Climate change poses threat to Crested Butte’s ski industry, small town culture, and natural land
By Carly Valerious Climate change is making the harsh winters in Crested Butte more livable, but also threatens the small towns solitude and wilderness. Warming temperatures in already hot states are pushing residents out to more temperate places. Ski areas are closing all around the country, which impacts the entire industry. The livelihood of the…