Skiing / Snowboarding - Xscape, Castleford

Hikers hit the slopes! 🏂⛷️ Nothing like being inside when it’s sunny and enjoying the snow… but seriously, with discounts like these at Xscape this month (for both lessons and slope passes), it’s really hard to say no! ☃️ Plus the post-ski drink really hits different when we go back outside and enjoy the sun at its peak. 🌞

Start Time: 11am - 2pm on the slope. 🎿

We will meet outside the entrance to Xscape for 10:20am. If we’re not at the entrance, just head to Snozone, located right at the back on the ground floor.

Price: £25 for a 3 hour slope pass (normally £44.99 / £51.99) + includes snowboard/skis, poles, boots and helmet rentals. There should also be 2 features available on the slope if you want to test your skills (e.g. jumps, boxes, rails or moguls).

Requirements: To use the main slope you need to be able to: link turns, control speed and use a button lift.

I would recommend wearing warm, comfy clothes (waterproof if you can) and thick socks. You will need to bring gloves too.

Lessons: These are currently discounted too, but the times for lessons vary depending on your level and whether you want to ski or snowboard. You can still sign up to the lessons and at least we’ll be around to say hi and check in with how things are going.

If you are a complete beginner, I would recommend doing Group Lesson Levels 1 & 2. This will be 3 hours of teaching and include equipment hire. You will definitely need to do Level 3 & 4 next, but if you’re feeling confident enough by the end of Level 4 and passed the other levels, you can then go on the main slope and probably skip Level 5 & 6 with help from the rest of us.

If you haven’t been in ages and fancy doing some lessons, have a browse through the different levels. Feel free to comment below and I can help pick the right level for you.

If you snowboard, I can re-teach the basics to get you back up to speed, as long as you’ve been on a slope before and can use the lift. 🏂

Booking: https://snozoneuk.com/ I would book asap. There are limits on capacity for the different time slots and these can easily get full if you leave it until a few days before.

Go to Lift Passes, choose Yorkshire as the location, 3 hours for the duration, add 1 Adult Lift Pass Ski or Snowboard, then pick the date Saturday 31st May at 11am.

It will show the full price £44.99, but when you click Book Now, the discount will now be applied in your Basket. Then Checkout.

Similar procedure for Lessons, but you pick whether you want Ski or Snowboard Lessons, and then the type of Lesson you want.

Dogs Allowed: Not for this event sadly 😔

Public Transport: Train: Leeds 09:58am - Glasshoughton 10:23am. You will arrive right next to Xscape and just have to cross over the bridge to meet us by the entrance.

Parking: Really large car park in front and by the sides of Xscape.

Disclaimers:
The organisers do not have training or insurance. Therefore, anyone who joins the event is accountable for their own safety and anyone they bring with them. By signing up you accept this.

If you have not skied or snowboarded before, and still choose to purchase a lift pass, you may be asked to leave the slope by the staff if it’s clear you don’t know how to ski or snowboard. When you purchase your slope passes, you have to confirm you meet Snozone’s basic requirements (link turns, control speed and use a button lift). The organisers are not responsible if you choose to ignore these requirements.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the event's organiser.