Climate Change and Skiing

Ski industries and tourism depend on reliable snow and are increasingly examining how climate change affects operations, regional economies, and long-term viability.

The subject includes regional risk assessments, industry responses, sustainability efforts, and public policies that can support adaptation beyond what individual resorts can control. Evidence from New Hampshire, the western United States, and South Korea illustrates a geographically varied issue; in New Hampshire, a University of New Hampshire survey found widespread concern among ski professionals and substantial support for stronger industry action.