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This Winter May Be the Best Time for a European Ski Vacation as the Euro and US Dollar Reach Parity

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For the first time in almost two decades, the euro and the US dollar are worth equal value. Just like in the U.S., the European Union is in fear of a looming recession. High inflation and energy supply uncertainty are driving the markets. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine exacerbates the problem. Some experts predict that the euro could fall even further. […]

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Avatar photo Brent Glogau | July 18, 2022
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Price of Oil Nose-Dives Below Zero for First Time in History

“Almost by definition, crude oil has never fallen more than 100%, which is what happened today,” said Dave Ernsberger, global head of pricing and market insight at S&P Global Platts. Of all the recent financial market crashes as a result of COVID-19 related shutdowns, none caught as many off guard as did the crash of the U.S. oil market today […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 22, 2020
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The Hardships of Making Snow | Cost, Reliance, & Environmental Impacts

According to POW (Protect Our Winters) about 88% of ski resorts in the United States rely on snowmaking each season. Resorts will make snow to accumulate a base to open earlier, stay open later, or compensate to build features like halfpipes for competitions. Some resorts, like those in the Mid-Atlantic region, rely on snowmaking to have a season at all. […]

Helena Guglielmino | November 3, 2017
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