Controversy Ensues About the Use of Heavy Machinery on Glacier at Zermatt, Switzerland Disturbing pictures emerged in the last week of heavy machinery digging on the Theodul Glacier in the Matterhorn Ski Paradise, the cross-border ski resort between Zermatt, Switzerland, and Cervino, Italy. The diggers appear to be filling in crevasses on the glacier in order to get the ‘Gran Becca’ course ready for the first-ever FIS World Cup cross-border race. The race […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 20, 2023 0 Comments
Study Reveals the High Vulnerability of European Ski Resorts to Global Warming A new European study has investigated the effects of climate change on European ski resorts and warns that global warming will leave 53% of Europe’s ski resorts at very high risk for snow supply in the future. If temperatures increase by 1.5°C, around a third (32%) of European ski resorts would be severely impacted. This proportion could be limited to […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 17, 2023 0 Comments
Ski Lift Staff at Falls Creek, Australia, Holds Clean-Up Event Ski Lift staff at Falls Creek, Australia, recently joined a clean-up event in Falls Creek, to keep the beautiful village looking great. 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 Halley’s Comet chairlift and right throughout the […] Industry News Oz Brains | August 17, 2023 0 Comments
Patagonia Boasts the Best Brand Reputation in the U.S. Twice in the last three years, outdoor brand Patagonia has ranked #1 for having the best reputation out of the top 100 most visible brands in America. News website Axios and market research firm Harris Poll conducted their annual survey by polling 16,310 people around the nation for ‘companies that either excel or falter in society.’ The top 100 companies […] Industry News John Cunningham | June 26, 2023 0 Comments
Swiss Voters Back Plan to Cut Carbon Emissions to Save Europe’s Melting Glaciers Swiss voters voted with 59.1% approval to cut the use of oil and gas in a referendum on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in an effort to curb climate change, and protect the dwindling glaciers in the Alps. The vote comes after a disappointing European snow season and amid rising temperatures, which have caused glaciers in the Alps to lose 33% […] Industry News Tate Sundberg | June 20, 2023 1 Comment
Eco-Friendly Adventure Awaits: SCOTT Re-Source’s Commitment to Sustainability and Performance Picture yourself skiing down a mountain, carving through fresh powder, and feeling the rush of adrenaline. Now imagine doing it all in outerwear made from recycled or renewable materials. If you’re looking for outerwear that’s not only stylish and high-performance but also eco-friendly, look no further than SCOTT Re-Source. With almost 60% of their outerwear collection classified as a Re-Source […] Featured Article Alex K | April 10, 2023 0 Comments
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Accepts Nominations for the 2023 Lake Spirit Awards Until April 28, 2023 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, individuals’ 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 […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 22, 2023 0 Comments
Luxury Chalet Company Offering 20% Discounts for Guests Who Choose to “Ski Green” AliKats, a luxury Chalet company in Morzine, France, has announced new sustainability initiatives for the coming winter. The company has been taking steps to be increasingly more environmentally friendly over the years and now they are offering incentives to their guests who do the same. Related: How to Be a More Sustainable Skier They will offer a “low impact reward” […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 5, 2022 1 Comment
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