Glenshee Ski Resort Guide
Glenshee Ski Resort Guide
Glenshee lies just off the A93 road some 20 miles north of Blairgowrie. The resort is titled the 3 valleys of Scotland and when all lifts are open, the ski area really is quite extensive by British standards. Served mainly by drag lifts due to persistently high winds you can ski in relatively remote locations on the slopes of Glas Moal, to the east. The steepest run at Glenshee is probably the west wall on the side of Glas Moal but it is the Tiger Bumps that people seem to remember. This run is served by an ancient chairlift that is hard to get onto and you never feel truly safe until you get off. But then you have the 330 metre vertical descent straight back down. On its day, Glenshee can offer knee deep powder but it is often hard, icy and dogged by chilling winds. Accommodation can be found in Blairgowrie to the south or in Braemar to the North. One final comment; the A93 is known to block very easily and road conditions can be very hazardous so make sure you go prepared with a shovel and some grit!
Resorts close to Glenshee include:
Cairngorm (37 km),
The Lecht (45 km),
Glencoe Mountain Resort (86 km),
Nevis Range (94 km),
Allenheads (237 km),
Select Glenshee Location Map Detail:
(Also see our detailed Weather Map around Glenshee, which will give you visual overview of current and future snow conditions)
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Trails (Pistes): 38 |
Halfpipes: - |
| Summit: 1060 m |
Toplift: m |
| Beg: 25% Int: 65% Adv: 10% |
Terrain Parks: 1 |
| Vertical Drop: 457 m |
X-Country: 60 km |
| Lifts: 25 (2 chair lifts, 23 surface lifts) |
Snowmaking: 10% |
| Gondolas / Cable Cars: - |
Slopeside accommodation: N |
| Restaurants: 3 |
Acres of ski: 1952 |
| Bars: 3 |
Nearest Airport: Aberdeen |
| Nearest Train: Pitlochry |
Tourist Info Phone:: -,
Glenshee Tourist Office Website |
Visitor Reviews of Glenshee
C Martindale from United Kingdom writes:
Skied at Glenshee many times over the course of 15yrs. On the whole it is an excellent ski centre catering well for all ability levels as it is the biggest in the UK by far. When fully open there are 2 fantastic blacks, loads of reds (which are more snowsure) and a tonne of great beginner to intermediate terrain. There is also a fantastic ski school.
Now if you are used to European or American ski areas then Glenshee is not as big or as fancy/high tech. You have to understand that it is run by snowsports enthusiasts who reinvest just about all the profit the centre makes. So don't expect the same quality. That said, all the staff are as friendly as can be and Glenshee is arguably the best value for money in the UK.
Following 2 bumper seasons they have invested over £1/2m in their grooming equipment alone and the results speak for themselves. (Though grooming in thaw and/or very windy conditions is not done often as it will do more damage to the snow pack). A new chairlift has also been added in 2012 to make it easier to access more snow sure slopes. Other lifts have received complete overhauls to make sure they run reliably & safely for years to come. And lots of snow fencing has been replaced over the last two years which really improves how well runs hold their snow. And a few other bits and pieces behind the scenes. All adding up to a huge investment.
Glenshee has the facilities to make snow on some specific runs. Note that this can only be done when there is little wind and low temps. It is not uncommon for some runs to be mainly consisting of man made snow at Glenshee.
If you hit it on a good day, then you will be amazed at how good it can be and have a fantastic day out in the lovely Scottish hills. Hit it on a bad day, and you probably wont, so be prepared and keep an eye on the weather forecast. You have to understand that the ever changing Scottish weather (and the UK government) makes these guys jobs very difficult but they will put on the best show they can. Remember they are not after your money for personal gain, they are after it so they can keep Glenshee running for us all to enjoy in many years to come. So even if you don't have a perfect day, you should see it as a contribution to make your next visit more enjoyable. The same goes for other ski centres.
PS. When reviewing please take into account that the weather is beyond anyone's control.
2012-02-29 |
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- Season opens: 23 Dec 2012
- Season closes: 7 Apr 2013
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