# Skiing With Dogs Eco-Friendly Uphill Skiing In The Alps... With Your Canine Companion By Holger Mohr | Published 2009-01-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-skiing-fun-together-with-your-dog References: [rossfeld.info](http://www.rossfeld.info/) Uphill skiing tours are all the rage in the Alps this year, especially among pet lovers who can easily bring their dogs. It's a fun sport that doesn't require ski-lifts, needing only snow and hills, hence the reason canines can participate. It also makes it a really [eco-friendly alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biting-edge-1) to more traditional alpine skiing. After a few hours of light climbing made possible with [special nets under the skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcteryx-ski), kind of like skiers did a century ago. Once at the top, these adventurous athletes can point their skis downhill for a much-deserved ride. The hiking portion makes it a really enjoyable way to take your time to slow down to enjoy nature at its best. For some, adding a dog to the experience makes it that much more enjoyable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Uphill Skiing Tours:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly ski equipment and tours that cater to pet owners, allowing them to bring their dogs along for the experience. - **Eco-friendly Alpine Skiing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable skiing solutions that eliminate the need for ski-lifts and promote a greener approach to alpine skiing. - **Adventure Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design unique adventure tourism packages that combine skiing, hiking, and eco-friendly experiences for thrill-seeking travelers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized skiing equipment, such as skis with built-in nets, to enhance the uphill skiing experience and cater to the growing demand. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create eco-friendly tour packages that incorporate uphill skiing and allow participants to bring their dogs, appealing to nature lovers and pet owners. - **Outdoor Gear Rental:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish rental services that offer eco-friendly skiing and hiking gear, targeting tourists who want to experience uphill skiing without the need for owning their equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.md) - [Motorized Skier Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eskimo.md) - [Stabilized Dog Hiking Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-hiking-backpack.md) - [Winter Sport Rideshare Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-ski.md) - [Social Good Ski Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordica-unleashed-outreach.md) - [Outdoor Dog Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backcountry.md) - [High-Tech Indoor Skiing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-skiing-machine.md) - [Plant-Based Winter Sport Waxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountainflow-ecowax.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ski Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-touring-boot.md)