Yes, that's the problem with these sorts of population-based
comparisons. A better one in the States would include participation in
all sports, but would have to include golf - and maybe repairing the
roof.

rm

Terje Mathisen wrote:

Well, you know that "only" about 25% or so will actually travel up into
the mountains for the traditional 10-day Easter celebration.

Try to imagine "only" 60 million Americans going to the ski areas at the
same time. :-)