Advocacy. Mitigation. Resilience.

Ski areas provide unparalleled outdoor recreation experiences to millions of people every year, all year round. We are committed to improving environmental performance in all aspects of our operations and managing our areas to allow for the continued enjoyment by future generations. We support this through our three pillars:

  1. Advocacy: raising the collaborative business voice of the ski industry for broadscale regulatory and legislative action
  2. Mitigation: reducing our emissions and overall footprint
  3. Resilience: working to plan for the future, protecting our people, natural places and infrastructure from climate risks
Learn more about how NSAA is working toward a sustainable future for the mountain resort industry.

Sustainable Slopes

A sustainability framework for ski areas and the people who visit them. 


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Climate Change Advocacy

NSAA advocates for climate solutions at the federal level, and assists states with their climate initiatives.

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Climate Challenge

Helping ski areas  inventory, target and reduce their carbon emissions.


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Snowmaking & Climate

Understanding the intersection of our greatest resiliency tool and our number one threat.

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The best of the best in sustainability

For 25 years, NSAA's Golden Eagle Awards for Environmental Excellence have highlighted the best in ski area sustainability. Get inspired by our Golden Eagle Award winners.

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Ski Areas: Unsure where to start on your sustainability journey?
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