Your Favorite Ski Resort is Probably in a National Forest

Your favorite ski resort is probably on public land. Probably a National Forest. Ski resort in Colorado? Probably on the White River National Forest. Ski resort in California? Probably on the Tahoe National Forest.

Our National Forests are home to just 25% of America's ski areas, and yet they host HALF of all skiers nationwide each year. That's a staggering statistic for a land use which only takes up .1% of National Forest Land.

The implications of ski resorts on public land are far reaching and raise important questions about how we use public lands in general. We discuss in this video. Enjoy.

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