History of Skiing & Snowsports
PROJECTS BY EMORY UNIVERSITY HISTORY STUDENTS
In 1975, the establishment of YongPyong Resort, the first ski resort built in South Korea, allowed for significant growth in the snow sports industry for the country.
Today, there are 15 popular ski resorts in South Korea, and with the …
Ski shows and expos have been around since the 1950s. Over the decades, various developments in the ski and snowsport industry have contributed to fundamental changes within these shows and expos. Some of the greatest changes came with the launch …
The Belalp Hexe: A Bewitching Ski Race in Switzerland
In 1983, the Ski Club of Belalp—a tiny village in the southern Swiss Canton of the Valais—founded one of the most bewitching ski competitions in the world: The Belalp Hexe. Or …
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 …
The ski industry has undergone significant evolution over the last 20 years as resorts have come and gone, innovative technology has transformed the mountain experience, and demographic shifts have introduced new people to the sport. This has piqued the interest …
Imagine your dream job. I started mine in 9th grade, as a children’s ski instructor. It is hard to beat spending your day with kids, outside, on skis. What comes with instructing kids though, are lots of unexpected challenges from …
The Mountain, The Myth, The Legend
Snowbird Mountain in Snowbird, Utah, is an easy mountain to advertise. Located in Cottonwood Canyon, Snowbird offers America’s most extended ski season, with over five- hundred inches of fresh snow per year, allowing for …
There is nothing better than spotting a friendly search and rescue (SAR) dog during a long day on the slopes. These furry friends’ welcoming demeanor creates a playful and comforting atmosphere for many skiing and snowsports resorts, but these dogs …
Introduction
The average guest at a ski resort at some point made the active decision to give money to this specific company and become their customer. There are innumerable resorts and probably even more places to ski independently, but a …
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 …