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The Supreme Court Changed the National Environmental Protection Act. Here’s What It Means For The Ski Industry

The United States Supreme Court recently issued a ruling in Seven County County Infrastructure Coalition vs. Eagle County, which drastically changes how the highest court in the land views the National Environmental Protection Act, or NEPA. These changes could have profound implications for anyone who uses public lands, whether for recreating or for business, including the ski industry. The case, […]

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Zach Armstrong | June 17, 2025
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 84 | Hilary Eisen – Policy Director for the Winter Wildlands Alliance

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This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you byย Club Med. Hilary Eisen is the Policy Director for the Winter Wildlands Alliance and is a passionate backcountry skier and ice climber. In her role at Winter Wildlands Alliance, she leads the organization’s policy work, focusing on the protection of wild winter landscapes while advocating for quality human-powered snowsports experiences. […]

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Podcast | April 15, 2025
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Ski Lift Staff at Falls Creek, Australia, Holds Clean-Up Event

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Ski Lift staff at Falls Creek, Australia, recently joined a clean-up event in Falls Creek, to keep the beautiful village looking great.ย Over 35 staff attended the event and collected a huge amount of rubbish that was sorted into recycling and general waste. The litter was collected from the carparking areas, the base of Halleyโ€™s Comet chairlift and right throughout the […]

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Oz Brains | August 17, 2023
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Beach Clean Up Gathers a Staggering 8,559 Pounds of Trash at Lake Tahoe, CA, After Independence Day

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Shocking pictures are coming from Lake Tahoe, California, where 4th of July holiday visitors have seemingly had a good time but decided to just leave all their trash behind. It is a sad sight to behold and looks more like pictures from a third-world countryโ€™s garbage dump. The blatant disregard for Mother Nature and the fragile environment is not a […]

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Julia Schneemann | July 5, 2023
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Gear Review: The Eco-Friendly, Ultra-Sporty Sunski Treeline Sunglasses

The Sunski Treeline polarized sunglasses are for people who like high-velocity sports and the environment. Made from a ‘SuperLight‘ recycled plastic that Sunski came up with themselves and backed by their lifetime warranty, The Treelines are eco-consciously sexy. The award-winning Treeline is part of Sunski’s glacier sunglassesย line with extreme coverage and sun protection.ย  A unisex style that looks great on […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 8, 2023
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Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Accepts Nominations for the 2023 Lake Spirit Awards Until April 28, 2023

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Sometimes large restoration projects can overshadow the daily efforts of everyday people working to protect Lake Tahoe. From hosting trash cleanups to installing erosion control measures, individualsโ€™ actions can collectively have a huge impact on the environment. Awards recognizing people exhibiting a special dedication to conserving the lake are now open for nominations. The 2023 Lake Spirit Awards will honor […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 22, 2023
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Outdoor Recreation Industry Valued at $862 Billion: This is Why We Love (and Spend so Much on) Nature

  The US Department of Commerceโ€™s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has just made a powerful discovery that the outdoor recreation industry is now worth 862 billion dollars. The outdoor industry is worth more than the oil and gas industry by almost 750 billion dollars but it doesn’t just provide for the economy it provides an additional 4.5 million jobs. […]

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Oliver Lund | November 20, 2022
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How to Be a More Sustainable Skier

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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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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | August 26, 2022
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