It is generally accepted that there have been gradual and marked improvements from the last administration of the Helmos ski center, in the last couple of years, plus notable initiatives (first children's center on the mountain in Greece!). Apparently, the administration changed this summer and this led to a horrible start of the 2015 season. 1. No children's center anymore. 2. On the first sunny day of operation this year 70% of the resort was off due to ice (difficult to plan for such an event on a ski resort!). 3. No warning from the ticket counters that 70% of the resort was not operational. 4. Charging the standard price; I paid 18 euros for a card after 1pm, same price as when the resort is in full operation. 5.There were not even hot dogs available on the canteens that my children were looking forward to. It appears that five days into January the Center is still not full operational. Great Job from the new manager!