Arctic Sense of Artificial Snow : From a Traditional Lappish Ski Resort to an International Crossover Alp Resort

• Main Author: Ojala, Anna-Liisa
• Other Authors: Roiko-Jokela, Heikki, Pöyhönen, Piia
• Format: Book Part
• Language: English
• Published: Suomen urheiluhistoriallinen seura 2017
• Subjects: Lappi; Alpit; Finland; Lappland; Alps; hiihtokeskukset; talviurheilu; lumi; tekolumi; etnografia; diskurssintutkimus; matkailijat; elämyksellisyys; Arctic
• Online Access: http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:jyu-202503122510

In the present study, I examine what is the role and the value of artificial snow in today’s Arctic ski resorts. As we talk about snow in a ski resort, the connection between snow and sports is obvious. However, to market the ski resort’s facilities to sports enthusiasts and casual tourists snow has...