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Minimize Your Carbon Footprint — Rethinking your Ski Vacation

As a professional skier, you fly across the globe to ski the world’s best terrain, create ski films and marketing campaigns, or participate in races and events. Even as a ski tourist, more often than not, you find yourself on an airplane flying to your destination. However, the CO2 emissions from flying are not always widely considered or even known. […]

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Samantha Gates | March 21, 2024

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How to Be a More Sustainable Skier

With climate change at the forefront of everyone’s mind these days, it’s no surprise that the ski and snowboard industry is working hard to reduce its environmental impact. Resorts across the world are implementing more sustainable methods of snow production, lift power, and transportation. But what can you do as an individual to minimize your environmental impact? Below are some […]

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Brent Thomas | August 26, 2022

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Ski Utah to Combat Climate Change by Becoming Climate Neutral Certified

If there’s one thing that’s instrumental to the ski industry it’s snow. After this past season, it’s no secret that many mountainous regions have experienced warmer weather and less snow. In an effort to combat rising temps, companies like Ski Utah have decided to take action and work to become climate neutral. Ski Utah is a branch of the non-profit, […]

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Aunika Skogen | April 29, 2022

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New England Ski Resorts Reduce Environmental Impact

In recent years we have seen many ski resorts make strides in reducing their carbon footprint. An industry that relies on weather has become much more aware of their contributions to climate change. Resorts are now doing what they can to minimize their impact. Vermont ski resorts are doing their part to become more eco-friendly. Mount Snow and Bolton Valley have been […]

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Mitch Flores | November 2, 2018

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Swiss Ski Guide & Family’s 17-Year Odyssey – Skiing, Climbing,Sailing: Exploring Climate Change

17-year Global Odyssey: Dario Schwoerer, a Swiss climatologist and international ski-and-mountain guide (UIAGM), has dedicated his life to studying the effects of climate change. Together with his wife, Sabine, and their five children, they have been circumnavigating the globe on a 50-foot sailboat for the past 17 years. Their mission is to inspire students and communities to protect the environment and preserve […]