Climate Change

Climate change is the number one threat to the snowsports industry. NSAA and its member resorts are taking action.

Ski areas are on the front lines of Climate Change. We are taking action by reducing our impact, advocating for solutions and making investments in our operations to boost resiliency.

Our Pledge Member Resources

Ski Industry Climate Change Policy

NSAA supports policy tools that propel our nation’s transition to an equitable clean energy economy, sustain healthy ecosystems and allow for a lifetime of outdoor recreation experiences for all:

• Regulatory standards and legislation to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
• Investments to accelerate the transition to a zero-emissions economy including research, jobs, green infrastructure, transmission investments, and permit reform
• Incentives for renewable energy and storage, cleaner transportation and fuels, clean technology innovation and natural carbon storage solutions
• Pricing carbon pollution to incentivize reductions in carbon emissions across the board

Our Pledge

NSAA pledges to take the following actions:

• Engage in advocacy with key policy makers in support of the adoption of standards and legislation to curb carbon emissions
• Raise awareness among policy makers on the impacts of climate change on the ski industry and rural communities, including the role that extreme weather events play
• Take a leadership role in facilitating ski area engagement of the 10 million yearly snowsports participants on climate action and advocacy
• Provide its members with education, tools and programs to reduce GHG emissions in their operations and green their supply chains
• Support members in their engagement with their state and local utility to decarbonize the grid
• Support research and funding of adaptation, resiliency and restoration measures that will protect the outdoor experiences enjoyed by millions of Americans, and ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy the benefits of mountain recreation
• Collaborate with other industries and business coalitions in support of climate change solutions to strengthen our voice and maximize our effectiveness
• Broaden our climate partnerships to ensure lasting climate change solutions

For more details on NSAA’s work around our three pillars of advocacy, mitigation, and resilience check out the 2024 Sustainable Slopes Annual Report.

Our annual Sustainable Slopes report highlights the association’s sustainability initiatives and showcases some of the impactful work being completed across the ski industry, reflecting our collective commitment to addressing the challenges of climate change through collaboration and leadership.

2024 Sustainable Slopes Annual Report

Advocacy. Mitigation. Resiliency.

CLIMATE CHANGE