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Why do skiers sunburn so easily on the slopes? A snow scientist explains

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17 February 2025
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It’s extremely easy to get sunburned while you’re skiing and snowboarding in the mountains, but have you ever wondered why?

While it’s true that you’re slightly closer to the Sun when you’re high in the mountains, that isn’t the reason.

If you go up 1 mile (1.6 km), about the elevation[1] from Denver to the peaks of resorts such...

Authors: Staff

Read more https://theconversation.com/why-do-skiers-sunburn-so-easily-on-the-slopes-a-snow-scientist-explains-249858

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