Economic Contributions of Winter Sports in a Changing Climate
A 2018 report that analyzes a changing winter sports tourism industry and the economic implications.
Organization
Protect our Winters and REI
Publication Date
2018
Location
National or Global
Topic
Economic Impact
Participation
Sustainability
Workforce
Activity
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
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