Ski Vermont Winter News: Eco-Mountains

11-20-2007

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE SNOW BOWL CONTINUES CARBON NEUTRALITY - After becoming the first totally carbon neutral ski area in the country last season, the Middlebury College Snow Bowl will once again offset its total carbon footprint.
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OKEMO RE-ENERGIZES WIND POWER COMMITMENT

LUDLOW, Vt. – Okemo Mountain Resort is officially continuing its commitment to environmental stewardship through the purchase of renewable energy certificates from Sterling Planet, the nation's leading renewable energy retail provider.
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A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP AT STRATTON

STRATTON MOUNTAIN, Vt. - In February of 2006, Stratton Mountain celebrated its ecological heritage and legacy with the unveiling of a new environmental campaign and plan for the future entitled, “Fresh Tracks”. Then in November 2006, Stratton took its first big step under Fresh Tracks, offsetting 100% of its energy usage with the purchase of Green Energy Credits, through Renewable Choice of Denver, CO.
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MOUNT SNOW PROJECTED TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION WITH FAN GUN INVESTMENT

WEST DOVER, Vt. – Mount Snow’s $3.5 million investment in snowmaking technology may sound steeper than a black diamond trail, but the long-term savings on energy consumption will make the resort’s efforts to be more environmentally friendly as easy as a green circle practice run.
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MAD RIVER GLEN: ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES

WAITSFIELD, Vt. - While Mad River Glen’s ski experience is unique, the mountain’s ownership structure, business model of sustainability and its mission of protection and preservation are downright revolutionary. They believe that by operating in a responsible and sustainable way, with minimum impact, (along with the great skiing) Mad River Glen's unique ski experience will appeal to a viable niche of skiers for years to come.
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BURKE SAVES 39 TONS FROM LAND FILLS YEARLY

EAST BURKE, Vt. - Burke Mountain’s environmental and efficiency efforts extend far beyond the recycling of paper, glass, cans, plastic and using energy efficient fixtures. Burke Mountain is part of the Vermont Business Materials Exchange (VBMX).
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JAY PEAK ADDS GREENWARE DISPOSIBLE CUPS, ECOBLUE CUBES FOR WATER CONSERVATION TO ITS LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES

JAY, Vt. – Jay Peak Resort will continue to expand its environmental program for the 2007-2008 season with the addition of Greenware disposable cups, water conservation efforts, and the enhancement of its existing single stream, no separating, co-mingled recycling program.
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SMUGGS ENVIRONMENTAL CAMPAIGN KEEPS IT FRESH

SMUGGLERS' NOTCH, Vt. - Smugglers’ Notch Resort’s 2007/2008 Keepin’ It Fresh! Campaign involves many initiatives on Smugglers’ part and also invites visitors to help in pursuing fresh air, fresh water, fresh snow and fresh tracks.
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STOWE BECOMES THE FIRST MOUNTAIN RESORT IN THE NATION TO EARN AUDUBON INTERNATIONAL’S GREEN COMMUNITY AWARD

STOWE, Vt. - Spruce Peak at Stowe, Stowe Mountain Resort’s new base-area development, has earned the Audubon Green Community Award from Audubon International, a non-profit environmental organization headquartered in New York State.
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