Skiing,
Snowboarding, Winter Sports & Ski Clubs in Greater Manchester &
the Northwest of England
Papillon Graphics' Virtual Encyclopaedia
of Greater Manchester
Including
Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside,
Trafford & Wigan
Originally founded in 1973 by local skiers, the dry slopes enable
ski-lovers to practice all year round. The highest quality tuition
is available for skiers and snowboarders from novice to expert.
Now part of Rossendale Leisure Trust Limited who offer a comprehensive
training and coaching programme. Vending machines are located
in the ski hire. There is an on-site log cabin style restaurant
and an Ellis Brigham retail outlet.
Skiing
Single 'Taster'
lessons and multiple lesson packages available at various prices.
All lessons must be pre-booked, please call: 01706-226457.
Lifts:
Main Slope:
2 Button Tows (Doppelmayr and Wopfner Tows);
Intermediate:
1 Button Tow (Poma Tow)
Nursery Slope:
for lessons only, 2 Rope Tows plus Britain's first Sun Kid Travelator
Lift.
Equipment:
Skis and snowboards are available for hire at a small charge.
Premium skis, including twin tips and race skis, are now available
- height and ability restrictions apply. Helmets are available
free of charge to all who wish to wear them and are compulsory
for all fun park (intermediate) slope users and those racing or
race training.
Snowboarding
The minimum
age for all snowboard lessons is 10. Hands and arms must be covered
and gloves must be worn. Basic gloves are available for £1.35.
Dress in tough clothing which suits the weather. All lessons must
be pre-booked, please call, 01706-226457. Various lesson options
available from single trainer to 4 lesson packages, and further
single trainer lesson options at various prices - see their website
(above) for current prices)
Kids Club
Ski Rossendale
Kids Club are held on Saturday Mornings. There are two sessions
from 9.30am to 11.00am and from 11.30am to 1.00pm. Each session
is divided into approximately 10 groups. The age range is 5 to
18 years with a separate Kindergarten for the 3 to 5 year olds.
Trafford Chill
Factor E, Trafford Way, Trafford Quays, Manchester M41 7JA.
Head Office: 0161-0161 747 0606.
BookingsTel: 0161-749 2222.
Fax: 0161-747 7669 (SNOW).
Email: info@chillfactore.com. Website: www.chillfactore.com.
Located immediately across the road from the main Trafford Centre
shopping mall, this £31million development is the biggest
indoor ski centre in the UK. It brought the Alps to The Trafford
Centre when it was opened in Autumn 2007. The Chill Factor e uses
real snow to ensure an authentic Alpine experience and includes
three interconnected snow slopes - each catering for different
abilities. Activities also include snowboarding and there are
tuition classes available.There is also has a rock-climbing wall,
a toboggan run, an indoor skateboard park and children's play
zone. The two ski lifts on the main slope are suspended from the
ceiling, rather than from towers, so that there is less obstruction
on the slope. There are also two ‘travellators’ or moving
walkways leading to the top of the nursery slope for ease of use
by beginners.
The Alpine Village has restaurants, bars and shops.
Check the website for booking, current prices and opening times.
Ski Club
of Manchester
SCoM provides
ski-related activities to skiers in the Manchester and surrounding
area in order to enhance their enjoyment of the sport. Members
of the Ski Club of Great Britain. Website: www.scom.org.uk.
Snowsport
England
Snowsport
England is the governing body for English Snowsports. It is recognised
and directly grant-aided by Sport England and has responsibility
for fostering, promoting and developing the interests of English
skiers and all aspects of their sports. Membership is open to
organisations with a commitment to skiing, as well as individuals.
There is a Regional structure for clubs.
Website: www.snowsportengland.org.uk
North West
Ski Federation
The North
West Ski Federation aims to develop participation and performance
in all aspects of Skiing by working in partnership with providers
and user groups, and by taking positive action to encourage equality
of access within the region to opportunities in Skiing. The Federation
has produced a four year development plan for Skiing in this area.
Website: www.nwsf.org.uk
The Manchester
Cross-Country Ski Club
Links to other
sites which may be of interest to Nordic skiers.
Website: www.mccsc.org.uk
While
every effort is made to keep these listings current and accurate,
we cannot guarantee that details will not change. Please contact
us with any changes or errors which you are aware of.
