University of Wisconsin–Madison

Climate Change Causes Uphill Battle at Downhill Ski areas

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Wisconsin ski hills face multiple challenges due to changing snow conditions from climate disruption, plus changes in skier behavior. However, Wisconsin researchers Austin Holland and Natalie Chin found that the state’s ski operators are adapting to meet these challenges. Their study was published in the journal, “Environmental Research Communications.”

Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort, Wilmot, Wisconsin. Image credit: By Rickdrew at English Wikimedia Commons
Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort, Wilmot, Wisconsin. Image credit: By Rickdrew at English Wikimedia Commons
A headshot of Natalie Chin.
Natalie Chin. Image credit: Wisconsin Sea Grant
Austin Holland. Image credit: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Austin Holland. Image credit: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Thanks to our guests

Natalie Chin, Wisconsin Sea Grant
Austin Holland, College of Natural Resources and the Center for Land Use Education, UW–Stevens Point and the Division of Extension Natural Resources Institute, UW–Madison