BagOfCrisps 24 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I know you don't believe me, Mamabear... but.... it's true!! Honest. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 k. You can show me around BoC. But I think you will need to buy me lots of Beers to go with the Crisps Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I can confirm this to be true. The nearest resort to Wigan is the "Runcorn Ski Centre". Here's a gnarly vid from there, some rocking freestyle going on there. Are you gnarly enough to watch? The "resort": Average snowfall in a year - about 20-30cm. A nice view of nearby Runcorn Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 That view is spectacular! Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Isn't it just? Sadly you can't see it from the ski resort. Here's a night shot Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Sorry for going off topic but just had to post this one of Runcorn as well "Hardcore dry slope action" "Badass Runcorn dry slope action" Link to post Share on other sites
Fonty 1 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Love it!! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Geez! Glad most of those Gnarly Dudes are wearing helmets BoC, I bow to the supremacy of GB slopes! Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 You are a secret agent selling Runcorn aren't you pie-eater. I can tell! Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Even when someone has the income to ride where ever they choose, many dont bother with Australia. For me thats certainly the case, although some of the BC that GN mentions sounds interesting. For me Australia is over priced and normally shit snow, but then again I expect to ride on snow, not grass and rocks Go to Japan, mid to late Jan and you wont look back! Not even to Falls Creek LOL. Link to post Share on other sites
IwateKen 0 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Runcorn looks rad. Link to post Share on other sites
rider69 18 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 My first ski resort had a lift with 5 towers. Ive seen some nice terrain in Aus very unique for sure. It might not be a powder mecca but still I would go. The camping culture there in trailer parks just looks so cool to me. There are ways to reduce the cost and I would do more BC like Go Native to reduce the costs. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Runcorn ski gets a mention here Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites
Ross 4 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Gooble you will be blown a way with japan I remember the first time I went to Japan in 2007 after 2 season's at fall's & 2 at Hotham I could not belive the amount of snow. Went to Niseko with some mate's and will alway's remember the excavator with a bucket as big as a car removing snow from around the village to be trucked away. Have been going back each year scince with the family and like mamabear try to have a top up in Aus if possible only 2 day's this year though. Not wishing the year away but hurry up feb 2012. Link to post Share on other sites
gooble 0 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Thanks for all the replies, amazing how we got into a dry ski slope in Cheshire, England! Can't wait. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Originally Posted By: gooble Thanks for all the replies, amazing how we got into a dry ski slope in Cheshire, England! We are awfully talented Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Those vids are truly wicked SJ trip to Runcorn? Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 We could go for a trip to Catalyst in nearby Widnes. I'm sure it used to be called The Chemical Museum. Charming place. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Originally Posted By: Hokkaidough Those vids are truly wicked SJ trip to Runcorn? I am down for that Link to post Share on other sites
surfarthur 22 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 We need a dry slope over here in Perth! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 The original indoor snow dome thingo that was proposed for Perth pre-GFC is still being looked at with a dry slope surface.... so you never know... Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I doubt it will beat Runcorn. Link to post Share on other sites
Fonty 1 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Originally Posted By: Mamabear The original indoor snow dome thingo that was proposed for Perth pre-GFC is still being looked at with a dry slope surface.... so you never know... oooooo I had forgotten about that! Wonder what's happening there?? Link to post Share on other sites
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