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Friday, June 24th, 2011
There is loads going on this weekend in the Cairngorms National Park including the Aviemore, Blair Atholl, Deeside and Angus areas.(see below) A brilliant coup for the area is the Scottish Hydro Challenge being held this weekend at the Spey Valley Course at Aviemore with Scot, Chris Doak currently in the lead. A full list can be found at www.visitcairngorms.com/whatson but a selection of events are listed below.
Scopttish Hydro Challenge
Saturday 25th
• Charity Day in aid of Scotland’s Garden Scheme and Tay Valley Mountain Rescue – Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, 9.30am-5.30pm. www.blair-castle.co.uk
• Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team Sponsored Walk – Glen Feshie, £15/£10. www.cmrtwalk.org.uk
• Spey Art Group Painting Workshop – Inverallan Church Hall, 10am-4pm, £15. To Book T: 01479 872085/873101.
• Live Music with Alfie McQuade – Glen Hotel, Newtonmore, 9.30pm.
Sunday 26th
• Cairngorms Farmers Market – The Square, Grantown on Spey. 10am-4pm.
• Abernethy Open Gardens – Discover the treasures of private gardens in and around Nethy Bridge. Tickets & location map from local shops, £5. 10am-5pm. T: 01479 851347.
• Lairig Ghru Race – Braemar to Aviemore, 10am www.deesiderunners.com
• Hilton Around the World in a Day 5km Fun Run – Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore, 2pm. In aid of Hilton in the Community Foundation www.hilton-foundation.org.uk
• Live Music with ‘Blind & Deaf’ – The Club Bar, Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel, Ballater, 3-5pm.
11th June – 24th July
• Rachel Everitt Exhibition – The Iona Gallery, Kingussie. Illustration, printmaking and animation. Mon, Thurs, Fri 1-5pm. Sat-Sun 11am-5pm, FREE.
23rd-26th June
• Scottish Hydro Challenge – Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Course, Aviemore. www.teamscottishhydro.com
Saturday 25th June
The Eilan, Newtonmore – Newtonmore 1sts v Lovat. 2.30pm.
The Dell, Kingussie. Kingussie 2nds v Kilmallie. 2.30pm.
There are also some local open golf comps on this weekend see http://visitcairngorms.com/opengolf
Whatever you choose to do have a great weekend in the Cairngorms National Park…kick back and enjoy the scenery!
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Friday, May 13th, 2011
Have a look at this video if you need a little help imagining the beauty of and fun to be had in the Cairngorms National Park or just if you need a wee reminder!
Just click on the Cairngorms National Park link below:
Cairngorms National Park Video
For more information visit the Cairngorms National Park website
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Monday, January 17th, 2011
The Cairngorms National Park has been listed in the National Geographic Traveller magazine’s top 20 places to visit in 2011.
The UK’s largest National Park ranks alongside the Caribbean island of Dominica and Alaska’s Kodiak Island, on the prestigious list, which was put together by Norie Quintos, senior editor at the world’s most influential travel magazine.
Alan Rankin, chief Executive of Visit Cairngorms, said: “We are delighted to be listed amongst the ‘must see’ places to visit in the world this year. To see the Cairngorms National Park and named local businesses rubbing shoulders with some of the most iconic international destinations is fantastic, but not a it is by no means a chance listing, it is well deserved. We have a host of great local businesses working in one of the most special areas of the world and our aim is to continually deliver the best experience for the visitor throughout the year – no matter what they what to see or do and no matter what the weather throws at us!”
The magazine’s endorsement, which urges readers to enjoy “recreation at every speed, from hiking in Leanachan forest to kayaking in Loch Insh and the Insh Marshes Nature Reserve” as well as experiencing a traditional Highland Games, comes after Norie visited the region with the Adventure Travel World Summit.
Mr Rankin continues: “The Adventure Travel World Summit really put the area on the world map. We will continue to strive to maintain a consistent and high level of customer experience for our visitors, while continuing to ensure that UK and international visitors understand that our National Park is incredibly accessible whilst being an area that we all need to care for so that generations to come can enjoy adventures and trips to the area in years to come.“
ENDS
For more information on Visit Cairngorms, please contact Charlotte Kissack at Rock Solid PR on 01479 810695 or 07834871707 or email charlotte@rocksolidpr.co.uk
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Monday, January 3rd, 2011
CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR ON THE SLOPES OF CAIRNGORM
SNOWSPORTS
CairnGorm Mountain will be open for snowsports on New Year’s Day and every day thereafter weather permitting. All uplift has been operating today and all runs have been open except the Ciste gullies. The forecast for the next couple of days is for moderate winds but largely dry and cloud-free with excellent visibility so we will open everything we can weather-permitting. Pisted runs are skiing really well but off-piste is still pretty hard and the avalanche risk there is considerable.
TICKETS AND PRICES
Our day skiing ticket prices are £30.80 for adults, £22.50 for seniors and students and £18.50 for juniors. 4-day vouchers for £102.40 (juniors £61.60) are also on sale online or at the Ticket Office. They 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.
If you don’t have a season ticket and you do not need to hire equipment, there are quicker ways onto the slopes:
1. Buy tickets at Aviemore Ski & Board Hire in Aviemore (01479 811711)
2. Bring cash (we don’t have an ATM machine on site) and pay at the cash only desk which can be found on the left hand corner of the Day Lodge as you look up the hill. This desk handles adult, junior, senior, student, family (2+2) day tickets only. It does not handle ski hire, 2 day tickets, discounts, credit cards, afternoon tickets or vouchers.
3. Buy online and take your booking reference to the Ranger Base to exchange it for a day ticket or present your voucher book there and exchange a voucher from it for a day ticket.
Please be ready to show your ticket to the lift operator at all lifts. Snowboarders must use a safety leash at all times on CairnGorm Mountain.
SEASON TICKETS
Please note that we have suspended the sale of season tickets and will review the situation at the end of next week to consider whether we put any more tickets on sale. If you have already purchased, but not yet uplifted a season ticket you may collect your pass from the Ticket Office. However please be prepared to queue if you come to collect it over the holiday period.
HIRE
Ski Hire will be open every day from 8.30am at CairnGorm, so you can hire any kit you need but there are also several places in Aviemore where you can hire. We can sell out of hire by mid morning when we are very busy which we expect to be over the course of the next ten days.
PARKING AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Get here early if you want to be sure of getting into the Cas car parks.
There has been a modification to the timetable for the enhanced public bus service it will run 3 times hourly (with the first bus up at 0630 and the last bus down at 1810) between Aviemore and CairnGorm Mountain Car Park. This service will run until 9 Jan inclusive. Look out for service no. 34 on the front of the buses. We would encourage customers to use this as it will drop them right at the entrance to the ticket office next to the Base Station. Normal fares apply to this service. Shuttle buses which are free will be running between the Ciste and Cas car parks throughout the day until 9 Jan.
AVALANCHE RISK
Off-piste skiers please beware there is still a moderate to considerable avalanche risk.
OPENING TIMES Throughout the holiday period the ticket office will open at 8.30am with the first train up at 9.00am, possibly later 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.
INSTRUCTION
The Ski School is busy but still has availability for group and private lessons. To book a lesson call 08455 191191. Please only leave one message on this line. The Ski School will get back to you as soon as they can. Please also try to give a few days‘ notice if you are phoning to book a lesson as they are extremely busy or call in person a day or two beforehand.
SKI AMBASSADORS
Our volunteer ski ambassadors are 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
The Sledge Park will open whenever conditions permit. Please check at the ticket office if the sledge park is open before buying your funicular ticket to get there. 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 1st January: Wind N 20-25mph. A few scattered snow flurries but largely dry with sunshine and excellent visibility. Temp at 900m -3C. Freezing level 300m.
Sunday 2nd January: Wind N 15-20mph. Isolated snow flurries. Little cloud, extensive sunshine and excellent visibility. Temp at 900m -5C. Freezing level at sea level.
Outlook: Milder conditions and westerly winds with rain spreading southwards followed later in the week by the return of cold conditions and fresh snow showers.
Every day
Great shopping in the Mountain Shop and the Shop at the Top. Look out for clothing, skiing essentials, fabulous gifts and accessories. 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.
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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Friday, December 17th, 2010
SNOWSPORTS CairnGorm Mountain will be open for snowsports this weekend. The forecast is looking good (good overhead conditions but cold) and there is now good snow cover over the entire hill with skiing available from top to bottom. We expect to run all uplift other than the Polar Express.
TICKETS AND PRICES
Full price tickets apply; £30.80 for adults, £22.50 for seniors and students and £18.50 for juniors. 4-day vouchers for £102.40 (juniors £61.60) are also on sale online or at the Ticket Office. They 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.
If you don’t have a season ticket and you do not need to hire equipment, there are quicker ways onto the slopes:
1. Buy tickets at Aviemore Ski & Board Hire in Aviemore (01479 811711) 2. Bring cash (we don’t have an ATM machine on site) and pay at the cash only desk 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 desk handles adult, junior, senior, student, family (2+2) day tickets only. It does not handle ski hire, 2 day tickets, discounts, credit cards, afternoon tickets or vouchers. 3. Buy online and take your booking reference to the Ranger Base to exchange it for a day ticket or voucher book.
Please be ready to show your ticket to the lift operator at all lifts
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 collect your pass from the Ticket Office. However please be prepared to queue if you come to collect it at the weekend and over the holiday period.
HIRE
Ski Hire will be open every day from 8.30am at CairnGorm, so you can hire any kit you need but there are also several places in Aviemore where you can hire. We can sell out of hire by mid morning when we are very busy.
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 and then from Friday 24th December and throughout the holidays.
AVALANCHE RISK
Off-piste skiers please beware there is still a moderate to considerable avalanche risk.
OPENING TIMES The ticket office will open at 8.30am with the first train up at 9.00am, possibly later 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. These hours will apply from now and every day throughout the Christmas holidays, including Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. We are closed on Christmas day.
Cas Bar and Mountain Shop will open daily from 8.30am until 4.30pm
Ptarmigan open daily from 9.00am until 4.00pm.
INSTRUCTION
Ski School will be running group and private lessons every day from Saturday. They have also added an additional ‘Rudolf’s Revenge’ course on the 30th and 31st December. To book a lesson call 08455 191191.
SKI AMBASSADORS
Our volunteer ski ambassadors are 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
At the moment it is too icy to open the Sledge Park, however we hope to have it open for Christmas. 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 18th December: Wind E 20mph. Snow showers, mainly eastern Cairngorms. Extensively cloud free summits except in snow. Bright sunshine at times. Visibility ranging from superb to zero in snow. Temp at 900m -8C. Freezing level sea level, all terrain frozen.
Sunday 19th December: Wind E 10-20mph. Snow showers mainly east. Intermittently cloud free but cloud base 750, occasionally 500m if snowing. Bright sunshine at times, visibility often superb but very poor in snow. Temp at 900m -7C. Freezing level at sea level, all terrain frozen.
Outlook: Terrain across all mountain areas frozen until at least Boxing Day. Substantially dry with frequently light winds. Much milder air will approach western Britain, and probably penetrate into or across Britain just after Christmas, bringing a thaw.
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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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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Friday, December 3rd, 2010
SNOWSPORTS
CairnGorm Mountain will be open for snowsports this weekend. There is now great snow cover on the hill and skiing is available from top to bottom. There are runs open in many parts of the hill but not all of them pisted. We hope to have the Fiacaill Ridge and M1 pomas, the Ciste, Ptarmigan, Cas and Car Park T Bars as well as the funicular available for uplift.
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 or vouchers. Students need current ID. Please have your cash ready as we expect to be extremely busy.
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. Off-piste skiers please beware there is a high avalanche risk on the Coronation and Head Walls.
INSTRUCTION
The Ski School will be open for both private and group lessons this weekend. However there will be no group lessons available during the week. To book a lesson call 08455 191 191.
MOUNTAIN WEATHER OUTLOOK
Saturday 4th December: Wind NW 15-20mph. Risk of snow showers and patchy cloud, some of which may be very low. Higher summits could be substantially cloud-free above this lower cloud. Some bright sun with superb visibility at times but widely very poor in cloud and snow. Temp at 900m -3 to -5C. Freezing level mostly at sea level.
Sunday 5th December: Wind N, later W 20mph increasing to 30mph. Snow showers will die out. Some cloud will come in at around 800m, occasionally 500m. Summits may be cloud-free. Excellent visibility but very poor or near zero in snow. Temp at 900m -4C or -5C. Freezing level mostly sea level with ground frozen.
Outlook: Cold conditions will remain throughout the coming week with almost all terrain frozen and the present snow pack persisting. There will be a substantial rise in freezing levels at the end of the week. There will be occasional snow as the fronts move southward in generally northerly winds.
OPENING TIMES
The ticket office will open at 8.30am on Saturday and Sunday. First train up will be 9.00am depending on weather conditions. Last train up 3.30pm. Last train down 4.00pm
Cas Bar and Mountain Shop will open daily from 9.00am until 4.30pm
Ptarmigan open daily from 9.00am until 4.00pm.
Monday 6th December – CairnGorm Mountain will be closed.
Please note that ALL facilities at CairnGorm Mountain will be closed on Monday 6th December for essential staff training. We will be open again as usual from Tuesday 7th.
4 Day Snowsports Vouchers
We are now selling snowsports vouchers. A book of 4 adult vouchers costs £102.40 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 early Christmas present or stocking filler!
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.
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.
Shopping: Look out for clothing, skiing essentials, fabulous gifts and accessories in our shops.
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.
UPDATES: Watch the web-site for updates www.cairngormmountain.org.
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Friday, November 26th, 2010
CairnGorm Open for Snowsports Again This Weekend……
CairnGorm Mountain will be open for snow sports this weekend. There is now great snow cover on the hill and a pisted run is available from top to bottom. Many runs are now open, though not pisted. Beginners can now join in the fun too.
The M1 poma, the Ciste and the Ptarmigan T Bar, and the funicular are available for uplift. There will be no mid station stops on the train.
Last winter’s season ticket is still valid. It will be full price this Saturday and Sunday, £30.80 for adults, £22.50 for seniors and students and £18.50 for juniors. Ski Hire will be open from 9am at CairnGorm this weekend, so you can hire any kit you need. Full day prices apply for hire.
Come and have some early season fun…..but wrap up warm!
MOUNTAIN WEATHER OUTLOOK
Saturday 27th November: Wind N 15-25mph. Snow and hail showers with a threat of heavy and frequent showers giving whiteout conditions for perhaps 2-4 hours. Cloud free areas will be interspersed by areas of cloud, base typically at 800m but lowering to 400m in snow. Some sun with great visibility but in snow very poor visibility.
Sunday 28th November: Wind E 25-35mph gusting to 50-65mph. Snow and hail showers some becoming heavy and frequent giving whiteout conditions for 2-4 hours. Cloud base typically 800m but 400m in snow. Some bursts of sun with great visibility at times but in snow, very poor visibility. Temp at 900m -6C. Freezing level mostly sea level with more or less all terrain frozen.
Outlook: Winds will be easterly for most of the coming week. Low ground will eventually partially thaw, but upland areas will remain frozen. Snow showers, day in day out, will be focussed on eastern mountains, but often dry with sunshine on western mountains.
OPENING TIMES
November opening
This weekend we are aiming to have the first train up at 9am although this is dependent on overnight snow fall and whether we have to dig out the train. 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.
4 Day Snowsports Vouchers
We are now selling snowsports vouchers. A book of 4 vouchers costs £102.40 and can be used on non-consecutive days. An early Christmas present or stocking filler perhaps!
Season Passes – are now ready for collection from the Ticket Office
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.
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 a mountain walk up to the Ptarmigan top station, but expect full winter conditions. Paths are covered with drifting snow, and it will take much more energy than usual. You are welcome to come in to the Ptarmigan building to take a break from your walk or you can buy a train ticket to come down again. (Dogs may come down on the train for a small charge). Winter clothing, boots and gaiters essential. Check the weather forecast and up to date conditions at the Ranger Base before setting out.
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.
Shopping: Look out for clothing, walking essentials, fabulous gifts and accessories in our shops.
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.
Forthcoming Events
Tuesday 30th November – St Andrews Day Promotion
To celebrate St Andrews Day we will be offering a ‘2 for the price of 1’ ticket on the funicular. The cheaper ticket of the two will be the free ticket. Please note this offer does not extend to Snowsports tickets and is for full priced tickets only. A perfect opportunity to bring a friend, enjoy some snowy views, huge hot chocolates and festive shopping.
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Friday, November 19th, 2010
CairnGorm Open for Snowsports Again This Weekend……
CairnGorm Mountain will be open for snow sports this weekend. Skiing is limited to the Cas side only, suitable for intermediate and expert skiers only (no beginners – sorry). Skiing uplift will be from the train with mid station stops and the M1 poma. The Traverse, 105, Gun Barrel, M1 and White Lady (experts only) will be open down to the mid station.
Last winter’s season ticket is still valid. The ski day ticket price for this Saturday and Sunday and up until next Friday will be £20.50 for adults and students, £14.50 for seniors and £12.50 for juniors. Ski Hire will be open from 9am at CairnGorm this weekend, so you can hire any kit you need. Full day prices apply for hire.
Come and have some early season fun…..
MOUNTAIN WEATHER OUTLOOK
Saturday 20th November: Wind E 10-20mph. Light snow showers above 900m. Extensive cloud but will soon be 750m or above. Visibility generally excellent, but poor in cloud. Temp at 900m 0C dropping to -1C or -2C. Freezing level becoming 750m.
Sunday 21st November: Wind NE 15mph. A few snow flurries. Extensive cloud between 900m and 1200m, with a few patches at 650m. Occasional sunshine and excellent visibility. Temp at 900m -1C. Freezing level 750m.
Outlook: Much less windy over the coming week but with the wind direction being mostly north-easterly, temperatures on higher summits will become widely below freezing point. Much dry weather but with snow showers coming in off the North Sea.
OPENING TIMES
November opening – the funicular will be open every day in November
First train up 10.00am. 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 (Limited hot food service.)
4 Day Snowsports Vouchers
We are now selling snowsports vouchers. A book of 4 vouchers costs £102.40 and can be used on non-consecutive days. An early Christmas present or stocking filler perhaps!
Season Passes – are now ready for collection from the Ticket Office
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.
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 a mountain walk up to the Ptarmigan top station, but expect full winter conditions. Paths are covered with drifting snow, and it will take much more energy than usual. You are welcome to come in to the Ptarmigan building to take a break from your walk or you can buy a train ticket to come down again. (Dogs may come down on the train for a small charge). Winter clothing, boots and gaiters advised. Check the weather forecast and up to date conditions at the Ranger Base before setting out.
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.
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.
Forthcoming Events
Sunday 28th November – Inverness Airport Christmas Fayre – If you are passing through the airport, come and say hello to us at our stand. The airport’s first Highland Christmas Fayre will be celebrating all that is fresh, local and handmade in the Highlands of Scotland. A great opportunity to find some original Christmas gifts.
Tuesday 30th November – St Andrews Day Promotion
To celebrate St Andrews Day we will be offering a ‘2 for the price of 1’ ticket on the funicular. The cheaper ticket of the two will be the free ticket. Please note this offer does not extend to Snowsports tickets and is for full priced tickets only. A perfect opportunity to bring a friend, enjoy some snowy views, huge hot chocolates and festive shopping.
UPDATES: Watch the web-site for updates www.cairngormmountain.org.
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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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