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

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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. To date, $561,000 in cash and in-kind funding has been awarded to ski areas seeking to reduce their footprint and increase their environmental stewardship.

Thanks to our sponsor HKD Snowmakers for providing funds to ski areas with the goal of making their snowmaking programs efficient and sustainable.

Applications are closed for 2019. Stay tuned for information on how to apply in 2020.

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

Congratulations to our 2019 Grant Recipients!

Crystal Mountain (WA) - EV chargers installation & capacity expansion
Mt. Hood Meadows (OR) - diesel engine pre-heaters to reduce idling
Sugarbush Resort (VT) - EV supply equipment
Whaleback Mountain (NH) - HKD snowmaking grant

Past Sustainable Slopes Grant Winners

 

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Additional Resources for Ski Areas:

Supply Chain Greening – Policies and Practices

• Supply Chain Sustainability for the Ski and Tourism Industries - What You Need to Know (WEBINAR)
• Best Practice Guide: Creating Impact through Purchasing
• B Resource Guide: Local Purchasing Policy

Facts on Snowmaking
Profiting from Sustainability Presentation (Brendle Group and RRC) (2014)
New NSAA Study:  Profiting from Sustainability (2014)
Small Resorts Guide to Energy
"Taking Sustainable Slopes to the Next Level" Guide (2008)
Greening Your Ski Area: A Pollution Prevention Handbook