It's now been over 40 years since skiing began at Cairn Gorm, one of only five Scottish peaks above 4,000 feet in height. Skiing was to transform the economy and prosperity of the area for ever.

Original enthusiasts would endure a 2-hour climb from Glenmore - at the foot of Cairn Gorm to use the 2 tow ropes operated by a local entrepreneur. The 1960-61 season saw the opening of the ski road from Glenmore and the Coire Cas car park. This brought thousands to a mountain completely unprepared for their arrival and a public appeal for funding was launched to raise money for a proper chairlift.

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