A Skier’s Guide to Forever Chemicals

Skiers absolutely love waterproof gear. Visualize every advertisement where a water droplet sits on a multi-layered waterproof membrane accompanied by a statement, “New and improved waterproof protection and breathability.”Unfortunately, that waterproofing is usually achieved through the use of “forever chemicals,” man-made substances that have been proven to harm human health and the environment. What are PFAS?“Forever chemicals” are per- and poly-fluroroalky