My eyes watered from the blinding sun that reflected off the snow, and I felt embraced by the warm feeling of its rays on my back, as I skied down the Dealer’s Choice …
Money is Melting: Climate Change and the Colorado Ski Industry, 2000-2020
Behind the Vail: The Effect of Corporatization on New Skiers
Vail Resorts has bought an exorbitant number of ski resorts around the world in the last two decades. Local skiers that saw their home mountains bought out hold mixed opinions about the new ownership, …
Aspen’s Sustainability Commitments: A Myth or Reality?
A Ticking Time Bomb
Our planet is reaching its tipping point, on the verge of irreparable environmental damage as you read this blog post. According to vocal …
Worn Wear: The Remarkable Rise of Patagonia (1965-2019)
Patagonia is known as the sustainable company. From its inception in 1973 with the entrepreneurial spirit of expert climber Yvon Chouinard, to the numerous environmentally beneficial campaigns led by the company to this date, …
An Overview of Green Policies Adopted by the Zermatt Ski Resort
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Zermatt, in Switzerland, is home …
When Snow Slides: Skiing, World War II, and Avalanche Control (Part I) – Jesse Weiner
In World War II, the 10th Mountain Division was the first American military division to specialize in mountainous arctic conditions. While their work was revolutionary …