Sustainable Slopes, adopted by the ski industry in 2000, provides an overarching framework for ski areas on sustainability and enhanced environmental performance.

Click here to see a list of ski areas endorsing the Environmental Charter. 

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A report is issued annually summarizing, see below for each year's report:

2018	2012	2006
2017	2011	2005
2016	2010	2004
2015	2009	.2003
2014	2008	.2002
2013	2007	.2001

Sustainable Slopes Grant Program

Launched in 2009, the grant program provides cash and in-kind funding to support sustainability projects at NSAA member ski areas.

Thanks to our sponsors:  HKD Snowmakers, Brendle Group and CLIF Bar.

Apply for a 2019 Sustainable Slopes Grant

 For background information on the Sustainable Slopes Grant, click here.

 Applications are due by April 2, 2019.

Past Sustainable Slopes Grant Winners

 

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Additional Resources for Ski Areas:

Facts on Snowmaking
Profiting from Sustainability Presentation (Brendle Group and RRC) (2014)
New NSAA Study:  Profiting from Sustainability (2014)
Supply Chain Sustainability for the Ski and Tourism Industries - What You Need to Know (WEBINAR)
Small Resorts Guide to Energy
"Taking Sustainable Slopes to the Next Level" Guide (2008)
Greening Your Ski Area: A Pollution Prevention Handbook