Wiltshire’s first infinity ski slope opens

The first “infinity” ski slope in a district opens.

Owned by former BBC Dragon’s Den member and founder of Moonpig greeting card company Nick Jenkins, South Wilts Ski Club at Bapton Manor Farm in the Wylye Valley will open later.

The site near Warminster will feature a 5.5m high ski slope simulator, giving up to eight visitors at a time the constant experience of skiing downhill.

Mr Jenkins, a keen skier, said he set up the facility after visiting a similar venue in London.

“I tried the Skieasy Infinity slope in London myself and loved it, but it was always too busy to book and the ride took 90 minutes.

“I wondered if I could bring the concept to Wiltshire, so in June last year I started looking for a suitable building to house it and now we are opening,” he added.

As one of four facilities in the UK open to the public, the facility offers ski enthusiasts the opportunity to learn, refine their technique or improve their slope fitness.

The slope can be adjusted to different inclination angles and speeds, so that it can be used by both beginners and advanced skiers.