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No snow calls for artificial snow at this ski course; but is it worth the cost?
Ariens Nordic Center Sport Development Director Sean Becker says the cost to make the snow is worth it. He says they are one ...
Business Insider2y
I make fake snow for films like 'Fantastic Beasts.' It's fun to make but painstaking to clean up — now I never look at winter movies the same.
This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Jon Llewellyn, a 51-year-old snow project manager who makes fake snow for TV and films. It's been edited for length and clarity.
Forbes1y
Artificial Snow Not A Long-Term Answer For Ski Resorts In The Alps
particularly as artificial snow isn't the panacea it was once thought to be. Skiing in the Alps is big business—it's an industry worth $30 billion—and last week, skiers were thrilled to ...
Wall Street Journal3y
Beijing Winter Olympics: The Logistics of Making Fake Snow
The Beijing Olympics were the first Winter Games to rely entirely on artificial snow. WSJ examined the logistics of snowmaking and what it could mean for future host cities. Photo: Lisi Niesner ...