description Coire Cas Overview
A north-facing corrie on Cairn Gorm (1,245 m), Scotland, forming the base of the Cairngorm Mountain ski area, the largest ski resort in the UK by skiable terrain.
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What is Coire Cas?
Coire Cas is a glacial corrie beneath Cairn Gorm in the Scottish Highlands and the developed corrie at the base of Cairngorm Mountain ski area. Its bowl-shaped terrain is used for winter sports and as an access point into the wider Cairngorms. [Cairngorm Mountain](https://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/our-history/)
When did skiing develop at Coire Cas?
The Cairngorm Sports Development Fund was established in the 1950s to develop commercial skiing in Coire Cas. The area has since become part of Cairngorm Mountain's year-round mountain destination. [Cairngorm Mountain](https://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/our-history/)
How high is Coire Cas, and what is nearby?
The Coire Cas car park is about 635 meters above sea level, while the summit of Cairn Gorm reaches 1,245 meters. Cairngorm Mountain's guide also lists the Coire Cas T-Bar at 1,061 meters. [Cairngorm Mountain](https://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/first-time-guide/)
How did the Coire Cas landform form?
A corrie is an armchair-shaped hollow carved into a mountainside by glacial ice. The Cairngorms are also known for granite landscapes and other glacial and periglacial landforms. [Scottish Geology Trust](https://www.scottishgeologytrust.org/geology/51-best-places/cairngorms/)
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