Typical of small mountain towns, Flagstaff's local ski area has been going through years of legal battles in order to be the first ski area to use 100% reclaimed-water for snowmaking. The local "Native Americans" and "Environmentalists" are up in arms over using what they call, "poop water" upon the Sacred Peak for such trivial activity as skiing.
I do have a stance on this situation, though i remain UnAttached to the eventual outcome. Personally? I would put in Snowmaking and take out the chairlifts!
Below, is a copy of what i sent into the local newspaper. as a Protector of the Dharma, i had to take up my bow, ready my arrow, and take aim at what i felt was the spiritual missing link in all the drama.
Fearless to Speak for that which cannot,
your mountain yogi
photo: i crank a few sacred turns at the Arizona SnowBowl. truly, i cannot imagine my life without skiing in it. i bow to Telemark County, Norway...the birthplace of skiing. great photo by Ananda!
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There are psychologic, physiologic, and practical advantages to skiing on "pee-pee snow."
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ooooooh boy...this is gonna ruffle a few head-dress feathers...
