Keep Winter Cool

Sundance supports the Sustainable Slopes "Keep Winter Cool" campaign.
As we enjoy record snowfall and cold temperatures this winter, it might be hard to believe that global temperatures are on the rise. But across the planet, scientists are reporting alarming changes in the air, and warmer temperatures might make more than just skiers an endangered species.

What’s the Problem?
The problem is the growing amount of carbon dioxide we’re emitting. Most carbon dioxide comes from burning fossil fuels, which we use as a source of energy to generate electricity, power our vehicles, and for lots of other uses. Carbon dioxide acts like the glass in a greenhouse, trapping the sun’s warming rays in the atmosphere. That’s why carbon dioxide is called a “greenhouse gas,” and it’s why global temperatures have been rising as carbon dioxide has built up.

As temperatures rise, the Earth’s climate changes, and those changes can affect everything from rain in the tropics to snow in our mountains. These changes can spell trouble for wildlife, which is unable to adapt to the quickly changing conditions. And the changing weather patterns also affect the winter weather skiers depend upon to enjoy their sport. That’s why Sundance and the rest of the ski industry are working together to address this critical issue.

What Can We Do about It?
At Sundance, we recognize that, like other resorts, we use a lot of energy to keep our operations going. So we’re committed to cutting our energy use wherever we can. We’re pleased to announce that we’ve committed to replacing 10 percent of our conventional electricity with clean wind power. That’s enough to power most of our lifts with the wind.

But our energy-saving initiatives don’t stop there. We also have begun a resort-wide energy retrofit, provide free mass transit to the resort for pass holders, offer carpooling discounts to guests, and work closely with the North Fork Preservation Alliance to craft environmental policies throughout the resort.

Learn More
Keep Winter Cool
North Fork Preservation Alliance
Wind Power
EPA’s Global Warming Site
National Ski Area Association's Sustainable Slopes