The Folly A folly is defined as:- (1) the quality of being foolish. (2) a foolish action, idea, etc., and, (3) an imitation castle, temple etc. built as a decoration in a large garden or park (National Park?)! And that is exactly what the Cairngorm ski resort has become because of the failed aspirations of…
Tag: snowsports
[Parkswatch is very pleased to publish this open letter from Canada about the situation at Cairn Gorm] Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which a person, or organization, seeks to sow seeds of doubt in a targeted individual or in members of a targeted group, making them question their own memory, perception, and…
Thanks to Phil Swainson, an occasional contributor to this blog, for forwarding me the Guardian’s long read yesterday about how Alpine Ski resorts are using snow making “to battle with climate change” (see here). Its recommended reading for anyone concerned about the future of snowsports at Cairn Gorm or who is concerned about how…