Condolences for the Crans Montana Fire, and an Update on Swiss Ski Resorts
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Happy New Year!
However, the beginning of 2025,
With deep sadness for Switzerland as a whole.
The curtain is now raised.
Tragic Fire Accident in Crans Montana
January 1, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m,
Known as one of the best ski resorts in Switzerland
In a bar in the tourist area of Crans Montana,
A tragic fire occurred.
Those who lost their precious lives due to this fire,
The injured and the deeply saddened
To the bereaved families,
Our sincere condolences and sympathies go out to the family.
The accident was widely reported in Switzerland,
Flags are flown at half-staff at the Capitol, etc,
The entire country was enveloped in a deep sense of loss.
January 9 at 2 p.m. to mourn the victims.
A minute of silence was observed throughout Switzerland.
I myself was in the restaurant while working,
The chef personally serves each and every one of his customers,
One minute as a tribute to the victims."
Please join us in silent prayer."
The way he was politely calling out to the
Very impressive.
So much so that the event was
It is deeply engraved in the hearts of many Swiss citizens.
In Japan, the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011
There is a culture of silent prayer in conjunction with the
While living in Switzerland for more than 10 years,
This is the first time I have experienced a silent prayer for the entire country,
the magnitude of the impact this accident has had.
I realized it again.
In the future, such sad accidents
Never happen again,
Further safety measures and disaster awareness
Improvement is strongly required.
Swiss Ski Resorts｜Current Snow Conditions and Slope Information
I'm going to change the subject a little bit,
Finally, a real snowfall in Switzerland.
It has begun.
Currently, the Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets
The ski slopes are now fully open for skiing,
Finally, the full-fledged ski season has arrived.
It makes you feel.
Slopes of La Rasse this season
The construction work to improve the topography itself in
The course is now wider than before,
Slipperier and safer.
However, it is also early in the season,
Populaire and
The La Rasse slope is
Currently, 100% of the snow is artificial.
Therefore, the snow quality with off-course and
Since the height gap is larger,
Please use caution when skiing.
While taking safety into consideration,
We hope you will enjoy the beautiful snowy scenery unique to Switzerland and
Enjoy the ski season.
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