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By Pete McIntyre
Climate change impact award

Ski resort sets the course for green measures

Jun 4, 2020 | 4:29 PM

SilverStar Mountain Resort is getting recognized for its environmental efforts.

The National Ski Areas Association has named the resort as the winner of its Climate Change Impact Award for programs that reduce carbon emissions and help prevent global warming.

“We are honoured to be recognized and win the category for the Climate Change Impact. Seeing our environmental efforts recognized on an international scale is humbling,” Chantelle Deacon, media relations manager for SilverStar said. “We are surrounded by so much beauty and natural resources, which is why we take pride in preserving our environment for future generations.”

The resort’s sustainability program includes several on-site and guest-facing projects that contribute to lower carbon emissions and overall positive impact on the climate.

All of the resort’s lifts run on hydro electric energy, and mountain operations fleets have been consistently updated to the latest low- or no-emission technologies. They also influence and reward positive guest behavior with the Ride Share program, EV charging stations and resource reduction campaigns in its lodging properties.

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Deacon said they continue to work with the local and provincial government on new and effective energy solutions, as well as sustainable growth strategies that preserve the natural environment.

The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) awards for sustainability, safety, growth and marketing to ski resorts with the most innovative and successful programs in each category.

SilverStar was the only Canadian ski resort to receive a nomination for both environmental excellence and climate change impact.

by Pete McIntyre
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