How Much Will West Coast Snowfall Decrease In The Next 80 Years?
New data and infographic series shows dramatic impact from climate change
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695,000 Winter Sports Jobs at Risk Due to Climate Change
New data and infographic series shows how climate change will affect the ski industry
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Low Snow Years Cost Ski Towns $1 Billion
Skier numbers dropped by 10 percent on average during low snowfall years over the last 15 years
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The 33-Year-Old Skier Who Became the Mayor of Truckee
As the Mayor of Truckee, California, Morgan Goodwin put the ski town on track toward 100 percent renewable energy
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In the Face of Climate Change, Park City Has Become a Leader. Is it Enough?
Park City, Utah, has pledged to reduce their carbon footprint to zero by 2032, but how much can they really do?
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How to Ski Volcanoes With A Smaller Carbon Footprint
New film from Greg Hill and Chris Rubens positions electric cars as the adventure vehicle for skiers
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What To Look For When You Buy Your Season Pass
A third-party certification group is helping skiers make better decisions on where to spend their season pass dollars
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Like It or Not, Snowmaking Is The Future
Snowmaking has become energy efficient and essential to ski resort operations. But is it a necessary evil or a savior?
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Skiers Can Make a Difference On Climate Change
Aspen’s Auden Schendler draws the line on what matters in the fight to stop global warming and what doesn’t
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Vail Announces Plan for ‘Zero Net Footprint’ by 2030
A massive sustainability project has been put into motion across all of Vail Resorts
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Climate Study Suggests Skiing Is On a Short Leash
Scientists ran 300,000 years worth of climate change models at U.S. ski resorts
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After 28 Years, Whistler Ski Camp Closes
Camp of Champions Founder cites climate change as the main factor for his decision to close
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It’s Time To Stand Up to Climate Change Deniers
Snow is disappearing, and the ski industry is not doing nearly enough to help save it
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