Skiing and Snowboarding in the Cairngorms
  
With some of the best snow holding records in Scotland, CairnGorm Mountain has all you would expect from a modern ski area, from lessons and equipment hire to the UK's highest restaurant and bar. Winter sports are fun for everyone from first day beginner to expert and once you've caught the bug it provides a lifetime of healthy, outdoor fun. 'Hilton Ambassadors' are on hand to offer advice and also provide daily tours round the slopes. From the top of the Mountain Railway, be prepared for breathtaking scenery.
For up to date weather and ski conditions visit the CairnGorm Mountain website.
The following businesses also offer snow sports tuition in Aviemore & the Cairngorms:
Active Outdoor Pursuits
Active offer activity days, holidays and training courses including skiing and snowboarding.
Cairngorm Snowsports The only ski and snowboard school based on Cairngorm Mountain.
Glenmore Shop and Ski School
Learn to ski lessons daily with fully qualified snowsport instructors. Dry ski slope, kids sledging and cafe/shop.
Insh Hall Ski School and Dry Ski Slope
Downhill skiing and snowboard hire and instruction available.
Welcome to Summer at CairnGorm Mountain w/c Friday 9th May 2008
Given the tepemperatures we have experienced earlier this week there will be no skiing this weekend. The Bank Holiday weekend was a great end to the season and the decision is to quit while we are ahead! Thanks to all for your support over this season and let's hope that 2009 offers up more of the same.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our e news survey. We had 88 responses and generally everyone who responded gave it the thumbs up with many of you wishing to continue to subscribe through the summer. Almost half of respondees forward the e news to friends. Things you would like to see included vary from a longer range weather outlook (I shall have to invest in a better crystal ball), more special offers and promotions especially from the accommodation sector and summary information on how the winter is progressing for CML. Bob's blog, new web cams, more picture links etc have all been metioned and we will have a look at how we can best address some of your requests. Our aim is to keep enews brief , relevant and useful in your decision making. Keep the feedback coming and enjoy the summer.
General Overview. The Ring Ouzel are back and the Dotterel have been spotted on the plateau. The Ptarmigan are beginning to pair and spring is definitely in the air. The Mountain Garden is beginning to bud with frog spawn in the pond and Slavka is busy renewing plant labels and planting new stock. Work continues in the Coire Cas car park on the Arts Project and the granite viewpoint of water rills is well underway. A Northern stairway is also underway leading from the car park up to the Aonach Trail. As you can see there is lots of activity so please come up and explore for yourself.
Weather Outlook
Friday 8th May: Wind SE around 25mph, gusts of 40-45mph. Easing in the afternoon. Clear with patchy sunshine, small possibility of brief showers late in the afternoon. Temp at 900m 10 - 12C.
Saturday 9th May: Wind variable W5-10mph. Small risk of occasional rain fizzling out by the afternoon. Areas of low cloud likely in higher areas but less likely further East and will break up everywhere by mid afternoon when sunshine will come through. Temp at 900m 6-9C.
Outlook, Fine, warm and sunny for most mountain areas until well into next week. Remaining snow will become confined to scattered patches.....
This Week's Guided Walks
A guided walk is an enjoyable and informative way to discover more about this spectacular mountain landscape. We have a full programme of walks suitable for all ages and abilities. To download a list of walks for this season to: http://www.cairngormmountain.org.uk/guided-walks
All walks meet at the Ranger Base at Coire Cas. To book a walk please call 01479 861341 (office hours)
Saturday 10th May Ranger guided Coire Cas Mountain Trail Walk. 1pm - 4pm. £12 Adult £6 child.
Sunday 11th May All day. Ranger guided walk to the summit of Cairn Gorm from Coire na Ciste. 9am - 5pm (approx). £40 pp. Please bring a packed lunch. Booking essential.
Sunday 11th May Allt Mor Trail. Easy 2 hr downhill walk suitable for families. 2.30pm - 4.30pm £5 adult £2 child £12 family (includes bus back to car park).
Sunday 11th May Geocaching. Treasure hunt using GPS, suitable for 4+ years and older kids. 11am and 2.30pm. (approx 1 hour) £5 per child. Accompanying adults go free.
Monday 12th May GPS Training Day. Improve your navigation skills using your own GPS or one of ours. A little bit of theory and plenty of practical exercises. 10.30am - 4pm. Bring lunch. £12 adult £6 child.
Tuesday 13th May Ranger guided Summit Walk. 10.30 - 3pm (approx). £12 adult £6 child. Booking essential. Bring a packed lunch.
Wednesday 14th May Easy guided walk around the Lower Cas Loop. 11am and again at 2.30pm (40 mins duration). Free for funicular ticket holders. Others £1 carbon donation.
Thursday 15th May All day. Ranger guided Northern Corries Rim Walk. 9am - 5pm (approx). Bring a packed lunch £40 pp. Booking essential.
Friday 16th May All day. Ranger guided walk to the Summit of Ben Macdui. 9am - 5pm (approx). Bring packed lunch. £40pp. Booking essntial.
Opening Times and General Information
We are open daily from 10am (first train). Last train up is normally 4.20pm, this time will vary daily from 4pm.
Wednesday's - first train up is 10.30am. (due to staff training).
Remember snowsports members can use their pass for funicular travel throughout the summer until the 1st November 2008. Friends of CairnGorm Mountain memberships offer great value for money for those visitors who come more than twice a year. Adult £18.50, Child £12.50, Senior £16.50, Family (2+2) £51.50.
Local Public Bus Service: please note that there will be no Sunday bus service to CairnGorm Mountain until after the 19th May 08. A daily service is operated by Rapsons and the last timetabled bus back to Aviemore from the mountain leaves at 4.40pm. The bus stop is outside the Ranger Base at Coire Cas.
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