positive development

• The winter 09/10 was extraordinary. Southern Norway experienced the most consistent winter in decades, with snow and cold for over four months. There was reports of large ski-activities in places that had not had a winter in many years, and the sports industry had sold a record number of pairs of skis. That winter may have lit the interest for skiing for many people, and created expectations of increased recruitment to the ski-sport in densely populated areas. Winter in the northern part of Norway was however containing little snow, and skiing was slow going in many places.
• The great races have experienced unprecedented participation. 
• We are in a trend where skiing as recreation and exercise are perhaps more popular than ever. This is a basic and important prerequisite for  maintaining the position of skiing in Norway.
• IN 2006 chairman in the Norwegian National Association for skiresorts Trond H. Østby said; Figures from different skiresorts indicate a growth of 7% lift in turnover for the Norwegian skiresorts. With an expected inflation of about 4%, this gives a volume growth of 3 %, measured in number of ski days. An unusally good snow winter in areas around the densely populated parts of the eastern area has contributed to a great visit to the small and large ski-facilities in the areas around Oslo and the eastern region of the country. This will undoubtely contribute to increased interest in skiing in the coming years and hopefully show increased recruitment within alpine-activities.
• http://www.alpinanleggene.no/