Levi was chosen as ski center of the year - Ounasvaara, which was praised for its development, was chosen as ski center of the year

A skier descending at high speed on a sunny ski slope. — In Levi, the unique performance venues for enthusiasts, active people and also professionals of various types of skiing were praised.

The awardees were chosen by a jury consisting of representatives of tourism, media and sports associations, which was assisted by the results of a consumer survey.

Kittilä Levi has been chosen as the ski center of the year at the annual meeting of the Finnish Ski Center Association held in Himos on Thursday.

Levi was especially praised for his way of listening to skiers and his ability to respond to their wishes. According to the jury, Levi’s performance venues for enthusiasts, active and also professionals of various downhill sports have also been taken into account internationally. In addition, very large investments have been made at Levi.

Rovaniemi’s Ounasvaara was chosen as local center of the year. According to Raadi, the center offers enthusiasts of various sports great performance venues right on the edge of the city. Special praise goes to the Ounasvaara staff.

– Even though no visible investments have been made in the center, Ounasvaara’s staff has systematically developed the center’s operations year after year, the council justifies in the press release.

Two skiers dressed in orange jackets stand on skis on a winter ski slope and give a fist salute. — At Ounasvaara, special praise went to the staff, who, according to the jury, have been working to develop the center for a long time.

The Ski School of the Year mention was given to the Swiss Ski School located in Hyvinkää. The first Patrol of the Year center in history is Tahko Mountain.

Behind the selections is a jury of professionals and 4,000 skiers

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