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{{Short description|Snow centre in Trafford, England}} |
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[[Image:Chill Factore2.jpg|thumb|Outside view of the complex]] |
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[[Image:Chill factore.jpg|thumb|right|Overview of the main slope at Chill Factor<sup>e</sup>.]] |
[[Image:Chill factore.jpg|thumb|right|Overview of the main slope at Chill Factor<sup>e</sup>.]] |
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| ⚫ | '''Chill Factor<sup>e</sup>''' is the UK's longest indoor ski slope; a £ |
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| ⚫ | '''Chill Factor<sup>e</sup>''' is the UK's longest indoor ski slope; a £31 million real snow centre located in the [[Trafford Park]] area of [[Trafford]], [[Greater Manchester]], England. Designed by [http://www.faulknerbrowns.co.uk FaulknerBrowns Architects], the centre opened in November 2007,<ref>[http://forums.hexus.net/sports-exercise-anything-active/123624-chillfactore-opens-tomorrow-d-16th.html Chillfactore opens tomorrow :D (16th) - HEXUS.community discussion forums<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> at which time it was the widest in the world, at {{convert|180|m|ft}} long and {{convert|100|m|ft}} wide at its widest point. |
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In 2010, former Sales and marketing director of [[Alton Towers]] Morwenna Angove joined Chill Factore as CEO (Chief Executive Officer) |
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In 2010, the former sales and marketing director of [[Alton Towers]] Morwenna Angove joined Chill Factor<sup>e</sup> as [[chief executive officer|CEO]].<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--not stated--> |date=13 December 2010 |title=Chill Factor appoints Morwenna Angove as new CEO |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/chill-factor-appoints-morwenna-angove-904973 |work=Manchester Evening News |access-date=31 January 2024}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In 2011, the [[Guinness World Records|Guinness World Record]] for the longest chain of skiers to travel |
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| ⚫ | In 2011, the [[Guinness World Records|Guinness World Record]] for the longest chain of skiers to travel {{cvt|100|m}} without breaking, was recorded at Chill Factor<sup>e</sup>.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chillfactore.com/events/news/news-chill-factore-break-world-record |title=Chill Factore skiers set a new Guinness World Record! |access-date=27 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316022449/http://chillfactore.com/events/news/news-chill-factore-break-world-record |archive-date=16 March 2012}}</ref> |
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In May 2011, Chill Factor<sup>e</sup> hosted the UK's first [[Snowbombing]] event. |
In May 2011, Chill Factor<sup>e</sup> hosted the UK's first [[Snowbombing]] event. |
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In 2018, Chill Factor<sup>e</sup> rebranded as '''BEYOND''', a new retail, experiential and leisure mix, which will bring additional restaurants and businesses to complement resident brands.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://businessmanchester.co.uk/2018/05/18/chill-factore-rebrands-beyond/|title=Chill Factore rebrands as |
In 2018, Chill Factor<sup>e</sup> rebranded as '''BEYOND''', a new retail, experiential and leisure mix, which will bring additional restaurants and businesses to complement resident brands.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://businessmanchester.co.uk/2018/05/18/chill-factore-rebrands-beyond/|title=Chill Factore rebrands as 'Beyond'|access-date=4 August 2018}}</ref> |
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In March 2020, Chill Factor<sup>e</sup> announced that its owners Extreme Cool Limited and U&I PLC had sold the company to Snow |
In March 2020, Chill Factor<sup>e</sup> announced that its owners Extreme Cool Limited and U&I PLC had sold the company to Snow Centres Ltd who operate The Snow Centre in [[Hemel Hempstead]]. They also announced that the CEO Angove would be replaced by Ian Brown as managing director.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.snowindustrynews.com/articles/2021/march/manchester-indoor-ski-centre-chill-factor-sold-by-uplusi-to-the-snow-centres-group/ |title=Update - Manchester Indoor Ski Centre Chill Factor Sold. Hemel's 'The Snow Centre' Takes Over |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=6 April 2021 |website=snowindustrynews.com |publisher=Snow Industry News |access-date=31 January 2024}}</ref> Snow Centre took over at the end of March and spent £500,000 on renovations.{{citation needed|date=January 2024}} |
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== Slope facilities == |
== Slope facilities == |
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| ⚫ | The main slope is served by two [[drag lift]]s suspended from the ceiling,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chillfactore.com/html/snowactivities/skiing_snowboarding.asp |title=ChillFactore: Skiing & Snowboarding |access-date=14 April 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080410114638/http://www.chillfactore.com/html/snowactivities/skiing_snowboarding.asp |archive-date=10 April 2008}}</ref> thus widening the available piste area and allowing for easier maintenance of the slope. This differs from the other centres in the UK where the lift supports are on the piste. In addition to the main slope, the centre features a beginner slope, a [[luge]] track, and dedicated snow play and [[Tubing (recreation)#Snow|tubing]] areas. Other activities include airboarding, snowscoot and [[Sledding|sledging]]. |
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| ⚫ | The main slope is served by two [[drag lift]]s,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chillfactore.com/html/snowactivities/skiing_snowboarding.asp |title=ChillFactore: Skiing & Snowboarding |access-date= |
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== Alpine Street == |
== Alpine Street == |
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| ⚫ | The centre includes a number of shops and restaurants in a themed '[[Alps|Alpine Village]]' area. On the upper level of the village is The Sports Bar, and The Lodge restaurant with slope side viewing balconies and conference/event facilities with a capacity of up to 250 people.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.limevenueportfolio.com/venues/chill-factore/ |title=Chill Factore |access-date=28 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129025940/http://www.limevenueportfolio.com/venues/chill-factore/ |archive-date=29 November 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The centre |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 09:48, 31 January 2024
Chill Factore is the UK's longest indoor ski slope; a £31 million real snow centre located in the Trafford Park area of Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. Designed by FaulknerBrowns Architects, the centre opened in November 2007,[1] at which time it was the widest in the world, at 180 metres (590 ft) long and 100 metres (330 ft) wide at its widest point.
In 2010, the former sales and marketing director of Alton Towers Morwenna Angove joined Chill Factore as CEO.[2]
In 2011, the Guinness World Record for the longest chain of skiers to travel 100 m (330 ft) without breaking, was recorded at Chill Factore.[3]
In May 2011, Chill Factore hosted the UK's first Snowbombing event.
In 2018, Chill Factore rebranded as BEYOND, a new retail, experiential and leisure mix, which will bring additional restaurants and businesses to complement resident brands.[4]
In March 2020, Chill Factore announced that its owners Extreme Cool Limited and U&I PLC had sold the company to Snow Centres Ltd who operate The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead. They also announced that the CEO Angove would be replaced by Ian Brown as managing director.[5] Snow Centre took over at the end of March and spent £500,000 on renovations.[citation needed]
Slope facilities
[edit]The main slope is served by two drag lifts suspended from the ceiling,[6] thus widening the available piste area and allowing for easier maintenance of the slope. This differs from the other centres in the UK where the lift supports are on the piste. In addition to the main slope, the centre features a beginner slope, a luge track, and dedicated snow play and tubing areas. Other activities include airboarding, snowscoot and sledging.
Alpine Street
[edit]The centre includes a number of shops and restaurants in a themed 'Alpine Village' area. On the upper level of the village is The Sports Bar, and The Lodge restaurant with slope side viewing balconies and conference/event facilities with a capacity of up to 250 people.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Chillfactore opens tomorrow :D (16th) - HEXUS.community discussion forums
- ^ "Chill Factor appoints Morwenna Angove as new CEO". Manchester Evening News. 13 December 2010. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Chill Factore skiers set a new Guinness World Record!". Archived from the original on 16 March 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
- ^ "Chill Factore rebrands as 'Beyond'". Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- ^ "Update - Manchester Indoor Ski Centre Chill Factor Sold. Hemel's 'The Snow Centre' Takes Over". snowindustrynews.com. Snow Industry News. 6 April 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "ChillFactore: Skiing & Snowboarding". Archived from the original on 10 April 2008. Retrieved 14 April 2008.
- ^ "Chill Factore". Archived from the original on 29 November 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
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