The temperatures are very mild for the end of December. With the rain of the last few days, it doesn’t mix well with the snow. Many Nordic ski areas in the region had to close due to lack of snow. But in Métabief, there are still some despite the 9th recorded this Wednesday. Despite some rare cancellations, skiers from the region or traveling are therefore there
Skis on her shoulders, jacket soaked, Emilie ends her day on the slopes: “It’s been raining for three days, so we’re starting to get used to it“She explains. Like her, Kevin, who came with his family from Dijon, does not complain too much about the slightly soft snow because of the warm weather.”Too bad, we’re going to ski anyway! The little ones will make snowballs with soup“Says the father laughing. For many, the most important thing is to be able to clear his head:”We intend to enjoy it until the end. We don’t often have vacations, so the little we have, we take advantage of it “, says Manon, a young vacationer from Lille.
Skiers profit in the midst of a health crisis
If the snow is not optimal and the rain is not very pleasant, nothing to spoil the pleasure of customers from Thomas, who rents skis from the Intersport store. “Most people are brave! Besides, we tell them when they come back in the evening and when we see them all wet“, he laughs.”But they still smile and they had a good day“.
Especially since a winter sports season wasted last year by the pandemic, nothing can now dissuade skiers from going on the slopes. “It’s been almost a year and a half, two years since they skied. So the urge was there!, explains Catherine, behind the store checkout. For two or three days, despite the weather, we have rented well. Our parks are almost empty.“
Now, everyone is hoping for a return to the cold next week. And according to Météo France, their wish could well be granted.