Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

Popular Topics
Explore By Region
Norway’s skiing culture faces decline due to climate change, prompting innovation in snowmaking and indoor skiing.
Rising temperatures are shortening Norway’s winters and reducing snowfall, threatening its deep-rooted skiing culture.
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.
Ski club memberships dropped 37% from 2014 to 2024, due to climate change, shifting youth interests, and costs.
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.
While elite athletes say training in summer and autumn mitigates some impacts, the long-term future of skiing depends on innovation and sustainability.
La cultura del esquí en Noruega se enfrenta a un declive debido al cambio climático, lo que impulsa la innovación en la fabricación de nieve y el esquí en interiores.