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10 March 2008
Glenshee Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: RUNS Heavy snow has improved the runs at upper levels but there is not enoughsnow at lower levels for uplift. Current weather at 600: CURRENT WEATHER Overcast, sleet/snow. Wind/temp at 600m: 15mph E +2C. Weather forecast: FORECAST FOR TUESDAY Dry and bright at first, clouding over later. Moderate W wind. Freezing level 900m. Road Status: ROADS Open. Maximum vert descent: News from the slopes HOW MANY DAYS HAVE YOU SKIED AT NEVIS RANGE THIS SEASON? The current status in the competitions to see who can ski the most number of days on a season ticket, or buy the most day tickets on a keycard is as follows: season ticket - 8; day tickets bought on a keycard - 2. If you think that you can beat these numbers now or before the end of the season let us know your keycard number. For more information, see www.nevisrange.co.uk. Its easy to enter! Lift status: 1: CairnwellChairlift - Closed 2: ClaybokiePoma - Closed 3: CairnwellT-Bar - Closed 4: ButchartsAccessPoma - Closed 5: ButchartsT-Bar - Closed 6: CarnAosdaT-Bar - Closed 7: DinkDinkPoma - Closed 8: PlasticSlopePoma - Closed 9: SunnysidePoma1 - Closed 10: SunnysidePoma2 - Closed 11: SunnysideChairlift - Closed 12: ClunyPoma1 - Closed 13: ClunyPoma2 - Closed 14: TomDeargPoma - Closed 15: BeagPoma - Closed 16: CaenlochanPoma - Closed 17: MeallOdharT-Bar - Closed 18: MeallOdharPoma - Closed 19: CoireFlonnPoma1 - Closed 20: CoireFlonnPoma2 - Closed 21: GlasMaolPoma - Closed Last update: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:47:00 GMT

10 March 2008
Cairngorm Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: The main runs offer a complete run from top to middle via the Traverse, 105, Cas and Gunbarrel. Coire Cas, Ptarmigan bowl and Ciste fairway have excellent skiing/snowboarding. The bottom Zig Zags are still broken. We have fresh, powdery snow on a firm base on all these runs. All runs will be assessed by Ski Patrol in the morning. Current weather at 1097m: Current weather: Will be updated in the morning. Weather forecast: Forecast for Tuesday: Broken cloud with scattered snow showers becoming occasional later. Visibility generally good except in the showers. Wind. Westerly 25-30mph. Temp. @900m -2 or -3C Road Status: ROAD OPEN. CAUTION TO BE USED. Maximum vert descent: 400m News from the slopes The wind has dropped and visibility improved sufficiently for snowsports to proceed. It is still too windy to operate any surface drag lifts but the funicular will be making middle station stops to take skiers/boarders back to the top. The run available is from the top to the middle via the Traverse, 105, Coire Cas and Gun Barrel/Zig Zags on fresh powder snow. The first funicular train up is at 9.00, with the last train up at 15.45, and the last train down at 16.30 The sledge park is expected to open. Sledges can be hired from the shop at the top. Due to streams and uneven ground under the snowpack, and for general safety on the pistes we do not allow customers to bring their own sledges up on the Funicular. Lift status: 1: Funicular Railway - Expected to open 2: Car Park T-bar - Closed 3: Fiacaill Ridge Poma - Closed 4: Sheiling Platter Poma - Closed 5: Coire Cas T-bar - Expected to open 6: M1 Poma - Closed 7: White Lady T-bar - Closed 8: Coire na Ciste T-Bar - Expected to open 9: Trainer Tow 1 - Expected to open 10: Ptarmigan T-Bar - Expected to open 11: West Wall Poma - Closed 12: Day Lodge Poma - Closed Last update: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:40:00 GMT

10 March 2008
The Lecht Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: One nursery run still complete, new snow on a firm base. Current weather at 650 : Some snow showers.Strong easterly wind,cold. Weather forecast: Road Status: ROADS OPEN Maximum vert descent: 30 News from the slopes Skis, snowboards,blades,boots,poles and clothing for all sizes available for hire at the centre. Lift status: 1: Eagle - Closed 2: Osprey - Closed 3: Grouse - Closed 4: Robin - Closed 5: Wren - Closed 6: Snowy Owl Chair - Closed 7: Tubing - Closed 8: Magic Carpet - Expected to open 9: Petrel - Closed 10: Kestrel - Closed 11: Falcon - Closed 12: Harrier - Closed 13: Rail Park - Closed 14: Buzzard - Closed 15: Eagle 2 - Closed Last update: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:40:00 GMT

10 March 2008
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All Aboard the Jacobite Steam Train!
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10 March 2008
Glenshee Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: RUNS Heavy snow is filling in the runs and we hope to have some uplift operating on Tuesday. Current weather at 600: CURRENT WEATHER Heavy snow, blizzards. Wind/temp at 600m: 35mph E 0C. Weather forecast: FORECAST FOR MONDAY Heavy snow and strong winds giving blizzard conditionsmost of the day. Freezing level 650m. Road Status: ROADS Open with drifting snow. Maximum vert descent: News from the slopes Great snow cover and lovely powder snow. Lift status: 1: CairnwellChairlift - Closed 2: ClaybokiePoma - Closed 3: CairnwellT-Bar - Closed 4: ButchartsAccessPoma - Closed 5: ButchartsT-Bar - Closed 6: CarnAosdaT-Bar - Closed 7: DinkDinkPoma - Closed 8: PlasticSlopePoma - Closed 9: SunnysidePoma1 - Closed 10: SunnysidePoma2 - Closed 11: SunnysideChairlift - Closed 12: ClunyPoma1 - Closed 13: ClunyPoma2 - Closed 14: TomDeargPoma - Closed 15: BeagPoma - Closed 16: CaenlochanPoma - Closed 17: MeallOdharT-Bar - Closed 18: MeallOdharPoma - Closed 19: CoireFlonnPoma1 - Closed 20: CoireFlonnPoma2 - Closed 21: GlasMaolPoma - Closed Last update: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:01:00 GMT

10 March 2008
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10 March 2008
Nevis Range Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: RUNS It just keeps snowing - tons of new powdery snow at all levels. Easterly winds are depositing fresh snow on unusual aspects. All main runs complete with great cover. Most lower runs are skiable on wind packed soft snow, so you can ski back to top station and bottom of chair. Beginners runs improving but patchy. Sledging available. The Boardwise terrain park will probably need to be dug out again. Current weather at 650m: CURRENT WEATHER Light snow showers. Cloud level 900m. Wind and temp at 650m: E 0-30ph, -1C Weather forecast: FORECAST FOR MONDAY Patchy, light snowfalling to 500m or lower. Wind/temp at 900m: E 35-50 easing. -2C Road Status: ROADS Clear. Maximum vert descent: 550 News from the slopes Great snow cover and lovely powder snow. Lift status: 1: AlphaButton - Open 2: QuadChair - Open 3: GooseT-Bar - Open 4: SummitButton - Open 5+6: Linnhe/Lochy Button - Expected to open 7: PortableTrainerTow - Closed 8: WarrensT-Bar - Expected to open 9: GreatGlenChair - Closed 10: RobRoyT-Bar - Closed 11: BraveheartChair - Closed 12: Gondola - Open Last update: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:38:00 GMT

10 March 2008
Aberdeenshire golf resort inquiry
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10 March 2008
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9 March 2008
Glencoe Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: DUE TO IMPENDING STORM WE ARE CLOSED MONDAY 10TH MARCH. LOOKING TO RE-OPEN TUESDAY 11TH March 8.30AM Current weather at 2200ft: Snowing and windy. Weather forecast: Forecast for Monday 10th - Very Windy with Blizzards. Road Status: All Roads Clear. Maximum vert descent: News from the slopes Please call our weather report and booking line 01855 851226 for regularly updated information. During the summer months we have been busy upgrading the restaurant facilities with new decking at the Plateau Cafe. The ski hire has benefited from a complete refit and has again been stocked with new equipment. The ski hire can be very busy at weekends so arrive early to secure equipment. Lift status: 1: AccessChairlift - Closed 2: PlateauTow - Closed 3: CliffhangerChairlift - Closed 4: LowerT-BarTow - Closed 5: Topbuttontow - Closed 6: TopT-BarTow - Closed 7: BeginnersTow - Closed Last update: Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:38:00 GMT

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