THE ONLY snow ski club in Teesdale has closed after more than 50 years in existence due to a lack of volunteers.

The Harwood Ski Federation operated had a clubhouse and ski tow above Langdon Beck. After a heavy snowfall the 500m piste often used to attract between 50-80 people and après ski was enjoyed in the Langdon Beck Hotel.

But in a recent interview with the local media, the Federation’s treasurer Simon Land said the decision to close the club was taken by directors because they simply did ‘not have the people to run it’.

A post on the club’s website said: “This has been a very difficult decision to make and we thank all those people who have supported us. Remaining funds will be used to help clear the site and any residual monies will be donated to local charities.”

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