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Glenshee |
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08/10/00 (87 review reads) |
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Advantages: Wide range of slopes and runs
Disadvantages: Unpredictable weather and snow conditions
Glenshee
The Glenshee range is 101 miles to the North East of Glasgow.
It is the biggest range in Scotland and my personal favourite because of its variety of slopes and runs. It is spread over four mountains with the base camp in the middle.
There are 40k of runs and 26 lifts. The tickets available cover all requirements with season tickets, all day, half day, beginners area only etc. A full day pass was £18.00 for 99/00 season. Lessons, equipment hire, cafes etc are available of course. My favourite run ? Meall Odhar. The most challenging is undoubtedly The Tiger. A special board area is also available there as well ( the best in Scotland ).
There is a web site that gives conditions and up to date information on all of Scotland’s’ slopes at www.ski.scotland.net
Drawbacks ? Skiing in Scotland can sometimes be for the brave and strong depending on the weather and if you are used to perfect white pistes and blue sky skiing, you may feel short-changed. Unfortunately, the lack of real height ( the highest point is only 3400ft ) and the vagaries of the Scottish weather can sometimes mean that you are out in sleet and grey snow. Good conditions are a bonus to be savoured not expected. Please do not have expectations of huge ranges like the French or Italian Alps with 10k runs, the longest is 3k. Set them at the right level and you will be pleasantly surprised not disappointed.
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