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Scotland is today in National mourning (Ed: no, it's nothing to
do with the rugby!), with the news that Glencoe Ski Centre, 48 years
old, is not to open for the coming winter season. As the closest
of our 5 resorts to our, Glasgow, it is a very disappointing prelude
to the winter season before it has even started!
Lack of tourism
leads to closure
Poor snowfall in recent seasons and the lack of summer tourist activities
provided at the centre have sealed its fate for this year. The natural
terrain, stunning views and cozy nature of Glen Coe will be sorely
missed. For those of you who never visited, it might have been hard
to be impressed by the one-man chair lift (Cliffhanger), its single
black run and t-bar lifts, but I for one have had great days up
there over many years.
As I write, snow is lying on the Scottish highlands after another
pre-season fall. So, ironically, a good season looks in store for
our other ski centres.
Bleak yet bracing
Scottish skiing ranks lowly alongside its big mountain competitiors
but consider this. Being brought up skiing on the windswept, icy
slopes of Scotland means that when that chance to hit the continental
mountains comes round the blue sky and powder days mean that much
more!
[Story from Graham Waley]
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