Skiing & Snowboarding
If you’re planning a winter holiday and considering traditional skiing hotspots such as Austria and Switzerland, why not save yourself some money without losing the quality and head to the Cairngorms National Park instead?
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Cas BarLocated in the Day Lodge at CairnGorm Mountain, the Cas Bar is open daily throughout the year (except Christmas Day). Children, climbers, walkers, skiers, sightseers are all welcome. |
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Disability Snowsport UKIf you or anyone you know has a disability you can still enjoy your visit to Cairngorm National Park and take advantage of the fabulous snow conditions. We work closely with the national charity, Disability Snowsport UK who are based here and deliver lessons on CairnGorm Mountain seven days a week between January and April (conditions dependant) |
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Hire & WorkshopRepair Workshop |
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Never been beforeIf you have never visited CairnGorm Mountain before, here are some video clips from the main departments at CairnGorm Mountain that offer some tips and advice particuarly for first time winter sports visitors to help you make the most of your visit. |
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Piste MapThe piste map shows the range of 11 lifts and tows providing uplift for over 30km of pisted trail. |
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Ptarmigan RestaurantWhether you want soup, a snack, a delicious Highland casserole or traditional Haggis; the highest restaurant in the UK, the Ptarmigan Restaurant is keen to whet your appetite. |
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School Holiday Survival TipsSome Top Tips for Visitors over Holiday times. |
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Ski Patrol |
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Ski SchoolThere are many great places to get ski lessons and snowboard lessons across the UK. However, can anywhere really compare with the beauty of CairnGorm Mountain, skiing in the Scottish Highlands, while you’re guided by some of the best ski instructors in the business? |
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Snowsports TicketsSnowsports Season Passes - 2011 / 2012 - Available now! NEW FOR THIS YEAR..... |
The best known skiing and snowboarding area in the national park is the Cairn Gorm Mountain itself. It has 30km of ski runs as well as a fully maintained snowboarding park and a fully recognised ski school that caters for everyone from beginners to experts searching for some extra ski lessons. You can learn to ski and snowboard with professional instructors and lessons can be pre-booked with both private and group sessions to choose from. Disability Snowsports UK also offers extra tuition for people with special needs. Snow sports typically take place between December and April with the terrain park kickers and rails, as well as sledging available.
You don’t have to have your own ski or snowboard equipment either, because you can hire everything you need on the mountain itself – including outer clothing. Equipment is paid for when you purchase your ticket at the Base Station ticket office and the only items that cannot be hired on site are hats, gloves and goggles – but these are available at the Shop at the Top.
CairnGorm Mountain is also geographically close to other popular skiing areas including The Lecht and Glenshee. The great thing about all of the skiing facilities in the Cairngorms National Park is that safety is never compromised with patrols in place. For example, there are BASP qualified professionals that are on hand to ensure that there are no problems thanks to their patrol, rescue and first aid service.
All in all, CairnGorm Mountain and the surrounding area is not just a desirable snow sports destination – it should be an essential on every enthusiast’s map.
