The European Ski Season Starts This Week

In Scandinavia, the ski season is right around the corner—and no, we’re not stretching the meaning of that phrase. The opening dates of two Finnish ski resorts, Ruka and Levi, are literally right around the corner.Ruka and Levi are open for skiing and riding on October 4th, 2024, only three days away.A view of Ruka's slopes that have been covered by preserved snow. Posted on September 20, 2024.Photo: FACEBOOK/Ruka Ski ResortIt begs the following questions: is it dum