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Glenshee Overview

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Overview

Glenshee

Glenshee offers more lifts and terrain than any other UK ski centre. It extends 40 kilometres across four mountains and three valleys. Its 36 runs are served by 21 lifts and the longest run, Glas Maol, stretches two kilometres. At the base of the ski centre you'll find a cafe, ski hire shop and ski school. Located close to Braemar and the Queen's summer residence of Balmoral. The resort is popular day trip for people living in Edinburgh.

Elevation

Summit

3503ft
Vertical Drop

1371ft
Base

2132ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

22%

Intermediate Runs

36%

Advanced Runs

36%

Expert Runs

Runs

25 MILES

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

1 MILES

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 21
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 1
Surface Lifts: 20

Tourist Office

AB3 5XU

Scotland

Phone: 44 13397 41320

info@ski-glenshee.co.uk

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/16/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/22/2013

Glenshee Reviews

by Dshek 29th January 2013
- Overall Rating 1
- Family Friendly 0
- All Mtn. Terrain 0
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
Road maintance

Pros: None
Cons: Dangerous road condition
by paddy1977 4th December 2010
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 3
It has the best downhill terrain!

Pros: Nice big area, the best downhill terrain for playing around on.
Cons: Ancient lifts, lack of resources.
by Sal Black 22nd December 2008
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 2
When it's good, it's really good.

Pros: UK's biggest ski area, great atmosphere
Cons: Rarely fully open, ancient lifts