Glencoe Announces 24-25 Season Upgrades
Glencoe Announces 24-25 Season Upgrades
Published : 10-Nov-2024 07:11
With announcements of delayed season starts, survival-fundraisers and uncertainty again over the likely operation of Cairngorm's funicular for three of Scotland's five centres, Glencoe has posted a very positive message for the season ahead.
The West Coast resort that's closest to Scotland's largest city, Glasgow, has laid out a host of improvement for the coming season and says they're committed to opening from day one of the season and staying open 7-days a week to the latest possible date.
"Delighted to report that winter preparations are now well underway and all uplift will be good to go the minute we get enough snow. The forecast is starting to look promising for a cool down and snow from mid-November," the online statement begins, noting that irrespective of natural snowfall, Glencoe's plan is to open for sledging and beginner ski and snowboard lessons on manmade snow by mid-December.
Summer upgrades have included improvements to the top station of the Rannoch Chair to make life easier for beginners and snowboarders with ground re-profiled to make the off ramp much gentler. There's also been continued improvements to snow fencing around the mountain to ensure snow retention in key areas and the access road has been partially re-surfaced alongside improvements to parking.
Before the season begins a new, more efficient, tractor/snow plough is due to arrive to help keep the Access road and car park clear of snow and a new high quality webcam is due to be installed at the top of the Rannoch Chair showing views across Rannoch Moor, down the Plateau Run, Coire Pollach and Rankins Return.
There's also been continued expansion and improvements to ski hire (all bookings will be online this year), four new larger lodges with services at the base for overnight stays and a surprise, "which should make life much easier," is promised at the sledging slope. Season passes for this winter are now available to purchase at Glencoe's website.
"We remain committed to open for skiing 7 days a week from the first day we have skiable snow to the last. We look forward to welcoming you back in a few weeks' time," Glencoe's statement concludes.
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