FIRST SNOW

Down here, in the valley there is no snow yet.
Higher up, though, winter has put its icy fangs into the ground.
Skiers are rubbing their cold hands in glee.
Soon now...
just wait...
soon now.
The snow canons are already roaring
and one can see the lights of the machinery
all night long.
There is a natural base of the white stuff.
On top of this there will be a heavy layer of artificial snow
and, it is hoped, more and more natural snow.
Soon now
just wait
soon now-

The 12km track into the valley.

A skiers dream.