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SummitPark - Nov 18, 2006 - 11:53 AM
Post subject: Summit Park/Nevis Range Weather & Park Updates
Hi all,
Its a real sunny day no winds a perfect day for riding but no uplift at Nevis Range, although I keep hearing that Nevis Range may open next week for the weekend if conditions persist. Maybe it’s just a rumour.
Maybe if you post a message, if your up for riding next weekend on the best early snow Nevis Range as had for years maybe they will push the limits to open... It’s worth a try.
Nevis Range early this morning.
Not the best picture, the sun was a bit too bright this morning will get a few pics this evening.
If you have any questions regarding Nevis Range and the Summit Park please shout I am here to help.
Regards Mark
biggstu - Nov 18, 2006 - 11:57 AM
Post subject: RE: Big dumps at Nevis Range
man that looks like a top pic, and i am well and truely up for rididng next weekend, was contemplating heading up north for a hike to ride some powpow, what do you think are the chances of getting a good run in on fresh powder, even on a hill with no uplift? or finding a spot to build a kicker to session?
cheers
StevieMcK - Nov 18, 2006 - 01:37 PM
Post subject: RE: Big dumps at Nevis Range
Mark, have you been up on the hill recently? What's the situation with the Goose T bar? Did they strip it over the summer months and if so, have the bars been rehung yet?
Lilja - Nov 18, 2006 - 01:59 PM
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Hey, I am a snow virgin and wondering if it would be expensive for me to go to scotland for a day or two of riding? I'm in berkshire.
SummitPark - Nov 18, 2006 - 02:33 PM
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Hi Folks,
Just going to nip out and get a few more shots of the hill as the sun goes down, will post them soon.
We have a few friends up at goose drive, they say the snow is knee deep powder with full cover. 
They will mail me some pics tonight and I will post them. Not sure if they will make it to the summit but I will let you know.
Will be back soon with some more pics.
Regards Mark.
lizzibeff - Nov 18, 2006 - 02:49 PM
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ohman 
I'm moving house next weekend or i'd be there!
Tiberius - Nov 18, 2006 - 03:04 PM
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My gran has an Autumn fair...so I'll be spending next weekend with a group of people who's combined age would take us back to the roman invasion 
StevieMcK - Nov 18, 2006 - 03:35 PM
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http://www.winterhighland.info/forum/read.php?2,65364
Wow! And that's just at the top gondola station. Mark, you're going to have to hunt for the rails and dig them out up at the summit.
Lets just hope the temp stays low over the next week and they can open next weekend.
SummitPark - Nov 18, 2006 - 06:01 PM
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A couple more pics from this afternoon.
Current weather more snow falling with forecasts for more snow until at least Wednesday.
More updates soon.
Mark.
lizzibeff - Nov 18, 2006 - 07:33 PM
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anyone going to be hiking then?
fiasko - Nov 19, 2006 - 05:39 PM
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noice, hope it continues, got time booked off thursday/friday so thats where i'll be
CalBoy - Nov 19, 2006 - 11:03 PM
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I will personaly shake the hand of someone if the hike that, ive walked up the down hill track before and that almost killed me couldnt imagin doing it in the snow! tho it would be so worth it in the end!.
They said on there website they may open at weekends if they get a decent amount of snow, i heard there was 10 feet of snow at the summit!
SummitPark - Nov 20, 2006 - 08:02 PM
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Hi all,
No more pics to show you yet, the hill has been getting a real battering, strong gale force winds and milder temps.
Upper hill will still be getting snow, but I don’t know about ten feet of snow on the Summit. 
The hike up is hardcore, 3500ft to walk and then ride...
I heard Glencoe might open at the weekend if conditions allow.
More updates and pics soon.
Regards Mark.
siphilp - Nov 21, 2006 - 11:16 AM
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me crosses everything and hopes somewhere opens this weekend 
Mason - Nov 21, 2006 - 02:49 PM
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Down here in Wiltshire we got some good hail today 
Stealthy-8)~ - Nov 22, 2006 - 10:47 PM
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Lilja wrote:
Hey, I am a snow virgin and wondering if it would be expensive for me to go to scotland for a day or two of riding? I'm in berkshire.
It's not expensive at all, only your fuel & accom costs. The lift pass for the day is the cost of an hour at Xscape (don't get me started... the euro's know how to do it properly) and the food/drink is cheap, especially compared to Bracknell/Reading prices 
Do it!
lizzibeff - Nov 23, 2006 - 01:14 PM
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Unfortunately, fuel and room costs are pretty expensive if you're travelling from anywhere south of the Teeside/Durham/Cumbria band.
£40-50 a night B&B
at least £50 fuel.
£20 a day lift pass.
If you're planning on staying 2 nights, riding 2 days and driving all that way it can easily be £200 for the weekend. You could go on the bash for not much more! 
I must stress that Scotland is AWESOME, but i wouldn't consider it a cheap weekend of riding for those who aren't actually living on the brink of scotland or in scotland itself.
a_noodler - Nov 23, 2006 - 08:54 PM
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Second lizziebeff's comment.. did a 24 hour round trip to Glencoe from Glos last year, 2 up in the motor, no accommodation included - overnight drive up for 8am, left at 5 and home by midnight!.. and spent near enough 100 each..
Can't imagine how now I think about it!... Woulda been a bit cheaper with a full car..
: A
sharkboy - Nov 23, 2006 - 09:27 PM
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you can get hostels/backpackers at fort william (close to the nevis range)
for as cheap as £11.00 only 40min further then glencoe (plus you get to go through glencoe on the way)
carshare 4 people in a car big saving and more fun
all makes it alot cheaper
the alps have very long runs and can be very sunny
scotland runs are short and can be very cold
brain - Nov 23, 2006 - 09:39 PM
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Winter’s here - CairnGorm to Open This Weekend!
Snow Alert from CairnGorm Mountain
Conditions and forecast are marginal but CairnGorm Mountain is planning to open for skiing if at all possible this weekend (24/25th November).
Lifts will open for skiing from 0930-1530 (upper lifts closing 1500) on both Saturday and Sunday subject to wind speeds and weather. The mountain will be closed during the week for scheduled maintenance.
Lifts likely to be open are the Ciste T-bar, The M1 and the Funicular (again, all depending on conditions).
It is anticipated that many visitors will be season pass holders but additional tickets will be available at £16.50.
Please note that the Ticket Office is under reconstruction and the Base Station concourse area is currently occupied by the Winter market. Therefore, a temporary ticket office will be located either in the exit stairs area or the Ranger Base and entry to the railway via the exit stairs.
The Ptarmigan will be open for limited refreshments, the Ptarmigan shop and exhibition will be open.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE OTHER RESORTS ARE NOT OPENING
THIS WEEKEND AND SO CAIRNGORM IS LIKELY TO BE VERY BUSY
See you on the hill!
Please do not reply to this email - for further information on conditions on CairnGorm for this weekend visit www.cairngormmountain.com
for those not registered
Stealthy-8)~ - Nov 23, 2006 - 11:38 PM
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If you want a bit more luxuary a decent B&B can be had for £25 a night in Fort William. Eating and drinking out is mong cheap.
Defo get up with some mates and it'll be an experience you'll want to repeat.
SummitPark - Nov 24, 2006 - 06:30 PM
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Hi all,
The temperatures have been getting milder, climbing a few degrees over the past few days and the snow is creeping uphill.
Its not doom and gloom, this freeze thaw cycle is vital for building a good base to take the fresh that falls. The snow is still falling down onto Goose with the upper hill still loading up with snow.
Bike track Bob who works at Nevis Range rode the Summit a few times and then rode down Goose to the bottom and said it was in good shape.
Heading over to the Gorms this weekend, the exact same time as last year after another early dump.
Let the good times roll...
Mark
SummitPark - Dec 01, 2006 - 01:42 PM
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Hi folks,
Not posted a pic of the hill because it looks a bit depressing. The hill as taken a real battering, with the heavy rain and milder temps.
There is still a patchy base on the upper hill and with more snow forecast for Sunday- Monday, hopefully it will help to build the base we need.
I will be very surprised if any Scottish resorts open this weekend, hope you made the most of it last weekend at the Gorms.
More updates as conditions change.
Mark.
SummitPark - Dec 07, 2006 - 06:14 PM
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Hi all
The forecast for the Nevis Range/Summit Park this weekend is;
Friday
Wind direction North Westerly
Wind 25-40 Mph
Freezing level 900m
Temp @ 900m 0
Saturday
Wind direction North Westerly
Wind 25-45 Mph
Freezing level 700m
Temp @ 900m –2
Sunday
Wind direction South Westerly
Wind 60-70 Mph with gusts over 100mph
Freezing level above summits
Temp @ 900m 3 to 6C
Into next week
Strong winds will continue into early next week with snow down to low levels on Monday, getting temporally milder on Tuesday. Snow showers will then continue for the rest of the week.
It’s looking unlikely that Nevis Range/Summit Park will open this weekend. The upper mountain still as good base forming and with snow falling again I don’t think it will be long until the Scottish season kicks in.
Regards Mark
siphilp - Dec 08, 2006 - 10:08 AM
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Went and had a look at Nevis Range last weekend on my way home from Aviemore and it was looking in alright shape(got some good pics aswell). On the other hand, Cairngorm looks asthough it's had a good beating
Bummer that Nevis won't be opening, fingers crossed wk/end 16/17th
Si
Sidget_Ex - Dec 08, 2006 - 10:20 AM
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the winter is a bit odd this year it seems
Is scotland usually quite snow sure in the normal winters in like january n febuary?
flippant_guru - Dec 08, 2006 - 10:28 AM
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thanks for the update summit
am ready to have a trip up to Nevis range when it opens, last year rocked
appreciate the heads up on conditions, keep them coming
Flipp
Hubba441 - Dec 08, 2006 - 10:35 AM
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Cheers for the directions Sidget.
If the gorm opens tommorow, what like are the conditions.
I didn't think they had as much there as Nevis has been getting??
Sidget_Ex - Dec 08, 2006 - 10:38 AM
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Hey Hubba check this out.
http://www.snow-forecast.com/maps/scotl ... ical.shtml
Click on "freezing lvl" and browse through the hours, at the moment its at 800 metres freezing lvl apparently, i'll find more info =]
Sidget_Ex - Dec 08, 2006 - 10:46 AM
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Bottom weather report for cairngorn (595 metres)
Sidget_Ex - Dec 08, 2006 - 10:47 AM
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Mid weather report for cairngorn (823 metres)
Sidget_Ex - Dec 08, 2006 - 10:50 AM
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Top weather report for cairngorm (1097 metres)
WARNING: VERY HIGH WINDS EXPECTED.
All information from snow forecast.com
Hubba441 - Dec 08, 2006 - 10:54 AM
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I've been watching that for weeks!!!
Anyone here who's in the area, with some local info.
flippant_guru - Dec 08, 2006 - 11:01 AM
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will txt my bro, he lives up that way, will see what he reckons
Flipp
Hubba441 - Dec 08, 2006 - 12:08 PM
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Cheers Flipp
flippant_guru - Dec 08, 2006 - 02:28 PM
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Bro says its looking pretty shakey at the mo,
defo no snow low down and the tops aren't looking as full as they did last month
but he's not really been near the moutains today, just what he can see while drive'n around
hope this helps dude
Flipp
siphilp - Dec 08, 2006 - 04:33 PM
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Ski Scotland - Cairngrom wrote:
We will open for skiing in the Ptarmigan bowl tomorrow. There is no ski hire available and there will be no middle station stops.
Xmas Market in the Base Station from 10am to 4.30pm.
SummitPark - Dec 08, 2006 - 05:09 PM
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Hi Dudes,
It looks like the Gorms again, I am sure it will catch a good few inches tonight and into tomorrow. Unlikely to open Sunday strong winds forecast, gust over 100Mph.
Nevis Range will be closed this weekend but they are very close to opening, there is a good base forming on the upper hill and snow showers all next week. As soon as I get any info on the Range opening I will let you know.
Just hope it’s one of them seasons I always here about, but have never seen.
Let the good times roll.
Mark.
flippant_guru - Dec 11, 2006 - 09:19 AM
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Cheers dude , thanks for the update
keep them coming
Flipp
siphilp - Dec 11, 2006 - 10:08 AM
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A little late but this was the mountain on the 3rd... Just remembered about it lol
Looking at www.nevisrange.co.uk it's looking alot better
http://www.nevisrange.co.uk/winter/moun ... ;grpid=108
SummitPark - Dec 13, 2006 - 07:29 PM
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Hi all,
Not good news from Scotland, the weather up here as been shocking, torrential rain 100mph + winds and the worst of all, summit temps of +5, I will be amazed if there is any snow left at all. I cant image the gorms will be open either.
The forecast for the next few days through to Saturday is moderate snow showers with summit temps of around -4. I will post the forecast for the next seven days here on Friday.
Regards Mark.
BASIL - Dec 14, 2006 - 10:59 AM
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Balls I am coming back up to Scotland on the 23rd for 2 weeks, there better be some bloody snow!!!
siphilp - Dec 14, 2006 - 11:06 AM
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Cairngorm webcam shows all......... Anyone know when Nevis is going to put in a live feed?
http://www.nevisrange.co.uk/winter/moun ... ;grpid=108
StevieMcK - Dec 14, 2006 - 11:11 AM
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You've got more chance of wakeboarding than snowboarding... the only up side is you'll be able to do it in almost any village street today. The hills took a hammering last night, between the rain and temps into double figures. The webcams at Glencoe and the Gorm don't make good viewing this morning
StevieMcK - Dec 14, 2006 - 11:14 AM
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siphilp wrote:
Anyone know when Nevis is going to put in a live feed?
Nevis are in talks to get a cam installed this year as far as I know. I'll ask one of the guys that deals with their site and see if he knows any more.
Glencoe have really raised the bar this year with their cam, so lets hope the other resorts follow.
BASIL - Dec 14, 2006 - 12:15 PM
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now that is just depressing viewing
CrackVictim - Dec 14, 2006 - 01:02 PM
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Dont look at the Gorm cam... it will only depress you even more.
Looks like it's another weekend sat on my ass
Cant even go to the mat cos the council are a bunch of useless, backhanded scheisters... to put it nicely.
StevieMcK - Dec 14, 2006 - 01:37 PM
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Come down to Bearsden next Friday night then! It's going to be an amazing night... free riding, cheap drinks and if you're really good, Santa may bring all the boys and girls an early surprise.
Legion_Dave - Dec 14, 2006 - 02:48 PM
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Nice one Stevie!! Yeah the conditions are rubs at the mo, but hopefully pick up soon.
But the 22nd is shaping up to be an awesome night, free riding, great demo boards from TSA Breahead, Demo Skis from Ellis B if you are into that sort of thing, prizes, DJs and a few special guests to perk up the old festive spirit.
We are trying to sort out a minibus into Glasgow or the West End afterwards as well.
lizzibeff - Dec 14, 2006 - 03:41 PM
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Meh I was hoping i might get up there on my winter break. Looks like i might as well just spend the money on two nights riding at Cas!
flippant_guru - Dec 14, 2006 - 03:52 PM
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know the feeling Lizzibeff was hope'n to get up either between xmas and new year or
early Jan before my Andorra trip, would have been nice to get the gf a bit more slope time
before her first hol ... oh well, keep us informed dudes if there's a monster Pow dump up there
Flipp
Legion_Dave - Dec 14, 2006 - 03:55 PM
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Spose you can never really count on great conditions before the new year. best days ive had are always been around Feb - March time.
Although saying that there were some amazing days in bloody April this year.
lizzibeff - Dec 14, 2006 - 05:30 PM
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Yeah i was up there on Good Friday/Easter Saturday with Charliebuoy and Adam_2005 and we had a really really cool two days. Was amazing conditions, especially on the friday.
biggstu - Dec 15, 2006 - 08:00 AM
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if you get a good day up north, blue skies and nice snow (yes i have seen such conditions - hard as it is to believe!) scotland will compete with european resorts.
SummitPark - Dec 15, 2006 - 08:45 PM
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Hi all,
Its better news this week.
Weather report 16-12-06 to 23-12-06
Saturday
Wind direction Westerlys
Wind 35-60 Mph
Freezing level 450m
Temp @ 900m -2
Sunday
Wind direction South Westerly
Wind 10-15Mph
Freezing level 500m
Temp @ 900m -3
Monday
Wind direction South Westerly
Wind 10-15 Mph
Freezing level 750m
Temp @ 900m -1
Into next week
High pressure is starting to build bringing strong winds at times. Tuesday on will be slightly milder for a time with summit temps mostly staying sub-freezing.
Nevis Range/Summit Park will not open this weekend. It likes a good week for snow so hopefully the season will start next weekend. More updates on the opening day as soon as I know.
Gorms are open again this weekend with a nice dusting falling tonight with frequent snow showers throughout the day tomorrow.
Talking of last season the best conditions were in April with powder full width of the mountain with hardly a soul on the hill. I was up there running the summit last year and all I could do was just stare at the pow below and just wondered why the hill wasn’t loaded with people.
Let the good times roll.
Mark.
siphilp - Dec 19, 2006 - 11:04 AM
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www.nevisrange.co.uk wrote:
Summit runs complete, upper Goose is marginal.
SummitPark mate how is it looking and what are the chances of it opening tomorrow?
Si
CrackVictim - Dec 20, 2006 - 09:55 AM
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I was up at Gorm yesterday… They had two summit runs open and you could also pick your way down to the middle station but the train wasnt making stops there so we stuck to the top. Conditions were not bad, sunny in the morning and cloudy in the afternoon with hardly any wind. Was hardly anyone there too. The pisted snow was nice and soft on a firm base and off to the side there was plenty of untracked fresh snow, although to call it powder would be stretching the imagination a little too far… it was about 3 - 6 inches deep, still nice to ride though.
There's wasn’t much to do freestyle wise but we were hitting this cool stream gap. It was like a gap over the stream to a little island and then another gap over the stream back to the piste… great fun!
No photos I'm afraid… Joe forgot his camera.
Sidget_Ex - Dec 20, 2006 - 10:36 AM
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=[ I wanna see more photos =]
siphilp - Dec 20, 2006 - 11:26 AM
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there you go
CrackVictim - Dec 20, 2006 - 11:30 AM
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Here you go then.... a few lame ones from my phone
Looking up from bottom of the Ciste (I think). Runs were better than they look here though
Me trying to keep warm
Joe contemplating turning to the dark side
Going up again on Sunday... hopefully will snow again before then!
siphilp - Dec 20, 2006 - 12:00 PM
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pics are good quality what phone do you have?
CrackVictim - Dec 20, 2006 - 12:06 PM
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I have a Samsung D900... pics would be 2048x1536 but to send them as MMS I have to resize them. Pesky IT dept wont let me install the drivers on my work PC to use the USB cable
SummitPark - Dec 21, 2006 - 08:33 PM
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Hi all,
Nevis Range may open Friday but conditions are marginal, temps have been mild for the past few days and are set to continue. I will post a full weather update for the week ahead tomorrow.
We were over at the gorms a few days ago, we had a real sweet day jus a cruzing the hill, and only hit one rock all day. Also believe it or not the sun was out until it disappeared down behind the hill at around 3pm.
Speak soon,
Mark.
Sidget_Ex - Dec 21, 2006 - 08:38 PM
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Bloody hell thats a good camera phone!!
Rossy - Dec 21, 2006 - 10:34 PM
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Well im gutted, set out this morning from Glasgow at 7, dreaming of the snowy hills and a few turns. Got 15miles outside of blair athol, only to find out that cairngorms were closed due to high winds. Needless to say, the rest of the morning turned into a photo fest and i wasnt to badly placed for that i suppose. But i bought new bindings to cheer myself up so its not all bad.
I wish cairngorms and glenshee could have some leverage on the traffic signs outside of Perth and Pitlochry. to just let people know road conditions and whether they are open or not. Might put people off going again. Not me, i got new binding to try out
Sidget_Ex - Dec 21, 2006 - 11:47 PM
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Post the pictures then =]
mike.d - Dec 22, 2006 - 03:19 PM
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yeh road update for avi would be sweet! normally i just phone its quick, but they never update. phoned up said they would review and 10 then they dont! get on my tits! www.ski-scotland.co.uk is very good as well!
Sidget, you little posting geek get a life!
SummitPark - Dec 22, 2006 - 03:57 PM
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Weather report from 23-12-06 to 29-12-06 Nevis Range/Summit Park
Saturday
Wind direction South Westerlys
Wind 30-50 Mph
Freezing level Above Summits
Temp @ 900m 3-5C
Sunday
Wind direction Southerlys
Wind 30-50 Mph
Freezing level Above Summits
Temp @ 900m 5-8C
Into next week
High pressure dominates over the Christmas holidays with winds reducing slightly with fog often at low levels.
An inversion around the Scottish areas will bring mild temps by day with widely frozen ground at sea level with freezing fog at night.
As the mild conditions continue all of the Scottish areas are losing snow, with the hope of a good start to the season vanishing. This week’s forecast is not very pleasing especially if you wanted to ride in the Christmas holidays.
I can’t see Nevis Range opening until they get more snowfall and the gorms will have had a battering over the last few days but that’s your only hope for the real stuff.
If there are any changes in the weather you will be the first to know.
Hope I have better news for you next week.
ps/ Rossy feel so sorry for you dude the gorms had quite good cover as well, hope you went to Braehead instead and ripped up them rails...
Respect.
Mark.
foxxclub - Dec 22, 2006 - 04:39 PM
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Ain't looking too good for Nevis for the weekend. Saying that I can't tell ain't seen the mountain all day. I think heathrows clearer than here
BASIL - Dec 22, 2006 - 09:19 PM
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Bugger, heading to Fort William to stay with my hols on Sunday until 5th Jan, oh well guess I will just have to get the old backpack out and start hiking.
Anybody know if any of the downhill bike tracks are open over xmas? e.g Glentress or the one at Loch Laggan?
mike.d - Dec 23, 2006 - 01:29 AM
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avi is loosing snow as well, so mild. We need this high presure to move out the way and let some snow in!
SummitPark - Dec 29, 2006 - 01:22 PM
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Hi all,
Hope you have had a Merry Christmas and have a happy New Year.
Weather report from 30-12-06 to 05-01-07
Saturday
Wind direction South West to Westerlys
Wind 50-80 Mph
Freezing level 800m
Temp @ 900m 0C
Sunday
Wind direction South to Southerlys
Wind 50-110 Mph
Freezing level 900-1200m
Temp @ 900m 0-1C
Into next week
What a change from last weeks high pressure, Atlantic lows start to pass over the North of Scotland bringing in strong winds.
Heavy falls of rain on the lowlands with frequent blizzard conditions on the higher mountains.
We have the low pressure to bring large dumps of fluffy white stuff but it needs to drop just a few degrees to bring the snow level down.
Still a bit confused on the weather situation after the New Year there will certainly be fresh snow but down to what level I am not sure.
The only place, which could possibly open this weekend, is the Gorms but with the high winds it will be a close call, everywhere else needs snow.
I will post a midweek weather update for next weekend and hopefully I will have better news.
Mark.
HarryCambs - Dec 29, 2006 - 07:26 PM
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Hi I am here in Ft. William right now, did call Nevis Range yeasterday and they said they were closed for boarding and skiing as there was no snow with only the gondola open. Today was even warmer and blistering wind so I did not even bother calling, my guess is that the gondola would be closed due to wind. I went mountain biking instead, got bloody soaked as usual but it is so warm that I did not need to wear gloves! Little of the snow on the hills I saw yesterday was mostly washed away today. The forcast for next couple of days looks even worse!
SummitPark - Dec 30, 2006 - 10:14 AM
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Hi Harry,
Sorry dude that there is no snow for you and your right the temps up here have been quite mild. We certainly have had the precipitation needed for big dumps, just a few degrees to warm.
The next few days actually look a bit better with freezing levels dropping as low as 800m and blizzards forecast through to the New Year on the upper hill.
I noticed the gorms were now shut, insufficient snow but I think the fresh snow falling now will help. Strong winds are causing problems as this Atlantic low passes over Scotland.
More updates coming soon.
Mark.
SummitPark - Dec 31, 2006 - 03:10 PM
Post subject: It’s dumping at the Range again with more snow forecast...
Hi all,
I am the bringer of good tidings....
It’s dumping at the Range again with more snow forecast.
Managed to get a lift to the Summit at Nevis Range today to check out the conditions for the possibility of the lifts opening for New Years Day.
The wind packed snow as filled in most of the Goose with some sweet powder to ride. The summit has drifted snow with scrapped areas due to the 60mph winds but as some real nice cover down the sides of the summit.
I certainly think they will have the snow to open but the winds may prevent uplift. The hill closed today at midday due to strong winds.
Well I managed to get my first decent from the Summit at Nevis Range today in 50mph winds and blizzards but it still felt good.
I came down Spider at the side of the Summit then down onto Goose which had some real sweet powder full width then I rode down the up track of Goose which Chris had just pisted which was sweet.
The snow cover then was a bit thin but I managed to picked my way down on my old custom down to the restaurant, not really recommended on grass, rocks and a bit of snow but hey it beats walking.
Hopefully Nevis Range will open tomorrow please give them a call before you travel. 01397 705 825. Looks like Nevis Range will be the only resort in Scotland with sufficient snow to open.
Have a happy New Year and hopefully a happy New Years Day.
Mark.
SummitPark - Jan 01, 2007 - 03:47 PM
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Hi all,
Here is a few pics from midday at the top of Alpha looking across to the top of the Quad Chair.
Top of Alpha with Blizards and strong gusts of wind.
This was taken from the car park.
Nevis Range didn’t open the hill for riding today due to strong winds. Chris has spent a few hours grooming the upper hill for a possible opening tomorrow. Staff are on standby ready to run the lifts. Fingers crossed.
HarryCambs - Jan 01, 2007 - 05:05 PM
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Cheers for the feedback!
Actually was not that bothered today, had some heavy drinking last night with some mates from uni! (actually was better off here even with gales as the street parties in Glasgow and Edinburgh got cancelled)
Well, I did not have my hopes too high this time, it is very touch and go this early in the season, plus the gales do not help.
Ok, heading back early tomorrow dawn, better luck next time. Will give a go comming here again in early march.
Ah, Happy New Year!!!
SummitPark - Jan 01, 2007 - 05:31 PM
Post subject: Nevis Range WILL open tomorow...
Happy New Year Harry and to all.
Just a wee update to confirm that Nevis Range WILL open tomorrow. Access will be from the Quad Chair for Goose and the Summit.
The Summit as good cover except the park area, which is filling in but still scraped, so no park yet.
Goose as real good cover wind packed powder and virgin snow.... Will you be the first to track it out?
Up there early in the morning 7am lots of de-icing towers and getting the lifts ready for you to shred.
If you ride come and say hello I probably will be on the Summit Lift.
Speak soon.
Mark.
siphilp - Jan 01, 2007 - 05:32 PM
Post subject: RE: Nevis Range WILL open tomorow...
see you there tomorrow just oganised the road trip
SummitPark - Jan 01, 2007 - 05:46 PM
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Hi siphilp
Sweet Dude look forward to meeting you and your crew.
May be a bit windy but the snow is sweet.
Mark
mike.d - Jan 02, 2007 - 05:38 PM
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Will catch you tomorrow as well and the day after! mike
SummitPark - Jan 02, 2007 - 07:14 PM
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Hi all,
Yippee the hill opened for the first day of the season and what a start.
Fresh packed powder all the way down to the bottom of Goose with good cover all the way to the restaurant.
Will post a few pics tomorow from todays riding i need to hit the bath and have a few beers.
Real sweet to meet so many new faces and good to see the old crew, hope you all had a good day and hopefully many more to come.
Sorry its short and sweet but my body is in agony need to stop eating them pies.
Real stoked its been sweet sweet day.
Strong winds forecast tomorow so please contact Nevis Range before travelling
Mark.
icklepob - Jan 02, 2007 - 07:29 PM
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keep us informed Mark,
might be worth a 600 mile road trip this weekend if it stays good. would be nice to get some decent snow after Les Arcs last week
aqua76 - Jan 02, 2007 - 09:29 PM
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Some nice pics on the Nevis website....
Looks like more snow than in Europe!!
http://www.nevisrange.co.uk/winter/moun ... ;grpid=113
Read we are due a shedload of snow from about 10th January onwards....guess where i'll be going on my days off!!
Jane
siphilp - Jan 03, 2007 - 09:17 AM
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I was up there with a mate. Saw Steve McK aswell. Was an enjoyable day. Did help brush the cobwebs off before les Deux Alpes on the 13th . Might be heading up this Sunday again weather permitting as the roads in the morning sucked the wand.
Have some good pics will fire link up when I download them from my cam
Si
lizzibeff - Jan 03, 2007 - 04:04 PM
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I'd be tempted to do the drive this weekend if the snow's still good/wind isn't too strong.
passtherizla - Jan 03, 2007 - 04:26 PM
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me too....
alichis - Jan 03, 2007 - 04:37 PM
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hi, i was up yesterday and had a great day. The snow was rad, it was just like being abroad (apart from the bit's of heather coming through). Was speaking to a few riders and they were sound. Can't wait to go back.
Btw, i was told it get better, i mean there were only 3 runs open. I can imagine it would be amazing if the whole range was open!! Also, is there a park?
CrackVictim - Jan 03, 2007 - 04:47 PM
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Who wants to pick me up on their way there?
Dont all rush at once
I'm off back to day dreaming about powder filled back corries of times gone by.
StevieMcK - Jan 03, 2007 - 04:50 PM
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alichis wrote:
i mean there were only 3 runs open. I can imagine it would be amazing if the whole range was open!! Also, is there a park?
The whole hill was opened (apart from the Back Corries). Using the Quad Chair, Goose T Bar and Summit Button you could go where ever you wanted. A lot of people didn't seem to realise that you could traverse over to the top of Warren's T bar from the summit. All the more fresh tracks for me
There is usually a park up beside the summit button. However, the area was a little wind scoured yesterday and a few of the rails where buried. I'm sure Mark will let everyone on the forum know when he's got a few features set up.
lizzibeff - Jan 03, 2007 - 04:58 PM
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are you going this weekend Stevie?
StevieMcK - Jan 03, 2007 - 05:03 PM
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I need to see what the weather forecast is like and how much snow they've lost today. The hill is taking a hammering today with the thaw. Between the wind and mild temperatures it's going to be like a giant hair-dryer, but I reckon the upper Goose and Summit runs should be fine.
lizzibeff - Jan 03, 2007 - 05:13 PM
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ahh, ok. I'll keep my eyes peeled on the conditions then
icklepob - Jan 03, 2007 - 07:57 PM
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StevieMcK wrote:
The hill is taking a hammering today with the thaw. Between the wind and mild temperatures it's going to be like a giant hair-dryer, .
NNNNOOOOOOooooooooo
BASIL - Jan 03, 2007 - 09:00 PM
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I am staying with my folks at the moment in Fort Bill and I can se the hill from here and I must say it looks dire! wind and rain has been non stop all day and it was +12c at base station not good news I am afraid!
aqua76 - Jan 03, 2007 - 09:04 PM
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no way!!!
It looked quite good yesterday as well.
Will maybe postpone the trip unti next weekend (snow due middle of next week )
Thinking on heading up 14th or 15th.....
I'll be the one in pink trousers falling on my ass....
icklepob - Jan 03, 2007 - 10:34 PM
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if it's got good snow, i promise to wear my "special" outfit , like in my Avatar
mike.d - Jan 04, 2007 - 12:17 PM
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at least there open today! the gorms has snow they say is to soft! i was like what???? if they put a stop in at the middle station i would just ride the fresh stuff! gorms are feck up !
siphilp - Jan 04, 2007 - 02:19 PM
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Along with Steves pics that can be found
http://www.snowboardclub.co.uk/tb.php?/ ... 7849,6797,
Am sure there are more as everytime i saw him he was clicking away esp on the chair lift
Didn't take as much pics as i thought.Here are 3
Am hoping that there will be enough snow this Sunday
thechief - Jan 04, 2007 - 03:45 PM
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Looks like the gorm is getting its thaw on again....
CrackVictim - Jan 04, 2007 - 04:00 PM
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Oh, it has lost a fair bit (maybe that's why the cam has been off for a few days ). Still, if they had a few rails, boxes or benches out it would still be worth it... dont mind riding a wee patch if there's something fun to do.
mike.d - Jan 04, 2007 - 04:19 PM
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Look on the date of that pic! lol
They have had a massive dump! and its snowing now iv been told!
http://www.highland-instinct.co.uk/gallery/cg/
they have pics from the 2nd!
this months white lines it says they have loads of new boxes up the gorms due to johny barr and vans! but lets see if they ever get the kit out!
flippant_guru - Jan 04, 2007 - 04:25 PM
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isn't that a picture from today looking at the date?
Flipp
CrackVictim - Jan 04, 2007 - 04:37 PM
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Yeah, hehe.... it's from today. Doesnt take long for mild temps and high winds to ruin any good cover, especially since it's so exposed up there. It's meant to be snowing up there today though. Also, no boxes or rails at Gorm when I was there the other week. Unless they're in storage? I reckon it's only a proposal for now. Dont mean to sound sceptical but I'll believe it when I'm riding them.
flippant_guru - Jan 04, 2007 - 04:41 PM
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looking forward to getting up to scotland to get a little boarding in
just waiting on the snow, although at this rate scotlands going to have more snow than Andorra
and i'm off there in a weeks time
Flipp
SummitPark - Jan 05, 2007 - 09:32 PM
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Hi all,
Looks like Nevis Range will open this weekend on the upper hill, with fresh snow falling on the Summit runs.
Winds will be light to moderate later in the day with snow showers down to 700m.
Significant snowfall is forecast for next week so looking very promising for a good weekend next week.
Will post a full weather update tomorrow. Sorry it’s late I have had a few tech probs.
Mark.
Rossy - Jan 05, 2007 - 10:43 PM
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Im having a few problems attaching photo's to the board but there has been a big change in the skiing available and the conditions in the runs today.
The summit, to be frank is more or less an ice rink, but i dont think the bashers can do anything about it really because of the high winds. There's a definite need for brave pills to be handed out at the poma. The top half of the goose that is open is pretty heavy.
The weather today was very windy, i think at one point i was heading back up the summit run rather than down it, and the snowblast in the face didnt go down to well either. Unfortunately i didnt get there till 1, and by 2 the tow had broken. It broke for a good half hour to fourty minutes and i simply gave up and headed back down after only two runs, after some faffing about with my camera to amuse myself.
The quad was pretty sketchy, and not being one for heights it wasnt so exciting for me.
But fair play to Nevis for making a go of it, there's no way that the lifty on the summit, not sure if it was Mark, was enjoying the weather. But hopefully it gets hit with some snow soon. They deserve it i reckon.
Links to photo's, although not that great are here
http://www.winterhighland.info/forum/re ... 64,page=11
Btw, Were you working today Mark? If so, cheers for letting me use the phillips screwdriver, cant believe the bindings were on the wrong way.
exile - Jan 06, 2007 - 08:42 AM
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not for me this weekend i think. forecasts saying snow throughout coming week tho... be difficult to stay away if that comes good.
cj_glasgow - Jan 06, 2007 - 10:32 AM
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does anyone know when glencoe is going to be open??
sli2 - Jan 06, 2007 - 11:09 AM
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cj_glasgow wrote:
does anyone know when glencoe is going to be open??
When the snowcover is good and weather conditions are acceptable.
SummitPark - Jan 06, 2007 - 11:23 AM
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Hi all,
I have not been running the summit for the past few days I have had a few things I needed to sort out.
Snow is currently falling down to the Quad with moderate snow showers.
Nevis range and the Gorms are the only two resorts in Scotland with sufficient snow to open. Glencoe will be starting to fill in and is looking promising for next weekend, as significant snow is forecast mid week.
I will post full weather update in a hour or so.
Mark.
sli2 - Jan 06, 2007 - 11:35 AM
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Thought the weather was heavy rain on Monday.
SummitPark - Jan 06, 2007 - 12:15 PM
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Outlook from 5-1-07 to 12-1-07
Saturday
Wind direction South Westerlys
Wind 25-45 Mph
Freezing level 900m
Temp @ 900m 0C
Sunday
Wind direction South Westerly
Wind 30-50 Mph Easing later in the day.
Freezing level 600m rising above the summits later in the day
Temp @ 900m –1 later 2C
Monday
Wind direction Westerlys
Wind 30-35 Mph gusts of 45Mph.
Freezing level 700m
Temp @ 900m –2
Outlook for next week
Looking like a good week as far as snowfall, but we still hold on to these moderate Southwesterly winds, although these will bring in rapid showers with significant snowfall to Western Scotland.
The forecast is for even bigger dumps on Wednesday but probably will accompanied with winds up to 60Mph.
Avalanche forecast is Moderate Category 2 for Saturday but will increase as snow forms on upper slopes. Please check with Piste Patrol before going off piste.
Looking real good for weekend 13th – 14th of Jan just hope we lose the winds and a bit of sun will make a top weekend.
I will also start posting mid-week reports to help you predict the weather for the weekends.
Hope to see ya all soon,
Mark
SummitPark - Jan 07, 2007 - 06:32 PM
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Hi all,
Here are a couple pics I took at the top of the Summit.
Looking down the Summit Park area.
Looking down the Summit run.
It was a wild whiteout sort of day but enjoyable, Goose had some sweet packed powder making a great base for further snowfall.
The bottom half of the Park is filling in, still a bit scrapped higher up but starting to load around the fences, some fences have been buried completely.
I cant wait for the weekend hopefully we might start on the park, conditions allowing.
Mark.
icklepob - Jan 07, 2007 - 06:55 PM
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bloody hell - that be snow
aqua76 - Jan 07, 2007 - 06:58 PM
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Def think we are planning an early start on Sunday 14th to get up for the day....
Should be good - had amazing day in April at Nevis, sooooo much snow!
As everyone else says, on a good day in Scotland who needs to head to Europe!
Anyone else on here planning a sojourn up north next weekend?
davidar - Jan 07, 2007 - 09:35 PM
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I was up on Saturday and the snow was heavy and fresh on the upper goose. I had real problems on the summit poma and came a cropper several times. My missus took a slam on the summit and has the classic hip burster bruise.
I had a crappy day as I am recovering from a nasty virus and had absolutely no strength in my legs so couldnt do much in the heavy conditions but all in all where the snow lay it was good to ride.
I have booked a flight to go up next weekend to make ammends......see you all up there
Stealthy-8)~ - Jan 07, 2007 - 10:53 PM
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Yep Jim & I booked in for next weekend - driving up early hours friday to get 2 days on the mountain.
Will be the usual thing in Fort William late fri/sat night I should think. After getting fuelled up in the Grog & Gruel, we'll no doubt head over to the Cappercaillie to party down!.. we've got some celebrating to do! (Clothing line about to kick off!) 
If you see us around - don't be a stranger!
Stealthy-8)~ - Jan 10, 2007 - 12:04 AM
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Drop wind drop!
CrackVictim - Jan 10, 2007 - 02:28 AM
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Going to Glencoe on Sunday with a view to Nevis on Monday. See how things go... fingers crossed for lots of snow and no wind!
SummitPark - Jan 10, 2007 - 08:59 PM
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Mid week update,
Thursday
Deep low pressure passing across Scotland will cause severe gales in the afternoon. –2 @ 900m with wind speeds in excess of 100mph.
Friday
Heavy rain causing widespread snow melt with freezing level above the summits. 70-80mph winds.
Saturday
Lighter winds snow showers down to 500m later in the day. At 900m it will be 0c falling to –3 with winds around 20-30mph.
Sunday
Snow showers at first with 20-35mph winds, freezing level down to 600m.
I will update the weekend weather report on Friday with a more detailed report.
Mark.
SummitPark - Jan 12, 2007 - 05:40 PM
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Hi, all,
Here goes with the weather,
Sat
Southwesterlys 10-15mph with wide spread steady snow above 700m.
@900M -1
Freezing level 800m
Sun
Westerlys with winds @35-45mph with gusts up to 60mph. Snow above 500m with blizzards am.
@900m -1
Freezing level 800m
Saturday looks like the best day with Goose, Quad chair and Summit running.
No park as yet more fresh snow is needed.
Mark.
SummitPark - Jan 14, 2007 - 11:54 AM
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Outlook from 12-1-07 to 19-1-07
Sunday
Wind direction Westerly
Wind 35-50 Mph Gusts up to 60-70Mph.
Freezing level 800m rising to 1200m
Temp @ 900m –1 later 2C
Monday
Wind direction South Westerlys
Wind 50-65 Mph gusts of 90Mph.
Freezing level 1050m
Temp @ 900m 1C
Outlook for next week
Tuesday looks like it will be the only day were the winds will fall below 20Mph with isolated snow showers and a temperature of -2 @ 900m looking like a sunny day.
The forecast then looks like we will be hammered again with strong upland gales, hurricane force at times. There will be widespread precipitation with snow on the higher Scottish areas.
Periods of squally showers giving blizzard like conditions across the whole of the highlands from Tuesday to Friday.
Fresh snow as been falling down onto goose with the Summits receiving fresh snow daily.
As from next weekend I will be up in the Park full time so I am sure by next weekend conditions allowing the park will start to take shape. More info midweek.
We are certainly getting the precipitation required for big dumps but we need the temps to stay a few degrees lower.
If you need any help with the weather predictions or you just want info on the Park, please feel free to mail me.
Will post more info on the weather midweek.
Mark
Sorry about this weekend’s weather prediction I got it wrong I was expecting the winds to die down for the weekend but this never happened.
This just shows how unpredictable the Scottish weather can be and that the weather predications can be totally wrong. Sorry Dudes.
SummitPark - Jan 14, 2007 - 02:35 PM
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A grey old day over the Range...
Stormbound - all lifts closed for the day.
SummitPark - Jan 15, 2007 - 06:46 PM
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Quick Update…
The snowfall forecast from Tuesday is looking good but hopefully the winds will ease.
Frequent heavy snow showers with Westerly upland gales gusting in excess of 100mph at times.
There will be widespread heavy precipitation giving blizzard conditions. The winds will then turn more northerly bringing in cooler air for the weekend.
I will post some pics, as soon as I can see the hill again.
More info as things develop.
Mark.
SummitPark - Jan 16, 2007 - 07:37 PM
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Looking over to the Ben.
Somewhere over the rainbow
Upper Goose looking down the uptrack.
Looking up the Summit Tow.
Looks a bit bare at the moment but this is about to change, snow is forecast for the next 3 days at least with Northerly winds for the weekend bringing in cooler air.
Mark
Sidget_Ex - Jan 16, 2007 - 07:45 PM
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Did u have it all to urself?
SummitPark - Jan 16, 2007 - 08:00 PM
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Hi Sidget,
Unfortunately it wasn’t me who took these pics it was ma bitch, she went out to shred on her new Feelgood.... and yes she was the only rider on the hill, all the lifts were closed to the public.
Summit had de-railed with high wind and most of the runs were bullet proof until the midday sun warmed things up and then she said it was sweet.
Mark
SummitPark - Jan 17, 2007 - 07:17 PM
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Mid-week Outlook
Its dumping snow at all levels... looking real good.
Thursday
Wind direction Variable
Wind 20-50 Mph.
Freezing level 650m dropping to 400m in snow showers
Temp @ 900m –2
Friday
Wind direction South Westerlys
Wind 25-45 Mph
Freezing level 1000m
Temp @ 900m 1C
Saturday
Wind direction Westerlys
Wind 40-60 Mph early morning easing to 25 Mph.
Freezing level 600m
Temp @ 900m -3
Outlook for next week
Sunday will bring in Northerly winds for the first time this year, with widespread snow showers over the hills until Tuesday.
Tuesday high pressure will develop, bringing in more settled weather with small amounts of precipitation and fresher winds. Freezing level will be around 300m with summit temps at –6.
Will post an update Friday.
Mark
SummitPark - Jan 18, 2007 - 06:37 PM
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Hi all,
Yea its dumping fresh white stuff all over the hill, that’s all I am saying until your next fix tomorrow with a top forecast.
Feast your eyes on these, Nevis Range today.
http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=69&view=findpost&p=11157784
http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=68&view=findpost&p=11157757
Speak soon,
Mark
turbo1191 - Jan 18, 2007 - 10:10 PM
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hey.. was thinking of going up to nevis range on friday.. think it will be open?? 
StevieMcK - Jan 18, 2007 - 11:51 PM
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I'm going to take the chance. I may as well seeing as I've got the day off. Between Glencoe and Nevis, hopefully somewhere should be opened.
SummitPark - Jan 19, 2007 - 06:22 PM
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Outlook from 20-1-07 to 27-1-07
Saturday
Wind direction Northerly
Wind 40-70 Mph easing to 20Mph in the afternoon.
Freezing level 600m
Temp @ 900m –3
Sunday
Wind direction Westerly
Wind 30Mph easing to 15Mph
Freezing level 600m
Temp @ 900m -3
Monday
Wind direction Northerly
Wind 20-25 Mph
Freezing level 550m
Temp @ 900m -4
Outlook for next week
Saturday will start with strong winds, easing by midday with widespread snow showers.
Sunday winds will ease to around 15Mph with a clear morning with snow showers becoming more frequent in the afternoon.
Monday winds will be a wee bit stronger, around 20mph with isolated snow showers passing through on a fresh Northerly wind, looking like a sunny day.
Tuesday on will bring more snow showers through until mid-week with hard frosts as temperatures plummet.
Thursday milder air from the northwest will cause thawing at low levels, this should not affect the West Coast Resorts.
Wherever you ride... ENJOY
Mark
davidar - Jan 19, 2007 - 07:18 PM
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Cool..... cant make it up at the weekend from Cambridge but have booked flights up to get some snow action Monday-Wednesday.
My gilrfriend and I are planning to stay somewhere in the west highlands (orchy or kinlochleven or the like) so we can session nevis or coe just as easily.... or maybe drive over to the gorm.
have a great weekend to all of you that are up today and the weekend.
Anyone else plannig to be around early in the week.....
SummitPark - Jan 19, 2007 - 09:13 PM
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Hi all,
Here are a few pics of Nevis Range today courtesy of Stevie Mck.
http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=72&view=findpost&p=11160531
Mark.
icklepob - Jan 19, 2007 - 10:35 PM
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we are leaving for nevis around 0400, so should be there around 0930 all being well. Will be with the mrs on the lower beginner area , and hopefully venturing up top later in the day.
all in green, on either my evil twin or a Palmer Burn.
hope we don't hit any closed roads
StevieMcK - Jan 19, 2007 - 11:20 PM
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I really hope you mean 0400 on Sunday and not Saturday. I reckon it's going to be 50-50 for the winds shutting Nevis/Glencoe tomorrow.
Stealthy-8)~ - Jan 20, 2007 - 03:59 PM
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Phone The Range and ask them if they think conditions will improve before leaving!! (From past experience!)
wez - Jan 20, 2007 - 04:15 PM
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just spoke to the office up at the nevis range who are hopeful that the weather is going to improve for tomorrow so it's looking good for sunday, everyone keep those fingers crossed. Is the park open yet? looks like its going to be an early night for me anyone else heading up?
SummitPark - Jan 20, 2007 - 06:43 PM
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Pics from Nevis Range/Summit Park today...
http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=74&view=findpost&p=11162530
http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=73&view=findpost&p=11162484
Work will start in the park tomorrow, hopefully get a sweet intermediate jump ready and a few rollers for the afternoon, the pipe at the bottom of park is ready for shaping but it wont be ready for tomorrow.
The rails will start to appear over the next few weeks as conditions improve daily.
Looking like a good day tomorrow with lighter winds and maybe a bit of sunshine in-between the snow showers.
Wherever you ride ...ENJOY
Mark
icklepob - Jan 20, 2007 - 08:22 PM
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we couldn't have rang them as we hoped to be there before opening - so had to take a chance.
we made it up - all 330 miles of it ( each way ) and 5 1/2 hours in the car. Got there at 0920. Had a brew and decided to go up to Nevis as Mrs prefered to use the quad chair on the blue runs. Got to Nevis and asked the lifty, who said they had just had news of the Glencoe closure. Then to add insult to injury, they closed nevis too
660 miles round trip, 14 1/2 hours, £70 in fuel and didn't even get my board out of the car
maybe next weekend !!
Sidget_Ex - Jan 20, 2007 - 08:49 PM
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Should of came to MK
SummitPark - Jan 20, 2007 - 09:02 PM
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Hi icklepob,
They look like pics from the Coe, don’t understand why you didn’t come up at Nevis Range they were open all day.
Yea they had to shut the Quad Chair for a few hours, but you could get a lift up to Goose on the back of the Cat, then they reopened Quad.
The winds were a bit strong but the snow was good, can’t wait to rip tomorrow.
Mark.
icklepob - Jan 20, 2007 - 09:09 PM
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SummitPark wrote:
Hi icklepob,
They look like pics from the Coe, don’t understand why you didn’t come up at Nevis Range they were open all day.
Yea they had to shut the Quad Chair for a few hours, but you could get a lift up to Goose on the back of the Cat, then they reopened Quad.
The winds were a bit strong but the snow was good, can’t wait to rip tomorrow.
Mark.
They were from Coe. Didn't think to get the phone out at Nevis.
We were told by the lifty at nevis, the blues off the quad were poor, then a woman in black pants and top ( out of office ) came out and told us they were dragging people off the mountain due to winds, with a review later. I would have gone anywhere, but wanted the Mrs to be happy, and she said she wanted to go on the quad, as she is fresh out of lessons and hates drags.
i am REALLY pi**ed off now - but see ya all next weekend. Where's a decent place to stop over up there ? ( decent - read cheap )
SummitPark - Jan 20, 2007 - 09:24 PM
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Hi,
Sorry about that I feel sick for you dude all that way and no riding...
If you PM me the day before you come up I can give you a detailed weather report to make sure its worth your journey.
Good to see your still keen to come up dude, you will get your powder day...
Try this link below for B&Bs and check the visit Scotland website
http://www.summitpark.eu/travelandaccommodation.htm
Mark
icklepob - Jan 20, 2007 - 09:33 PM
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the best day powder riding i ever had was Glenshee last season - so i know how good it CAN be
seeya next weekend - just gutted i couldn't stay over this weekend
vanillatopble - Jan 20, 2007 - 11:47 PM
Post subject: fao summitpark
summit, be headin up on mon, hope the winds ok. Everyone says they will come up weather permiting but, feck it ave only got one day of so i'm leaving it in the hands of the gods. if i dont get on it will be the longest journey i've ever done for a mcdonolds..................................fries to go.........see ya on mon, not weather permiting!
SummitPark - Jan 21, 2007 - 06:27 PM
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Hi all,
A few more pics from Nevis Range Today...
http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=78&view=findpost&p=11164609
http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=79&view=findpost&p=11164638
Sorry no work as been done in the Park, visibility on the Summit was down to 30M most of the day making it impossible to do anything. Will try Monday to get a few jumps put in.
The snow is good up here, dry wind packed, with fresh blown powder and with temps to stay low the snow will stay good.
Up the hill tomorrow, if the park doesn’t open I will be cruzing some sweet pisted slopes and catching a few freshies.
Mark.
icklepob - Jan 21, 2007 - 08:38 PM
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did nevis open again on saturday afternoon ??
can't wait for next weekend - just hope it stays as good
SummitPark - Jan 22, 2007 - 07:36 PM
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Hi All,
Your next fix of Nevis Range pics...
http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=81&view=findpost&p=11167479
What a top day...
Mark.
SummitPark - Jan 23, 2007 - 06:24 PM
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Hi all,
Just one pic today looking up at the hill 4 miles North of the Range, needed a few days of my legs are shot.
http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=83&view=findpost&p=11169903
Weather and Park update tomorow, for this weekend.
Mark
SummitPark - Jan 24, 2007 - 08:35 PM
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Mid-week Outlook
Thursday
Wind direction North Westerly
Wind 15-30 Mph.
Freezing level 450m rising to 1000m
Temp @ 900m –3 rising to 1C
Friday
Wind direction North Westerlys
Wind 20-30 Mph with gusts of 45 Mph
Freezing level 1000m
Temp @ 900m 0C
Saturday
Wind direction North Westerlys
Wind 20-30 Mph with gusts of 45 Mph
Freezing level 1000m
Temp @ 900m 0C
Outlook
Milder weather is set to come in Thursday Evening with freezing levels rising to around 1000m Upper-Gooose area with summit temps to stay sub-freezing.
Winds will be predominately be North Westerly bringing in slightly stronger winds, cloudy weather with sunny spells.
Milder weather will persist well into next week this will bring a general thaw at lower levels.
Nevis Range as plenty of snow so I don’t think this mild spell will affect us too much.
Next update Friday for the weekend and into next week.
Mark.
SummitPark - Jan 26, 2007 - 06:44 PM
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Outlook from Saturday 27-1-07 to 3-02-07
Saturday
Wind direction Westerly
Wind 15-25 Mph
Freezing level 900m
Temp @ 900m 0
Sunday
Wind direction Westerly
Wind 30Mph to 40Mph
Freezing level 1300m
Temp @ 900m 3C
Monday
Wind direction Westerly
Wind 20-30 Mph
Freezing level 1250m
Temp @ 900m 2C
Outlook
The weekend will bring a fresher westerly wind and mild temps with freezing levels around the Summit.
Very little precipitation forecast for the weekend maybe a few light snow showers down on to Goose on Saturday.
Sunday will fell like spring, with soft snow as the freezing level goes up to and above summit levels.
Monday the winds will ease slightly and temperatures should fall a degree or so.
Tuesday a cold front will push in giving blizzards down to 800-900M with possible upland gales off the Atlantic.
Park Update
Yea we have the first box going out tomorrow... It’s the Dog Box 6m long with a slick new surface and 2 Jumps in the Park.
We will also be building some Rookie Jumps with some Rookie Rails going out for next weekend.
I will post some pics from the park sessions, Saturday evening.
Wherever you ride... ENJOY
Mark
SummitPark - Jan 28, 2007 - 05:57 PM
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Park & Weather Update
We still only have one jump in the park, the 6m-Dog Box is now in the park but we were unable to get it set-up due to the strong winds and hill fog over the weekend.
I will be in the park on Friday & Saturday working hard to get things moving, I am desperate to get this park rolling. 
The Scottish weather is not helping us much at the moment and with milder weather forecast it's trying to put a stop to our fun.
We are also looking to put out some rookie rails for next weekend a 2mtr Box and a 4mtr Box.
Mark.
SummitPark - Feb 03, 2007 - 06:45 PM
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Outlook from 03.02.07-10.02.07
Outlook for Saturday
Another bright or sunny day with accessional scattered showers. Wind 20-35 with the freezing level above the summit.
Outlook for Sunday
Rain with sleet falling to 600m and snow above 400m. Brighter conditions with snow showers following into the Northwest Highlands.
Outlook for Monday
Bright or sunny spells and snow showers, leading to temporary blizzard conditions. Strong winds across the summits.
General Outlook
Summit runs are all complete with Summit run a bit thin near the mast. Inside edge and Goose pisted up real sweet today with the snow softening early in the day, Should be the same for Saturday.
The forcast is saying that from late Sunday snow fall will increase with blizzard conditions developing early in the week as Atlantic lows push across Britain. This will produce snow at low levels, then rising to give snow around 700m and above through the week.
Its looking like we will get the snow we need next week.
Park Update
The Park area has had a real pounding from the rain and the severe thaw, it’s not been a good week for the Scottish resorts.
We still have snow in the park but very little, we may be able to sort the jump out and possibly set up the Dog Box Rail but we desperately need the snow that is forecast for the beginning of the week.
We have another 2 rails to take up to the Park, the two 3.5m Rookie Box Rails to get you rookies riding and getting the feel for sliding.
Maybe next week we may see the Rainbow Box… and also the Jib Tube, don’t ask, just wait and see.
Please someone give us the snow to build our Park we want to have some fun.
Mark.
SummitPark - Feb 03, 2007 - 06:52 PM
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Hi all,
Sun sun sun and more sun, what a day at the Range, the views were amazing.
The snow was hard packed and icy but pisted up well with the Summit runs in good shape. Goose had been pisted 5 cats wide but still a bit icy but sharp edges took care of that.
If you dare to go off piste it was bullet proof and rattled your legs that much you thought your teeth were going to fall out.
No lift que’s just a handful of people on the hill, with smiles on their faces.
A few pics from today...
http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=93&view=findpost&p=11193905
and a few from Friday...
http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=92&view=findpost&p=11191855
SummitPark - Feb 07, 2007 - 09:11 PM
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Hi all,
A real sweet day at the Range, sunshine and even more sunshine, Check the pics from today.
A few pics... A cold sunny day
http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_ ... p=11203182
Mid-Week Weather & Park report
http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_ ... p=11203097
Wherever you ride ENJOY.
Mark
SummitPark - Feb 09, 2007 - 04:11 PM
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Hi all,
Here is the Weather and Park update from the 10.02.07
http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=51&view=findpost&p=11208240
Wherever you ride ENJOY...
Mark
SummitPark - Feb 11, 2007 - 09:49 PM
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Park Update
After the crazy thaw a week or so ago the Park has struggled to recover with cold temps but little snow. We have had more snow over the last few days which is helping to improve the Park area and is nearly ready to set-up.
Were still not sure on the weather for the weekend 17.02.07 but hopefully we will be setting up two Rookie 12 ft Box Rails also the 20ft Dog Box and the Wide Ass Rainbow Box. 
Hopefully we will have enough snow so we may be able to set-up the side on 12ft Street Style rail and a 15ft Jump this depends on the accumulations through the week.
We also have more sick rails to grace the Park yet and these will show their gnarly face as soon as the snow conditions allow.
I have been waiting to get our toys out for weeks and maybe this weekend we will have a Park ready to shred.
More updates mid-week.
Wherever you ride ENJOY
Mark.
SummitPark - Feb 14, 2007 - 07:45 PM
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Hi all,
Here are a few pics from the Park today we managed to set up the 2 12ft Rookie Boxes, the Wide Ass Rainbow Box and the 20ft Dog Box.
http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=107&view=findpost&p=11220460
Weather update after my Chinese... Mmm
Mark.
SummitPark - Feb 14, 2007 - 09:59 PM
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Mid-week Outlook
Forecast for Thursday
Cloudy with widespread hill fog and rain, heavy at times across the west. Storm or hurricane force winds across the summits leading to a severe wind chill.
Visibility/cloud base
Moderate or good, but poor in fog and heavier rain / Scattered or broken 600 to 900m with patches down to 300m and more so across the west.
Wind/temperature/freezing level
South 60 to 70mph with gusts in excess of 100mph / 3C / 1200m.
Outlook for Friday
Bright or sunny, although the sunshine may be rather hazy at times. strong winds across the summits.
Outlook for Saturday
Showers, some heavy and prolonged and wintry across the higher ground with lighter winds.
Outlook for Sunday
Dry with bright or sunny spells.
This is the Met Office mountain forecast and this really sums up the rest of this week, it’s simply what I thought, more bloody wind, but to drop of for the weekend.
Park Update
Yea we have a Park at last, we put in the two 12ft Rookie Box Rails, the Wide Ass Rainbow Box and the 20ft Dog Box.
The jump needs work but not until these winds die down as it would just rip the snow away into the Backs.
More rails to grace the Park as soon as conditions allow, including one of my favs the C-Box.
Feel the need for steel...
Mark.
rachie - Feb 15, 2007 - 09:06 AM
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These pics are FAB, keep them coming i love looking at them
SummitPark - Feb 16, 2007 - 09:11 PM
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Hi all,
Park Update
Yea we have a Park set up, two 12ft Rookie Box Rails, the Wide Ass Rainbow Box and the 20ft Dog Box.
The Park as took a battering with the winds and the thaw again but we still have enough to open the 4 rails in the Park. I managed to get a few rides on the Wide Ass Rainbow for the first time today... its so slick its sick, you folks will want to take it home with ya.
There are more Rails to go out including the New C-Box, New 15ft Kinked Rail, 10ft Street Style side on, 20ft Street Style side on and the New 30ft Battleship Box, the up to flat to down.
I don’t know about you guys but that seems like one sick Park to me, some real sweet rails for all levels.
Jumps will be built as soon as we get enough of the white stuff its a bit scarce up here at the moment, but things can change quickly, and when they do, our park will be fully stoked with some of Scotland finest rails and Jumps.
Feel the need for steel...
For Park & Weather conditions + Slope Conditions visit http://www.summitpark.eu/summitparkweather.htm
Mark.
SummitPark - Feb 17, 2007 - 09:38 PM
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Hi all,
A few pics from the Summit Park today...
More pics from the Park...http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=109&view=findpost&p=11227246
SummitPark - Feb 18, 2007 - 09:39 PM
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More Park pics than you can shake a stick at....
http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=110&view=findpost&p=11229375
We don’t have loads of snow but we sure no how to make the most of it...
Mark.
Rossy - Feb 19, 2007 - 12:26 AM
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oh boy, the goose was like one big ice rink today. People flying down it all day today, mostly on either on their arse or on their heads.
Summit run was fun though, although i did manage to wipe out a poor unsuspecting girl on a board in the poma line cus of some ice, so if it was anyone on here, sorry, again!
no pics today, but stevie mac was buzzing about with his camera. Was completely jealous as it was a perfect day for pics. link is here, http://www.winterhighland.info/publicre ... php?50,358
goose was loading from tower 4, and the line alongside the goose t bar was the best as it had more grip, the main run was bombproof and took many victims today, mostly beginners, on a fast track run down the hill. Cats alley was rocky and the turn was very thin. Good challenging day all the same. next time ill maybe remember to take my camera, and maybe an ice axe!
btw, parks looking good. Thank god someones making an effort, gorms take note!!
SummitPark - Feb 21, 2007 - 08:15 PM
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Mid-week Outlook
Thursday
Widespread hill fog with rain & snow, heavy at times, but it will brighten up from the south and west with occasional showers. Stronger winds will push in with winds 20-35 mph.
Friday
Bright or sunny spells and occasional showers, these becoming more frequent across southern ranges through the afternoon.
Saturday
Bright or sunny spells and showers, some heavy and prolonged.
Sunday
Showers, some heavy and prolonged, and turning increasingly wintry.
This is what the met office had to say...lets see if they get it right.
Park Update
Yea the Park is shaping up nicely with more rails to go out for the weekend and more jumps being formed around the Park.
Yea we need more snow to build bigger jumps but we probably have Scotland’s sweetest set up at the moment and with loads of rails still to go out come and sample some Park Life at the Summit Park.
Sure to be a good weekend even if the weather isn’t good the Park will be rocking and after the turn out last weekend I cant wait.
Respect to ya all...
Mark.
A few pics from the Park today... http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=115&view=findpost&p=11236458
SummitPark - Feb 23, 2007 - 07:09 PM
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Outlook from Saturday 24-2-07
Saturday
Wind direction Southerly
Wind 10-15 Mph
Freezing level 1200m
Temp @ 900m +2
Sunday
Wind direction Northerly
Wind 10-15 Mph
Freezing level 1100m
Temp @ 900m +1
Monday
Wind direction Northwest to Westerly
Wind 10-15 Mph
Freezing level 750m
Temp @ 900m -1
Saturday
Snow showers on the Summits with light drizzle lower down with misty patches passing through with a few glimpses of sunshine.
Sunday
A mixture of sunshine and snow showers down to 1000m with dry periods for a time.
Monday
Looking like a good day with light winds the odd snow shower down to lower Goose and by midday the summit should be clear with excellent visibility.
Tuesday
Looking like a mild day after the wee drop in temperatures over the last few days, hopefully I have got it wrong for Tuesday, will let you know on the mid-week report.
Slope Conditions
Some real sweet riding today all the way from the Summit down to Tower 4 on Goose to catch the lift back up.
With the milder temps the hill is like spring riding with fresh wet snow on the Summit runs and in the Park, it was one of those days if you fell over you couldn’t hurt yourself.
Hopefully we will get some more fresh on the Summit runs over the weekend with temperatures falling slightly, snow should fall on the Goose over the next few days.
Park Update
The Park is still pulling through the wee thaw we have had fresh wet snow in the Park with drifting along the fence lines giving us a wee bit more of the white nice stuff.
Out comes the Kinked Rail for the weekend we built the plinth to take the rail earlier in the week so its just ready to go in.. Can’t wait.
At the mo we have out the two 12ft Rookie Boxes the 20ft Dog Box the Wide Ass Rainbow Box the Flat to Down to go out also not forgetting the 15ft jump and the wee Rookie jump at the side of the Rainbow.
We haven’t got tons of snow but the set up is sweet all we need now is more snow so we can pull out the Stainless C-Box and quite a few more Rails to feast your appetite on.
Also when we have the snow we will start building the 40ft Big Air Booter but there is no chance of that yet we need the snow.
Wherever you ride... ENJOY
Mark
SummitPark - Feb 25, 2007 - 08:18 PM
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A misty day in the Park, fresh snow and spring like conditions made for a bruise free day...lol
Pics from Sunday, click the link below.
http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=116&view=findpost&p=11246360
Cheers to ya all for visiting this post we have had over 10,000 views and counting, hope it helps...
Respect,
Mark.
SummitPark - Mar 01, 2007 - 06:50 PM
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Mid-week Outlook
Friday
A few light snow showers, otherwise dry and bright with plenty of sunshine although it will become cloudy during the afternoon.
Excellent visibility with only patchy cloud cover up around 800M but high cloud with bases above the summits becoming extensive during afternoon.
At 900M, very light winds at first, 10 mph or less. The wind becoming southerly and increasing 20 to 30 in the afternoon. Minus 4 Celsius with the freezing level around 500M but some frozen surfaces lower down during the morning.
Saturday
Any overnight rain with snow on higher peaks quickly clearing then sunny spells and a few showers. Fresh southwest winds across the summits.
Sunday
Mainly dry bright morning but rain, preceded by snow on higher peaks arriving from south during the day, accompanied by strong possibly gale force Southeasterly winds.
Outlook for Monday
A deep area of low pressure off Northwest Scotland will result in a very windy, showery day. There will be strong winds possibly gale force over the tops and frequent blustery showers, prolonged at times with snow on higher summits.
This is what the met office had to say, they got it right last week, lets see if they get it right again.
Park Update
There is more snow around to start shaping the jumps and making them bigger with small rookie jumps being formed around the Park.
I will be in the Park this weekend constantly maintaining the jumps and Rails for your delight, we also have yet another Rookie Box Rail to go out at the top of the Park making that 3 Rookie rails to get you started.
The Dog box will be set up with a gap on and that’s same with the Kinked Rail. The Rainbow Box is feeling sweet and has been a big hit with the intermediate riders.
The main jump in the Park will be set up with two take offs set up for intermediate to advanced riders. We have also started to pile up the snow for the Big Air Booter. How big shall we build it... I think we should make it so gnarly it scares the sh1t out of you.
More Rails to grace the Park next weekend as the snow starts to build.
Don’t forget the Summit Park Slopestyle & Big Air Comp sponsored by Boardwise on the 24th March, hope ta see ya.
A few pics from today http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=119&view=findpost&p=11258338
Mark
SummitPark - Mar 03, 2007 - 07:40 PM
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Hi all,
Here are a few pics from today... Back Corries...http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=123&view=findpost&p=11262114
A few more clips from around the hill...http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=122&view=findpost&p=11262072
Sorry no Park pics it was a bit wild up there and vis was poor in the strong winds and blizzards.
Looking like tomorrow will be another windy day with the wind picking up in the afternoon but you may get a morning’s riding in.
The Backs are loading up with snow, as well as the park and Goose Gully its just getting sweeter and sweeter.
Mark
Snowborders - Mar 05, 2007 - 09:45 AM
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I was wondering how effective khaki would be in snow, after seeing you up the top of Nevis on Saturday in that get up, not very:) Always wondered what it is about snowboarders and camo gear.
At one point when I had gone up the tow I thought they had maybe closed the place 'cos there was no one else around.
SummitPark - Mar 07, 2007 - 08:34 PM
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Mid-week Outlook
Thursday
A bright start to the day with hazy sunshine. Cloud will thicken up bringing widespread hill fog and rain through the late morning and early afternoon.
Snow may fall above 600m initially, although this will readily turn to rain as it turns milder. Winds will be Southwest 30 to 40mph gusts 55mph / 0C initially but rising /600 m but rising in rain.
Friday
Bright, sunny or clear spells and showers, these wintry above 400m. Windy with gales or severe gales across the summits.
Saturday
Cloudy with widespread hill fog and outbreaks of rain. Becoming somewhat brighter across eastern ranges through the afternoon. Gales or severe gales across the summits.
Sunday
Widespread hill fog and rain clearing the through late morning or early afternoon with sunny spells and occasional showers following. Gales or severe gales across the summits. Thanks to the Met office for the forecast.
We have plenty of snow on the hill but winds could cause problems into the weekend. Please check before travelling.
Park Conditions
The Park is loaded with fresh white stuff with huge drifts along the fence lines and throughout the Park.
The Rails have had to be dug out and will be reset for the weekend including a new jump in the Park plus a Rookie line with Rails and Rollers.
We have loads of snow so come and see what we have done....
Pics from around the hill today... http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=128&view=findpost&p=11270236
Mark.
SummitPark - Mar 09, 2007 - 07:13 PM
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Outlook from Saturday 10-3-07 to 17-03-07
Saturday
Wind direction Westerly southwesterly
Wind 50-60 Mph gusts of 70-90mph
Freezing level 1000m
Temp @ 900m 2 rising to 4
Sunday
Wind direction southwesterly
Wind 45 to 50Mph with gusts of 70mph
Freezing level 1150m lowering to 950
Temp @ 900m 3 lowering to 1
Monday
Wind direction southwesterly
Wind 25-40 Mph
Freezing level 900m
Temp @ 900m 0
Saturday and Sunday are looking like stormbound days with strong to severe upland gales.
Monday should bring frequent fresh snow showers above 900 meters, has a ridge of high pressure starts to build and that will probably bring snow showers with lighter winds but still a blustery day
More info on the Mid-week Updates.
Park Update
The Park took a real beating over the past week with strong winds and blizzards piling up the snow along the fences and huge drifts across the Park.
The Park has been closed for the past few days with excessive snow build up, we have had to dig the Rails out and we will have to reshape the Park. We will be resetting the Rails as soon as we get a clear day and the winds drop.
The C-Box will be going out next week with its shinny Stainless steel lid, also another Rookie Box... yea that’s 3 we have now, also we will have a Rookie line down the right hand side of the park, 3 Box Rails and 3 Rollers/Jumps.
So your saying what about us we want some more tech rails... Ok first of all you can hit the Park Kicker for some airtime then you can take a slight right and hit another kicker and then into the Kinked Rail and then into the Sweet Sweet C-Box.
Or you could rewind go back to the first Park Kicker carry straight on and hit the gapped 20ft Dog Box, then onto the Wide Ass Rainbow Box and then onto the C-box.
Sounds like a sweet run to me I am out of breath thinking about it. Hopefully the Kinked Rail will be replaced with the 30ft Battleship Box for the comp.
Lets not forget about the huge booter for the Big Air this is still under construction, we still need a wee bit more snow to get the size we want... and we want BIG.
Looking forward to 24th March Comp it sounds like it will go off...
Wherever you ride... ENJOY
Mark.
melons - Mar 10, 2007 - 10:16 AM
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hi
what the weather usually like end of march time??
whats the comp?? im of that week and sounds tempting to come and have a look....
any idea when the air bag will be up??
helen. x
StevieMcK - Mar 10, 2007 - 01:06 PM
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melons wrote:
hi
what the weather usually like end of march time??
whats the comp?? im of that week and sounds tempting to come and have a look....
any idea when the air bag will be up??
helen. x
The weather is just your luck. It's Scotland! Once day could be blue skies with views out over the Cullins on the Isle of Sky. Then the next day you might struggle to see 10yds in front of you.
The comp is a Slopestyle and Big Air event on Sat 24th March.
Air Bag?? I doubt they'll ever have an Air Bag up on Nevis. Apart from the logistic of getting it up there, there's also the small matter of stopping it turning into a kite and ending up on Ben Nevis. All the rails have to be tethered down and they struggle with them sometimes. I know there was talk of a timber wall ride this season, but they didn't fancy fetching it out of the back corries after every windy night.
Edinburgh_jon - Mar 12, 2007 - 01:10 PM
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Sorry for Hijacking this post, but having a nightmare trying to find where to post a new topic??? It's kinda on the same subject..
Anyway, thinking on heading up north tomorrow and wondered what resort you thought was the best to go to? I have looked at the snow/weather reports and there doesn't seem to much of a difference between Coe, Nevis and Cairngorm. Looking for some advice from some people on the ground so to speak.
Cheers, Jon
StevieMcK - Mar 12, 2007 - 02:22 PM
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Have a look at www.winterhighland.info for all the latest updates on the conditions.
It's not looking good for tomorrow with winds forecast up to 60mph. If it was me, I wouldn't go.
SummitPark - Mar 13, 2007 - 05:39 PM
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Hi all,
Not long to wait for the Summit Park Comp and its looking like it will be going off.
For more info visit. http://summitpark.eu/summitparkeventsandcomps.htm
Check out the layout for the comp. http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_ ... p=11275852
We have loads of prizes from Boardwise Board Stores (the main Park sponsors)
Subvert
Nevis Sport
Ellis Brigham
Extreme Sports
Fat Face
Granite House
Rome
Wildduck
Burton
Atomic
Plus more sponsors jumping onboard daily....
Come ride the Summit Park Scotland and fuel your passion.
Mark
SummitPark - Mar 16, 2007 - 03:13 PM
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Outlook from Saturday 17-03-07
Saturday
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, falling as snow at first on summits above 1000m.
Visibility/cloud base
Moderate or poor / overcast, bases 600m lowering to 300m in parts of the west.
Wind/temperature/freezing level
Westerly 40 increasing 65 gusts 90mph. 1 Celsius rising to 3 Celsius. 1100m rising above summits.
This is where it begins to change....
Outlook for Sunday
Sunny intervals and snow showers, frequent and heavy with temporary blizzard conditions. Freezing level 500m. Gale force west to northwest winds.
Outlook for Monday
Sunny intervals and snow showers, these most frequent in the north though some developing by day in the south. Temporary blizzard conditions in the north. North to northwesterly gales. Freezing level 200m.
Outlook for Tuesday
Sunny intervals and snow showers, these most frequent in the north though some developing by day in the south. Temporary blizzard conditions in the north. North to northwesterly gales. Freezing level 200m.
This info is from the Met office and they have been pretty spot on lately.
Not looking good for the weekend with gale force winds are likely to keep the Scottish resorts closed, but on the other hand its looking good as far as snowfall as temps plummet and snow falls to all levels.
There will be snowfall on the summits through Saturday with substantial falls for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday and possibly the rest of the week. Then all we need is a wind free day to ride the Park and Freshies.
Park Update.
Not been in the Park for 7 days now, strong to gale force winds and mild temps have tried to stop us having some fun... but its about to change....
Fresh snow is forecasted hopefully bring quite a large dump over quite a few days so maybe this is what we have been waiting for, a week before the Comp, could we have timed it any better.
The Park still needs to be set but the layout as been confirmed check it out PARK LAYOUT, work will start as soon as the weather lets us in.
Want to enter the comp and win some sweet sweet prizes ...
You can down load the entry form on the Snowsport Scotland website @ http://www.snsc.demon.co.uk/calendar/sn ... y_form.pdf
Also a big-up for the Comp prize givers... B)
Boardwise Board Stores (the main Park sponsors)
Subvert
Urban Summits
Nevis Sport
Ellis Brigham
Fat Face
Granite House
Rome
Wildduck
Thornton's Chocolate
Freeze
K2
Magic Toast
Also a big thanks to Document Mag for covering this event.
Hope to see ya all Saturday 24th March @ the Summit Park Big Air & Jam Sessions
Big respect Mark.
Don’t forget the Glencoe Comp 31st March....
SummitPark - Mar 19, 2007 - 07:35 PM
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Hi all,
A few pics from the Range today...http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=137&view=findpost&p=11293751
The schedule for the Comp...http://z9.invisionfree.com/Summit_Park_Forum/index.php?showtopic=138&view=findpost&p=11293811
Loads of fresh snow falling on the west coast with a wee bit more forecast. Roll on the Comp, with all this snow the Park will be sweet.
Also don’t forget the Glencoe Comp 31st March.
Mark.
SummitPark - Mar 30, 2007 - 08:20 PM
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Outlook from Saturday 31-04-07
Saturday
Any mist or low cloud will gradually burn off to allow some long sunny spells to develop in all areas.
Visibility/cloud base
Moderate at first then becoming good / areas of cloud at 300 to 500m mainly areas exposed to the east, this burning off to small amounts.
Wind/temperature/freezing level
Easterly 25mph easing 15. Minus 1 Celsius at dawn rising to plus 5. 800m rising above the summits.
Outlook for Sunday
Fine and dry with some sunny spells. Light winds and freezing levels mainly above summits though with some early frost.
Outlook for Monday
Remaining dry with some sunny spells, perhaps a little more cloud over the Aberdeenshire hills. Moderate northwesterly wind. Freezing level mainly above summits after early frost.
Outlook for Tuesday
Staying fine and dry with some sunshine. Mostly light northwest winds.
Looking like a settled week.
Park Update
The Park is still set up sweet from the Comp last Saturday and with some fresh snow mid week it has freshened things up.
We have a sweet Rookie line down the right hand side of the Park with 3 10-12ft Rookie Box rails in a line with two rollers straight after, to get you ready for the bigger park jumps.
The intermediate to advanced line consists of the 20ft Table Top then the 20ft Flat Dog Box onto the Wide Ass Rainbow Box and then down into the shinny new C-Box. You can rewind back to the first jump and then go into a smaller 15ft Table Top then down into the C-box.
Lets hope the season goes through to May, we have had some sweet sunny days and the Park is such fun on good days, oh and my goggle tan is doing just fine.
Mark.
Rossy - Apr 01, 2007 - 07:54 PM
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just a quick silly vid from friday, viz was terrible but the snow was nice and soft. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m6UEqJvwwQ
exile - Apr 01, 2007 - 11:32 PM
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rossy... very artistic!! where did you get that mooosic!?
Rossy - Apr 03, 2007 - 10:20 PM
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cheers exile. funnily enough i got it off the shrek soundtrack. not that id admit to owning a copy of such an album
SummitPark - Apr 11, 2007 - 04:02 PM
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Hi all,
Well thats it another season gone by and what do we have left but fond memories and pics. Take a look at the best of the Summit Park season on the 06/07Park Photoalbum.
http://www.gallery06.07.summitpark.eu/
Mark.
SummitPark - Nov 01, 2007 - 03:03 PM
Post subject: Summit Park is ready to roll....
Hi all,
Its nearly that time of year when the Scottish resorts are hoping for a epic season and the seasonal staff have got a wee buzz about them as the season grows closer. For me summer is just a count down for winter and quicker the summer goes by the better, so its nearly time to pull out the metal and build a Park Scotland can be proud of the Summit Park.
There will be regular weather and Park updates here on the SCUK Forum and at www.summitpark.eu as well as the Forum and the new Summit Park Bebo site. www.bebo.com/summitpark
The Bebo site is loaded with Park info, loads of pics with tunes and a shed load of vids including the Legion vid of the Summit Park comp last season, which was chilled jam sesh with 42 riders on a bluebird day and what more we had a Ice Bar, top that... .
A huge thanks to you guys and gals here at SCUK for making it worthwhile me posting weather updates, with nearly 17000 views it was a great success and I hope it helped you to pick the best days for a trip to the Park.
Nevis Range opens for the winter season on the 20th Dec and with most of the Park features already on the Summit, we should have the Park open pretty quick.
I will post some pics as soon as the hill as snow.
Well that’s it for now, so just let the good times roll,
Mark.
Le_Bear - Nov 04, 2007 - 01:18 PM
Post subject: RE: Summit Park is ready to roll....
How easy is it to get accommodation at short notice in one of the hostels? Once the snow comes we are planning a few mad runs up to Scotland this year. I'd just kip down in the car but that might be a little hard core with a 9 year old in tow.
SummitPark - Nov 04, 2007 - 04:24 PM
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Hi Le_Bear,
Yea there’s quite a few hostels in Fort William and loads of bed and breakfasts from about £12.50 pppn and short notice is not a problem. Fort William is about five miles from the Range.
What I would recommend you do