Before electric refrigeration, ice preservation using sawdust was essential in Finland. Modern adaptations of this technique are emerging due to climate challenges faced by ski resorts.
Marko Mustonen noted that snow recycling began in Levi in 2016 to ensure timely opening for the World Cup Slalom, recognizing unpredictable winter timelines.
Ski resorts, like Alpe du Grand Serre, are struggling with shorter winters, prompting new snow farming techniques to secure sustainability amidst rising global temperatures.
Snow harvesting, using materials like extruded polystyrene, now helps preserve snow, with applications spreading across European ski resorts in response to climate change.
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