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Winter sports

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Winter Sports

Winter Sports

1 Dec 2008

Ice Climbing Absolutely not to be undertaken without experienced supervision, climbing a frozen sheet of ice is still one of the most rewarding winter sports. As well as a hefty dose of courage, anyone trying it out will need to be physically strong…

Alain Baxter

Alain Baxter: Northern Exposure

1 Dec 2008

It looked like the perfect victory. In February 2002, after becoming the first Briton to win an Olympic medal in Alpine skiing – with a glorious run in the ski slalom event at Salt Lake City – Alain Baxter was celebrating with his family. But his joy…

Working the winter

Working the winter

1 Dec 2008

Scotland was always on my list of places to go. I had visited Edinburgh and it was such a welcoming, vibrant city so I decided I wanted to live there. I looked for jobs anywhere I could, even if it was on a dry slope and managed to get one at the Nevis…

Snow Chasers

Snow Chasers

1 Dec 2008

Since I left school in 2001 I've only experienced three summers, and for two of those I was rehabbing after major knee operations and had no choice. I have friends who've done 15 back-to-back winters, some even more. We are winter chasers and ski bums…

Popular events

East Renfrewshire Winter Festival
Date Location
This one-day spectacular will be host to a dry ski slope, festive arts and crafts fair in Carmichael Hall with dozens of stalls selling homemade gifts and treats, decoration making with the country park rangers, fairground rides, Santa’s grotto, live music and more. In short, everything you need to fill you with festive cheer.
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2 Dec 11am Eastwood Park, Giffnock

Popular places

Midlothian Snow Sports Centre
Biggar Road, Hillend, Edinburgh, EH10 7DU
Europe's longest artificial ski slope is the perfect place to learn or hone skiing and snowboarding skills. Mountain bikers can take the chairlift before enjoying the new 600 metre downhill mountain bike trail. The centre also houses a competitively…