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Alford Ski Centre

 

Alford ski centre is situated in the picturesque Howe of Alford, surrounded by the beautiful hillside of Benachie and Donside.

Alford Ski Centre

An all year round facility with a dedicated team of qualified and experienced winter sports instructors.

We offer:

  • 70 meter lubricated Dendix slope with Poma lift.
  • A dedicated 30 meter Trainer slope, with magic carpet lift
  • Flood-lit skiing
  • Lounge area and facilities

Open Practice sessions

As with most sports practice makes perfect and we offer open practice sessions all year round.

In the interest of safety, all skiers and boarders on open practice must be able to perform to our minimum standard, which is a controlled snowplough and stop for skiers and a falling leaf for boarders. Long trousers, long sleeves and gloves must be worn on the slope at all times.

Open Session Charges

  • Skiing Adults - £8.60
  • Skiing Junior - £6.60

Admission Times & Charges from 01 April 2009 (pdf 21.3kb)


Instructors

Alford ski school has two dedicated full time instructors with over 20 years teaching experience between them. Regular ongoing training and development helps ensure that our customers benefit from the latest techniques.

Mary-Anne CampbellMary-Anne Campbell

BASI Instructor
Teaching Children to Ski
Irish Association of Ski Instructors level
Alpine Ski Leader
Artificial Slope Ski Instructor

Keith Morris - Ski Centre ManagerKeith Morris

Alpine Performance Coach level 1
Artificial Slope Ski Instructor

Classes

TubingTubing

Great fun for all the family and an ideal activity for birthday parties and group outings!

Due to the high demand we recommend calling the ski centre to reserve tubes in advance for all public sessions.

Tubing Prices

Public 45-minute tubing sessions:

Adults   £6.70

Juniors   £5.30

Group Bookings   £89.50

This price includes one hours' private slope use with the supplied 25 tubes and the use of the lounge area for an hour, where you are welcome to bring your own party food. (Please note we are unable to provide cooking facilities).

See programme for session times

Bookings

If you would like to book a course of lessons, please complete and return a booking enquiry form, which is available as a download or alternatively contact the ski centre. Please note all classes must be paid at least one month in advance.

These forms are provided for your convenience. To avoid disappointment please contact the centre prior to submitting your application.

Contact

Alford Ski Centre
Greystone Road
Alford
Aberdeenshire
AB33 8TY
Tel: 019755 63024