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A Swedish Company is Turning Wind Turbines into Skis

Since the early 2000s. Swedish electricity company Vattenfall has built and operated thousands of wind turbines across northern Europe. Each year, thousands are decommissioned and torn down. Now, instead of simply throwing the materials out, Vattenfall is finding ways to give them new life. In collaboration with Norwegian recycling company Gjenkraft and ski company Evi Ski, Vattenfall is turning rotor […]
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Austria’s Highest Ski Village Builds Massive Underground Energy Storage System at 7,700 Feet, Redefining Sustainable Winter Tourism

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Deep beneath the slopes of Austria’s highest ski village, construction is underway on a high-altitude renewable energy project. Regional energy provider TIWAG (Tiroler Wasserkraft AG) is building the Kühtai 2 Pumped Storage Power Plant at the ski village of Kühtai, adding a new reservoir at 2,350 meters (7,710 feet) above sea level in Tyrol’s Stubai Alps, just 35 kilometers (22 […]
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How the Freeride World Tour is Fighting Travel-Related Carbon Emissions

Over the past several years, the Freeride World Tour (FWT) has been grappling with how it can advance its sustainability efforts. Between the environment, gender equality, and safety, the competitive freeriding circuit has been aiming to reduce its footprint and operate sustainably. Recently, its focus has shifted to one particular area: travel emissions. According to the International Ski and Snowboard […]
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Gear Review: The Eco-Friendly, Ultra-Sporty Sunski Treeline Sunglasses

The Sunski Treeline polarized sunglasses are for people who like high-velocity sports and the environment. Made from a ‘SuperLight‘ recycled plastic that Sunski came up with themselves and backed by their lifetime warranty, The Treelines are eco-consciously sexy. The award-winning Treeline is part of Sunski’s glacier sunglasses line with extreme coverage and sun protection.  A unisex style that looks great on […]
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Construction Begins on Workforce Housing at Winter Park Resort, CO

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Across the state of Colorado, housing is a premium—a problem that’s only amplified in mountain communities. Therefore, it makes it extra challenging for people looking to move to the mountains and work at resorts to find housing. The past few seasons have shown resorts how detrimental a strong workforce is to keep lifts turning and guests happy. Winter Park Resort is […]
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Elan 100% Green Energy Efforts Earns GREEN STAR Recognition and Sets Example as a Leading Ski Manufacturer and Global Supplier 

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Elan, the only global ski manufacturer handcrafting skis 100% on green energy and 100% in the Slovenian Alps, for 77 years, earns the coveted GREEN STAR Certificate for the company’s integration of social responsibility and sustainability plans through 2030 and beyond. Related: How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Could Impact Ski Manufacturing As a heritage brand, deeply connected to its local […]
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The Pad: Ski Lodge Built from Shipping Containers Opens In Silverthorne, CO

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From budget to boujee, the Pad has travelers of all kinds covered. The Pad, a sustainable ski lodge, located in Silverthorne Colorado, has been constructed from 18 recycled shipping containers and other reused or locally sourced materials. It just recently opened, allowing guests to enjoy a chic affordable stay in the heart of mountainous Summit County. Using inspiration from their […]
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Steamboat Resort, CO to Stop Selling Plastic Bottles

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Steamboat Resort announced that they will stop selling single-use plastic bottles starting in the 2021-2022 winter season in their latest move to become a more sustainable brand, company, and town. Whether in the form of water, an energy drink, or soda, plastic bottles have deteriorating effects on local, national, and international environments. Every year in the United States, millions of […]
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Pro Skier Starts Sustainable Grocery Business in Jackson, WY

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Professional big mountain skier Sam Schwartz launched Avant Delivery in his hometown of Jackson, Wyoming. Avant is Wyoming’s first business that provides options for sustainable grocery shopping, restaurant takeout, and waste management to its customers. Related: VIDEO: Sam Schwartz Going Big in Jackson Hole, WY Avant intends to create a more accessible path to sustainability with its circular model. The […]
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Breckenridge, CO Becomes Only 2nd Mountain Town Certified ‘Sustainable’

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Green Destinations has recently certified the town of Breckenridge, CO, as a sustainable destination. Breckenridge is the second town to gain the Mountain IDEAL certification, behind Vail, CO. Related: Vail is First US Mountain Resort Destination to Earn Title of “Sustainable Destination” Breckenridge has made a serious effort to improve its impact on society and the environment. Green Destinations looks at […]
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Meier Skis: Handmade Skis From Colorado Trees

Custom, handmade, and proudly produced in Colorado, Meier Skis has been gaining notable attention across the ski industry for its uniquely, sustainably built products. Designing and manufacturing hand-crafted, high-performance skis since 2009, its focus is driven not only by the desire to create unique skis but also to utilize sustainable material right outside their doors. While many ski companies strive […]
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WNDR Alpine Takes a Whole New Approach to Ski Manufacturing

Matt Sterbenz, the founder of 4FRNT skis and WNDR Alpine, has broken new ground in the world of ski manufacturing. Taking an innovative and sustainable approach, Sterbenz, who was creatively inspired by a plant-based composite focused company known as Checkerspot, put forth the idea of building skis constructed partially from algae. Contrary to the more traditionally used materials, such as […]
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Vail Resorts Awarded 2019 Golden Eagle Award for Environmental Excellence for its ‘Commitment to Zero Program’

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Vail Resorts has been awarded the 2019 Golden Eagle Award for Environmental Excellence by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) for its bold environmental sustainability program, Commitment to Zero. The annual Golden Eagle Awards, which were presented at the NSAA National Convention in San Diego last week, are the highest honors given for environmental performance in the ski industry. Related: Vail […]
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