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flag Norway’s skiing culture faces decline due to climate change, prompting innovation in snowmaking and indoor skiing.

flag Rising temperatures are shortening Norway’s winters and reducing snowfall, threatening its deep-rooted skiing culture. flag Winters could be 2–3°C warmer by 2100, with ski seasons potentially 1–3 months shorter, already evident in Oslo where winter has shrunk by a month. flag Ski club memberships dropped 37% from 2014 to 2024, due to climate change, shifting youth interests, and costs. flag To adapt, Norway launched the “Snow for the Future” initiative, investing in energy-intensive snowmaking that works above freezing and supports year-round indoor skiing, such as at a facility near Oslo using excess heat for nearby buildings. flag While elite athletes say training in summer and autumn mitigates some impacts, the long-term future of skiing depends on innovation and sustainability.

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