Complaints from skiers and snowboarders that a new £50m gondola across London doesn’t access any ski slopes have been tackled head on by the capital’s only indoor snow centre – The Snow Centre at Hemel Hempstead (www.thesnowcentre.com), just north of the Olympic city.
Tour operator Ski solutions has already sent a party of skiers to ride the new Emirates Air Line gondola and show Londoners the ‘real’ use of a gondola, now The Snow Centre is doing its bit to prove that no ride in a gondola is complete without any snow.
“The Snow Centre are keen to compensate for any disappointment by offering gondola travellers substantial discounts on real snow experiences – along with a free drink in their Alpine style cafe overlooking the closest real snow to the Olympic Park,” said a statement from the centre.
Visitors to the capital can enjoy a 50% discount on a beginners skiing or snowboarding lesson or enjoy a ‘Family Lesson and Sledge Package’ for two adults and up to four children for £99.
For families that are already confident on the slopes a ‘Family Slope Pass Package’ will give two hours on the 160m main slope for £69 for a family of up to six.
Afterwards if you show your gondola ticket in The Edge Cafebar you’ll qualify for a free soft drink.
“With this summer’s focus on sport we want to remind people about having fun enjoying snowsports – it’s the whole Alpine experience with a ride in a gondola, the exhilaration of skiing, snowboarding or sledging on real snow and relaxing over a hot chocolate or a coffee afterwards. Now the gondola is open you can enjoy all three on a visit to London!” a spokesperson for The Snow Centre said.