What are the solutions to poor or unreliable snow fall for alpine resorts Flashcards
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Q
What is a good case study for this
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Abondance
2
Q
How would you start the essay
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Abondance is a small alpine town
In the french alps
With 1300 residents
at an Altitude of 3000ft above sea level
3
Q
Evidence of poor and unreliable snow fall
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In 2006 snow fell for only 20 days in Abundance leading to significant economic and social issues.
4
Q
Overcome the issue of unreliable snow fall
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The first approach was to try and overcome the unreliable snow record by introducing innovative new snow cannons
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Q
Overcoming the issue of unreliable snow fall 2
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The second approach was to diversify the nature of outdoor pursuits available. These included
Glacier climbing and walking Climbing courses Abseiling courses Hiking with donkeys for old and young Guided climbs of nearby summits e.g. Mont de Grange Discovery holidays Local cuisine gourmet weekends with special cheese and the Berthed Lake fishing White water rafting Quad biking Treasure hunts.
