Days of uninterrupted snowfall have transformed the Ayder Plateau in Çamlıhemşin, a major tourist destination in northern Türkiye’s Rize, into a winter wonderland, delighting both local and international visitors as well as boosting the spirits of local businesses.
The snow, which has reached a depth of 1 meter (3.28 feet), has also put to rest concerns about a lack of snow for the annual “Snowman Festival,” held every January. In previous years, the absence of snow forced organizers to truck in snow from distant locations to keep the festival alive. This year, however, nature has provided an abundance, thrilling locals as they prepare for the 16th edition of the festival.
Local business owner Tolga Sarı…
