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In this section we have attempted to answer the most frequently asked questions that our winter visitors have, if you have any queries please take the time to read through this section first, however if you question is not answered please feel free to contact us directly.
A team of dedicated workers are continually
working behind the scenes, assessing the weather, snow conditions
and run/lift status to bring our customers the most up to
the minute information. We update our reports throughout the
day, to ensure customers are provided with accurate information,
next day forecasts are updated at the end of each day. Customers
can access these reports in several different ways including;
the snow report on this website, BBC Ceefax (page 421), SkiFM
on Nevis Radio (96.6 FM), Nevis Range recorded snow report
(01397 705825) and on the TV monitors located at the base
station.
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The season at Nevis Range generally runs from December to May, however we must stress that the weather in Scotland is unpredictable with the winter snowfall varying greatly in recent years. We cannot guarantee or predict that there will be snow on a certain date, as much as we would like to!! The best way to keep yourself up to date is by regularly checking the information sources stated above or buy signing up for e-mail or text alerts, these alerts will let you know when we have great conditions!!
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Nevis Range is open all year, excluding
the annual maintenance period between mid November and mid
December. If you are planning a long journey we do recommend
that you phone before setting out as occasionally strong winds
can affect operations. For opening hours please refer to resort
info.
During the festive period we are open every day, excluding Christmas Day, unless we have perfect conditions for skiing/boarding!!
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 This depends, to a great extent, on when you are planning your visit, as there are certain periods during the year when the centre is very busy and queues are likely to form early in the morning, particularly at weekends and holidays when snow conditions are good. To alleviate queues we open both the ticket office and ski hire earlier during these periods.
The ticket office opens each day at 9am, however at weekends and holidays it opens at 8.30am, similarly ski hire opens at 8.30am normally, and opens at 8am during weekends and holidays. It is advisable to arrive between 08.00 and 09.00 during busy periods, however at all other times you will receive a high standard of service no matter what time you choose to arrive.
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The information board is located in the front
concourse at the base station and contains information regarding
all activities that you can take part in onsite, current prices,
weather forecasts, current conditions, avalanche forecasts
and other general information relevant to your visit at Nevis
Range.
If you do not find the information that you are looking for the staff at the Ticket Office will readily answer your queries.
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Both lift passes and gondola tickets can
be purchased from the ticket office at the base station. We
advise that customers read the snow report before purchasing
tickets and also decide the type of ticket they wish to purchase
i.e. full area (Zone A) or beginners area (Zone B).
If purchasing a package with the Ski & Board School that includes lift passes these can be collected from the Ski School window when registering for your lessons.
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Nevis Range has a well-equipped ski and board hire facility. The onsite equipment hire workshop will ensure all you needs are catered for, from carving skis, snowboards, blades, boots, poles, adult ski suits and children's helmets; if we don't have exactly what you are looking for we will do our utmost to point you in the right direction!
The workshop is open daily from 08.30, 08.00 at weekends and holidays, however we suggest you arrive early at weekends and peak periods to avoid the queues!! Equipment can only be reserved when booking packages with the Ski and Board School .
When hiring equipment customers are required to leave a deposit, in the form of a passport, cash or the details of a credit card, or £100 cheque card. This is merely a safeguard in the event that hire equipment is not returned at the end of the hire period.
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There is no accommodation at the base station;
the nearest accommodation is at the village of Torlundy ,
which is approximately 3 miles from Nevis Range. Fort William
and the surrounding villages offer a wide variety of accommodation,
ranging from comfy bunkhouses and small friendly B&Bs
to large modern hotels with private pools and fitness suites.
For further information on accommodation
in the area call Visit Scotland on 0845 22 55 121 or check
out
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Throughout the year, excluding the maintenance
period, there is a local bus service that operates routes
from Fort William to Nevis Range, for an up to date timetable
click
here or call Highland Country Buses on 01397 702373. There
are also many local taxi operators, most fares should cost
approximately £10 from the Fort William area.
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