PATS PEAK is proud to support:

Founded in 2000, Sustainable Slopes is a way for ski areas to commit to sustainable practices across their operations. Pats Peak and over 200 U.S. ski areas have signed on to NSAA’s Sustainable Slopes program.  www.nsaa.org

As stewards of the environment, we pledge to:

• Incorporate sustainability into all aspects of our resorts
• Lead by example, and educate employees and guests about sustainability
• Place collaboration over competition when it comes to sustainability
• Advocate for climate protection

Below are Pats Peak’s environmental practices:

2023

• State-of-the-Art Mountain Operations Facility: A new 6-bay mountain operations facility brings state-of-the-art capabilities to the Mountain Operations Team. This energy-efficient and modern building serves as the new facility to support their operations team, covering a spacious 12,000 square feet.
• New 300KW Generator for Mountain Base Area Operations: As part of our commitment to sustainability, the new generator incorporates energy-efficient technologies that optimize fuel consumption and reduce emissions.
• Upgraded Snowmaking Technology: Cutting-edge and energy-efficient snowmaking technology on FIS Race Trail to make snow faster for race athletes.
• Optimal Night Visibility: The East Wind trail received a night lighting facelift with all new poles, wires, and LED lights. Energy-efficient LED lighting technology has been implemented in this new lighting system, reducing power consumption, and minimizing their carbon footprint without compromising the quality of illumination.

2022

• Installed additional Energy-Efficient Snowmaking Fan Guns on the Puff trail.
• Construction began on a new 12,000 square foot Mountain Operations facility. The new facility will be an energy efficient, modern, and beautiful new building for the operations team.

2021

• Installed 40 new HKD Impulse snowguns, which cut energy consumption by 90%.
• Installed a new heat pump system in the main offices to cut down on energy systems.
• Installed more motion detecting lighting equipment. 
• Gas frialators replaced electric ones units in our F&B operation.

2020

Specific Initiatives:

• Purchased 60 high-efficiency HKD Impulse snow guns.
• Installed new refrigeration compressors in food service operation.
• Installed new high efficiency Rinnai boilers for hot potable water in base lodges.
• Converted more than 60 incandescent fixtures to LED lights.
• New lodge addition has super insulated SIPS panels.

2019

Specific Initiatives:

• Seven (7) new energy-efficient SMI Snow Makers Polecat Snow Guns
• Cyclone Powerline Upgrade to allow more snow guns to be able to run at one time and be more efficient with their snowmaking power.

2018

Specific Initiatives:

• Four (4) low-energy Fan Guns from SMI Snowmakers and 20 energy-efficient towers snow guns.
• Many products in our cafeteria have been changed to reduce our waste including Napkins – ECOLOGO Certified and EPA compliant for reduced environmental Impact; Black Paper Straws; Drinking Cups – made from plant based products (mostly corn) that are a compostable product; Soup Cups and Lids  – made from corn and are BPI (Biodegradables Product Institute) Certified; Greenwave Plates and Hinged Lid Containers – made from sugarcane and bamboo and BPI Certified; Sandwich Containers and Salad Containers with Lid – container made from paper with the lid made from recycled water bottles; Certified compostable Utensils that is wrapped in PLA (vegetable based).
• Our bathrooms also uses ECOLOGO Certified and EPA compliant Toilet Paper for reduced environmental impact and Paper Towels – USDA Certified Biobased product.

2017

Specific Initiatives:

• A $250,000 investment into the already impressive 100% state-of-the-art snowmaking coverage system includes the addition of (6)additional low-energy Fan Guns from Snow Machines Inc. With our new snow guns, we will be able to open more terrain even faster and sustain it longer, even through stretches with marginal winter temperatures.
• Brand new deck heaters will take the edge off of that chill while skiers and riders are relaxing on the deck. These are state-of-the-art and incredibly efficient. 

2016

Specific Initiatives:

• (4) additional low-energy turbo guns from Snow Machines Inc.
• (2) energy-efficient snowmaking HKD Fan Guns 
• A new snowmaking power line to double the amount of fan guns that can run at the same time. Running equipment when the weather is optimal is the best way that we can reduce our energy foot print. 

2015

Specific Initiatives:

• (10) additional Energy-Efficient HKD Snowmaking Guns
• (6) additional SMI Snowmaking Fan Guns to provide even more snowmaking power to the trails with less energy.
• The rental shop has gone to a paperless system to save on paper use.

2014

Specific Initiatives:

• (7) additional Fan Guns from Snow Machines Inc. were added to the snowmaking arsenal to improve snow output. Fan guns require 80-85% less compressed air than other technologies, while putting out more snow in marginal temperature conditions.
• An additional (20) new low energy snowmaking towers from HKD Snowmakers will also be added to the fleet.
• The light bulbs in the lodges have been changed to more LED lighting.
• 90% of the Learn To Ski & Ride Programs are through online reservations to conserve on paper.