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 …
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 …
This podcast focuses on Ski Dubai, an 22,500 square meter indoor ski complex in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Started as a dream to increase tourism in this city in the desert, Ski Dubai has since exceeded expectations and …
Introduction
Many ski resorts in America are constructed atop national forests which, are under the …
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 …
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 …