Vanishing Lines I Ski resort expansion is destroying our last living glaciers.
Synopsis
Plans to merge two glacier ski resorts would destroy glaciers over an area equivalent to 116 soccer fields, threatening high alpine wilderness.
Synopsis
Standing in a nearly deserted ski resort, a local resident reflects on the rapid changes in high alpine regions. Plans are underway to merge two glacier ski resorts into the largest in Europe, threatening to destroy glaciers over an area equivalent to 116 soccer fields. Construction will require extensive excavation, heavy machinery, and new access roads. Activists are calling for action to protect these natural spaces, warning that the loss of wilderness affects everyone, not just skiers. The film urges viewers to consider the future of these vital landscapes.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See the irreversible changes to high alpine landscapes.
- Find out about the largest glacier ski resort in Europe.
- Meet activists fighting against wilderness destruction.
Did You Know
- The planned ski resort expansion would destroy an area the size of 116 soccer fields.
- Only 7% of land in Austria remains largely natural.
- The combined lengths of ski pistes in the Alps total around 25,000 kilometers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of land in Austria remains largely natural?
Only 7% of the land area in Austria remains largely natural.
How much area will be transformed by the ski resort expansion?
The expansion will transform an area the size of 116 soccer fields, most of which is on glaciers.
How long do the pistes across the Alps add up to?
The total length of the pistes across the Alps adds up to around 25,000 kilometers.
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