Our ski resorts here in Utah are doing their part to reduce the
carbon footprint! Last year, Park City Mountain Resort commissioned a
study prepared by researchers and scientists out of Boulder, CO, that
looked at the impacts that climate change will have on the area, and
it's surrounding community in 25, 50, and 75 years. There were
presentations all over, called "save our snow" which highlighted the
results. If nothing is done and business continues as usual, the
snowline in Park City will start at 9500 feet in the year 2075!!! When
you consider the highest elevation at PCMR, Jupiter Peak is 10,000
feet, it leaves only 500 feet of snow cover - not exactly the greatest
snow on earth!! Utah ski areas aren't taking the news lightly - The
following article is GREAT, and shows what all of the resorts here in
Utah are doing.
I found this article in Sports Guide Magazine - CLICK HERE to download article in PDF, and view a larger version of it! Definitely worth a read!
As always, feel free to comment with questions, or if you have anything to add!
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