Lockdown putting pressure on Durham business owners Galle says the hill usually averages about 65,000 visits a season and that recent weather conditions are going to waste.“The conditions are incredible.
We haven’t had a January thaw; we normally have rain,” said Galle.Galle says Dagmar opened later than usual to make sure they were following safety protocols, only to close six days later.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“It’s not like a deep fryer at a restaurant; we can’t just shut it off.