Tips and ideas for the MediaSo – what can skiers actually do and will it make a difference? Well, actually there many choices positive choices that can be made when planning a ski holiday, working out the journey and when in resort and, yes, they do make a difference. The good news is that they all help skiers have a better and more memorable holiday as well as helping to minimise impacts on the environment and maximise the benefits to the local community. You can help your readers have a better ski holiday.
And what is in this for skiers? Some sites and groups like to talk about easing your guilt and expect you to have a degree in Environmental Science, but Responsible Skiing is not about that. It’s about engaging with the mountain destination, enjoying your activity in beautiful surroundings, and having a fun and memorable stay but not at the cost of the environment or the local population. It’s treasuring their home and ensuring it stays beautiful and intact for generations to come. And we all want that. Click the links to find lots of tips you can pass on to your readers... | What we can offer
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 | Planning the ski tripWhich resort skiers select and the type of accommodation they stay in are the most important decisions – they want a resort with the right amount of pistes and level of challenge and somewhere with beautiful scenery. But how about having more than that? A real mountain community with character? A locally run place? Both give a feel for mountain life and they'll enjoy some tasty delicacies. For more ideas for your readers check out - Tips and ideas - Planning the ski trip
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 | Getting to the resortMany ski resorts and mountain communities are way ahead of the rest of us in utilising green energy, insulating their homes, and recycling their waste. In fact, once in resort – if selected carefully – skiers might even be more ‘green’ than they are at home! The part of the ski holiday which has the biggest impact on the environment is, without question, the journey - so for tips on having a more relaxing journey and minimising the CO2 emissions, look at - Tips and ideas - Getting to the resort
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 | On holidayOnce in resort, just a simple act like collecting litter and disposing of it in a recycling bin can make an enormous difference. Did you know that one cigarette butt can pollute a cubic metre of snow? Not skiing through roped off areas protects delicate wildlife hidden under the snow. There are many other activities available in resorts besides downhill skiing that are low impact and just as much fun. So for other ways to make a difference read - Tips and ideas - Whilst on the ski trip
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