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Night skiing
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Night skiing is the sport of skiing or snowboarding after sundown, offered at many ski areas. There are usually floodlights – including LED lamps –[1] along the piste which allow for better visibility. The night skiing session typically begins around sunset, and ends between 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM.[2]
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Night skiing offers reduced price access versus daylight hours. Trails at night are normally not as busy as during the day,[3] but there are usually fewer runs available.[4] The trails also tend to be icier than during the day, due to melting and refreezing.
Starting in 1997 Planai in Austria has held a World Cup slalom competition at night.[5]
A few ski resorts offer opportunities for night skiing wearing personal headlamps,[6] or by the light of the full moon.[7]