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WeastcoastAlex
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Now that I have your attention....


I've only been on here for about 5 or so years, with the intention of just finding some cool ski content from either individual creators like you (other NS's) or rather big media groups to see a trailer for the next big movie. As Instagram has evolved and (IN MY OPINION) over-saturated the world with amazing ski content, the app has just blowing minds around the world 60 seconds at a time. Now, we only see the cream of the crop of what skiing has to offer to the world.

What I have yet to see is creative and inclusive discussions on our strategy to keep the sport we love alive(here on NS). I have yet to see people talking about ways that they are being more conscious about their emissions output along with their unnecessary consumption rates ( IE, buying plastic water bottle when you have a nalgene). No discussions about why the resorts close when they still have snow but rather complaining about their "LDOH depression".

As the oh so philosophical Future and Juice WRLD once said "talking it and doin it a differnent story", and this couldn't be more true in the realm of the ski industry.

We should be empowering each others with constructive ideas to not only better our experiences on the hill, but rather, what are the measures that must be taken to do so that we can even have the opportunity to ski/ride in the places we love.

This will probably be my biggest rant and it was definitely all over the place, but that's not what this is about. I just want other people to think. To engage thought and not provoke emotion, that is my goal from this----

So I hope you now feel empowered to either reply to this thread or make your own thread on an issue/idea/problem/solution you see in the industry and would like to be addressed.
Apr 18 2019 3:23PM
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Chubz.
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The reason you don’t see posts about emissions is because the majority of active members here aren’t even old enough to drive and the only thing they care about is how they can get their next pack of juul pods and convince mommy and daddy to buy them on3ps
Apr 18 2019 3:31PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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I already have enough day to day problems to solve like finding my next juul pod plug and convincing my parents to buy me a new pair of on3ps
Apr 18 2019 3:33PM
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ogreene
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Kinda cool that Vail Resorts pledged to 0 net carbon footprint across all of their resorts by 2030. Big ups to them and hopefully they follow through with it. Working at a Vail Resort has encouraged me to recycle more and recycle correctly so that's pretty cool. Living in Tahoe has also inspired me to live like every action I do directly affects the environment around me. Upvotes to this thread for expanding minds, eh?
Apr 18 2019 4:11PM
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saeb101
Posts: 64 - Karma: 167
It is weird to think about whether or not skiing as we know it is going to disappear during our lifetimes. I guess we’d better not take it for granted.
Apr 18 2019 4:19PM
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Andi_G
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The best thing you can do to have an impact is just to stop eating beef. I've starting really limiting my intake of it over the past year and want to wean off totally because of the ecological impact it can have.
Apr 18 2019 4:28PM
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ASSholebomber22
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I got 100 bucks that we'll still be skiing in the rockies in 2060 and there will still be powder days as well.
Apr 18 2019 5:49PM
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vibecheck
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Get rid of Asian tourists, especially in our parks. They are worse than beef or plastic.
Apr 18 2019 6:30PM
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theabortionator
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If you want to engage people why not make the title relate to the topic? Instead of going cryptic buzzfeed. This thread could have been title "2 month old couch cheetos and I still probably would have clicked it"

Idk. I don't get the need for the buzzfeed style "Woooo I gotcha! "


Also this def isn't the first thread about climate change and the ski industry.
Apr 18 2019 7:20PM
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saeb101
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ForeignAidGet rid of Asian tourists, especially in our parks. They are worse than beef or plastic.


Facts
Apr 18 2019 7:21PM
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theabortionator
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BiffbarfI got 100 bucks that we'll still be skiing in the rockies in 2060 and there will still be powder days as well.


I doubt I'll be alive then, but if I am, I hope I can still hit the slopes. Tell the childrens about chads gap, the beef between skiers and boarders before Johnny tsunami died for their sins, and when frankfurters cost a nickle.
Apr 18 2019 7:25PM
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Lonely
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The real question is what are YOU doing op?
Apr 18 2019 7:55PM
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ASSholebomber22
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theabortionatorI doubt I'll be alive then, but if I am, I hope I can still hit the slopes. Tell the childrens about chads gap, the beef between skiers and boarders before Johnny tsunami died for their sins, and when frankfurters cost a nickle.


Real OG's remember. This little asshole made me feel like such a dork for skiing.

Apr 18 2019 8:10PM
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SavageBiff
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I’m all for emissions as I fear skiing disappearing in my lifetime second only to death , and I see it happening east coast , the snow here ant what it was 30 years ago , however I’m on this forum to learn more about skiing , the gear , meet people and have like minded discussions about skiing to get me through the summer I’m sure there are plenty of hippie forums for the other
Apr 18 2019 8:18PM
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.Morton
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WeastcoastAlexNo discussions about why the resorts close when they still have snow but rather complaining about their "LDOH depression".

Resorts close when there's still snow because the masses (millions of weekend warriors who only ski groomers) stop coming to the mountain so they're only losing money. It definitely sucks and I wish we could do something about it but we'd literally have to get all the 2-3 weekends out of the year skiers to become as dedicated to the sport as we are.
AndrewGravesSVThe best thing you can do to have an impact is just to stop eating beef. I've starting really limiting my intake of it over the past year and want to wean off totally because of the ecological impact it can have.

Definitely this, I usually still eat meat if it's in something but I haven't had a burger all year. It's crazy how much good vegetarian/vegan food there is if you just try it with an open mind. #healthgang_official
Apr 18 2019 9:13PM
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ASSholebomber22
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Fun fact, ~570 million people in india shit openly in the streets of their homeland. That's 1.7 times the population of the entire United States.

But fo sho fellas, cut back on beef consumption so it keeps snowin'
Apr 18 2019 9:51PM
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theabortionator
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BiffbarfReal OG's remember. This little asshole made me feel like such a dork for skiing.




I remember accidentally stumbling upon this gem of a movie. It changed my life. It showed me the darkside, the forbidden pleasure of draggin my knuckles and hitting the sweet ramp jumps. I wish there were more shitty action sports movies. Are there?
Apr 18 2019 9:57PM
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ASSholebomber22
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theabortionatorI remember accidentally stumbling upon this gem of a movie. It changed my life. It showed me the darkside, the forbidden pleasure of draggin my knuckles and hitting the sweet ramp jumps. I wish there were more shitty action sports movies. Are there?


Bro, surely you couldn't have forgetten the best 90's disney action movie of all time 'Brink'
Apr 18 2019 9:59PM
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PeppermillReno
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You sound like a pussy op.
Apr 18 2019 9:59PM
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skierman_jack
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TRVP_ANGELI already have enough day to day problems to solve like finding my next juul pod plug and convincing my parents to buy me a new pair of on3ps


I was going to write a serious reply to this thread but now I just can’t. Well played my friend.
Apr 18 2019 10:03PM
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CUMCAT
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LISTEN MAN, IVE GOT JUULS TO RIP AND FURRIES TO PLOW, I AINT GOT TIME FOR THIS
Apr 18 2019 11:23PM
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seanahue.
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BiffbarfReal OG's remember. This little asshole made me feel like such a dork for skiing.



I've definitely posted this before but I don't care, the children must know the greatest action sports tale of our time:

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/812652/Johnny-Tsunami-Narated-in-under-6-minutesEnjoy.
Apr 18 2019 11:26PM
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Pigeon.
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theabortionatorI remember accidentally stumbling upon this gem of a movie. It changed my life. It showed me the darkside, the forbidden pleasure of draggin my knuckles and hitting the sweet ramp jumps. I wish there were more shitty action sports movies. Are there?


watch most extreme primate. movie fuccin slaps bro
Apr 19 2019 9:09PM
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_IRRELEVANT_
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Why don’t we make some plastic bottle skis like the park benches
Apr 19 2019 10:04PM
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gravel
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The most power you have to affect climate change is through voting. While individual efforts like low-emission diets or choosing public transportation are great personal choices, their positive effects are almost unmeasurable in the context of carbon emissions from corporations and governments. I'm not saying it's not worthwhile to consider your own environmental impact or how you can reduce it, but the number one way to try and keep our winters around is to vote in favor of candidates and propositions that support environmental conservation, not to buy a nalgene instead of a plastic water bottle.
Apr 20 2019 4:45PM
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theabortionator
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seanahue.I've definitely posted this before but I don't care, the children must know the greatest action sports tale of our time:

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/812652/Johnny-Tsunami-Narated-in-under-6-minutesEnjoy.


The feels
Apr 20 2019 5:01PM
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PsychicMigration
Posts: 2099 - Karma: 10,540
Haven’t used a plastic water bottle in a year. Skate or ride my bike to work all summer and in the winter I live on campus and walk or skate to class. Living in RI I carpool every time I ski unless it’s a solo trip.
Apr 20 2019 6:50PM
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Plankton
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Pigeon.watch most extreme primate. movie fuccin slaps bro


Facts. Was just about to post this
Apr 21 2019 11:47AM
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Phillyisthebest
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Personally I believe skiing will out live us all
Apr 21 2019 11:54AM
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Chunderface
Posts: 2514 - Karma: 9,860
toastThe most power you have to affect climate change is through voting. While individual efforts like low-emission diets or choosing public transportation are great personal choices, their positive effects are almost unmeasurable in the context of carbon emissions from corporations and governments. I'm not saying it's not worthwhile to consider your own environmental impact or how you can reduce it, but the number one way to try and keep our winters around is to vote in favor of candidates and propositions that support environmental conservation, not to buy a nalgene instead of a plastic water bottle.


I have no idea either way, but what are you basing your opinion on? Is there some sort of study or something you can link to?

Also, what do you mean by government's producing carbon emissions?

**This post was edited on Apr 21st 2019 at 12:41:24pm
Apr 21 2019 12:29PM
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gravel
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TubeBroI have no idea either way, but what are you basing your opinion on? Is there some sort of study or something you can link to?

Also, what do you mean by government's producing carbon emissions?

**This post was edited on Apr 21st 2019 at 12:41:24pm


I listened to a radio show which characterized voting as the best personal strategy to affect climate change - While personal efforts reduce your own carbon footprint, voting for regulation and representation can affect the policy that dictates the carbon footprint of industries and corporations (the major contributors). I do not have a good source on hand to back this up so I’m happy to hear an opposite argument.

Government actions for development produce carbon emissions, though maybe it could fit under industry instead. For example, urbanization is a governmental goal in economic development. Urbanization requires construction and resources, often in the form of concrete and cement pouring, which is about 8% of all CO2 emissions (huge impact, airline travel only contributes 2.5%). Here is an article https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46455844
Apr 21 2019 1:59PM
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Lonely
Posts: 6741 - Karma: 61,663
toastI listened to a radio show which characterized voting as the best personal strategy to affect climate change - While personal efforts reduce your own carbon footprint, voting for regulation and representation can affect the policy that dictates the carbon footprint of industries and corporations (the major contributors). I do not have a good source on hand to back this up so I’m happy to hear an opposite argument.

Government actions for development produce carbon emissions, though maybe it could fit under industry instead. For example, urbanization is a governmental goal in economic development. Urbanization requires construction and resources, often in the form of concrete and cement pouring, which is about 8% of all CO2 emissions (huge impact, airline travel only contributes 2.5%). Here is an article https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46455844

If we just used more wood...
Apr 21 2019 3:12PM
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Cyanicenine
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https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/children-carbon-footprint-climate-change-damage-having-kids-research-a7837961.html
Apr 21 2019 3:57PM
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milotv34
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Chubz.The reason you don’t see posts about emissions is because the majority of active members here aren’t even old enough to drive and the only thing they care about is how they can get their next pack of juul pods and convince mommy and daddy to buy them on3ps

Hate on the fckbois who wear on3ps dont hate on the guys who wear on3ps cuz they are a decent ski
Apr 21 2019 3:57PM
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Chubz.
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CauseImMiloHate on the fckbois who wear on3ps dont hate on the guys who wear on3ps cuz they are a decent ski


What lol

I ride on3ps
Apr 21 2019 3:58PM
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milotv34
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Chubz.What lol

I ride on3ps

cool ig
Apr 21 2019 5:19PM
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Chubz.
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CauseImMilocool ig

Ok
Apr 21 2019 5:19PM
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Whackson
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seanahue.I've definitely posted this before but I don't care, the children must know the greatest action sports tale of our time: Thank you for this Jesus
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/812652/Johnny-Tsunami-Narated-in-under-6-minutesEnjoy.


Thank you for this Jesus
Apr 22 2019 12:21AM
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NickelbackFan420
Posts: 204 - Karma: 744
I feel attacked
Apr 22 2019 1:08AM
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DirtYStylE
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I don’t wax my skis. The wax just goes straight into the snow then into the water table.

Am I helping?
Apr 23 2019 5:02PM
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SnickleFriz
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You think car-pooling helps reduce your carbon footprint? Stop flying. Stop driving. Stop biking. Even riding the Gondola has been directly linked to global warming.

Teleport to the mountain.
Apr 23 2019 5:33PM
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SendyMcSendyface
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ForeignAidGet rid of Asian tourists, especially in our parks. They are worse than beef or plastic.


Woke af. Nobody talks about how the Chinese produce the most pollution of any nation.
Apr 23 2019 6:38PM
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vibecheck
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SendyMcSendyfaceWoke af. Nobody talks about how the Chinese produce the most pollution of any nation.


https://www.forbes.com/sites/rrapier/2018/07/01/china-emits-more-carbon-dioxide-than-the-u-s-and-eu-combined/



https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/22/climate/great-pacific-garbage-patch.html


https://www.acsh.org/news/2018/07/26/asia-africa-cause-90-plastic-pollution-worlds-oceans-13233


https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/2166542/air-pollution-killing-1-million-people-and-costing-chinese
Apr 23 2019 8:33PM
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SendyMcSendyface
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ForeignAidhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/rrapier/2018/07/01/china-emits-more-carbon-dioxide-than-the-u-s-and-eu-combined/



https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/22/climate/great-pacific-garbage-patch.html


https://www.acsh.org/news/2018/07/26/asia-africa-cause-90-plastic-pollution-worlds-oceans-13233


https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/2166542/air-pollution-killing-1-million-people-and-costing-chinese


Preach it brother fuck the chinese Tiananmen square 1989
Apr 23 2019 8:38PM
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SavageBiff
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Communist spy cat cookers all of em !!!
Apr 23 2019 9:48PM
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Skibumsmith
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AndrewGravesSVThe best thing you can do to have an impact is just to stop eating beef. I've starting really limiting my intake of it over the past year and want to wean off totally because of the ecological impact it can have.


Nope. Try again. The best possible way to make an impact is to get a vasectomy.

Apr 23 2019 11:15PM
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freestyler540
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SkibumsmithNope. Try again. The best possible way to make an impact is to get a vasectomy.



that is brutally accurate. Purge anyone?
Apr 24 2019 1:56AM
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ChadThundercock
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OP should join the navy, I hear they like sucking cock as much as he does.
Apr 24 2019 4:00AM
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Pigeon.
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PlanktonFacts. Was just about to post this


most vertical primate is also fire. chimp can skate a bowl better than me
Apr 28 2019 7:48PM
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iced
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Pigeon.most vertical primate is also fire. chimp can skate a bowl better than me


god when i remember those movies i can taste the kool aid jammer in the back of my throat.
Air bud was a real cunt. I liked the primate, but i dont understand how a dog can play ball themed sports without puncturing the ball with his teeth. What a jackass. Probably fucked all the other dogs of his time over as well with all the kids wanting golden retrievers over the false promise they could slam dunk.
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