[Explanation] With the approach of the Beijing Winter Olympics, snow sports such as skiing and skating are becoming more and more popular.
In Shenyang, the major ski resorts tend to be "full" on rest days.
However, the high temperature in February has put a lot of pressure on the major ski resorts. The maintenance costs of the ski resorts continue to rise, and many outdoor ice and snow resorts have to face the possibility of closing their operations early.
[Explanation] At the Wulihe Ski Resort in Shenyang, the reporter learned that since the beginning of winter in 2020, the passenger flow of the ski resort has far exceeded that of previous years, and the average passenger flow has increased by about 30%.
Especially many people choose to celebrate the New Year in situ. As a snow field in the city, many tourists have booked in advance to enjoy the fun of ice and snow during the New Year holidays.
But in February, the temperature in Shenyang City was generally as high as 7°C.
Snow fields often melt during the day and freeze at night.
In order to ensure the safety of tourists, the ski resort repeatedly cleans the ice surface and rebuilds snow every day.
Not to mention the time and effort, and sometimes have to suspend business, operating costs increased by more than 20% compared with previous years.
[Concurrent] Chi Hongdao, Manager of Wulihe Ski Resort
In the case of a snow road, is it frozen? That is, it will become ice when it becomes frozen. If we remove it in time after the ice is frozen, then we will increase the number of snow making.
The cost of operation will increase a lot.
We have a lot of projects here, but the snow has melted, which is very dangerous to the safety of tourists.
Then we just have to stop.
Then cover it with snow in time.
Then it can open again.
[Explanation] Although the temperature has risen, it has not stopped the interest of ice and snow lovers.
Especially young people's enthusiasm for skiing is very high.
As long as the snow field is open, parents are very happy to let their children experience the fun of ice and snow.
[Concurrent] Parent Wang Hai
Sometimes if it's too warm, we don't choose to come, maybe it's for the safety of our children.
In general, it's okay, I have been skiing for a winter.
[Explanation] In addition to the Wulihe Ski Resort, outdoor ice and snow projects in Shenyang and even Liaoning have also been affected by high temperatures.
Many practitioners said that in the past many ski resorts could be open until nearly mid-March, but now most ski resorts may face the possibility of closing their operations early. Ice and snow lovers need it and cherish it.
(Reported by reporter Yu Ruizhai in Shenyang)
Editor in charge: [Ji Xiang]