The German version of Lockdown 2.0 has been in force since today (Monday, November 2), and similar measures will apply in Austria from midnight. France and Italy also have lockdown-like rules, some of which are likely to be tightened. In Switzerland, the rules are also becoming increasingly restrictive region by region.
According to our current information, this means the following for the ski resorts for the duration of the respective lockdowns:
Germany: No skiing (although nothing was open yet anyway)
Austria: Today, Monday 2 November, last day of normal operation. The ski resorts may remain open for professional sports according to the regulation. However, the Kitzsteinhorn, for example, has already announced that it will close completely, as it is not in a position to differentiate between those who are professionals or in some form of professional activity and those who are not.
Italy: No skiing outside South Tyrol. As far as we know, Val Senales and Solda/Sulden are still open.
France: No skiing
Switzerland: Normal operation so far
The season is continuing as usual at PowderGuide for the time being: We will endeavor to offer reading material in the Lockdown magazine and those who can continue skiing in their region within the framework of the current regulations may report to the others in CRs. If the situation changes significantly, we will contact the ConditionsReporters again.
Please behave appropriately on the mountain (general health crisis plus early winter) and inform yourself about the rules that apply in your region. Above all, there is once again growing concern about the capacities of the health system, but even apart from that, a stay in hospital - for example due to a fall after contact with stones - is certainly much more unpleasant than usual at the moment, if only because of the limited visiting options.
We wish ourselves and all PowderGuide readers good nerves and good health. And, of course, we hope that the lockdown has the desired effect and that we can be back on the mountain in a few weeks with fewer worries and more snow.
