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Skiing against a backdrop of snowcapped mountains or hiking through colorful
alpine meadows on clear, blue-sky days are defining images for ski areas
in Colorado and around the world. Such images help draw millions of people
to ski areas for winter and summer recreation, which generates over $3.6
billion in revenue in the U.S. alone. To preserve the integrity of these
images, we must understand and reduce the impacts of ski areas on resource
consumption and environmental quality.
The purpose of this handbook is twofold:
- Demonstrate that practical, proven techniques and technologies exist
for reducing environmental impacts of ski area operations and
- Identify resources for ski area personnel to obtain further information
Aspen Skiing Company and Arapahoe Basin were chosen to participate in
the project to understand and evaluate mountain operation from a practical
standpoint. The handbook is organized according to operational areas.
However, the environmental strategies discussed in each chapter are multimedia;
that is, they address source reduction, energy efficiency, solid and hazardous
waste minimization, and air emission reduction. In addition, the handbook
contains numerous case studies.
The complete manual can be viewed here in pdf format (Table
of Contents). Hard copies of the handbook and training information
can be obtained by contacting:
Kirk Mills,
Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment
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