The epic opening conditions in Shropshire lasted four days but by day 5 temperatures were on the up and work called. The following Saturday I had a very speculative drive up to Pistyll Rhaeadr, the gateway to the Berwyns in the … Continue reading
A bit of a late update as it’s almost 12 months since the start of last season. Yet the early Winter of 2017-18 was epic for Shropshire Skiing, serving up 4 days of touring straight, including a genuine powder day. … Continue reading
With Winter fast approaching, here’s a quick review of the highlights from last season. Carneddau, Snowdonia. My winter kicked off with November ski touring in Snowdonia which gave some of the best snow of the season. I hooked up with … Continue reading
It’s the 30th April and I’m cresting the rise on the A5 before the descent down to Lyyn Ogwyn. I’m looking up and right trying to see the snow conditions and judge if the 2 hour drive has been worth it. … Continue reading
The 2015/16 Winter has been poor for skiing on my local ski hills with little or no snow to get out in. However the English Lakes have had a good season, with good snow cover through most of the Winter. … Continue reading
It’s been a slow season for English Skiing, at least in the Shropshire area. Christmas day saw a dusting of wet snow on the local hills but nothing much since. Mid February I managed a short ski tour up on … Continue reading