A skier in the middle of the Mzaar resort area. (Credit: João Sousa/L’Orient-Le Jour)
After 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, a long line of cars waiting to enter the Mzaar Ski Resort in Kfar Dibian (Kesrouan district) shows the extent of skiers' enthusiasm. More than 3 kilometers of traffic jams separate snow lovers from the start of the slopes — not enough to deter them. Lebanon’s largest ski resort launched its season on Jan. 3, with 80 percent of the slopes open. "The start of this season is excellent in terms of weather: We got snow early enough," said Youmna Rizk, director of the resort. The Kfar Dibian resort is also pleased with the turnout, "with increased presence from foreign tourists and the diaspora." For the record Ski resorts open: Mzaar, Cedars kick off season "You can feel that this year, they really worked to improve the skier experience," notes Karl, who has gone up to...
After 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, a long line of cars waiting to enter the Mzaar Ski Resort in Kfar Dibian (Kesrouan district) shows the extent of skiers' enthusiasm. More than 3 kilometers of traffic jams separate snow lovers from the start of the slopes — not enough to deter them. Lebanon’s largest ski resort launched its season on Jan. 3, with 80 percent of the slopes open. "The start of this season is excellent in terms of weather: We got snow early enough," said Youmna Rizk, director of the resort. The Kfar Dibian resort is also pleased with the turnout, "with increased presence from foreign tourists and the diaspora." For the record Ski resorts open: Mzaar, Cedars kick off season "You can feel that this year, they really worked to improve the skier experience," notes Karl, who has gone...
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