Austria's ski resorts remain open during pandemic but they'r

Austria's ski resorts remain open during pandemic but they're empty


 
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Ski lift operator Robert Huber watched as one lone skier, wearing a mask, got on the chairlift. 
“Everything is wonderfully prepared, but there aren’t any people here. ... It’s a pity. It's beautiful weather. The snow is good. The slope is good, the sun is great.”
Robert Huber, ski lift operator, Austria
“Everything is wonderfully prepared, but there aren’t any people here," he said, shaking his head. “It’s a pity. It's beautiful weather. The snow is good. The slope is good, the sun is great.” 
Austrian ski hills close to big cities are still seeing lots of skiers, and in some cases have actually been criticized for crowding. Winter tourism destinations have been especially scrutinized after Ischgl, an Austrian ski resort with a vibrant aprés-ski reputation, became a hot spot for the coronavirus last year and was blamed for the wider spread of infections across Europe.  

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