Cairngorm Saturday 13th March

Looking forward to making the most of the vast snow coverage that Cairngorm was boasting. However the high winds and low visibility put paid to that. Most of the lifts in Corrie na Ciste were closed but we did make it down the Ciste Gully / East Wall and made use of the Day Lodge Poma (which I had never seen run before). Most of the day was spent on the M1 and White Lady. Plenty of millage under my board but white out conditions prevented full exploration. Whole are was covered apart from the very top of Ciste which is flat anyway. Did want to try a bit more freestyle jumps etc but super firm conditions and high speed cruising were the order of the day.
The M1 Poma really took its toll. Rutted conditions and a brutal take off meant I was riding on tired legs for much of the day.
A full day was had on the slopes by 8:30 and almost last lift around 4:30 so not bad at all.

Glencoe, Saturday 23 January 2010

No photo today I'm afraid, after driving all the way up last weekend for a half day and being chased away by the weather, I got up to Coe bright and early to make the most of fair conditions in the West.
Cairngorm was still being dug out as I drove up early taking care on very slippery roads.
It had been a cold night so once up the hill I found Mugs Alley, the run from Plateau to Cliffy very hard ice. Once up the top at Main Basin though, most of this was softer, Etive Glades too was very nice at the top. Spring Run however stayed in the shade and never really softened, but cover meant Thrombosis was available amongst the very wide coverage.
Conditions deteriorated a bit in the afternoon, only slight mist though. Calm winds and wide coverage with short queues meant everyone had a good day.
Still could do with a bit more depth though. I'm sure that will come though. It's still early days for the season.

Queens Park Glasgow February 2nd 2009

From Glasgow Snow

Jon and myself had a little after work session making the most of conditions at Queens Park in Glasgow's South side. Avoiding tots on sledges, neds and the like we managed top shred the rad just a stone's throw from our flats and even got chips afterward. How cool is that?

Lots of pain and no glory

Glasgow leg of the British Snow tour. I decided to enter this indoor event with nerves that go with any comp. After about 5 practice runs on the tight course I almost had it. 6th run and I went heelside off the first double woops then dropped 3-4 foot onto my lower back. The next day i'm still sore.

Kelvingrove SnoStorm 24th May 2008

I went along to represent Trespass to the Kelvingrove SnoStorm. Niels and Emma popped along to enjoy the sun and snow action.

Glasgow Xscape, Tuesday 14th November 2006

My second venture on to man-made indoor snow, this time at the new Glasgow Braehead Xscape. £21 for an hour of snowboarding is very steep, unlike the slope. Although it wasn't overly busy, only one lift was running. This slowed uptake and means less runs.
It's hard to tell yourself to slow down and make the most of the short slope. If you're used to the full mountain it is easy to find yourself flying down hill at full speed. This is a bit of a waste as the slope is more suited to practicing your flat land skills - mental note for next time.
Base was quite hard with sluff on top. Some type of ramp was hauled out at night but was little more than an artificia bump on the slope. Altogether good fun. Price keeps numbers away (maybe a good thing). Good for a warm up to the season unfortunately the views are missing. What do you expect for a big fridge in the middle of Glasgow?