Tourism analysts are predicting the skiing industry will face significant challenges within the coming decades due to climate change . Some ski resorts could be forced to produce their own snow within the next few years , whilst others will need to relocate . The cancellation of the men ’s World Cup downhill event due to take place this year in Canada has highlighted the issue . "And they're making a lot more money from off-snow activities, or even on-snow whether it be snowshoeing or ice skating or tubing, looking at other ways to entertain people." John Hudson , former professor of tourism at the University of Calgary , says that the sport could be “ a niche product for the well - off ” by 2020 .
Tourism analysts are predicting the skiing industry will face significant challenges within the coming decades due to climate change . Some ski resorts could be forced to produce their own snow within the next few years , whilst others will need to relocate . The cancellation of the men ’s World Cup downhill event due to take place this year in Canada has highlighted the issue . John Hudson , former professor of tourism at the University of Calgary , says that the sport could be “ a niche product for the well - off ” by 2020 .