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Can backcountry skiing survive in the Northeast?

Even as more people take up alpine touring on New England’s trails, winters are getting shorter, ‘weather whiplash’ events are eroding the snowpack and natural snow is becoming less reliable.
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In an era of partisan gridlock, saving winter sports brings bipartisan consensus

In addition to evaluating how climate change is affecting winter sports, the Ski & Snowboard Caucus has also looked at other nuanced issues like immigration visas and affordable housing and how they relate to winter sports businesses.

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Sports in Norway, like skiing and bobsledding, face threat from warming Arctic

Sports in Norway, like skiing and bobsledding, face threat from warming Arctic

Skiing, hiking and dogsledding will never be the same in Svalbard, Norway, which has warmed more than twice as quickly as the rest of the Arctic. The islands may be isolated, but the changes aren’t.
The urgent efforts to save winter in the Alps

The urgent efforts to save winter in the Alps

The region's economy and culture revolve around winter. As climate warms there’s a scramble to preserve snow and ice.

Will fake snow be in the forecast for future Winter Games?

Will fake snow be in the forecast for future Winter Games?

Wave 3's Tawana Andrew says climate change is affecting the Winter Olympics and it could influence where future games are held.
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Climate change: Wisconsin's warmer winters threaten outdoor traditions

Skiing, ice fishing and other sports face shorter seasons as snowfall and lake ice cover are affected by rising temperatures.
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Temperature rising: Winter Olympians feel threat from climate change

Climate change is affecting sports around the world, including many of the favorite events at the 2022 Winter Olympics. Team USA athletes Brock Crouch, Jessie Diggins and David Wise are making a stand for sustainability.

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