SloveniaA family ski resort in the Swiss municipality of Glarus, Braunwald, has decided to cease operations after this winter due to long-term losses and consecutive winters with little snow. The management stated that annual losses reached up to 1.6 million euros in recent years, and despite multiple capital injections, including 1.8 million euros in 2024, continuing operations is no longer viable. This closure highlights broader challenges faced by the Swiss ski industry, with 169 ski resorts having closed since the second half of the 20th century. Larger ski centers are also affected, with some reducing operations due to financial constraints. Climate change is exacerbating these issues, with research indicating that the altitude threshold for reliable winter temperatures will rise by around 300 meters by 2050, making lower-altitude ski areas increasingly difficult to operate.
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