Altitude Cornwall

09/11/2023

Following on from the archaeological survey Cornwall Council have insisted we investigate the whole of the site which consists of three fields to the North of East Crinnis Farm!
This would mean a 6-9 months dig with a team of archaeologist excavating the whole site. The quotes we have received for this work are around £150,000 and if any findings were discovered up to £200,000.
To explain this in detail we have already taken full Geophysics ( an X-ray of the site) of the land in 2021 and the archaeologist consultant informed us there were two sites of potential. Trench work in 2022 was extensive through the site and where they identified the potential sites, two small dwellings were found and recorded. Although not significant it was great to find and understand the history of the farm.
Everwhere else on site where there was a very slight potential the trenching and excavating work showed no findings at all during the rest of the site works in 2022.
We have been left disillusioned and quite frankly, devastated with how this decision was made. We are now stuck between a rock and hard place as to how we move forward but are determined we will find a way!
With all the developments going on around us in the St Austell area this decision is mind blowing especially when over the hedge we have big warehouses and industrial developments continuously happening.
Thanks for everyone’s continued support on our project !

10/07/2023

So an update as you’ve probably noticed things have gone a bit quiet! When we achieved planning before Christmas a number of pre-commencement conditions were required before we could start building Altitude! These reports have taken a while to pull together and we still have a slight delay with Archaeology! Although minor findings were recorded when we completed the application, from excavation on site, we are now required to excavate further (and extensively) which is delaying the build!! We hope to have this resolved ASAP and move forward.
We will get there ! The journey continues !

02/12/2022

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This is one of the weather charts picking up of the potential snow next weekend. Far to far away currently to give details but the potential risk seems to be increasing.

01/12/2022

Slope views tonight !

18/11/2022

It’s a yes ! The Alps are coming to Cornwall!

27/04/2022

It was about 9 months ago when we were first asked to carry out a full archaeological survey of our site and today we finally received the report.
Along with an in-depth mining analysis/history study of the Par Moor valley we hope this is all satisfactory to move forward. 🤞🏻🏂⛷

14/02/2022

Project update!
Following on from the Geophysical survey we were advised the necessity to complete trench work with an archaeological team to carry out nearly 700metres of ditches.
Finally after a few months of waiting we started today.
We hope this will be the final piece of this planning application and fingers crossed for approval soon.
Just wanted to say a big thanks for all the messages and continued support!

06/05/2021

We caught up with Rowan Coultas this week; Olympic Team GB rider at PyeongChang 2018, and currently living in Cornwall to ask him about how Altitude would benefit the area and what it would mean to local youngsters.

“Having a Snowsports facility here would be massive, there is already a big board sports culture in Cornwall with a lot of talented people. Having a Snowsports facility will mean there is round year access for all the people that live here that only get the chance to go away in the winter.
The Snowsports facility will benefit youth in the area as it’s another activity to be learnt and somewhere for people to meet new friends and like minded others. We have already seen that with skateparks all around Cornwall where they’re always thriving with kids meeting each other and having a good time.”

We would love your support, by either making a comment on the planning portal, or by emailing [email protected]

Our application number is PA21/02675

Let’s do this Cornwall!

29/04/2021

Finally we have a live application with Cornwall council for delivering Cornwall’s first snowpark!
If anyone would like to know more regarding the project we are more than happy to answer any direct messages!
We really feel this will be great for the local area, while protecting the ecology of par moor, introducing another wet land and 600 additional trees!
Hopefully one day soon Cornwall will have a winter Olympic athlete! 🤙🏻

12/04/2021

Quick planning update.
Cornwall council have now requested we complete a couple more pieces of work, so the application can be validated on the 30th April. From this date we would love your comments and support. We will publish the planning application number as soon as we have it!
Here is the a site image looking out to the west.

01/03/2021

It’s been 3 years to the day since we last saw proper snowfall at East Crinnis !