22 / 05 / 2010
The hottest weekend of the year so far and at CairnGorm Mountain, where temperatures at the top reached 20C today (Saturday), snow sports enthusiasts were flocking to the high tops in their shorts , t – shirts and kilts to enjoy the unseasonal temperatures out on the ski slopes.
Press Release
Saturday 22nd May 2010
It’s all Shorts, Shades and T Shirts, but we’re still skiing at CairnGorm Mountain.
The hottest weekend of the year so far and at CairnGorm Mountain, where temperatures at the top reached 20C today (Saturday), snow sports enthusiasts were flocking to the high tops in their shorts , t – shirts and kilts to enjoy the unseasonal temperatures out on the ski slopes.
Over two hundred skiers and five hundred ski spectators headed up the mountain where the sledge park, snow cross terrain park and Ptarmigan Ski Tow is still providing winter fun in what is set to become one of the longest skiing seasons on record. Skiing is still possible right down to mid mountain level and Colin Matthew (Operations Manager) said:
“CairnGorm today has had a real carnival atmosphere with the public out it shorts, shades , t shirts and even the occasional kilt. The sledge park and the fun park have both been really popular today. Snow conditions are soft and a bit like summer skiing on a European glacier with the temperature on the top slopes well into the lower 20’s – the only difference is that we’re short a few thousand feet on altitude here at CairnGorm”.
The forecast for Sunday looks equally hot and settled but Monday sees a dramatic drop in temperature back down to single figures and more Easterly/Northerly airflows. Colin Matthew continued:
“ The beginning of the week sees a return to cooler temperatures which will help keep the snowpack in a reasonable condition, with careful management we hope that we can keep skiing going for at least the Bank Holiday weekend at the end of May”.
ENDS.
For further information please contact Tania Alliod TEL 07890 734620
Pictures available from Peter Jolly.
Notes:
Winter season 93/94 was the last time CairnGorm Mountain was able to offer snow sports beyond May, when we skied until the 1st June!
