European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 26, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Ski Europe dry runs artificial slopes let us skiers go with or without Snow by Marc Mcfann . Bureau when most people think about skiing the . Is not the first place to pop into their minds. But even without an abundance of Snow covered slopes Britain offers a variety of skiing opportunities much of it done on the nearly 150 artificial ski centers located throughout the country. Artificial slopes Are perfect for learning to ski and preparing for the real thing. Skiers can practice year round Snow or no Snow. We get about 7,000 customers through Here each year said Carole Trinder administrative manager of the Suffolk ski Center near Ipswich England. About 27 percent of the people we get have never been on skis before. A lot come out for refresher practice but Many come just for the fun of  artificial skiing better known As dry skiing is said to closely resemble the feel of actual Snow skiing. Dry skiing is done on a Nylon netting that resembles bristles on a scrub Brush. A lot of people come to practice before going off on skiing holidays said Trinder. But Many can t afford a skiing Holiday and come just to keep up their  the Suffolk ski Center which has been rated As one of the top 10 in the country has a 180-meter main slope with a ski lift and two easy slopes for beginners. The Center offers a wide variety of instructional skiing programs from beginner to advanced and supplies skis and All other required equipment and accessories. Open practice charges Are 6.50 pounds about $10.40 per hour 7.50 pounds per hour december through february and 5 pounds per hour for children under 15 year round. The Center is 40 Miles East of Raf Lakenheath and Raf Mildenhall air bases and is open throughout the year. To reach Glencoe Cairngorm the Lecht Glenshee Nevis Range Ipswich a Boot 4m t2" i5s��& is a ski instructor shows youngsters How to Sno plow on the Nylon netting at the Suffolk ski Center near Ipswich England. Marc Mcfann the Center take the a-14 toward Felixstowe and Exciton the a-137 at Ipswich. The Center is Well marked from the a-137. For additional information Call 01473-602347, skiers who feel that dry King compromises the True adventure of a downhill run can get the real thing without leaving the . The scottish Highlands have it All. The five major ski resorts in Scotland Are All within 140 Miles of the capital City of Edinburgh. Cairngorm Glenshee and the Lecht ski centers Are on the East Side of the country near Inverness and Perth while the Glencoe and Nevis ranges Are on the West Side near fort William. Following is a Quick rundown of each resort. The cairngorms Are the largest mountains in Britain. This area is Scotland s most popular ski Center and is. Located just outside the City of Aviemore. It has nearly 30 runs and several nearby ski schools. A Day pass is 16 pounds about $25 and a five Day pass is 64 pounds. Call 0479-861261 for More information. The Glenshee ski Center about Halfway Between Blairgowrie and Braemar is the most extensive ski area in Scotland. It has More than 30 slopes and a lift capacity of 18,500 people per hour. A Day pass is 15 pounds and a five Day pass is 60 pounds. Call .03397-41320 for additional information. The Lecht ski area caters to beginners. While the Center offers intermediate and advanced skiers some challenges it is Ideal for beginners particularly children. The Lecht is located near the town of Tomintoul. A Day pass is 9.50 pounds and a five Day pass is 36 pounds. Continued on Page 12 Reitsc service Frauenhoff Strusser 26 d-6000 Frankfurt a 71tel. 069-676353 fax 069-674558 Israel Jordan Kenya Tanzania India thanksgiving specials from ers Holiday flyer Nile cruise " 19-27 nov do 1,999 up Cairo shopping 24-27 nov do 1,090 up guaranteed weekly departures for12. Fours to the Middle East & Africa . Egypt Nile cruises $1229 up Cairo weekend $890 up Egypt Israel shalom dm2159 up Israel Bible land dm2160 up Kenya safari. Us $1918 up red sea Beach diving do 1339 up.-. Christinas specials from ers Holiday flyer 18-30 de Kenya Tanzania Kenya safari Egypt Nile cruise Egypt Cairo Egypt Israel Jordan Israel Egypt 17-26 dec us$3190 up 22-30 dec or 25 dec 02 Jan us $2140 up. 17-25 dec or 24pec 1 Jan $1450 up 17-23 dec or 24-30 dec or27 dec 1 Jan 18-25 dec $970 up do 2290 up do 2670 up get ready and go is Cata logs Are available at your local Carlson Wagon it travel or it i office or Call for your free copy. October 26,1994 11