Ski resort

High concentrations of ski resorts are located in the Alps, Scandinavia, western and eastern North America, and Japan.

The culture originated in the Alps, where it is most popular and where skiers often stop at bars on their last run of the day while still wearing all their ski gear.

[7] As rising temperatures, receding glaciers and declining snowfall affect the environment, resort development and operations also have an environmental impact on land, lakes, streams, and wildlife.

[8] Amenities and infrastructure such as concrete buildings, ski lifts, access roads, parking lots, and railways have contributed to the urbanization of mountainous zones.

[9] In order to sustain good quality snow coverage, snowmaking requires large amounts of water and sometimes the creation of artificial lakes.

Many resorts are taking steps to reduce their energy and water consumption and waste production, increase recycling, and restore habitats.