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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …