The Scottish Ski Season Begins
The Scottish Ski Season Begins
Published : 30-Nov-2009 12:38
Torrential rain in the Scottish Highlands has been falling as snow on high ground, and with more precipitation forecast, along with lowering temperatures, the start of the ski season is imminent at all five of the country's ski centres.Indeed Cairngorm Mountain above Aviemore already opened some beginner terrain at the top of the ski area, accessed from the funicular railway, this weekend.
Opening day lift tickets were GBP15 for adults, GBP10 for children, with no ski rentals available on site. The first lift up was the 10am funicular and about 600 people are reported to have taken to the slopes
The area opened by running the Ciste tow and Ptarmigan tow. A run to the middle was not possible, but this may change with continued snowfall. The weather was at the extremes Scottish skiers are prepared for, with high 45mph winds and a strong wind chill factor.
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