Some tabloids have taken the snowless peak as a sign that an eruption was imminent, but scientists said there was no basis for concern. 一些小报则对此大做文章,说山顶无雪是火山爆发的徵兆,但科学家们说这种“担忧”是毫无科学依据的。
Around three they swung through a narrow pass to a southeast slope where the strong spring sun had had a chance to work, dropped down to the trail again which lay snowless below them. 大约三点钟,他们穿过一条羊肠小道,来到了东南面的山坡上。此处春日正暖,冰雪渐消。
The sport was conceived by Finnish cross-country skiers looking for a way to train during the snowless summer months. 这项运动是有芬兰的滑雪者为了在没有雪的夏天也能训练而想出的主意。