The Weardale Ski Club facilities are situated on Swinhope fell above Westgate in County Durham. Established in 1963, it now has a spacious two storey ski lodge, a snowmobile, a piste basher as well as two over lapping Doppelmayr button tows. At the ski club there is skiing, snowboarding and snow kiting on offer. The club arranges an answer phone with information about opening times, snow, access and weather conditions – 01388 527527.