Rising Costs Threaten Accessibility of Australian Ski Resorts

The rising costs of skiing at Australian resorts, driven by global heating and increased lift prices, threaten the accessibility that characterised the sport in the 1980s and 1990s. Dan Burke recalls a time when skiing was more egalitarian, with many from lower socioeconomic backgrounds able to participate. Now, the financial burden of skiing is likened to 'throwing $100 bills out the window' as costs soar.

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