According to sources, it is unfair with snow this winter, particularly in coastal regions like Umeå, where there is hardly any natural snow at all. This has led to the cancellation of the classic 7-mile race. ' Without snow cannons, the natural snow that came was not enough to sustain operations.
The newly purchased piste machine at Ålidberget has had to stand indoors and rest, and the organization faces ongoing expenses. ' The specific financial impact of the lack of snow on Ålidberget's operations has not been disclosed. In contrast, inland and mountain areas report better conditions; if you go inland, it becomes white on the ground, and in the mountains, there is up to a meter of snow.
Here in Klimpfjäll it is very good, we have full conditions.
' Despite the lifts standing still at Ålidberget, virtual lift passes have been sold to support the facility. Åström explained, 'It was members who wanted to buy virtual lift passes to support us. ' The exact number of passes sold and total funds raised remain unknown.
It became almost urgent now to take them down while you could still drive a snowmobile.
We have to hope for next winter.
We have large fixed costs every month, not least with electricity and the new machine.
It was members who wanted to buy virtual lift passes to support us. It is very grateful and quite a few have swished in a bit of money.