History of Skiing & Snowsports
PROJECTS BY EMORY UNIVERSITY HISTORY STUDENTS
Since the 1970s, the skiing industry has taken off as a popular tourist attraction. However, in the past fifty years, the popularity of skiing was not the only thing that had risen. According to the EPA, the average temperatures have …
On July 12, 2022, Grizzly 1057 was killed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Officials cited “increasingly dangerous behavior” around humans at the edges of Bridger-Teton National Forest as the reason for this decision. Grizzly 1057 was the son …
Image provided by Ashley Seier, the director of marketing at Blue Mountain resort. Copyright is granted.
When I went skiing at Blue Mountain Ski resort in Pennsylvania, I saw dumpsters put out by “Pick Up the Poconos” for empty cans …
For the past almost 80 years, snowmaking has become more and more prominent in the ski industry, due to the lasting effects of climate change. Winter seasons are not as cold, there are shorter weather windows and ski resorts are …
INTRODUCTION
The United States is not well known for its public transportation. As opposed to Europe, the number of routes offered and the overall efficiency is much worse. This is especially true for rural transportation. For many rural cities around …
When I tell people I take frequent day trips to go skiing in the South, many of them don’t even believe skiing is possible down in …
Introduction
Many ski resorts in America are constructed atop national forests which, are under the …
For most, the first picture that comes to mind when imagining skiing is gliding down the smooth slopes of a resort, only to be followed by …
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is a Four Seasons Resort located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. JHMR offers a wide variety of amenities for skiers, making it one of the …
A Personal Mission
As a result of growing up in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, skiing has always been a vital aspect of my life. Before I even knew how to ride …