The Alpine ski area straddles the Italy-Slovenia border.

The new ski piste linking Slovenia’s Kanin ski resort with the Italian resort of Sella Nevea had its official opening on December 23rd 2009, creating the first international ski area in the region and the first lift to cross the old iron curtain.

The new aerial lift and ski run provides a wider choice of slopes for winter sports enthusiasts in the region. A single lift pass will give skiers and snowboarders access to the pistes on both the Slovenian and Italian sides of the border. Daily lift passes for Kanin-Sella Nevea area start from €24 (21£) per adult and €15 (£13) per child.

Several of Slovenia’s ski resorts have undergone developments for the 2009-2010 season, offering skiers and snowboarders new facilities and greater access to the country’s slopes.

December 23rd also saw the opening of a new gondola lift at Maribor Pohorje, Slovenia’s largest ski area, situated in the northeast of the country. The new lift runs from the foot to the summit of the Pohorje Mountain in six minutes, with a capacity of 1,000 people per hour. This is double the capacity of the previous lift.

One of Slovenia’s most famous resorts, Kranjska Gora, has recently opened a childrens’ outdoor play area. A new magic carpet lift has been installed to transport young skiers safely, and the area is free of charge.

For skiers and snowboarders looking for an adrenaline thrill, a new snow park has been created at the Cerkno Resort in northwest Slovenia. The Cerkno Snow Park is aimed at snowboarders and acrobatic skiers and snowboarding and freestyle skiing instructors will available to teach beginners.

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