ecoescape ski special
Dear firstname,
The January eco-logue arrives a little later than usual. That’s because we’ve been on location in Chamonix to find out if winter holidaying can be sustainable.
This month’s we'll look at the impact of skiing on the Alps and suggest ways to go green in one of the world’s most famous mountain resorts. If you have any comments, stories or suggestions, email us info@ecoescape.org.
Laura Burgess
Founder
www.ecoescape.org
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Skiing and the environment do not always sit comfortably together. With climate change high on the agenda, ski resorts are now trying to reduce their impact on the environment so they can safeguard the future. In Chamonix, we discovered how the town council, tour operators and ski resort managers were doing their bit to help. Read on…
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Flying to a ski resort is bad for the environment. So we’ve tried out some greener alternatives to travel to the Alps and discovered that travelling slowly is more comfortable, reliable and miraculously gives you more time on the slopes. Read on…
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Chalet Les Pelerins is the first chalet in the French ski resort of Chamonix to go green. We stayed there recently and were impressed by the chalet’s eco-credentials along with its stylish decor. Read on...
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Imagine wading through metres of untouched snow around picture-perfect chalets and alpine forests and you’ll start to get an idea about snow shoeing. This ancient practice is seeing a real revival in the Alps and is less harmful to the environmental than skiing. Read on…
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As the stakes get higher for the hardest climb or most exhilarating ride, we spend more money on outdoor wear than ever before. We'd like to know if all these products can ever be good to the environment. We’ll look at some of the latest winter wear products and companies to find out how they rate on the eco-score card. Read on...
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