Ski wax contaminated Park City’s aquifers with ‘forever chemicals.’ It could cost millions to clean up.
Park City’s ban does little to stop fluorowax coming in from Salt Lake City, other areas.
(Illustration by Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune) A study finds soil at ski areas have elevated levels microplastics believed to be left by ski and snowboard wax.
Julie left the beach of Santa Cruz, Calif., where she worked for 17 years, for the mountains of Salt Lake City in 2019. She has covered the NBA Finals, the Super Bowl, the World Series, the Maverick's big wave surf contest and two Olympics. A Colorado native, she enjoys creating her own adventure, occasionally with her husband and two kids in tow.