A closed ski lift on top of Mount Rigi, Switzerland, standing idle due to warm temperatures during high season in December 2015.

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A closed ski lift on top of Mount Rigi, Switzerland, during hight season in December 2015. Due to warm temperatures and lack of snow, most ski resorts in the European alps are facing difficult times.

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Size: 7240px × 4832px
Location: Rigi Kulm Schwyz Lucerne Switzerland Europe
Photo credit: © EThamPhoto / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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