Opinion: Changing snowpack
After last year’s deep winter, this season has come as a shock, and many of us are wondering “Where is the snow?” Skiing injuries have been prevalent, and with the lack of powderhound tourism, small mountains have been struggling.
While wetter snows have come to save the spring season at Jackson Hole, other outfits like White Pine and Snowy Range are relying heavily on man-made snow. Others had to close.
Skiers and ski resort owners say they’re losing out on skiing and business. This not only affects the mountains but also local retailers and restaurants. These mountain town economies are acutely feeling the effects of climate change.
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