Limited skiing available from 30th Jan

Cairngorm is opening for limited skiing and boarding tomorrow. The only tow planned is the Coire Cas accessed from the middle platform of the train, and this run is for higher intermediates and experts. Unfortunately there still isn't enough snow to run tows at the top, and so beginners and intermediates are only allowed in the Ptarmigan area in classes. We will be running classes every day from now when the weather allows, but booking is essential as we could be very busy. Give us a call on 08455 191 191 to book.
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Poor weather affects lessons

After such a good start to the season, the very mild temperatures and high winds have stripped the mountain of snow. Unfortunately, we are unable to run lessons until further snowfall, but we are hopeful of a mid week fall. If you have a lesson booked with us, please check with the office on 08455 191191 before you make your trip. We are very sorry for any disappointment.

Christmas on Cairngorm

Although we have lost a bit of snow over the last few days, there is still plenty for lessons, and I am sure there still will be after christmas. We are closed tomorrow for the festivities (got to have at least one day off!) but then open again from boxing day. If you want a lesson on boxing day then please phone us on our mobile 07881 988 480, but for days after this please phone the office on 08455 191 191. If you just get voicemail then it means we are already taking a call, so please leave a message and we will get back to you. Have a great christmas!

Open for lessons every day

We are now open for group classes and private lessons every day (apart from christmas day). It is usually best to book to avoid disappointment, so give us a phone on 08455 191 191. we are busy at the moment so if you get voicemail then please leave a message and we will get back to you.

Cairngorm opens today - 10/12

Cairngorm opened today for skiing and boarding with both the Ciste and Ptarmigan tows operating. We also had our first lessons. We are currently only running private lessons, but will start doing group classes from Saturday 17th December.

Let it snow

We have had quite a bit of snow and more is forecast this week. cairngorm are rady to open but it still requires a bit more snow.

If the mountain opens then we are ready to run private lessons every day, and then to run group lessons from 17th December. Give us a call on 08455 191 191 to book or for further information.

Looking forward to a great season

After a successful Glasgow ski show on the 15th/16th October we are now exhibiting at the Birmingham ski show on the 28th/29th/30th October. Please come and see us on our stand for a chat if you are attending the show.
Our 2012 leaflet is now out and being distributed, and can be downloaded from the front page of our website. We are due a new website and online booking system and hopefully this will all go live at the start of November.
We are all looking forward to another superb season on Cairngorm Mountain, and hope to see all our customers again on Cairngorm!

Glasgow ski show 15/16 October

We have our stand set up and ready to go at Glasgow ski show today and tomorrow (15/16 October). If you are coming along then please pop in and see us on stand 19.

Office now taking bookings

Our office is now manned 10 - 4 , Monday to Saturday to take bookings and answer enquiries. Please phone us on 08455 191 191 and we will be happy to have a chat, give you advice and take a booking for this coming winter season. We are expecting our new online booking system to be launched near the end of October.

Coming winter season

We are just gearing up for this coming season. The office is now manned 3 days a week, and will be manned full-time from the start of October. Enquiries can be made by phone or by email and we will get back to you to answer queries or take bookings. Our leaflet is at the printers so should be with us soon. We also hope to have our new online booking system online by mid-October.
We have employed all our full-time instructors and most of our part-timers for this coming season. Long range forecasts suggest this winter may be pretty cold and snowy, so our fingers are firmly crossed that this is correct and we have another stonking season!
We will have a stand at the Scottish ski show on 15/16 October and Birmingham ski show on 28/29/30 October. Please come and see us if you are attending the shows, for a chat on what is new and to pck up our new leaflet. If not we hope to see you during the season.

Looking forward to next season

We have now finished running lessons this season, so are looking forward to seeing all our customers and staff again next year. We have had another successful season, employing 85 instructors and teaching around 4500 customers. The season was a long one, with Cairngorm having an early start on the 13th November, and it finally closed on the 25th April.

Unfortunately the weather at times has made our job hard, and it is always hard when we have to disappoint customers by cancelling lessons. This year we had to cancel a lot during February due to high winds, however we remain philosophical about this as of course this is the nature of British weather!

Let's hope for a great summer and see you all next year!

Skiing and boarding lessons still available

The recent warm weather has meant that a lot of snow has now gone, however there is still enough to run skiing and boarding lessons each day. There are still good conditions for snowsports in the Ptarmigan bowl, which is perfect for beginners, and Coire Cas and the Gunbarrel are still complete for the more avanced. The Ptarmigan, Cas and Polar Express are all operable (although the Ptarmigan T-bar now unloads at the top of the bowl), and the train is also doing middle station stops. We can run lessons each day, but as we are quite quiet it is best to book in advance. We will stop doing group packages on Wednesday 20th April, however we can still run private lessons each day after this date. Please phone our office on 08455 191191 to enquire or book.

Still good skiing and snowboarding on Cairngorm!

We have had great weather over the past few days but have also lost a bit of snow. Only the Ptarmigan, Ciste, Polar Express and Cas are now operable and the top and the Cas are the onlt runs open. Despite this there is still plenty of snow on these runs, and there is more snow forecast so fingers crossed for Easter.

Still plenty of snow!

Despite a recent meltdown, Cairngorm still has plenty of snow for skiing and snowboarding. The lower slopes have now lost snow cover, so all riding is now down to the middle. However many runs still have plenty of snow (Cas, White Lady, Ptarmigan and Ciste bowls etc) and so there is still great skiing or boarding to be had (weather dependent). It looks like being a great easter holiday for skiing and boarding on Cairngorm. We may be quite busy so if you are looking for lessons then we would recommend booking in advance. Please phone us on 08455 191 191 to enquire or make a booking.

Still great snow cover!

Despite some recent warm weather, Cairngorm still has great snow conditions on most runs. All lifts apart from the Day Lodge poma are operable, and will be open each day (weather dependent).

Lessons run every day all season, but it is worth booking to avoid disappointment, as we can still be quite busy. Our online booking has now closed for the season, but you can phone our office on 08455 191 191 and talk to our office staff to enquire or make a booking, and we will be happy to help.

A very successful schools race was held on 23rd March for the Sir Francis Walker Trophy, with 161 participants, and 44 teams from 21 schools!

Cairngorm still great for skiing and boarding

Cairngorm still has plenty of snow and great conditions for skiing and boarding, and has just received some more fresh snow to improve conditions. All lifts except the Day Lodge are operable, and will be open each day (weather dependent).

Lessons run every day all season but it is worth booking to avoid disappointment, as we can still be quite busy. Please phone our office on 08455 191 191 and talk to our office staff to enquire or make a booking and we will be happy to help.

We are currently teaching the local primary schools, from which all Primary 6/7's get a day each week skiing or snowboarding for 4 weeks. Our Snowlimit programme started again last weekend and we have 173 kids on this every weekend for 4 weeks!

Picture shown of Rosanna with her March Snowlimit group.

We have just been awarded the Adventuremark badge and Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality badge, in recognition of our safety and quality systems.

Great snow conditions!

Cairngorm has great conditions and has received plenty of fresh snow recently. This has filled the runs and given great conditions over the whole mountain. All lifts except the Day Lodge are operable (and if we get a little bit more snow then this could go on as well) and will be open each day (weather dependent). Picture early Feb looking towards Patrmigan restaurant.

If you are visiting for lessons then please remember that school holidays range between the 12th and 26th February so both The Ski and Snowboard school and the ski area will be very busy. We are already fully booked for some of this period, but still have some spaces so if you are looking for lessons please phone our office on 08455 191 191 to book.

We would recommend arriving early on the day to ensure you are in the car park, and that you can get through ski hire before the big queues. If you are not having lessons then we would recommend either bringing a packed lunch or trying to avoid going to the restaurants at the top or bottom during the (very busy) 12-1 period!

Great snow conditions

We have had a great season for conditions through December and January. Cairngorm is able to open all lifts, although some lower runs are narrow due to the recent relatively warm temperatures. The snow pack is very solid and the pistes are in superb condition, due to some great work by the Cairngorm Mountain piste basher drivers. Picture is looking down the White Lady showing its full width, but then also showing the lower slopes, which although passable, could do with some more snow!

Due the the great conditions we have been very busy. If you are looking for lessons then it is best to book in advance to avoid disappointment. This is essential for the half term period , as we are getting very busy, and so will not be able to guarantee spaces being available on the day. If you are booked in for lessons at half term then please also try to be early as we expect it to be busy.

We operate our group lessons from the age of 5 between 12th and 26th February, and when busy we operate separate adults and childrens classes (as they learn in different ways). The picture shows the specific kids area we can set up (this was on the Ptarmigan) when busy, giving a great area to teach little ones.