Skiing, Snowboarding, and Snowshoeing

Abstract

This chapter first defines some of the different disciplines of skiing (alpine, Nordic, telemark, ski mountaineering), snowboarding, and snowshoeing. It then examines snow sport competition before examining participation numbers. The final part of the chapter focuses on specific environmental impacts of snow sports: damage to soil, vegetation, water, and the impacts on wildlife. There is discussion about artificial snowmaking and its environmental impacts. The final section considers the management of these activities and the impacts of climate change on snow sport.