Wednesday 5th January 2011
Scotland's ski centres set to enjoy economy snowball effect
The Courier
December snowfall brought some areas to a standstill but has proved a godsend for the often-troubled snow sports industry.
Nearly 15,000 skiers and snow-boarders hit the slopes over the New Year weekend and bosses at the Glenshee Ski Centre are celebrating what they've described as the best start to a season in decades.
Last year's bumper season is estimated to have contributed £38 million to the nation's economy but there are already signs that 2010/11 could prove to be a record breaker.
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