Skiers hit slopes in barely-there bikinis as warm temps melt western resorts’ snow
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Ski jackets are being replaced by bikinis due to unusually high temperatures at western ski resorts.
As record temperatures melted the snow in the region, skiers were seen hitting the slopes in swimsuits and topless clothes.
Warmer weather than seasonal norms and lack of snowfall forced many holiday villages to close early, delay openings, or close completely.
SNOW DROUGHT IN THE FACILITIES While generation Z skiers turn to new activities that will fill the elevators, it also affects the ski industry.
According to Reuters, crews at Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico had to move snow from remote parts of the mountain to the ski slopes to keep the roads open.
In Colorado, conditions have deteriorated to the point that less than 20% of roads remain open in some resorts, and patches of brown soil have replaced snow-covered hillsides, the agency reported.
Due to record temperatures in western ski resorts, skiers are stopping wearing swimsuits instead of jackets these days. (Cheney Orr/Reuters)
Despite the poor conditions, some skiers continue to make the most of the rest of the season.
Posts circulating on social media show people swapping their traditional winter clothes for swimsuits as they navigate muddy terrain.
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“I highly recommend skiing in bikini tops with your best friends,” one user wrote.
“The annual bikini ski came earlier this year,” another user commented.
At some popular resorts in the western part of the country, less than 20 percent of the trails are open, but skiers still hit the slushy slopes in swimsuits. (Cheney Orr/Reuters)
A Reddit user who said he previously worked on a ski lift recalled that warm days often bring skiers wearing tank tops or sports bras.
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He said many people returned at the end of the day with their arms and torsos covered in scratches, and warned that snow could cause serious skin injuries.
Fox News Digital previously reported that a lack of snowfall is reshaping the ski industry.
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After a winter with record-low snowfall, some resorts have begun changing strategies to attract younger visitors and keep their business stable.
For example, Vail Resorts recently dropped Epic Pass prices by 20% for skiers and snowboarders ages 13 to 30 in an effort to attract Gen Z travelers.
Social media posts show skiers wearing very little clothing as they took to the unusually hot slopes. (Cheney Orr/Reuters)
Industry leaders say younger visitors increasingly view skiing as a social experience, encouraging resorts to add events, concerts and other events beyond traditional skiing.
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This shift comes as the average age of U.S. skiers continues to rise and warmer winters pose ongoing challenges for resorts that depend on consistent snowfall.
Fox News Digital’s Jessica Mekles contributed reporting.
