Monte Bondone, Italy – The Monte Bondone ski resort has ignited a heated debate after resorting to an unconventional method to ensure snow cover: using helicopters to transport artificial snow to its summit. This decision followed a period of high winds that stripped away the natural snow, leaving the slopes bare and jeopardizing the ski season. As warmer winters become increasingly prevalent across Europe, ski resorts are finding themselves more and more dependent on man-made snow to sustain their operations.