Essays about: "Snowboarding"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the word Snowboarding.

  1. 1. Winter tourism in the European Alps, a balance between environment and society. : A case study about Obertauern in the face of climate change.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

    Author : Amrei Aubrunner; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate change; winter-based tourism; ski areas; adaptation; mitigation; sustainable development; key stakeholders; Sustainable Development Goals;

    Abstract : Climate change is a global phenomenon that affects various industries worldwide. One of the most affected industries is the snow-based industry, which includes skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, winter sports, and related tourism and hospitality sectors. READ MORE

  3. 2. ‘Hot Planet, Cool Athletes’: A Case Study of Protect Our Winters and the Role of Ski Activism in Combating Climate Change

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Ioana Mihala; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; New Social Movement; Ski Activism; Climate Change; Winter Tourism; POW; Lifestyle Sports;

    Abstract : Despite the high vulnerability of alpine environments to climate change, adaptation and mitigation within the winter sport industry have only recently received consideration. However, the focus has been mainly on the adaptation measures of the ski resort operators (supply side), not taking into consideration other actors (demand side) or attempts aiming for a sustainable form of winter tourism. READ MORE

  4. 3. Gatekeepers and Godfathers : An intersectional analysis of the impact of personal social networks on snowboarding progression

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

    Author : Martha Burwell; [2018]
    Keywords : Snowboarding; intersectionality; feminism; social networks; action sports; extreme sports; Castells; networking theory;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to discover what impact, if any, personal social networks have on an individual’s snowboarding skill progression, and whether any differences emerge based on gender, class, race, or age. Interviews with 10 demographically diverse snowboarders in Washington State, USA, were conducted and analyzed. READ MORE

  5. 4. Design of Multifunctional and Sustainable Backpacks : Combining Skiing, Snowboarding, and Urban Usage

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Marcus Jonsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Backpack; Duffel Bag; Multifunctional; Brand Transformation; Sustainable Design; Textile Design; Industrial Design Engineering;

    Abstract : Today, backpacks and duffel bags are often designed with a focus on a specific area of use, which makes it difficult to use them on other occasions. A clear example where the differences are noticeable is between functional mountaineer bags and urban bags. READ MORE

  6. 5. Branding Snowboarding Lifestyle : A case study of Burton Snowboards’ brand narrative of gender equity

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för mediestudier

    Author : Laura Muukka; [2018]
    Keywords : Burton Snowboards; lifestyle; fashion; gender equity; branding;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis was to find out how snowboarding lifestyle and gender equity are visible in Burton Snowboards’ branding on their Instagram accounts as well as in their retail stores. Thus, the research questions were “How is (snowboarding) lifestyle and gender equity visible in Burton Snowboards’ branding on their Instagram accounts and in their retail stores?” and also, “How does branding differ in the two accounts and in the four stores?” The theory part of this thesis looks into consumer theories, such as branding and marketing communication. READ MORE