Last year’s Scottish winter was one of the best on record and many snowboarders found out just how good Cairngorm can be when there is loads of snow. Look, it’s no Switzerland, but with the easy access, cheap lift passes and gentle cruisey terrain, you can have a damn fun time here.
Hiking also brings rewards, bringing steeper hills and untracked snow into play. The weather in the Highlands is still unpredictable as ever, but with a fresh dump Cairngorm is well worth keeping an eye on as low cost snowboarding option.