Pollution tax: Aspen trying to survive melting ski slopes

Aspen, which is one of the all time great world class ski destination is facing the global warming threats. Snow which is the essential ingredient in winter sports is lessening day by day. Ski areas around the country are concerned that global warming could have a serious effect on their business. So they’re taking action to fight the problem on many fronts.

According to a climate-trends model showing dramatic snow-pack loss due to climate warming, global warming may spell disaster for much of the Rocky Mountain West’s ski industry by the year 2050.

Presently, the ski industry is concerned about global warming across the United States and is taking keen steps to reduce the impact of global warming. The most obvious action Aspen Skiing Company could take was levying of pollution tax.

Colorado’s Aspen Skiing Company, which hosts 1.3 million skiers annually, has called for the pollution tax. There are two deals on lift tickets for the upcoming season. The Lake Tahoe Six-Pack that offers six days of skiing at a variety of Lake Tahoe resorts for $249. The tickets are entirely transferable with limited quantities.

The pack includes, valid ticket for Heavenly, Kirkwood or Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, Heavenly or Sierra-at-Tahoe, Kirkwood or Sierra-at-Tahoe, Alpine Meadows or Northstar-at-Tahoe, Alpine Meadows or Northstar-at-Tahoe, Squaw Valley USA, Northstar-at-Tahoe or Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, Squaw Valley USA or Alpine Meadows

Holiday Blackout Dates are:

23rd November, 2007-24th November, 2007
26th December, 2007-31st December, 2007
19th January, 2008-20th January, 2008
16th February, 2008-17th February, 2008

A $299 season pass to Colorado’s Monarch Mountain will get you free or discounted lift tickets at 10 other mountains, including Crested Butte, Loveland, Silverton and Alta.

If humans do nothing to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions, global warming is sure to effect skiing at Aspen. Aspen Skiing Company has taken a step to save one of the best skiing destinations. Hope they succeed in their endeavor.

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