Schumacher recovering and responding to loved ones' voices

Schumacher seen skiing in Italy in January 2004 

If you haven't already forgotten Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher who was knocked off on the Swiss Alps slops while skiing almost a year ago, here are some good news.

It has been reported that Scumacher is making a 'long, slow recovery' at his home in Switzerland. And he has started to respond to voices he recognize and tears start to roll down when he listens to his son, daughter and wife.

The rather good news comes one year after the tragic accident and as his family prepare to mark his 46th birthday at their home in Gland, Switzerland, where he has been recovering since June. According to an Italian journalist who reported the progress, the fact Schumacher is reacting with tears is 'valuable news', after a year of seeming 'really far away'.

Read more about it at: Daily Mail
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Dutch prince injured in skiing accident

The second son of Dutch Queen Beatrix has been hospitalized after he was seriously injured in an avalanche, but his life remains in danger, the Netherlands government has revealed.

Prince Johan Friso, 43, was rushed to the intensive care unit of Innsbruck's main hospital yesterday (NZ time) after he was buried under snow. He had been skiing off marked trails in the westernmost Lech winter sports region.

The statement early today (NZ time) said "his life is still in danger, but he had a calm and stable night."

Read details: Stuff

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Swiss ski resorts hit by drought

[ BBC Europe ] 3 Dec

The driest autumn in the history of Switzerland has delayed the opening up of country's ski season this year as there is shortage of snow across the Alps.

No-snow Swiss mountains this time of the year (Photo AP)

BBC correspondents say the continuing drought is bad news for the country's tourism industry which is already suffering from the strong Swiss franc.

However to some delight of the skiers, big resorts such as Davos or St Moritz have been able to open a few runs with the help of snow cannons. 

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Wolf Creek open October 8

Full Story: Action Sports

For the surprise of many the Wolf Creek ski resort, Colorado has been announced to be opened on October 8. But the recent three feet of snow that fell on the resort makes the early opening possible for ski lovers. The opening will include Alberta Face and Treasure Falls and regular services such as ski school, rentals, the Boarderdome and the Upper Lodge. Get details at Full Sotry and be there first before the rest.

Photo credit: Wolf Creek

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