SKI EUROPE
Lack of winter causes concern in Europe Albuquerque Tribune The same question is on everyone's minds: Is winter in Europe going to be canceled this year? Green fields, not white slopes, have greeted visitors to some of Europe's most popular ski resorts as December began with remarkably little snow. Off-piste, apres-ski in the Alps CNN.com GENEVA, Switzerland (AP) -- Whether you're a hard-core speed demon in search of a new skiing rush, a ski bunny seeking tame slopes but wild nights, or simply an aficionado looking for an affordable place to take the family, the Alps have what you're looking for. U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance; Alcoa Shares Rise in Europe Bloomberg.com Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures rose as investors speculated that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates on hold and that takeovers will drive share prices higher. Ski resorts wait for snow ITV.com The ski-lifts are ready, the hotels are open, now all they are waiting for is some snow. Europe's alpine resorts are decidedly short of the white stuff right now. Austrian resort takes up WC slack CNN.com The Austrian resort of Reiteralm has stepped into the breach to stage two women's world cup ski races that were canceled in France and Switzerland due to unusually warm weather and lack of snow. European ski resorts undaunted by lack of snow AFP via Yahoo! News At the traditional start of the ski season, most slopes around Austria are still more green than white but resorts are undaunted by reports of global warming. Balmy temperatures, no snow, threatens winter in Europe Coos Bay World Link GENEVA - Spring blossoms are popping up all over the Austrian Alps. Geneva's official chestnut tree has already sprouted leaves and flowers. And Swedes are still picking mushrooms. Warm weather in Europe cause for concern Sharewatch Green fields, not white slopes, have greeted visitors to some of Europe\'s most popular ski resorts as December began with remarkably little snow. Warm weather in Europe cause for concern AP via Yahoo! News Spring blossoms are popping up all over the Austrian Alps. Geneva's official chestnut tree has already sprouted leaves and flowers. And Swedes are still picking mushrooms. The same question is on everyone's minds: Is winter in Europe going to be canceled this year? Your guide to skiing the best of the Alps Chicago Sun-Times GENEVA ---- Whether you're a hard-core speed demon in search of a new skiing rush, a ski bunny seeking tame slopes but wild nights or simply an aficionado looking for an affordable place to take the family, Europe's Alps have what you're looking for.
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