National News
Skiing and Global Warming
New York Times Articles
Going Green, Luxuriously
By Lionel Beehner, Dec. 2, 2007
"If the ski industry has a buzzword this season, it's “green.” Yes, all those snowmaking guns and high-speed lifts soak up untold amounts of energy, but thanks to eco-friendly capital improvements, skiers can schuss down the mountain this winter with a somewhat clearer conscience. Snow guns are using oil-free air compressors, mountaintop restaurants are being powered by solar panels, and carbon offsets can be purchased as part of your lift ticket. Ignore the S.U.V.'s crammed in the parking lot, and skiing might also seem like a sustainable sport..." View entire article...
Resorts Prepare for a Future Without Skis
By Gisela Williams, Dec. 2, 2007
"The sun was glaring down on the Swiss Alps. Bronzed 30-somethings in designer sunglasses and tight Tshirts were draped over extra-large lounge chairs that lined the deck. Euro-pop music played from multiple speakers as fetching young waiters served expensive bottles of Champagne and cheese plates. It might have been August at a Nikki Beach Club — except for the splotches of snow, mountain vistas and overworked snow machines..." View entire article...