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A changing climate is impacting winter sports worldwide, with athletes adapting their training for the upcoming Winter Olympics. Decreasing snow levels and shorter winters are creating challenges for athletes like snowboarder Bea Kim and freestyle skier Marion Thénault, who are concerned about the future of their sports. Athletes like cross country skier Julia Kern are adjusting their training due to increased wildfires and poor air quality. The CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Sophie Goldschmidt, emphasizes the need for flexibility and backup plans as climate change affects competition conditions. Skiers like Norwegian Aleksander Aamodt Kilde and American Gus Schumacher are also grappling with their sports' environmental impact. Ski mountaineering athletes are using alternative training methods like running and skis on wheels to prepare for less predictable snow conditions. The future of these sports is intertwined with the health of the planet, highlighting the urgency to address climate change.