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Steven R. Fassnacht, Professor of Snow Hydrology, Colorado State University

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

Skiers can sunburn easily for reasons that have nothing to do with the mountain's elevation. Matt Bird/Stone via Getty Images

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.

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