on 01479 861341 or book online.
Thursday 26th August & EVERY DAY – The Walk @The Top at CairnGorm: 11.20, 12.00, 14.00, 14.40
Join a guide to take you up on the funicular to the Ptarmigan building then out on a guided 90-minute walk to the summit of Cairn Gorm and back, before descending by the funicular. Suitable clothing and footwear required. Meet at Ranger Base 15 minutes prior to departure time. Booking advisable on-line at www.cairngormmountain.org. or in person at the ticket office. Adults £13, Students/seniors £12, Children (6-16) £10. (Includes funicular travel.) Friends of CairnGorm £5. Visitors may only exit the Ptarmigan building when on one of these walks. Please note that, in view of the popularity of these walks, the guided walks to the summit from the Base Station scheduled for Wednesdays and Sundays in August have been cancelled.
Also every day
Exhibitions Red Earth Children is presenting Art with a Heart, an exhibition of Scottish landscape paintings by Sarah Cairncross and coastal abstract photographic prints by Simon Nicholas White in part of the T Bar gallery. This will be on display throughout August to raise awareness of, and funds for, HIV/AIDS afflicted children in rural Uganda with 50% of the proceeds of sales going to them.
The Big Freeze exhibition of staff photographs from last winter is on display in part of the T Bar gallery and on the stairs up to it as well as in various other locations around the Day Lodge. Many of the pictures are for sale.
The Spirit of Speyside exhibition of this year’s photographic competition winners sponsored by Benromach whisky is on display in the Base station until 13th September.
Walk Up, Train Down
For an exhilarating half day, visitors can enjoy 90 minutes of rewarding walking up one of our self-guided paths, enter the Ptarmigan top station via the walkers’ entrance and visit the restaurant, before continuing their walk or purchasing a down only train ticket. (Dogs may come down on the train for a small charge). Appropriate clothing and footwear advised.
Camera Obscura: This attraction is located in the Mountain Garden near the Base Station and enables visitors to see 360-degree real-time views of the surrounding landscape projected onto a table in front of them. Entry is free and it is open every day.
The Igloo: Get the kids to have a go at building the new all-year igloo in the Base Station.
The Skidoo: Fancy getting aboard a snowmobile in amongst the snow? Our new photopoint in the top station provides a great opportunity for you to be seen aboard one of these vehicles against a snowy CairnGorm Mountain back drop. Free to funicular passengers.
Shopping: Look out for great clothing ranges, walking essentials, fabulous gifts and accessories and our latest exclusive CairnGorm buff in the Mountain Shop and the Shop at the Top. Don’t forget our Ptarmigan 16-year-old malt whisky available in full 75cl bottles and 5cl miniatures.
Eating and drinking: Home-baking every day in our restaurant and cafe bar and hot meals featuring locally sourced ingredients in the restaurant. ‘The Chocolate Mountain’, a huge concoction of hot chocolate, marshmallows and cream beckons in both locations.
Wildlife this week: Ptarmigan (starting to change colour) and Snow Bunting can be seen above 900m. Dotterel, still on the plateau, will soon leave. Around car park level you may see Pied Wagtail and there are still a few Ring Ouzel around Coire Na Ciste. Red Grouse are around the lower moors. The Azure Hawker Dragonfly can be seen in the bog next to the Coire Na Ciste car park. Deer Sedge is turning the hill golden and all Heathers are in bloom too. In the mountain garden Oxeye daisies, Bog Asphodel and Starry Saxifrage are still flowering.
SNOWSPORTS SEASON TICKETS FOR 2010/11
Now on sale. An application form pdf download is available on the right hand side of this link page. http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/snow-sports-at-cairngorm-mountain
MOUNTAIN WEATHER OUTLOOK
Thursday 26th August: Wind direction will vary, 10mph or less. Scattered heavy showers perhaps in afternoon. Cloud lifting above the summit by the afternoon, with only patches at 1100m. Patchwork of bright sunshine will develop. Visibility excellent/superb; Temp at 900m 5C rising to 8C
Friday 27th August: Wind NW 10-15mph. Heavy showers developing. Extensive cloud and patchy sunshine. Visibility generally excellent, but poor in rain. Temp at 900m 5C.
Outlook: Continuing chilly on the mountains, and also in valleys overnight. A ridge of high pressure brings a period of showery northwesterly winds and a good deal of fine weather across all mountain areas.
OPENING TIMES
Every day: Ticket Office and Cas Bar will be open at 10.00am. The first public train up will be at 10.20am, with the last train up at 4.20pm (last down at 5.00pm). UPDATES: Watch the web-site for updates www.cairngormmountain.org. You can also follow us on Twitter at cairngormmtn.
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Friday, August 20th, 2010
CEILIDHS – WALKING – EXHIBITIONS – CAMERA OBSCURA
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
Thursday 19th August – Highland Fling Ceilidh Night 6.30pm – 10.00pm
There are still some places left for tonight’s ceilidh so come and join us for a night of delicious Scottish food followed by dancing to a lively ceilidh band in the Ptarmigan, the highest restaurant in the UK. Adult £24.50, Child (12 or under) £15.90, Family (2 adults & 2 children aged 12 or under)£65.50. Prices include funicular travel, a 3-course Highland buffet and dancing. Booking is essential as places fill up fast. Call us on 01479 861341 or book online. There is only one more ceilidh after this – next week on Thursday 26th August – so book now for the last chance this year to enjoy this unique experience.
Thursday 19th August & EVERY DAY – The Walk @The Top at CairnGorm: 11.20, 12.00, 14.00, 14.40
Join a guide to take you up on the funicular to the Ptarmigan building then out on a guided 90-minute walk to the summit of Cairn Gorm and back, before descending by the funicular. Suitable clothing and footwear required. Meet at Ranger Base 15 minutes prior to departure time. Booking advisable on-line at www.cairngormmountain.org. or in person at the ticket office. Adults £13, Students/seniors £12, Children (6-16) £10. (Includes funicular travel.) Friends of CairnGorm £5. Visitors may only exit the Ptarmigan building when on one of these walks. Please note that, in view of the popularity of these walks, the guided walks to the summit from the Base Station scheduled for Wednesdays and Sundays in August have been cancelled.
Wednesday 25th August – Pirates of the Cairngorms
Staff will be dressed up as pirates to raise money for the Jubilee Sailing Trust who are providing the most amazing time of their lives for mixed ability crews on their two tall sailing ships.
Also every day
Exhibitions Red Earth Children is presenting Art with a Heart, an exhibition of Scottish landscape paintings by Sarah Cairncross and coastal abstract photographic prints by Simon Nicholas White in part of the T Bar gallery. This will be on display throughout August to raise awareness of and funds for HIV/AIDS afflicted children in rural Uganda with 50% of the proceeds of sales going to them.
The Big Freeze Exhibition of staff photographs from last winter is on display in part of the T Bar gallery and on the stairs up to it as well as in various other locations around the Day Lodge. Many of the pictures are for sale.
The Spirit of Speyside exhibition of this year’s photographic competition winners sponsored by Benromach whisky is on display in the Base station until 13th September.
Walk Up, Train Down – For an exhilarating half day, visitors can enjoy 90 minutes of rewarding walking up one of our self-guided paths, enter the Ptarmigan top station via the walkers’ entrance and visit the restaurant, before continuing their walk or purchasing a down only train ticket. (Dogs may come down on the train for a small charge). Appropriate clothing and footwear advised.
Camera Obscura: This attraction is located in the Mountain Garden near the Base Station and enables visitors to see 360-degree real-time views of the surrounding landscape projected onto a table in front of them. Entry is free and it is open every day.
The Igloo: Get the kids to have a go at building the new all-year igloo in the Base Station.
Shopping: Look out for great clothing ranges, walking essentials, fabulous gifts and accessories and our latest exclusive CairnGorm buff in the Mountain Shop and the Shop at the Top.
Eating and drinking: Home-baking every day in our restaurant and cafe bar and hot meals featuring locally sourced ingredients in the restaurant. Or tackle ‘The Chocolate Mountain’, a huge concoction of hot chocolate, marshmallow and cream – not for the faint-hearted.
Wildlife this week: Ptarmigan and Snow Bunting can be seen above 900m and the Dotterel there are now preparing to go to North Africa. Around car park level and in the Lower Coire Cas you may see Pied Wagtail and Ring Ouzel. Deer Sedge is turning the hill golden and Heather (including some White Heather) is in bloom too. In the mountain garden Oxeye daisies, Bog Asphodel and Kidney Vetch are still flowering and have just been joined by Melancholy Thistle and Mouse-ear Hawkweed. And look out for the snowpatch in the Ptarmigan Bowl!
SNOWSPORTS SEASON TICKETS FOR 2010/11
Now on sale. An application form pdf download is available on the right hand side of this link page. http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/snow-sports-at-cairngorm-mountain
MOUNTAIN WEATHER OUTLOOK
Thursday 19th August: Wind W 15mph. Scattered showers perhaps in afternoon. Broken cloud above 800m rising to 1000m in afternoon but may drop temporarily in morning. Patchy bright sunshine and excellent visibility. Temp at 900m 7C.
Friday 20th August: Wind variable 10mph. Very little cloud. Mostly bright sunshine and excellent visibility. Temp at 900m 10-13C.
Outlook: Continuing low pressure with bands of showery, occasionally thundery rain and low cloud but mainly light winds.
OPENING TIMES
Every day: Ticket Office and Cas Bar will be open at 10.00am. The first public train up will be at 10.20am, with the last train up at 4.20pm (last down at 5.00pm). UPDATES: Watch the web-site for updates www.cairngormmountain.org. You can also follow us on Twitter at cairngormmtn.
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Thursday, August 12th, 2010
CEILIDHS – WALKING – EXHIBITIONS – WHISKY TASTING– CAMERA OBSCURA
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
Thursday 12th August – Highland Fling Ceilidh Night 6.30pm – 10.00pm
There are still some places left for tonight’s ceilidh so come and join us for a night of delicious Scottish food followed by dancing to a lively ceilidh band in the Ptarmigan, the highest restaurant in the UK. Adult £24.50, Child (12 or under) £15.90, Family (2 adults & 2 children aged 12 or under)£65.50. Prices include funicular travel, a 3-course Highland buffet and dancing. Booking is essential as places fill up fast. Call us on 01479 861341 or book online. There are only two more ceilidhs after this – on Thursdays 19th & 26th August – so book now.
Thursday 12th August & EVERY DAY – The Walk @The Top at CairnGorm: 11.20, 12.00, 14.00, 14.40
Join a guide to take you up on the funicular railway to the Ptarmigan building then out on a guided 90-minute walk to the summit of Cairn Gorm and back before descending by the funicular. Suitable clothing and footwear required. Meet at Ranger Base 15 minutes prior to departure time. Booking advisable on-line at www.cairngormmountain.org. or in person at the ticket office. Adults £13, Students/seniors £12, Children (6-16) £10. (Includes funicular travel.) Friends of CairnGorm £5. Visitors may only exit the Ptarmigan building when on one of these walks. Please note that, in view of the popularity of these walks, the guided walks to the summit from the Base Station scheduled for Wednesdays and Sundays in August have been cancelled.
Saturday 14th August – Benromach whisky tasting in the Base Station 12noon – 4pm FREE
Also every day
Exhibitions Red Earth Children is presenting Art with a Heart, an exhibition of Scottish landscape paintings by Sarah Cairncross and coastal abstract photographic prints by Simon Nicholas White in part of the T Bar gallery. This will be on display throughout August to raise awareness and with 50% of the proceeds of sales going to raise money for HIV/AIDS afflicted children in rural Uganda.
The Big Freeze exhibition of staff photographs from last winter is on display in part of the T Bar gallery and on the stairs up to it as well as in various other locations around the Day Lodge. Many of the pictures are for sale.
The Spirit of Speyside exhibition of this year’s photographic competition winners sponsored by Benromach whisky is on display in the Base station from14th August to 13th September.
Walk Up, Train Down
For an exhilarating half day, visitors can enjoy 90 minutes of rewarding walking up one of our self-guided paths, enter the Ptarmigan top station via the walkers’ entrance and visit the restaurant, before continuing their walk or purchasing a down only train ticket. (Dogs may come down on the train for a small charge). Appropriate clothing and footwear advised.
Camera Obscura: This attraction is located in the Mountain Garden near the Base Station and enables you to see 360-degree real-time views of the surrounding landscape projected onto a table in front of you. Entry is free and it is open every day.
The Igloo: Get the kids to have a go at building the new all-year igloo in the Base Station.
Shopping: Look out for great clothing ranges, walking essentials, fabulous gifts and accessories and our latest exclusive CairnGorm buff in the Mountain Shop and the Shop at the Top.
Eating and drinking: Home-baking available every day in our restaurant and cafe bar and hot meals in the restaurant. Look out for ‘The Chocolate Mountain’ too – several visitors have already tackled this mighty chocolate, marshmallow and cream peak. Are you ready try?
Wildlife this week: Ptarmigan and Dotterel with their full-size chicks can be seen above 900m as well as the second brood of Snow Bunting. Around car park level and in the Lower Coire Cas you may see Pied Wagtail and Ring Ouzel. Deer Sedge is turning golden on the hill and Heather is now in bloom – look out for White heather too. In the mountain garden Dwarf Cornel and Cloudberry now have mature berries, Eye brights are flowering and Rowan berries are starting to develop.
SNOWSPORTS SEASON TICKETS FOR 2010/11
Now on sale. An application form pdf download is available on the right hand side of this link page. http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/snow-sports-at-cairngorm-mountain
MOUNTAIN WEATHER OUTLOOK
Thursday 12th August: Wind N 25–30mph gusting 45mph. Occasional brief showers. Extensive cloud above 750mlifting and breaking later. Patchy sun with good visibility away from rain and cloud. Temp at 900m 5-8C.
Friday 13th August: Wind N 20-25mph easing. Occasional scattered showers. Extensive cloud coming and going but rising from a base of 600m to 1150m and breaking. Some patchy sun with good visibility away from rain and cloud. Temp at 900m 6-9C.
Outlook: Little wind, dry with any early cloud lifting and clearing to give extensive sunshine and persistent haze with temperatures of 10-12C until the middle of next week.
OPENING TIMES
Every day: Ticket Office and Cas Bar will be open at 10.00am. The first public train up will be at 10.20am, with the last train up at 4.20pm (last down at 5.00pm).
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