“News Flash” is FREESKIER’s online column designed to keep you up-to-date with snippets of outdoor news you need to know about. This article is published weekly on Tuesdays and updated throughout the week.
Swix Pro releases fluoro-free ski wax
As the ski racing world—and everyone else—has realized the negative environmental side effects of utilizing fluorinated ski wax, the most recognized wax company in sking is introducing fluoro-free options launching in the fall. For skiers who want to limit their longterm environmental impact, opting for fluoro-free waxes like MountainFLOW ecowax or new products from Swix are the way of the future.
Vail Resorts harnesses wind energy
Committed to operating on 100-percent renewable energy, Vail Resorts brought its first wind farm project online at the beginning of July. Harnessing power from a large-scale wind farm, the Colorado based company will be able to utilize the energy to match 90-percent of its electrical output across its 34 resorts in North America. As a part of Vail Resorts’ “Commitment to Zero” sustainability pledge, the Company has a goal to reach 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030.
Resorts across the United States resume summer activities
As more and more states ease travel restrictions and social distancing guidelines, many ski resorts across the country are proudly re-opening for summer activities such as mountain biking, hiking and scenic gondola/chairlift rides. Colorado and Utah are just two states actively calling for mountain-goers to return to resorts. Here is FREESKIER’s complete lineup of ski areas open to the public.
North American Snowsports Journalism Association provides outlook on upcoming winter season
Last week, officials from across the skiing world gathered on a virtual Zoom chat to discuss the outlook for the upcoming winter season. In brief: “There will be a 2020-21 ski season. Temperatures will drop. Snow will fall and enthusiasts will return to the slopes. However, it’s likely new protocols will be in place.” You can read the full recap from the conversation here.
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