Roccaraso, Italy, Feb 1, 2026 (AFP) - Italy ski resorts grapple with crowds, climate pressure

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The buses from Naples arrive in a steady stream, unloading thousands of people in brightly-coloured ski outfits into the small town nestled in the mountains of central Italy. Every weekend during winter, Roccaraso's streets are filled with day-trippers, its small slopes packed with Neapolitans seeking some snow fun and a little fresh air. "We don't ski, but we have fun with sleds. Sometimes I even try with a plastic bag under my bottom!" laughed......

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