Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is the historical development and current status of the global snow industry, highlighting its evolution from the mid-19th century to the present, with a focus on the growth of indoor snow facilities in countries lacking natural snow resources like China [2][4]. - The snow industry originated in the Alpine region in the mid-19th century, with significant development occurring after the first Winter Olympics in the early 20th century, leading to a boom in ski resort development in Switzerland and Austria [2][3]. - The snow industry experienced rapid growth in Europe and North America during the 1960s, followed by expansion into Asian markets in the 1970s, marking a phase of comprehensive expansion [3]. Group 2 - The current state of the snow industry indicates that outdoor ski resorts remain the primary business model, while countries like China are increasingly developing indoor snow facilities to tap into the snow consumption potential [4][5]. - As of April 2022, 68 countries have equipped outdoor ski resorts, with 62 located in the Northern Hemisphere, indicating a concentration of snow resources in this region [4]. - The global snow industry market size was approximately $136.53 billion in 2019, dropping to $66.22 billion in 2021 due to the pandemic, but is expected to recover to $95.03 billion in 2022, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 37.81% [4][5]. Group 3 - The number of ski resorts globally has shown a slight increase, with 5,764 resorts reported at the end of the 2021-2022 season, recovering from a dip during the pandemic [5]. - The number of participants in the global snow industry has stabilized, returning to pre-pandemic levels with 350 million participants in the 2021-2022 season, following a decline during the pandemic years [5][6]. - The Alpine region remains the most developed area for the snow industry, hosting 771 large ski resorts, which account for 37% of the global total, and attracting a significant portion of industry participants [6]. Group 4 - The market penetration rate for skiing is relatively saturated in Europe, with countries like Switzerland and Austria having rates of 35% and 34% respectively, while China's penetration rate is only 1%, indicating significant growth potential [6]. - The report emphasizes that the rapid development of the snow industry in China presents a new growth opportunity, as the country seeks to expand its snow sports market [6]. - The report outlines the future trends and investment opportunities in the snow industry, particularly during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, which is expected to drive further growth and innovation [18][21].