How to ski greener
Skiing seems like a earth-friendly activity; you get to take in the outdoors, get some exercise and enjoy the winter. However, according to Justin Francis of Responsible Travel, skiing is actually not-so-easy on the earth. Snow machine use has been on the rise, caused by global warming in some cases, and its use has stressed water supplies. In addition, snow machines use chemicals which seep back into ground water. Air travel to reach the slopes, litter, and of course, the clearing of the mountain for the slopes which destroys habitat for various animals also contribute to a not-so-green rep for downhill skiing.
Here are some tips to help make skiing a bit more easy on the earth from Francis:
- Travel by train to the slopes when possible.
- Consider cross country skiing or snow shoeing. Since they don't use cleared, graded slopes, they leave less environmental impact.
- Take your litter home with you.
- Don't damage vegetation or go out of bounds.
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