Back Corries and Off Piste
"Nevis Range have kept their biggest secret very quiet, so quiet that only a handful of people know about what the 'back bowls' have to offer and how to get in and out"
Opening up the Back Corrie with the Braveheart Chair has expanded the skiable area considerably, providing intermediate and experienced skiers/boarders with an off-piste expanse, unrivalled anywhere else in Scotland!
All the runs at Nevis Range face either north or north east and as much of the snow here comes on southerly winds, it's easy to understand why the snow build up is so good in the back. Its often excellent quality as the shelter afforded by the main bulk of Aonach Mor lets the snow settle without being to affected. These great conditions can however pose avalanche risks, so we advise that you consult with Ski Patrol to verify the snow conditions and avalanche risks before attempting this challenging backcountry terrain.
Entry points are marked on the piste map, so look out for the piste signage or call into the ski patrol hut at the top of the Summit lift for advice. Skiing or boarding in the back corrie is an experience that we guarantee will equal many off-piste routes throughout the world. The immediacy of the mountains surrounding you makes this a unique Scottish experience with a world-class feel !!
Back Corrie Designations, including Lemming Ridge and the Nid
Having assessed the back corrie, generally the area and specifically named runs, Nevis Range Ski Patrol will designate one of 3 states - open, closed or not patrolled.
Open
- The hazards present are acceptably low for steep off-piste black graded runs and average experience of users
- Users accept the inherent risks and their own responsibilities for skiing and boarding in such terrain
- Access to the area or named run is available, signs will be posted as appropriate
- The area/run is patrolled during the day and cleared at the end of the day
Closed
- The hazards present are unacceptably high to any individual or group
- Nevis Range will not provide uplift for access to the area or named run. Tickets will be withdrawn if necessary
- The area/run is not patrolled during the day and is not cleared at the end of the day
Not Patrolled (at own risk)
- The hazards present are unacceptably high for the grade of run and the average experience of users
- It is accepted that some users may wish to access the area or named run however do so at their own risk
- Access to the area or named run is available, signs will be posted as appropriate
- The area/run is not patrolled during the day and is not cleared at the end of the day
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Latest from the Back Corrie Blog
- Winter Maintenance
Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:31:26Over the summer the Engineering team have been busy carrying out lift maintenance on the hill. They’ve replaced the bearings on the Goose t bar return bull-wheel, which involved removing the haul rope and then lowering the bull-wheel to the ground ...
- New rail fencing
Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:27:10The Engineers have been busy building new fencing on the hill … A total of 1200 metres of fencing is either completely new, or has been re built. 900 metres of this fencing is brand new rail style fencing. This rail type of fencing is much cleaner ...
- Westerly Snow Improving Back Corrie
Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:07:14At last the back corrie has benefited from westerly snow resulting in increased cover and great sliding. Chancers top has filled in and has lost it’s twisted drop in but remains reasonably friendly with a roll in, all be it steeper than previously. Soft s...
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