HOW TO MAKE THE SKI INDUSTRY "GREENER" +K

coop-son

coop-son

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ANy THoughts/ideas?

Its for a project, anything from mountains carbon footprint, to solar and wind energy. to the FIrst Step from Mark Abma. Thanks guys.

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im sure they get a lot of water run off, and i know a lot of them gather the water for snowmaking, but they could make a water turbine thing for when the water streams down the hill to offset electricity usage a little bit. Also a wind turbine field at the top of the mountain would be sick, its so windy up there
 
Installing wind turbinesInstalling solar panelsUsing more environmentally-friendly waxConsider green clear cutting techniques when clearing land for ski runs in wooded areas.Use more efficient machinery and use renewable energy to power chairlifts, lodges
Oh and most importantly, purchase hybrid powered cats to groom. Kidding, but seriously....
Hope this helps. Also, searchbar and you might find some more good information....
 
employ prisoners to pull people up the slopes by hand, thus solving two problems: overuse of electricity and prison overcrowding
 
Not a bad idea. Seriously, think of all the down hills they do (half the time spent grooming should be going downhill) where a generator could be running.
 
Actually, best idea yet. If you had a few hundred prisoners just turning a pulley system, boom free and green power.
 
o kip, it needs so much more than just a face palm........ im bringing out the big guns...

hahaha

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i like the train idea. if it were affordable (not WP) and ran at good times ide definitely use one.
 
run all the cats on biodiesel
encourage carpooling
offset ski resorts' electricity consumption with wind power
make sure skis don't end up in landfills?
 
Do you have more details on the project?

Have you tried Google?

You cant expect NS to do all your homework.
 
naw dude ive used google, and im not having NS do my homework, just was wondering what other skiiers would think
 
In the summer take off the ski racks which increases mpg by reducing drag. Also, in lift lines, you could put in speed bump type things. When skied over, the bump would compress turning gears below and creating energy.
 
its a project for the envirothon, a dumb competition i gotta do for AP envi sci.

It is what it is, how things could be cost effective would be a nice touch to the project. But its how to be more eco friendly, is what ur project is on, then u have to do Field Events and some other bs. thanks again

Cam your cheating
 
Well definitely check out the planet earth cult. There is some really good stuff in there that you could apply to the ski industry as well as a good thread about Jiminy Peak.
 
stop supporting resorts,,,,,,period, ski resorts is somewhat like the rape of a mountain,,,,,,i say this as some who grealty profited from and enjoyed ski resorts(still do), chair lifts summit lodges and all that but the fact remains there is nothing green about the ski industry even if for the most part people who love skiing often appreciate nature,,,,,,,,if you wanna be green , do it your self, dont go to resorts........plus when you buy a lift ticket depending where you buy,,,,,,your giving your money to someone or some organization with questionable morals..
 
indoor stuff...change to better light bulbs, update cooking things to more environmentally friendly devices (ie fans that only run when they need to)...encourage recycling indoors. and obvi wind turbins (jiminy peak is a good example)...snow making ponds are good too cause its their own water not purchasing
 
this is one of the easiest and most effective things skiers can do to "green" the industry.

you should see all the solo cars going up the cottonwoods.

i understand that every time you go skiing you can't always carpool, but if there were incentives by the resorts for carpooling ( i know some places already have them) that were advertised and perhaps tied in with a public transport program already in place, that would motivate many people to meet at their homes, not at the mountain.

even 5$ voucher off a ticket or the cafeteria or something would be a start.
 
sorry to burst everybody's bubble, but if you try to run machinery off bio diesel the fuel will jell up in the cold conditions and it will ruin a couple hundred thousand dollar piece of machinery
 
aspen already runs their grooming machines on biofuel. and sugarbush resort did a report a couple years back on the viability of biofuel on the mountain. you can put an anti-gelling additive in the fuel so it will continue to run in colder conditions. the performance of the machines run on biofuell was on par with the machines when run on petrodiesel.
sure, biofuel is more expensive than regular fuel right now, but experts expect us to hit a serious oil crisis soon. as demand for biofuels increase it is only going to become more affordable. it is economically and environmentally logical to branch away from a resource that is limited and invest in a renewable, clean resource that can be manufactured here in america.
 
your typical ski resort isnt green. and its hard to make an area that is predominantly clear cut and powered by fossil fuels more reliable on renewable energy. like someone said, more stuff in the lodge can be cleaner and use renewable sources of energy, LED lights, derive their power from wind or solar or even hydro if they have the ability. they should convert their cooking waste into biodiesel to power cats and snowmobiles
 
this is a cool idea. i see huge escalades and suv's with just one guy in them all the time!
maybe when you go to buy your season pass, the mountain would give you a $50 discount if you sign a statement saying you will use carpool/public transport.
i just wish there was a better way to hook up rides than craigslist. if there were like a facebook for carpooling.....
 
Instead of using fossil fuels, we burn old tall tees. A Henrik Harlaut-sized tall tee, when on fire, could power a village the size of Whistler for a week.
Or, we find some way of harnessing all the 'thug' energy from the slopes, which is given out every time someone afterbangs, puts on a pair of full tilt, or uses the word 'jea'
 




Be aware of your environmental impact as skiers and boarders

Educate yourself about your environmental impact on the mountains, and what you can do to minimise it.



Do not leave litter on the slopes

When

the snow melts, the litter will still be there. Bin it or take it home.

Orange peel takes up to two years to break down, and cigarette ends up

to five years. If you find litter on the slopes, do the right thing -

pick it up.



Respect the natural habitat of mountain animals and plants

If

you ski through trees, you can damage them by knocking off branches and

killing young shoots under the snow. Take care. Many areas are out of

bounds to protect the natural habitat of animals and plants - not just

for safety reasons.



Choose a resort which uses environmentally friendly practices

Many

resorts now use bio-diesel fuel in piste-bashers, solar panels for

heating, hydro-electricity/wind energy for power and a host of other

initiatives. Some resorts use the International Standards Organisation

(ISO) 14001 as a mark of their environmental credentials.



Encourage tour operators to adopt green policies

Find

out if your tour operator offers train travel as an alternative to

flying, if they use paper from sustainable forests for their brochures,

if they use, for example, low-wattage light bulbs in their chalets and

bio-degradable detergents.



Do your bit to reduce global warming on holiday and at home

Re-use your towels each day, re-cycle household waste and switch off electrical appliances when not in use.



Reduce CO2 emissions

By

flying fewer miles, or switching from air to rail, you can help reduce

the volume of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. When

possible, use your bike instead of your car.

 
It's really not that hard. the entire concept of conervation is to use less and reuse more. so, recycle frier grease into biodiesel, maybe compost food waste and grow potatoes etc. for use the following season or in off season food service. eliminate waste in offices, reduce electricity use. make it all standard practice. a significant difference can be made with a minimum of effort still because most people do nothing.
 
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