- What effect is climate change having on the ski industry in the United States, specifically in the Northeast?
- Have you personally observed any changes in the winter season over the years that have affected the ski industry or specific mountains?
- What doest he future outlook on ski resorts in the Northeast look like, specifically mountains of lower altitude?
- What changes are ski resorts implementing to make up for these changes in weather and climate?
- What broader effects does this have on people (jobs, economy, tourism, etc.)?
- How do the effects on ski resorts personally affect you?
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Interview Questions
Had these done but forgot to post them.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Men's Journal: Aspen and the End of Snow
Aspen and the End of Snow
"Aspen is running out of snow.
"Aspen is running out of snow.
The ski season is a month shorter than it was 50 years ago. It will be nearly two weeks shorter still by 2030, and it will continue to shrink in subsequent decades."
Protect Our Winters (POW)
POW
"Our mission is to engage and mobilize the winter sports community to lead the fight against climate change. Our focus is on educational initiatives, advocacy and the support of community-based projects"
"Our mission is to engage and mobilize the winter sports community to lead the fight against climate change. Our focus is on educational initiatives, advocacy and the support of community-based projects"
Mountain Rider Alliance Blog
Mountain Rider Alliance Blog
"Mountain Rider’s Alliance is a group of like-minded people dedicated to making a positive change in the ski area industry, as well as supporting the environment and surrounding communities. We believe riding is more than a sport, but rather a way of life."
Snowriders International
Snowriders International
"Snowriders International is an organization of skiers, boarders, and mountain recreation enthusiast. We are dedicated to the promotion of winter sports and protection of the environment across the globe through service, education, research, and advocacy."
"Snowriders International is an organization of skiers, boarders, and mountain recreation enthusiast. We are dedicated to the promotion of winter sports and protection of the environment across the globe through service, education, research, and advocacy."
All.I.Can. Official Teaser
See All.I.Can Teaser 2 --> http://vimeo.com/29320702
See All.I.Can Teaser 3 --> http://vimeo.com/31835595
The Sherpas are proud to present All.I.Can: a two-year feature film project that fuses our passions for riding and exploring the mountains with our potential to help the
environment. The film strives to unite global mountain culture and bind us together as the
leaders of a revolution. We must be inspired to do all we can for the environment,
and we must learn how to take that first tiny step in the right direction.
Multi-award winning Directors Dave Mossop and Eric Crosland journey to Chile,
Morocco, Alaska, BC and beyond with riders Kye Petersen, Mark Abma, Eric
Hjorleifson, JP Auclair, James Heim, Chris Rubens, Mike Douglas, Dana Flahr, Rory
Bushfield, Ian McIntosh, Lynsey Dyer, Alexi Godbout, Matty Richard, Chad Sayers and
more.
Music: The Tempest, Pendulum.
facebook.com/sherpascinema
Thanks for joining us.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
STEPS: A Journey to the Edge of Climate Change
YOU CHOOSE HOW MUCH YOU WANT TO PAY FOR WATCHING STEPS? You can watch STEPS for FREE or you make a DONATION to Ride Greener. Each voluntary donation is in safe hands and will be reasonable used and invested at 100 % in the Ride Greener environmental campaign. With a donation you can actively contribute to the climate protection.
In the winter of 2012/13, RIDE GREENER and COUPDOEIL FILM dared to take the step of making the impossible become possible: they produced the first climate friendly snowboard and ski film. In STEPS, the effects of climate change are shown in parallel with the allure of winter sports. The film pursues the question of whether or not snowboarding and skiing in today’s world can be done in harmony with nature.
STEPS, a documentary and action film, dives into the world of people whose deep connection to the mountains ties them together. Worried about impending climate change, they are looking for an alternative way to pursue their passion in harmony with nature and experience the mountains in an ecologically sustainable way. Instead of flying around the world in pursuit of snow, they explore the Alps at their doorstep. They travel using public transportation and climb the highest, most impressive peaks on their own before beginning their spectacular descents and jumps. Despite all of their efforts, they reach their limits and realize the real paradox existing in doing winter sports in harmony with nature.
CINEMATOGRAPHY by COUPDOEIL FILM / PRODUCED BY RIDE GREENER / DIRECTED BY COUPDOEIL FILM (coupdoeil.ch)
STARRING: MARTIN NELLEN RETO KNUTTI RENE ESTERMANN RETO KESTENHOLZ LEVI LUGGEN FREDERIK KALBERMATTEN MARTIN SEILER STEN SMOLA SEB BUMANN JUREK RUPPEN SÉBASTIEN DE SAINTE MARIE NICOLAS VUGNIER SVEN MERMOD MATHIEU SCHAER JANICKE SVEDBERG
Sponsors: Ride Greener, myclimate, Swiss Federal Office for the Environment, Swiss Federal Office for Social Security, Swisscom, Alpiq, Mammut, Dakine, Patagonia, Völkl, Alpenstadt Brig
Supporter: Aletscharena, Leuk Tourismus, Kulturkomm. Brig und Naters, Gemeinde Riederalp, Fiesch, Fieschertal, Saas Fee, Anniviers Sierre, Kanton Wallis, Black Diamond, Hä? Wear, Nimm Clothing, TiptoTail, splitboard.ch, go-shred.com
Mediapartners: SnowboarderMBM, Skiing Magazine, mpora.de, Spine Magazine, Frequency - The Snowboarders Journal, 7Sky Magazine, Whiteout Magazine, twoleftfeet.ch, Zapiks
Music: Gustav Brach and Junip - Without you
All film tour dates on: stepsfilm.com
Steps Timelapse Collection
A collection of Timelapses, shoot for "STEPS" in Winter 2012/2013.
All shots done by Christoph Gerber (http://vimeo.com/christophgerber) , except the Shot of the Refinery in Cressier, done by Pascal Greuter (www.shotup.ch, http://vimeo.com/shotup)
Music: FM BELFAST "Underwear", from the Album "How to Make Friends" www.fmbelfast.com
In the winter of 2012/13, RIDE GREENER and COUPDOEIL FILM dared to take the step of making the impossible become possible: they produced the first climate friendly snowboard and ski film. In STEPS, the effects of climate change are shown in parallel with the allure of winter sports. The film pursues the question of whether or not snowboarding and skiing in today’s world can be done in harmony with nature.
STEPS, a documentary and action film, dives into the world of people whose deep connection to the mountains ties them together. Worried about impending climate change, they are looking for an alternative way to pursue their passion in harmony with nature and experience the mountains in an ecologically sustainable way. Instead of flying around the world in pursuit of snow, they explore the Alps at their doorstep. They travel using public transportation and climb the highest, most impressive peaks on their own before beginning their spectacular descents and jumps. Despite all of their efforts, they reach their limits and realize the real paradox existing in doing winter sports in harmony with nature.
CINEMATOGRAPHY by COUPDOEIL FILM / PRODUCED BY RIDE GREENER / DIRECTED BY COUPDOEIL FILM (coupdoeil.ch)
Sponsors: Ride Greener, myclimate, Swiss Federal Office for the Environment, Swiss Federal Office for Social Security, Swisscom, Alpiq, Mammut, Dakine, Patagonia, Völkl, Alpenstadt Brig
Supporter: Aletscharena, Leuk Tourismus, Kulturkomm. Brig und Naters, Gemeinde Riederalp, Fiesch, Fieschertal, Saas Fee, Anniviers Sierre, Kanton Wallis, Black Diamond, Hä? Wear, Nimm Clothing, TiptoTail, splitboard.ch, go-shred.com
Mediapartners: SnowboarderMBM, Skiing Magazine, mpora.de, Spine Magazine, Frequency - The Snowboarders Journal, 7Sky Magazine, Whiteout Magazine, twoleftfeet.ch, Zapiks
All film tour dates & Full Movie Stream: http://www.stepsfilm.com
DEEP, Part One: The Future of Snow in America
"The story of skiing and the future of snow"
Powder Magazine
Shot, produced, and edited by Sara Mayti
More Than 100 Ski Areas Sign Climate Declaration, Calling for U.S. Policy Action on Climate Change — Ceres
More Than 100 Ski Areas Sign Climate Declaration, Calling for U.S. Policy Action on Climate Change — Ceres
"Ski resorts from 24 states join 40 other large businesses in call for U.S. Policies that capture economic opportunities of addressing climate change."
"Ski resorts from 24 states join 40 other large businesses in call for U.S. Policies that capture economic opportunities of addressing climate change."
NYT: Rising Temperatures Threaten Fundamental Change for Ski Slopes
Rising Temperatures Threaten Fundamental Change for Ski Slopes
"The threat of global warming hangs over almost every resort, from Sugarloaf in Maine to Squaw Valley in California"
"The threat of global warming hangs over almost every resort, from Sugarloaf in Maine to Squaw Valley in California"
United We Ski Trailer
United We Ski is a documentary by T-Bar Films about small ski areas in Vermont. It premiered on November 7th in Burlington, Vermont, and toured the region. Brothers Tyler and Elliot Wilkinson-Ray along with the support of their community, spent over a year producing the film; which is meant to bring attention to the importance of small ski areas.
Buy the Full DVD: http://www.t-barfilms.com/tickets--store.html
LOCATIONS: Cochran's Ski Area (Richmond, Vt) Hard'ack (St. Albans City, Vt) Northeast Slopes (East Corinth, Vt) Hogback Mountain (Marlboro, Vt) [CLOSED] Film also includes one private ski area and one secret ski area.
Speakers:(in order) John Holzscheiter, Jeremy Davis, Lindy Kelley, Genevieve Faherty
Riders: Bobby Cochran, Will Hibbs, Elliot WR, Max Ebenstein, Jonathan Nordbotten, Kate Ryley, John Murphy, Greg Pinnette, Cody Putre, Kyle Miller, Tyler WR, Charles Souchuns
Aerial Videography: Tim Joy Motion Titles: Dan Sparling Graphic Design: Chris Webster
Music: Grace Potter & The Nocturnals - Paris (Ooh La La)
VPR: Documentary Lifts Up Vermont's Community Ski Hills
VPR: Documentary Lifts Up Vermont's Community Ski Hills
Brothers Tyler and Elliot Wilkinson-Ray have created a documentary about Vermont’s community ski hills. The film is called “United We Ski.”
Brothers Tyler and Elliot Wilkinson-Ray have created a documentary about Vermont’s community ski hills. The film is called “United We Ski.”
VPR: Climate Science Is A Challenge For Ski Resorts
VPR: Climate Science Is A Challenge For Ski Resorts
"...ski resorts in Massachusetts and Connecticut are likely to go out of business - or the skiing business, at least - within 20 to 30 years... the ski mountains in Vermont, northern Maine and northern New Hampshire will likely survive into the next century."
"...ski resorts in Massachusetts and Connecticut are likely to go out of business - or the skiing business, at least - within 20 to 30 years... the ski mountains in Vermont, northern Maine and northern New Hampshire will likely survive into the next century."
How the ski industry in the northeast is being affected by climate change.
- How is climate change affecting the ski industry across the country?
- How is it affecting mountains in the northeast specifically?
- What scientific terms are used in relation to the changes occurring environmentally?
- What is the outlook for skiing in the future?
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