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With snow, skiers return to Himachal's slopes

Solang Valley, Jan 22: "What a knee-deep powder," remarked Japanese skier Kawai Hiroshi after experiencing the bountiful snow on the slopes in Himachal Pradesh's Solang Valley. He and his family have been skiing in the



He said more snow is expected in the weeks to come. "A blanket of snow will remain here till March-end," he added.



The institute is conducting skiing courses - for professionals and amateurs - in Solang.

Salhuria said more than 70 skiers and snowboarders of the institute returned to the slopes as the road links from Manali was restored Sunday.

According to the Met Office in Shimla, it snowed heavily in Solang and nearby areas Jan 16-19.

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