Sustainable Initiatives & Practices
We recognize that we work and play in a beautiful environment and are committed to operating in a responsible and sustainable fashion so future generations of mountain recreation enthusiasts may experience and enjoy this awesome mountain. Many of the environmental and sustainable practices now standard in our industry were conceived and developed at Meadows, including:
- The award winning native wildflower and grass seed revegetation program which strengthens the ecosystem by collecting, growing and planting those species of plants and grasses native to this environment
- Pioneering the Ski Green Tag carbon offset program which started at Meadows and has grown to more than 20 ski areas nationwide, allowing guests and ski companies to purchase renewable energy certificates to offset the greenhouse gasses they produce while traveling to the mountain
- Early adapter of clean wind energy, powering designated lifts at Meadows and Cooper Spur Ski Area since 2002, and committing to 100% clean wind energy by 2011 for all of Meadows electricity needs
- Establishing local food sheds to obtain fresh local produce and other food sources
- Developing a public transit system which delivers up to 25% of skier visits on peak days, a percentage double that of most ski resorts
You can view a special report by NetGreen News which recently featured our sustainability efforts.
Enjoy the video to find out more about Meadows sustainable initiatives.