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Can the Wind Power Our Ski Resorts?

The outdoor industry needs more sustainable practices to keep people outside and doing what they love. Ski resorts worldwide need new ways to preserve the industry’s profitability. Lifts and gondolas are pricey in terms of their upkeep and keeping them running, not to mention the increasing cost of man-made snow, as many resorts have seen just this season. Related: How […]

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Avatar photo Zoe Loftin | February 13, 2023
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VIDEO: 100% Wind – Jackson Hole, WY Turns to the Elements

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SnowBrains | October 29, 2020
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Announces All Operations Are Now 100% Powered by Wind

Jackson Hole, Cody peak, tram, wyoming

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY proudly announced yesterday a full transition to Green Power for its electricity needs. Effective immediately, all-year-round resort operations will now be powered by Lower Valley Energy’s (LVE) 100% Green Power program. This includes all JHMR on- mountain lifts, facilities, and base area operations. The program’s product directly sources wind power from Horse Butte Wind Farm […]

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SnowBrains | September 19, 2019
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Thredbo, Australia Goes Green: Sustainability in the Ski Industry

Protect our winters supports Thredbo's commitment to clean enerfy

The skiing industry is a dirty business: energy for hotels and lifts, gas for travel and snowcats, water for snowmaking and guests, and literally tons of waste do not exactly make it a green activity. It is in the ski industries best interest to limit their emissions and work together to protect winters. Many ski resorts have realized they need […]

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Joseph Phillips | August 2, 2019
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