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It is a controversial ski season. Months of struggle, then the decision: the tracks are opened if the respective canton allows it.
For the moment, snow would play its part, even in Langenbruck, in the canton of Baselland, there would be enough. If it weren’t for the small problem with the canton border, which runs through the center of the ski area.
Solothurn spoilers
The second day in a row you can ski in Langenbruck. Last year there was not enough snow in the Basel area. The joy is even greater now: “We are very happy to have so much snow. First a little and then yesterday even more, so we would like to put our ski lifts into operation, “says Peter Hammer of the Langenbruck ski lift.
This is also possible with the lower lift. However, the upper riser supports do not move. He stands on the ground of Solothurn Holderbank Township and there the ski areas are closed. A disappointment, despite the blessing of the snow.
“90 percent of Baselbieter customers”
This is drastic because there is so much more snow there, explains Hammer. The upper slopes are also steeper.
The canton of Solothurn has full hospitals and does not want to take any risks, according to the statement. Difficult for Peter Hammer to understand, as 90 percent of his clients come from the Basel area. It welcomes regional distinctions in measures, but in this case the necessary sense of proportion is lacking.
Federalism on the test
After the restaurants, now the ski areas: our system makes you shake your head. The virus does not stop at the cantonal borders, but the regulations do.
It is not the first time since the pandemic that federalism has shown its downsides. As long as the federal government doesn’t take over, it probably won’t be the last time.
