The Economic Times

In 1942, US Olympic skier Betty Woolsey began buying a Wyoming ranch; by her death in 1997, she had placed all 270 acres under a conservation easement

In 1942, Olympian ski racer Betty Woolsey acquired 270 acres in the pristine landscapes of Wyoming. Upon her passing in 1997, she established a conservation easement through the Jackson Hole Land Trust, effectively safeguarding the land from future development. This choice reflects the ongoing tension between land conservation and the soaring housing market in Jackson Hole, highlighting a significant dilemma in balancing preservation with housing needs.