MANALI: The ski slopes of Solang valley in Manali are all set for skiing competitors and courses as the valley has gotten over 120cm of snow in the last 10 days.Solang received over 60cm of snow on Friday and after that again it got overnight snow with individuals waking up to a thick layer of powder snow.
The vehicles, stores, roads, houses and trees had actually worn a thick white mantle.
The slopes are prepared for skiing and snowboarding.
Regional snowboarding clubs are grooming the snow for sports.
The roadway to Solang and Atal tunnel was obstructed in the early morning but was later opened for four-wheel-drive lorries only.A large number of travelers thronged Solang valley on Saturday to experience winter season sports activities consisting of snowboarding, snowmobile, all-terrain automobiles, sledging and snow tube slide.Himachal Pradesh Winter Games Association (HPWGA) is grooming the ski slopes to perform Ski and Snowboard India champion from January 26.
Earlier, the slopes had no snow and now the slopes are covered with a 90 to 100cm thick layer of excellent quality snow.HPWGA president Ludar Thakur said, Himachal Ski and Snowboard Championship will be held from January 26 to 28 at Solang.
The event will be held under the aegis of Ski and Snowboard India, HP sports council, HP Olympic Association and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports.
The leading entertainers will be chosen for numerous national and international competitors.
We enjoy that Mother Nature is showering its blessings upon us in the form of heavy snowfall.
More snowfall is anticipated from January 24 to 26.
There is the possibility that our slopes will be covered with over 150cm thick blanket of snow, he added.Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is clearing the snow from Manali-Keylong-Darcha highway for basic traffic.
According to Lahaul-Spiti cops, the highway is now open from Manali to Keylong for four-wheel-drive cars.
Other vehicles will not be permitted due to slippery road conditions, cops said.Meanwhile, an avalanche was tape-recorded from near Tholang town of Lahaul on Saturday.
The clouds of snow and ice particles spread over a big area for over 10 minutes.
No one was harmed in the event.
This is the third event of the avalanche in Lahaul this winter season season.The IMD has predicted heavy snowfall from January 24 to 27.
This time, the people here expect a very heavy snowfall for four constant days.
The district administrations have actually already asked all the departments to remain on alert and do not let snow disrupt the roadways, electricity and water supply.