Alpine tourism operators are looking beyond the snow season. Will it be enough to avoid climate change impacts?

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As the effects of climate change bite into their bottom line, alpine tourism operators are looking for innovative ways to future-proof their businesses.

abc.net.au/news/ipcc-snow-operators/102128756Victorian alpine tourism operators are increasingly looking for new ways to capitalise on the months beyond snow season as climate change continues to threaten snowfall.Alpine tourism operators believe climate change will impact both their winter and summer offeringsA Mount Beauty business wants to see big and bold ideas in the face of climate change

He is worried that while some operators are looking beyond snow opportunities, climate change could even impact the sector in warmer months."If we have got less snow, it probably means we are going to have more moisture all at once; so more frequent landslides, drier summers ... higher risk of bushfire.

The operator of Alpine Nature Experience says it is important to operate activities not solely reliant on weather.It means not just leaning into green seasons but offering activities that aren't completely dependent on weather or snow."It would be very, very foolish to think climate change issues are only for a couple months of the year.

Bright Adventure Company owner Rowan Blakers hoped he would be shielded from a projected dip in local snow.

 

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Hope so as holidays in Australia’s snow or tropical north are a rip off and overly expensive cheaper to go overseas

Perisher has had 29 snow falling days so far in the 22/23 season. Which is the equal highest in the past 10 years. 2015/2016 was the other year with 29.

Absolutely burning up in CA...🥶

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