Bearsden Ski Club (skibearsden.co.uk) near Glasgow, which has been one of the most influential players in British snow sports since the early 1960s, is 50 years old this month.
To celebrate the centre will operate free of charge tomorrow to allow members of the public to visit and try the centre's facilities.
Bearsden Ski Club was formed by a small band of enthusiasts and quickly grew to be recognised as one of the major influencers in Scottish and British skiing producing many world class skiers including Olympian Lesley Beck and current British number one downhill racer Douglas Crawford.
Having spent circa £1million in 2005/2006 the club, which has a membership of around 1,200, now provides one of the most advanced dry slope facilities in Britain incorporating a floodlit main Alpine slope, two nursery slopes and one of the UK's premier freeride slopes for boarders and freeriders.
The state of the art club house provides a warm, welcoming environment for snowsport enthusiasts, incorporating Café Igloo and two bars to relax in and enjoy the après ski culture to the full.