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 Posted: Dec 01, 2009 - 10:58 AM
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It's certainly do-able Dawsonca! The roads are usually pretty well cleared.
The drive up to the base of the Weardale slope is quite steep in places. But I made it up there last year in my Little Seat Arosa one day without snow-chains or anything. If it's too steep/icy then they recommend you park in the local village and flag a lift up with someone (which is how we ended up with 15people in Geoff's truck!)
Yad Moss is right on one of the more major roads so it's easier to get to. (And a better slope IMHO) Just dig out a space on the verge, park & ride! 
Check out their websites for more info.
www.skiweardale.com
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Posted: Dec 01, 2009 - 05:48 PM
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| Its snowing outside my house in Glenrothes which is 20 miles form Glasgow. I'm going Cairngorm this weekend unless they have a wash out the rest of the week |
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Posted: Dec 01, 2009 - 06:17 PM
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Yad Moss webcam photo - taken today at 3:10pm.
http://csc.tayloredtechnology.com/ski/l ... -15-10.jpg
It's so close I can taste it!!! |
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Posted: Dec 01, 2009 - 06:38 PM
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there's an odd situation on the road a mile or so south of yadd moss.
have you ever seen a sign saying welcome to, and then a county name. and on the other side of the road is the one naming the county you just left. and they are never in line! so there is a gap which is either no mans land or belongs to both counties.
well a mile or so south of yad moss is one of those. so. your driving along. well cleared and gritted road. pass one of those areas and there's 100 yards of road that aint cleared/gritted etc.
i got accross it in a little renault kangoo van last year so its easily doable just a read odd thing to see. |
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Posted: Dec 01, 2009 - 08:33 PM
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I'm definately tempted.....sneak an extra day or 2z riding in. And wee bonny Scotland of course to get back on topic 
cheers guys, Chris |
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Posted: Dec 02, 2009 - 08:22 AM
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December the first is the best day ever
I passed my driving test and when i arrived back to my house it started snowing...
I just had to get the board out even tho there was little snow i still got moving.
Awsome day |
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Posted: Dec 02, 2009 - 08:53 PM
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dawsonca wrote:
Mac / Pastry / anyone else for that matter,
whats the acces like without a 4 x 4 to Englands finest? is it a no go? I'm tempted to giv em a whirl 
Chris
was really hoping to get up there this weekend but alas life takes a different direction with events beyond my control.
so heres hoping for another good weekend of snow on the hills for a future trip  |
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Posted: Dec 02, 2009 - 08:55 PM
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mcminn wrote:
December the first is the best day ever
I passed my driving test and when i arrived back to my house it started snowing...
I just had to get the board out even tho there was little snow i still got moving.
Awsome day
Congratulations on passing your test!
I believe I passed on November 30th some years ago, so theres definately something going on with those two dates being close together |
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Posted: Dec 02, 2009 - 10:55 PM
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| Alas I still have yet to do my test but when i have do i have got my hands on my parents old camper van which is currently having the side cupboard removed and a board rack fitted inside the frame of the od cupboard for my travels while at uni - can't wait as im going to uni in scotland! |
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Posted: Dec 02, 2009 - 10:59 PM
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| Now, a camper van would be awesome for the highlands - cheap accom at a days (or less) notice is hard to come by - just make sure you have lots of friends to share the £££ petrol costs |
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Posted: Dec 02, 2009 - 11:44 PM
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I'll be at Cairngorm in a white camper on sat. Brews at 20p, bring your own cup.
Tow outs if we get stuck will be rewarded with bacon butties |
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Posted: Dec 03, 2009 - 10:53 AM
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| haha now thats an idea i like and nah it ain't too bad I got it converted to gas as my rents were gonna scrap it and I convinced them not too - so i've been pumping money into it like no tomorrow |
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Posted: Dec 03, 2009 - 01:09 PM
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| nice, hopefully il be getting put on my uncles old vw camper split screen, If i do i'll defo be getting that up north with the boards on the roof and the beers in the fridge =) |
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Posted: Dec 03, 2009 - 05:04 PM
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| ColdSeeker, that sounds awesome, mega jealous. Not just for snowboarding purposes, but for road trip purposes in general, good times whatever the weather! |
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Posted: Dec 06, 2009 - 09:37 PM
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Went for my second lesson today and it went awsome, I asked for help with linking my turns as i had to keep skipping into them. So he just told me to lean forward and to let the turn do it itself and not to rush the turn. and bloody hell it worked lol i got it and was flying down the slope. I loved it and have accelerated my confidence and ability, just the feeling of being able to carve down the slope at what i would call fast ( but my mate said it wasnt fast ) anyway it was such a good lesson and im considering going up north next week because the slope is closed next week.
I think i am getting much better at a rapid rate because im on my 2nd lesson and am flying down, but however apparently im not leaning forward enough, although i felt comfortable and everything went smooth.
i love snowboarding lol its AWSOME!!!!!! |
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