Like many U.S. ski resorts, Steamboat sits on National Forest Land, and with that comes major responsibility to minimize impacts on the natural environment. Since the early days of skiing on Mount Werner, coexisting with wildlife, use of fossil fuel and water, and land management have been topics of conversation in Resort operations and planning. […]
As one part of our broader sustainability initiatives, Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. recognizes our strong connection to Mt. Werner, the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, and the habitat that they provide for local wildlife. In respect of this connection, Steamboat works closely with local wildlife experts to protect wildlife, including initiatives to provide a winter […]
This winter, SSRC is working with the United States Forest Service to eliminate handfeeding of Canada Jays, or otherwise known as Gray Jays or Camp Robbers on the mountain, especially in the Morningside area. New signage is displayed on the lift towers and in the lift line with the phrase “Handouts Harm” and asking skiers […]
In 2021, SSRC Environmental Fund donated $177,000 to support local nonprofits in their ambitious environmental initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint, preserve natural resources and improve water and air quality.
In 2021, the Steamboat Resort Environmental Fund donated $27,000 to environmental nonprofits in our community, including Colorado Water Trust, Community Ag Alliance, Friends of the Yampa and others.
This year, the rental/retail outlets at Steamboat Resort are recycling their plastic bags, working directly with the processing company of the Bag2Bag Program. “Bag2Bag® is the nation’s first closed loop recycling program where consumers can bring plastic retail bags and other wraps and films back to their local store to be recycled and made in […]
For the Winter 21/22 season, Steamboat has implemented two hybrid(Diesel-electric drive) model snowcats to reduce fuel use, CO2 emissions and air pollution (soot). The PistonBully 600E+ is a diesel-electric drive snowcat that reduces fuel consumption up to 20%, has 20% less noise, and 20% less CO2 emissions. For the Winter 22/23 season, the team is […]
In a big move to becoming a more sustainable destination, Steamboat Resort is eliminating single-use plastic bottles at the resort starting Winter 2021/2022. Guests can expect to find reusable Vapur water pouches and aluminum Ball cups as well as canned soda and water. Water refilling stations can also be found across the mountain to refill […]
Steamboat Resort supported the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council ReTree Colorado program with a $5,000 donation and employees volunteered their time by helping to plant 500 native Narrow Cottonwood trees along the Yampa River. ReTree is a program focused on river forest restoration by increasing shade along the river to reduce water temperatures, improve riparian habitat, […]
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO, July 6, 2021 – The Routt County Commissioners voted on a resolution today to adopt the Routt County Climate Action Plan. The Routt County Climate Action Plan is a joint project between the County, the City of Steamboat Springs, and the Towns of Hayden, Oak Creek, and Yampa. The plan provides a menu […]
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