Feb 6th, 2012 by Lance Pantani
Up to half price Ski Goggles now available .
JULBO – ORBITER WAS £129.99 NOW £64.99
JULBO REVOLUTION WAS £119.99 NOW £59.99
JULBO ECLIPSE WAS £119.99 NOW £59.99
JULBO DOWN WAS £69.99 NOW £49.99
JULBO BANG WAS £59.99 NOW £39.99
JULBO SUPERSTAR WAS £59.99 NOW £39.99
Limited stock – be quick .
Feb 5th, 2012 by admin
Friday 3rd Feb Beinn Heasgairnich
Some customers up from the Lakes had great ski touring conditions as you can see. Had to walk across the flat section had three runs from the top then skied nearly back to the car.Lucky them
Jan 26th, 2012 by Steraw04
A few people ask are there any good places to climb around Killin and it has to be said it ain’t easy to find out much information.
Glen Ogle and Weem Crags are the nearest rock climbing areas but they are mainly sport and bouldering with mainly hard, high-end routes.
In Winter there are a number of good crags and areas that make for some decent winter climbing. One area that I’ve been to is Cam Chreag on Meall Nan Tarmachan. Its a great little corrie that has a good number of easy grade routes.
One problem is finding where everything is, so I was quite made up when someone pointed out the following blog.
Cam Chreag topo
Please be aware that these crags are home to some very rare species of plants and trees so DO NOT go gardening. These crags are also mainly frozen turf and snow so please do wait for a good freeze before climbing on here.
For more up to date information regarding the road, snow and weather conditions please check our facebook page.
Jan 25th, 2012 by Lance Pantani
Counting down the days to the Easter Weekend and the start of the canoe & kayak hire season.
Our new canoes and kayaks have arrived and we’re thinking of summer already. Messing about on the river — what better way to pass some time?
We still have ex-hire canoes, kayaks and mountain bikes for sale at really good prices. Full details and prices on our website, or give us a phone on 01567 820652
Summer on Loch Tay
Jan 16th, 2012 by Lance Pantani
Monday 16th Jan.
Hills covered in low cloud / mist this morning after freezing temperatures overnight. The forecast predicts some rain in the next couple of days along with strong winds . However fresh snow on the hills is also likely, so don’t pack your skis away just yet ! At the moment there is still snow on the eastern slopes for anyone who wants some winter walking/climbs .
Jan 13th, 2012 by admin
Please note that the blockage has now been removed. There is a great picture of the tree being removed in the Killin news.
After the recent stormy weather the River Lochay has been partially blocked by a fallen tree. The blockage is at the Black Bridge (old railway bridge) on the left hand side if heading downstream. Care should be taken.
Black Bridge Blockage looking downstream
Be aware there will be submerged branches along the river that have not been spotted yet. Please let us know of any further problems.
Blockage from above
Jan 12th, 2012 by Lance Pantani
With the mild weather we’ve been having the snow has been disappearing like- well- snaw aff a dyke ! Met. forecast suggests no major change for near future , so , saddle up those crampons, strap on the ice axe and head for the hills before it’s all gone. The road up to the Lawers visitor centre car park is ok at the moment, so no excuses !
( For those of you who don’t care for snow & ice , a lot of lower level walks are now frost -free )
Still lots of snow in the gullies but unfortunately not enough for skiing.
Dec 21st, 2011 by admin
As I always say, the only day of the year we close is Christmas Day. The rest of our Christmas and New Year opening times are as follows:
Otherwise, our opening hours are unchanged.
Merry Christmas!
Dec 17th, 2011 by admin
Ben Lawers
Great snow cover snow in great condition.Skied up from TomBreac carried skis 1/2 hour to snow line blue sky and light winds. East side of South ridge off Ben Ghlas (lee Slope) is well loaded and superb quality. Eastern aspects are all looking good and the south bowl on Ben Lawers looks great to Ski.
At the top of Ben Ghlas
Dec 16th, 2011 by admin
Looks like the snow conditions on the hills this weekend will be superb. Perfect skiing conditions with a good covering on all aspects. The freeze over the last few days has also stabilised the snow pack too.
Snow on the tarmachan ridge from office window
In other news, the tree’s from the Ben Lawers road have been cleared and the road is open. However, there is snow and ice after the Roman Bridge.
The new car park is also up and running but please do remember to close the gate otherwise deer will eat all the newly regrowing trees. Hopefully the cattle grid will be in place by Easter.
And finally, if you are going to enjoy the snow this weekend please do check the Scottish Avalanche Information Service which has now started issuing forecasts for this winter. Our local report is the Southern Cairngorms and can be found here http://www.sais.gov.uk/page_southern%20cairngorms.asp.
Enjoy the hills this weekend!
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