Glenshee ski center offers extensive snowboarding facilities with beginner’s, steep, freestyle and alpine terrains. It’s ideal for complete beginners while it has enough to test even the most experienced rider. It offers some of the steepest runs -Tiger, Glas Maol and Carn Aosda- and the best freestyle terrain in Scotland.
Expect sudden weather changes and be aware of possible hill evacuation. Accommodation is not a problem as there are many places around where services are provided. There are also plenty of eateries dotted around so you will never be queuing too long for food or drink. Keep in mind that there is no winter bus service and the nearest rail station is Pitlochry, 52 km /32 mi away so you will probably have to go by car like most visitors do.
All in all, whether you want to lay out some big carves, throw some moves over the jumps or simply, catch some air or check out the sport for the first time, Glenshee has it all!
Bansko is a mountain ski area, located in the south-western part of Bulgaria. It lies between the two banks of the Glazne river and at the foot of the Pirin mountains, being the highest part of the resort. The town of Bansko is situated 160 km / 99 mi far from the capital of Sofia.
Mount Kato is a well-known ski resort, located one mile south of Mankato, Minnesota. Mankato is fourth largest city in Minnesota and the county seat of Blue Earth County. It is situated along a large bend of the Minnesota River, just at its confluence with the Blue Earth River.
Ushuaia is the capital city of the Tierra del Fuego province in Patagonia, commonly referred as the southernmost city in the world, being also an important naval base. It is located in a wide open bay, on the south coast of Isla Grande de Terra del Fuego and bordered in the north by the Martial mountain range.
El Formigal is located in the Aragon's Pyrenees mountains, near the borders of northern Spain with France in the province of Huesca. There are four different high valleys that can be reached by car or bus.
Marmot Basin is an alpine ski area, located in Alberta's Jasper National Park. Thanks to a wide range of winter activities and great snow conditions, this place is always busy. In order to enjoy the winter of your life, visit this place as soon as possible.
Timberline Lodge is a lodge and a ski area located south of Mount Hood, Oregon, at about 60 mi/96.50 km away from Portland.
Glencoe is a small village in the Highlands of Scotland, which is situated in the heart of the glen of Glen Coe. Surrounded by mountains, it is known for the outstanding natural beauty. ''Bidean nam Bian'' is Glencoe's big challenge to all experienced mountaineers.
A great paintball site lies next to Lyne of Skene village. This site is organized to host enough paintball players to create playing groups.
Lecht 2090 Resort is located within the eastern Cairngorms mountain range.
Along the 17.5 km/11 mi long coastline of Aberdeenshire, there is a great spot for kite surfing, called the Cruden Bay.
Philorth is a village, located close to Fraserburgh and recommended for many water-sports such as windsurfing. Expect great strong winds for extra powerful wind-surfing speed.
Sandend is a small fishing village in the north of Aberdeenshire, at 84 km/52 mi away from Aberdeen.
Fort William is the largest town in the Highlands of Scotland. It is situated under the shade of Ben Nevis, which is the highest mountain of Great Britain. Ben Nevis is really attractive for those who love all kind of mountain activities. It is also a great challenge for rock climbers.
Burghead bay is a very long beach, extended from Burghead village up to Findhorn. This beach is ideal for kite-surfing.
