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Introduction
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Ski
Resorts ? Well, not exactly. Really just a few
ski lifts up on the hills and moors. They may
not be your next holiday destination, but if you
fancy the odd day out on real snow, then this
is for you.
Six
local ski clubs have permanent ski tows in the
northern hills. While some use rudimentary rope
tows run off old tractor engines, others have
modern button lifts bought second hand from the
Alps. In almost all cases you can turn up and
buy a day pass, though you are strongly encouraged
to support the clubs by taking out annual membership.
Each slope has something to offer most skiers
and they are all worth a try. Aprés ski
is available at traditional English pubs near
the slopes.
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This is an unofficial guide - Please contact
the clubs for the latest details.
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All the tows are run for the benefit of club members,
visitors are ensured a warm welcome but restrictions
may apply at busy times.
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Even during good conditions tows are often not running
midweek.
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All the ski tows are run by volunteers so leave
the hut tidy and be nice to them when the lift breaks
down.
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The
slopes are used by agreement with local farmers
and landowners. Park sensibly and no litter please.
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Pylon
4 on Raise.
High clouds give poor visibility, but the snow
gives good sport.
Jan 2001
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Not much use as none of them look directly at
any of the ski slopes
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Here they are.
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on this website: |
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All the permanent ski tows in the North of England
listed and reviewed.
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All the Snow report answerphone
numbers listed.
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How to find the tows and what to expect when you
get there.
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Roughly how much it will cost you.
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Contact information and links for the clubs that
operate the tows.
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have anything to add or to ask, please have a use
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This is better than
using my email account which gets clogged up with
offers to improve the length of certain body parts,
etc. Offers, which I might add, are as unnecessary
as they are uncalled for.
If you wish to
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Winter 2003 / 04 - A
Note from the Editor |
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D
e a r R e a d e r s,
YES
- the season is here and in the North of England
we are waiting for snow. Again. But
there was snow
on the tops this morning folks, so
The time has come...
[Read
More...]
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Snowboarders
standing about at Harwood |
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support is needed - through good years and bad... |
Ski
tows are expensive to maintain and there are only
a limited number of days each year over which to
recoup the costs - poor seasons and poor support
can stretch a club's resources.
Our local ski tows are run by club members who do
all the the maintenance and administration work
without pay.
Please help ensure the long term future of our local
ski facilities by taking out annual membership and
giving a helping hand. Be prepared to support them
through good years and bad. |
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