An Elite Montana Ski Resort Popular Among Celebrities Wants to Turn Sewage Into Snow Justin Franz, Kaiser Health News
An exclusive Montana resort wants to turn sewage into snow so that its rich and famous members can ski its slopes in a winter season that’s shrinking due to climate change.
The Yellowstone Club a ski and golf resort just north of Yellowstone National Park that counts Bill Gates, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel among its members has asked the Montana Department of Environmental Quality for a permit to allow it to use wastewater for snowmaking operations on its ski slopes.
• May 7, 2021
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An Elite Montana Ski Resort Wants to Turn Sewage Into Snow
An exclusive Montana ski resort frequented by the likes of Bill Gates and Justin Timberlake says it can safely turn wastewater into powder.
By Justin Franz, Kaiser Health News May 7, 2021 Daniel MilchevGetty Images
An exclusive Montana resort wants to turn sewage into snow so that its rich and famous members can ski its slopes in a winter season that’s shrinking due to climate change.
The Yellowstone Club a ski and golf resort just north of Yellowstone National Park that counts Bill Gates, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel among its members has asked the Montana Department of Environmental Quality for a permit to allow it to use wastewater for snowmaking operations on its ski slopes.
Carrie Fisher, the inspiring author and actress, beautifully encompassed all of the character traits of Princess Leia Organa in her daily life. When casting the part, George Lucas was looking for a resilient, cheeky warrior, rather than a âdamsel in distress.â Far from your stereotypical princess, Fisher filled Leiaâs shoes quite perfectly. With these qualities, itâs only fitting that the Princess had a revolutionary hairdo to complete her ensemble.
Appearing in
Star Wars: A New Hopeâ¢Â back in 1977, Princess Leiaâs buns only made one movie appearance throughout the entire
Star Wars
® sagaâand yet, the silhouette of these beauties continues to live on as an icon in cinematic wardrobe. Initially, Fisher wasnât too crazy about the âcinnamon bunâ style Lucas was dreaming of. Certainly, George didnât pull this twisted style out of thin airâso where did he find his inspiration?