Cairngorm mountain offers the largest ski resort of Scotland. It provides over 30 km/18 mi of slopes. It is an ideal place for the speed flyers, as speed flying is permitted in most of the existing ski area. There is a funicular train and 10 other lifts serving the resort. Visitors are transferred from the Base Station up to the Ptarmigan Top within 10 minutes. Speed flyers have the opportunity to use the funicular, too.
This is a great advantage, since they save energy from carrying their heavy equipment. The top lift is at 1080 m/3543 ft and the bottom lift is at 550 m/1804 ft. There is a vertical drop of about 530 m/1738 ft. Bear in mind that the weather conditions are completely unpredictable in Scotland. So, despite of the weather forecast, a wind speed anemometer will be necessary. No steady winds are frequent.
Nevis Range is a ski resort in the Highlands of Scotland. Apart from traditional skiing, Nevis Range gives 'xtreme' sporters the opportunity to experience the Scottish beauty in an alternative way.
Glencoe mountain resort is near a small village, named Glencoe too. It is situated in the Highlands of Scotland. Glencoe is a well organized tourist center that offers a wide variety of facilities and accommodation options to its visitors.
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in United Kingdom. Every year, around 110,000 people walk up to the summit. However, only a few are able to perform a three minute descent. So, anyone for speed flying?
Bern is the capital city of Switzerland and the fifth most populous city in the country. It is also the capital of the Canton of Bern which is the second most populous among the Swiss cantons. Bern is situated on the Swiss plateau in the Canton of Bern, north of the Bernese Alps and slightly at 20 km/12 mi in the west from the center of Switzerland.
Cairngorm is the sixth highest mountain in the United Kingdom. Giving upon the town of Aviemore, which is at about 16 km/10 mi away, Cairngorm is situated in the Highlands of Scotland. Cairngorm ski resort has the reputation of being one of the most attractive and most challenging ski resorts in the UK.
Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, located on the Swan River. The climate here is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Immerse yourself in the unique combination of stunning natural surroundings, beautiful beaches with clear waters, greenery park-lands and outstanding city architecture that attract visitors all year long.
Nevis Range is a snow-sports resort in the Highlands of Scotland, at 6 mi/10 km away from Fort William. Fort William is a town on the foot of Aonach Mor with great natural beauty, as it is situated in an area with special topography. In Fort William, you can easily find a wide range of hotels, restaurants, pubs and bars, as it is the largest town of Highlands.
Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, located on the Swan River. The climate here is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Immerse yourself in the unique combination of stunning natural surroundings, beautiful beaches with clear waters, greenery park-lands and outstanding city architecture that attract visitors all year long.
Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, located on the Swan River. The climate here is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Immerse yourself in the unique combination of stunning natural surroundings, beautiful beaches with clear waters, greenery park-lands and outstanding city architecture that attract visitors all year long.
Sandend is a small fishing village in the north of Aberdeenshire, at 84 km / 52 mi away from Aberdeen.
Findhorn river will give you a perfect combination of extreme white water kayaking, as it is one of the most famous destinations, due to its massive drop gradient of 152 m/500 ft.
Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, located on the Swan River. The climate here is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Immerse yourself in the unique combination of stunning natural surroundings, beautiful beaches with clear waters, greenery park-lands and outstanding city architecture that attract visitors all year long.
