Does the climate catastrophe that we find ourselves in herald the end of ski resorts? Visiting the slopes for a weekend of skiing and snowboarding is now tinged with the guilt of all the environmental damage that goes along with it. Between the short-haul, carbon-emitting … [Read more...] about “All we need is change”—Serre Chevalier makes skiing more sustainable
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This textile vent regulates your body temperature by sensing sweat
An innovative new invention has recently come out of Duke University. A team of material scientists recruited physics rather than electronics, to create a ventilation system that can help regulate body temperature. The lightweight material catches thermal energy when dry to power … [Read more...] about This textile vent regulates your body temperature by sensing sweat
Finnish city launches world’s first urban ski-sharing program
We’ve all heard of bike-sharing programs, but have you ever heard of a public ski-sharing program. In the Finnish city of Lahti, a first-of-its-kind program is being rolled out that allows residents to borrow some skis for a quick cross-country ski trip to the store when snow … [Read more...] about Finnish city launches world’s first urban ski-sharing program
How the ski world is addressing the problem of harmful wax chemicals
The wax applied to the bottom of skis helps them glide smoothly across the snow, but it also has a heavy environmental footprint. The wax contains perfluoroalkyl and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, or 'fluoro' in the ski world, which are harmful to ecosystems and … [Read more...] about How the ski world is addressing the problem of harmful wax chemicals
America’s ski industry has united to fight climate change and save the snow
Skiing is among the most preferred winter sports in the United States and also a major economic driver in the country’s mountainous regions. Skiing, however, is dependent on a stable climate, and the warming conditions created by climate change are putting the industry's future … [Read more...] about America’s ski industry has united to fight climate change and save the snow