"We're just a normal family, and so [it] felt like we still had a good time, but it felt like a huge amount of money for a less high-quality experience than what we were hoping for,"
"My mom, who's 75, still skis with my kids."
"I think so much of Canadian identity revolves around winter and the way that we spend time in cold environments,"
"You need a certain number of open days in order for the whole thing to be financially viable. And we're getting dangerously close to that,"
A family traveled from Toronto to Revelstoke, B.C., for the downhill ski season and found better snow in Ontario, producing a disappointing, lower-quality experience relative to cost. Climate change is increasing uncertainty in winters and ski conditions and undermining reliable season lengths. Skiing supports intergenerational recreation, with older family members still skiing with younger generations, but those traditions face risk as conditions worsen. A consistent ski season of roughly 100 days matters for resort finances and for skiers planning trips, bookings and ticket purchases. Resorts require a minimum number of open days to remain financially viable, and worsening conditions can deter lessons and equipment purchases, creating cascading impacts for the industry.
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