As the mountaintops in the Isère region begin to turn white, impatience is growing. Winter is fast approaching, and for everyone from local enthusiasts to world-class manufacturers, the countdown to a new season of skiing has officially begun. Community Gears Up At the community level, the Tain Tournon Alpine Ski Club is already deep into preparations. Before anyone clips into their bindings, the club is handling its preseason business. A general assembly is scheduled for…
"From Local Slopes to World Podiums: France’s Ski Season Kicks Off"Author: Evelyn Hernandez
A debate over municipal priorities in Alta, Norway, has ignited fierce local backlash after a politician suggested cutting funds for community ski trails to save a local youth center. The “Stereotypical” Proposal The controversy began when Tore Grøtte (SV) proposed that cutting the budget for grooming local ski trails would be a “less painful” cut than reducing services for young people at “Huset” (The House), Alta’s youth center. Grøtte claimed that the ski trails primarily…
"Alta Funding Proposal Sparks Community Debate on Youth Services and Public Ski Trails"