Haves & Haves

Skiing and snowboarding are two of the most popular winter sports. People first used skiing as a means of travel and hunting. Now people of all ages ski for exercise, fun and enjoyment, as well as the thrill of competition. Snowboarding has not been around as long as skiing but is gaining popularity quickly and may even have surpassed skiing as a popular sport. Snowboarding was inspired by skiing, skateboarding, and surfing and was developed in the 1960s. Here are three of the top places to ski and snowboard in the United Kingdom. Skiwear is all important to keep yourself dry and warm during any snow sport. Black’s has lots of skiwear available online. Using Blacks discount codes can save you even more when shopping online.

Cairngorm Mountain, Scotland

The Cairngorm Mountain is one of the best places to ski and snowboard and is located ten miles East of Aviemore. They have 2 black runs, 7 red runs, 8 blue runs, and 11 green runs enabling all experience levels a chance to have fun. There are 12 ski lifts that service the skiers and snowboards up the mountain. They also offer 60km of cross-country trails. Cairngorm Ski Resort also has a snowboard fun park. The Cairngorm Mountain also offers visitors a chance to see its beautiful Scottish landscape by riding on the funicular railway.

Nevis Range, Scotland

Nevis Range provides the highest skiing in Scotland. It is located 7 miles North of Fort Williams in the Scottish Highlands. The resort actually sits on the Mountain of Aonach Mor which is the eighth largest peak in Britain. There are twelve lifts total and all skill levels are welcome. A twelve-minute gondola ride will get skiers and snowboarders up to the ski area 650m up. There, visitors will also find the Snowgoose Mountain Restaurant. Nevis Range offers gondola ride passes as well as a single trip passes. A single trip is 11euros and a day pass is 14euros for adults.

Weardale Ski Club, Swinhope, United Kingdom

The Weardale Ski Club offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding in England. The wide upper slopes provide intermediate and expert skiers/snowboarders ideal conditions. The lower slopes are perfect for beginners. The Weardale Ski Club provides visitors with two lifts. The Raise, Yad Moss, Castleside, Allenheads, and Harwood Common Resorts are in close proximity to the Weardale Ski Club. The nearest airport is at Newcastle and the nearest train station is at Stanhope making it an easy Ski Club to visit.

Visit these three ski resorts for some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the United Kingdom.