Saint-Colomban-des-Villards, a ski resort in the French Alps, is offering free skiing this winter due to a long-standing financial deficit. The municipality decided not to sell lift passes to save costs, as the resort has been in deficit for nearly 25 years. The mayor, Pierre-Yves Bonnivard, explains that this move aims to keep the ski area operational while diversifying tourism options for the future, as climate change threatens traditional skiing.