The Daily Swarm - Joy Division New Balance Sneakers Really Limited Edition: One pair only

The Daily Swarm - Joy Division New Balance Sneakers Really Limited Edition: One pair only

What do you think of these? If only they were a pair of skate shoes I'd definitely go for them. As a JD fan I'm not offended at all by this sort of thing I'd love a pair!

Glencoe, April 13, 2008

Another great day at Glencoe. The drive up was blue skies until we got to the mountains. High clouds prevented consistent sunshine although we did get brief spells where the sun came through. Snow was still good, starting crisp but eventually softening through the day. Still a bit choppy in areas.
Jon, Niels and myself covered all of the mountain. Etive Glades had just enough to avoid rocks, Main Basin under the poma provided some untouched wet powder and scars for our bases. We also did Flypaper which Niels flew down in a few turns, however my legs went, especially after seeing Jon slide from top to bottom on his back. Hilarious and slightly worrying all at the same time.
Ruanaich | Michael MacDonald

Glencoe, April 12, 2008

What started as a fairly unpromising day turned out to be a Glencoe classic. A lot more sun than was expected, zero winds and fresh snow.
Spring Run had improved and the canyon was fun. Fresh snow had improved out toward Etive Glades and the rails at the Cliffhanger were fun too.
There were no queues to speak of although hopefully busy enough to keep the accountants happy.
Glencoe really comes into its own in the spring and it looks like we're set for a corker!
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Glencoe, April 9, 2008

Gareth gave me a last minute call the night before to come to Glencoe. Did a few checks and I was onboard.
The morning was bright and sunny. As we drew closer to the hill it was obvious this would not be for long. We did however keep great visibility even though it was overcast. The snow is still great. Main basin full, so is Spring Run, although both a bit choppy. Mugs Alley a bit sugary and the Plateau looks like it's on the way out. Would be great to keep that going, but the upper half of the hill is still alive and kicking.
Messed about under the Cliffy Chair, Bumhole at the bottom of the canyon and did the lower rails. Another great full day at Glencoe.
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Glencoe, April 5, 2008

Jonathan and myself left a bright cool Glasgow after a few failed attempts to get the company car rolling. We arrived at a blustery Coe with company banners and flags. The guys at Glencoe were very helpful, sorting passes, locating good spots for our banners around the ticket office and once on the hill the GPC & Legion guys helped us at the park.
Weather was changeable to say the least. Blue skies one minute, blizzards the next. The snow itself was changeable at first it was hard and choppy, but falling snow improved it slightly and lower down it was quite sugary. The wind picked up and visibility dropped as we dismantled the flags at the park.
There had been some snow loss in the past week because of a thaw, but in general there is still lots of coverage, you can still get right down to the Access chair.

Glencoe, March 31st, 2008

Something strange about having a whole piste to yourself on a sunny March day. That's what I've got now though. Just went down an empty Spring Run & Main Basin! A perfect day apart from being on my own. It is a Monday though and I did leave short notice at 10. Just lucky to scam a car.

Glencoe, March 30, 2008

A grey start with rain in the car park. The snow was falling on the plateau but gradually dispersed and revealed great snow conditions all over the mountain. Irv and Ange arrived a bit late as they forgot the clocks went forward. Unfortunately they seemed to bring the wind with them. Visibility started to deteriorate, so we went to the cafe for a coffee. The sun immediately appeared and we finished our drinks only for the bad weather to be awaiting us on the hill once again.
No matter, at least the snow was coming down, topping up what Coe already has. Ange and Irve left and Deirdre and myself made the Spring Run our last of the day.

Although there was a bit of wind and wet snow, snow conditions themselves were excellent. Wet powder! If you can have such a thing - it is Scotland, so anything is possible. Needles to say, the sun poked out fro the clouds as soon as we descended to the car park!

Ruanaich | Snow Diary