03/10/2025 March 10, 2025 Alpine resorts are increasingly using snow cannons to provide the artificial snow needed for skiing. What future is there for winter sports in times of climate change?

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It’s just a stone’s throw to Vancouver Island, home of BC’s picturesque Mount Washington Alpine Resort, where you can enjoy views of the Pacific while barreling down one of their 81 designated runs.