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After 3 Years Without Snow, French Ski Area is Closing Slopes For Good

Hautacam ski area is closing its slopes for good after three dry years. | Photo: Hautacam

The Hautacam ski resort, operating in the French Pyrenees since 1972, has announced it will be closing its slopes, permanently endingย winter downhill skiing. Local authorities confirmed the decision this week, citing three consecutive winters of severe snow shortages and mounting financial losses as the reason. Related: Slippery Slopes: Climate Change Threatens the Future of Skiing in North America At 4,900 […]

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