Skiing or Snow Boarding at Allenheads is great fun and perfect for everyone, especially families and beginners. As well as the good snow, the wide slopes, the beautiful scenery, the friendliness of our members and helpers, the easy road access and the nearby cafe and pub, we have a good supply of skis, boots and, increasingly, snowboards and boots which can be borrowed for your visit.
However, when you become a member of Ski-Allenheads, there is some information and conditions you need to be aware of:
Snow:
We can get snow anytime between mid-November and the end of March but be aware that it is not possible to predict when the snow will fall or whether there will be sufficient for skiing. Please don’t book a holiday or a visit unless there is already snow or snow is forecast. It is always best to check this website or our Facebook page or X feed before coming to Allenheads. For a rough guide to the snow days we get, see our FAQ page.
Equipment:
- We have an excellent stock of skis, boots and poles which are available for members to borrow. There is a wide range of sizes both for children and adults. Our stock has been significantly improved over the summer with many donations from skiers and a massive donation of over 50 sets of skis and boots from Chill Factore in Manchester. We do ask for a £5 donation for each loan of a set of skis and/or boots so that we can replace worn out gear. If you borrow equipment, you must be able to find the correct size of boots and skis and set the bindings yourself. We have no one in the club who is qualified to do that for you and the club accept no responsibility for any damage or injury caused by a member incorrectly fitting skis or boots or setting bindings.
- We also have a small stock of snowboards and boots.
Coaching:
- A lot of people have learned to ski and snowboard at Allenheads but, be warned, you will need to teach yourself – We have no ski school, no ski or snowboard teachers and we offer no lessons. If you do come to start skiing or snowboarding at Allenheads, you will be welcome and you may find people to offer a bit of help and advice but you will largely have to teach yourself or be helped by your friends or family.
General Conditions:
- Please park considerately at all times, in particular make sure access for the snowplough and bus is always clear and access for residents is not blocked.
- You must acknowledge that you are aware of the risks, including injury or death and that you will ski or snowboard at Allenheads at your own risk. The club do not supervise members on the field so you must take responsibility for your own safety whilst on the field.
- You confirm that you are fit to participate in snow sport.
- There are a number of first aid qualified members of the club but you must be aware that there is no guarantee that a qualified first aider will be available all of the time that the field is open. In the event of an accident, there is guidance on a poster in the main cabin.
- Through your membership of the club, you have personal liability insurance cover whilst skiing/boarding at Allenheads. This insurance does not provide cover for injury.
- Only club members are allowed on the ski slope and you must carry an electronic or paper version of the membership confirmation email.
- You must ski or snowboard with consideration for the safety and enjoyment of others.
- No dogs or sledges are allowed in the ski area.
- Please ensure you are familiar with the Club’s emergency/accident procedures.