Faced with drought, ski resorts aim for more efficient snowmaking
Some resorts have dug storage ponds to collect water in the spring when it's abundant, while a few are eyeing the use of reclaimed wastewater.
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Some resorts have dug storage ponds to collect water in the spring when it's abundant, while a few are eyeing the use of reclaimed wastewater.
Ski resorts are looking for ways to make snow more efficiently as droughts continue to hit the western U.S.
DENVER (AP) — The sight can be jarring during extreme drought: snowmaking guns lined up on a mountainside, blasting precious crystal flakes on a ski run while the rest of
As the effects of drought and climate change increasingly hit home, the ski industry has invested millions of dollars in more efficient snowmaking systems.
DENVER (AP) — The sight can be jarring during extreme drought: snowmaking guns lined up on a mountainside, blasting precious crystal flakes on a ski run while the rest of the land goes thirsty.