The least green ski resort EVER
Posted by at Jul 9th, 2008 in Climate Change
Filed under: Travel and Vacation , Climate Change While many of us lay awake at night, pondering the ramifications of melting ice caps, it’s kind of funny in an absurd way to think: there are people snow skiing in the Arabian Desert right now . But it’s true , Dubai is home to a 22,500 square foot indoor ski area with the world’s only indoor double black diamond run. Ski Dubai is kept at a constant 30°F, so die-hard skiers don’t have to go without — even in one of Earth’s hottest and driest climates. Gallery: Ski Dubai Gallery When I think of this indoor skiing monstrosity in a global warming context, I can’t decide whether it seems offensive, prophetic, or just strangely ironic. Because, in a way, this man-made ski mountain is hastening the demise of natural ski areas . But hey, it’s Dubai, where celebrities build islands out of concrete and call them eco-friendly . Next year, when you’re thinking of ways to green your ski vacation , you could probably start by crossing Dubai off your list. [via GearPatrol ] Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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