So there's at least 10cm of snow here in Bristol and still falling. Accepting that skiing anything rocky will ruin my skis how much snow do you need to ski on a grassy slope?
Anyone going out? Any suggestions for particularly good hills around north bristol?
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I think he might have meant 3 inches Mike! I'm just to the North of Eastbourne and I was all set to wax my skis and head for the Downs when the snow stopped falling... :(
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Started by Dan83 in Ski Chatter 18-Jan-2013 - 9 Replies
Dan83 posted Jan-2013
NIIIXSY
reply to 'UK Skiing' posted Jan-2013
I think you need at least a foot of compacted snow but it could be fun keep to hilly roads I'd say so you may have to walk there just don't break your neck lol
Scapula
reply to 'UK Skiing' posted Jan-2013
I skied in Greenwich park a few years back with no problems on about 10cm .....hard work walking back up tho!!
its all going rapidly downhill!
Andymol2
reply to 'UK Skiing' posted Jan-2013
I guess a tractor and a long rope would make for an improptu rope tow!
Andy M
Mike from NS
reply to 'UK Skiing' posted Jan-2013
Please don't look upon this as the potenoally dumb question it is, but : where are the South Downs? In the south no doubt .... I hear there is about 3 feet of snow down and a 4x4 that serves as a lift. What towns are near this area?
Thanks !
We, in Nova Scotia, are still awaiting some consistency in winter weather. Yesterday +12°C and today -10°C with wind chill. The ski slopes are a sheet of ice. :shock: It has been suggested to get a plane ticket and get to the South Downs ! But where are they?
Mike
Thanks !
We, in Nova Scotia, are still awaiting some consistency in winter weather. Yesterday +12°C and today -10°C with wind chill. The ski slopes are a sheet of ice. :shock: It has been suggested to get a plane ticket and get to the South Downs ! But where are they?
Mike
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Dids1
reply to 'UK Skiing' posted Jan-2013
We have snow in the UK but 3 feet unlikely in the South Downs!
This is where they are.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Downs
This is where they are.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Downs
Mike from NS
reply to 'UK Skiing' posted Jan-2013
Thanks for the info Dids. :D
I did find a youtube video of flying gliders over the ridge of the South Downs but I didn't search any farther. The news of 3 ft of snow came from a fellow from Eastborne via a sailing internet game called Live Skipper. And the link you provided shows "the 7 sisters near Eastborne". Your reply is much appreciated!
I ski at Ski Martock, a small hill, in Nova Scotia. Have a look. Only a few people there today; and being a sunny but cold and windy day tells me there is lot ice and cold wind chill effects. http://www.martock.com/webcam.php
Mike
I did find a youtube video of flying gliders over the ridge of the South Downs but I didn't search any farther. The news of 3 ft of snow came from a fellow from Eastborne via a sailing internet game called Live Skipper. And the link you provided shows "the 7 sisters near Eastborne". Your reply is much appreciated!
I ski at Ski Martock, a small hill, in Nova Scotia. Have a look. Only a few people there today; and being a sunny but cold and windy day tells me there is lot ice and cold wind chill effects. http://www.martock.com/webcam.php
Mike
Age is but a number.
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reply to 'UK Skiing' posted Jan-2013
Mike from NS wrote:The news of 3 ft of snow came from a fellow from Eastborne
I think he might have meant 3 inches Mike! I'm just to the North of Eastbourne and I was all set to wax my skis and head for the Downs when the snow stopped falling... :(
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