description Coire na Ciste Overview
Coire na Ciste is a corrie on the northern slopes of Cairn Gorm in Scotland. It is adjacent to Coire Cas and is incorporated into the Cairngorm Mountain ski resort. The area is known for reliable late-season snow and is popular among skiers and mountaineers. It is part of the wider Cairngorms mountain range.
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How does Coire na Ciste relate to the Cairngorm Mountain ski resort?
Coire na Ciste sits adjacent to Coire Cas on the northern slopes of Cairn Gorm and is incorporated into the Cairngorm Mountain ski resort. The corrie has historically hosted ski tows and is valued for holding snow later into the season than other areas of the resort.
What happened to the Coire na Ciste ski tows at Cairngorm?
The Coire na Ciste T-bar and associated tows were decommissioned, leading to a long-running campaign by skiers and mountaineers to have uplift reinstated in the corrie. The debate over reinstalling the tows has been a significant issue for Scottish snow sports, as the corrie offers some of the resort's best advanced terrain.
Why is Coire na Ciste known for late-season snow?
The corrie's north-facing aspect and natural bowl shape help accumulate and retain snow well into spring, making it valuable for late-season skiing at Cairngorm. This geographical advantage has historically made it a critical part of the resort's snow-sports offering when other runs have thawed.
Is Coire na Ciste good for ski touring in the Cairngorms?
Yes, Coire na Ciste and the surrounding northern corries of Cairn Gorm are popular with ski tourers seeking steeper terrain and longer descents. The area provides access to the Cairngorm plateau, though rapid weather changes make navigation skills and avalanche awareness essential.
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