Don't waste a day on the piste. If your downhill technique is a little rusty, or you want to learn to ski or snowboard, then check out the following sites and find your nearest artificial slope, before you hit the snow. | Comment: As a premier dry ski slope in Hertfordshire, the Gosling Ski Centre offers an extensive range of ski and snowboard courses for all age groups and abilities, as well as recreational skiing all year round. For a brochure outlining all courses available, go to the information request section.
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 | Comment: This website will guide you through the many different and diverse activities that the SnowDome has to offer. From practising or learning to ski, snowboard or snowblade, to having some fun tobogganing, tubing or sledging or hosting group to corporate snowmobile events.
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 | Comment: Kendal Ski Club was founded in 1984 by a group of enthusiastic skiers who built an artificial ski slope on the side of Castle Hill in Kendal that summer. Visit the site for contact details, ski slope programmes, and gallery. New membership forms are available for download from the website.
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 | Comment: Whether you're an absolute beginner or an Olympic hopeful, you'll be in safe hands with the Ski Village's experienced and friendly Par Excellence instructors. This comprehensive site features a slope map, online booking, and the opportunity to check out their different levels of ski runs.
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 | Comment: Go online and check out what's on offer at this artificial slope. The site details prices of courses and private lessons. Their Open Practice is for competent skiers and snowboarders only. Visit their ski shop to see the latest gear and what ski and board service is available. The site features a location map.
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 | Comment: Set in the heart of the Kent country, surrounded by Capstone Country Park. The Centre is open throughout the year for recreational skiing and snowboarding, with lessons available for every standard, boasts a 200 metre main slope complete with mogul field, two lifts and sprinkler system.
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 | Comment: For experts and beginners alike. They have a 300m main slope, 100m trainer slope and several nursery areas. Wycombe Summit have a ski and snowboard school and can accommodate your conference, party or special event. If you are a frequent skier or snowboarder you could try their membership scheme.
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 | Comment: An attractive slope situated in the countryside five miles south of Tunbridge Wells. It has a reputation for quality instruction. The instructors are well qualified, enthusiastic and patient. This website provides course details and prices, and an online booking form.
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 | Comment: They operate a level system which monitors your development, improves technique and furthers your enjoyment of skiing. See the Hemel Ski Centre site for a comprehensive listing of all the courses available including dates and times. They have also included a useful list of FAQs.
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 | Comment: No need to brave the winter cold to try their 200 meter summer slope. Lecht is at 2090 feet above sea level amid the beauty of the Eastern Cairngorms. Click on for more details, news and photos. Their online system can be used to book equipment hire up to 14:30 on the day before your visit.
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