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Low Snow Years Cost Ski Towns $1 Billion

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

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

In the Face of Climate Change, Park City Has Become a Leader. Is it Enough?

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?

How to Ski Volcanoes With A Smaller Carbon Footprint

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

What To Look For When You Buy Your Season Pass

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

Like It or Not, Snowmaking Is The Future

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?

Skiers Can Make a Difference On Climate Change

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

Vail Announces Plan for ‘Zero Net Footprint’ by 2030

A massive sustainability project has been put into motion across all of Vail Resorts

Climate Study Suggests Skiing Is On a Short Leash

Climate Study Suggests Skiing Is On a Short Leash

Scientists ran 300,000 years worth of climate change models at U.S. ski resorts

After 28 Years, Whistler Ski Camp Closes

After 28 Years, Whistler Ski Camp Closes

Camp of Champions Founder cites climate change as the main factor for his decision to close

It’s Time To Stand Up to Climate Change Deniers

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

Become an Activist

Become an Activist

Skiers are on the front lines of climate change and should be represented this weekend at the People's Climate March

February Temperatures Spike, Even With Huge Snowfall

February Temperatures Spike, Even With Huge Snowfall

NASA data sets February 2017 as second-warmest February on record, putting 2017 on track for another hot year