Ski season begins in Czech Republic

Large numbers of skiers are expected to head for the Czech mountains during the weekend, as the country begins its skiing season. Snow has reached many of the key resorts in the country including the Špindlerův Mlýn resort in the Krkonoše Mountains. Friday saw many resorts open their skiing facilities for the first time this season, and many are expecting visitors not just from the Czech Republic, but from neighbouring Poland and Germany as well.