sixteenth July 2024
It had been feared the Lecht could be pressured to shut after some poor winters. It launched a crowdfunding enchantment to remain open and has now raised the required cash. NEW
It wanted to boost £35,00 to safe the way forward for snowboarding and snowboarding on the resort in Aberdeenshire.
Final season ‘dire’ with little or no pure snow.
“We’d like to have the ability to proceed for a few years to return however we have to ask on your assist to do that,” stated the chairman, Pieter du Pon, as he launched the crowdfunding enchantment again in Might.
“As you realize 2024 has been a tricky winter season with little pure snow.
“In the course of the winter season of 2021 we noticed a few of the finest snow we have now had for a very long time, however as a result of Covid-19 pandemic we have been pressured to remain closed.
“Every season is completely different, so we’re very disillusioned for each our clients, their households in addition to us, that we couldn’t get pleasure from loads of snow this winter and supply the winter expertise you deserve,” he added.
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Now the goal has been met.
“A heartfelt thanks to our superb neighborhood for coming along with assist, type messages, and donations throughout our funding enchantment,” stated a press release from The Lecht.
PlanetSKI tried to ski within the Lecht final winter, however to no avail.
The Lecht, Scotland. Picture c/o Simon Wilson.
Lets hope subsequent winter brings higher snow circumstances for the Lecht and the opposite 4 Scottish ski areas.
