Winter Sports Face Melting Challenges

Athletes Adapt as Snow Becomes Scarce

Winter sports are facing unprecedented challenges as the planet warms up. Athletes are finding it harder to train as snow becomes scarce and conditions become less predictable. This is not just a problem for the upcoming Winter Olympics but for the future of these sports.

Athletes Are Having to Adapt

• Traveling Further: Some athletes are traveling further to find snow.
• Training in Gyms: Others are training in gyms or on wheels.
• Survival: This is not just about convenience; it's about survival. The sports that rely on cold, snowy conditions are at risk.

Voices from the Field

Bea Kim, Snowboarder

"I'm worried for the future of winter."

Marion Thénault, Canadian Freestyle Skier

"We're chasing the snow."

Julia Kern, American Cross-Country Skier

"Everyone has a chance to change our future for the better."

Sophie Goldschmidt, CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard

"The future of these sports is directly tied to the health of our planet."

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, Norwegian Ski Racer

"I know what I do is skiing and that needs snow."

Gus Schumacher, Cross-Country Skier from Alaska

"It's pretty easy to tell where glaciers used to be."

Sarah Cookler, Head of Sport for U.S. Ski Mountaineering

"There's no consistent snow at low elevations anymore."

Cam Smith, American Ski Mountaineer

"It's been really stark and noticeable."