Snow tubing is the latest snow sports craze and involves flying down our slope in a large inflatable ring with a hard bottom base. It’s essentially like sledging, but lots more fun! We race the snow tubes, put you in twos, fours ... altogether and send you through some bumpy bits to top it all off. Snow tubing takes place on the main slope here at Halifax Ski & Snowboard centre.
We have lots of options available for parties, which can include play in Charlie Fastrax multi story play centre for the smaller ones. We also cater for groups, work outing’s and schools, plus, you can also give snow tubing a try with our taster sessions which run at selected times.
We say the minimum age is 5. At this age they are usually able to drag the snow tube back up the hill on their own, and hold onto theirs and others snowtubes.
The minimum number of 12 children and we have up to 20 snow tubes. If you would like more than 20 in a group we can discuss the different options which are available.
The actual snow tubing lasts 45 minutes and then it will depend on the party option you choose.
A pair of gloves is a MUST. Suitable footwear, such as, walking boots, snow boots, trainers with good grip or any sturdy footwear ... avoid wellies and flat soled footwear. Ensure suitable clothing for the weather and arms and legs must be covered.
Snow tubing still goes ahead in the rain - it’s faster!! We would only stop the snow tubing in high winds and electrical storms.
We ask everyone to arrive 15 minutes early so that we can kit them out with helmets and check everyone has the appropriate clothing. We then take them out to the slope and give them a safety talk about the snow tubing and the do’s & don’ts. The instructors then set the snow tubes off from specially designated points. We generally only ever go half way up the slope and never from the top.
- You don't have to have a minimum number of people
- You can also book "mini party's" on these open sessions, where you can book food after for 4, 6 or 8 children to join in on a public snowtubing session and have party food in the cafe area afterwards
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the session, please check in at the bar in Charlie Fastrax
- Cafe & Bar facilities are available in Charlie Fastrax
PLEASE TRY TO GET EVERYONE TO BRING/WEAR THE FOLLOWING:
- A PAIR OF GLOVES
- SUITABLE FOOTWEAR I.E WALKING BOOTS/TRAINERS/SNOW BOOTS
- TROUSERS/JEANS ETC (NO SHORTS, DRESSES OR SKIRTS)
- A CHANGE OF CLOTHES (Just in case it rains, and also we spray a mist of water on the ski
slope to keep the "snowtubes" running)
- YOUR OWN OUTDOOR SPORTS HELMET (For Under 16's ) IF YOU DON'T WANT ONE OF OURS
We have always provided HELMETS on SNOWTUBING, and we will continue to provide them, however
we feel at this you may want to bring your own HELMET for the session, any outdoor sport
helmet will be fine I.E:
- SKIING/SNOWBOARDING
- CYCLING
- SKATING
- CLIMBING
- HORSE RIDING
- and any other outdoor sport activity HELMET
Don't worry if you don't have one, we have HELMETS, and they are sanitised before/after use.
This is a PRIVATE session for families only at the moment currently sessions are up to 20 people.
Private groups have exclusive use of the slope.
Please email us on snowsportbookings@gmail.com through Facebook Snowtubinghalifax or ring us on 01422340760 to do this.
A fun snowtubing party on the slope with food after!!!!
With the SNOWTUBING AND TEA PARTY you get:
-The (main ski slope) exclusive for the kid's in your party and you will have
two Instructors looking after the kid's on the slope.
-A party table inside Charlie Fastrax for the food, if you would like to bring a
cake the staff will be happy to bring this out and cut it up for you.
TEA OPTION
A choice of meal per child of chicken nuggets, sausages or fish fingers served with
chips and bean, ice cream for after and unlimited cordial with the food.
A fun snowtubing party on the slope with food after!!!!!
With the SNOWTUBING AND PIZZA PARTY you get:
- The (main ski slope) exclusive for the kid's in your party and you will have
two Instructors looking after the kid's on the slope.
- A party table inside Charlie Fastrax for the food, if you would like to bring
a cake the staff will be happy to bring this out and cut it up for you.
PIZZA OPTION
A choice of different pizzas, bowls of chips, salad, ice cream for after and
unlimited cordial with the food.
A fun snowtubing party on the slope with food after.!!!!!
With the SNOWTUBING AND TEA PARTY you get:
- The (main ski slope) exclusive for the kid's in your party and you will have
two Instructors looking after the kid's on the slope. 45 MIN
- A party table inside Charlie Fastrax for the food, if you would like to bring a
cake the staff will be happy to bring this out and cut it up for you. 45 MIN
TEA OPTION
A choice of meal per child of chicken nuggets, sausages or fish fingers served with chips and bean, ice cream for after and unlimited cordial with the food.
PLAY OPTION
45 minutes of play time in charlie fastrax soft play
A fun snowtubing party on the slope with food after!!!!!
With the SNOWTUBING AND PIZZA AND PLAY PARTY you get:
- The (main ski slope) exclusive for the kid's in your party and you will have two
Instructors looking after the kid's on the slope. 45 MINUTES
- A party table inside Charlie Fastrax for the food, if you would like to bring a
cake the staff will be happy to bring this out and cut it up for you. 45 MINUTES
PIZZA OPTION
A choice of different pizzas, bowls of chips, salad, ice cream for after and
unlimited cordial with the food.
PLAY OPTION
45 minutes of fun in charlie fastrax play gym
Join in on one of our open snowtubing sessions and have your party food in the café area after the session Great for smaller birthday parties or families and friends getting together
Snow tubing is such a fun sport and is enjoyed by people of all ages. Bring the family!
