Sustainability Partners
We partner with, support and promote organizations that work to protect our public lands, reduce our waste and energy impacts, educate and support our neighbors, and fight the negative impacts of climate change. If you’re looking to learn more or get involved, we invite you to check out our partners.
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- Eagle Summit Wilderness Alliance
- Friends of the Dillon Ranger District
- High Country Conservation Center
- Summit Stage (Summit County's free bus service)
- Sustainable Hiker / Sustainable Skier
Sustainability Awards
2022 - NSAA Golden Eagle Award, "Climate Change Impact"
A-Basin earned three Golden Eagle nominations this season for the multiple ways we tackle environmental work. In particular, we were recognized for our new EV chargers--free for the first year and placed in some of the best parking spots. We were also recognized for our vocal activism, including signing on to business letters and writing our own op-ed, all to urge leaders to take climate action at state and federal levels.
2019 - Ski Area Management Magazine Best in Marketing Award, "Best Ritualization of Sustainability”
Our Sustainability Sundays social media video campaign was recognized for its publishing of "simple, achievable, environmental content on a weekly basis … Each message highlighted areas where A-Basin was taking steps to improve its sustainability and also invited guests to participate."
2018 - NSAA Golden Eagle Award, "Hero of Sustainability"
Arapahoe Basin Senior Manager of Guest Services & Sustainability, Sha Miklas, was recognized as a Hero of Sustainability for her efforts in creating and leading the A-Basin sustainability program.
2017 - Summit County Resource Wise Program, Silver Business
A-Basin was the first and, at the time, only ski area in Summit County to be designated a silver-level business as part of the county's Resource Wise Program. It recognizes business that positively impact the local community by reducing carbon emissions, energy use and waste, and by improving recycling, composting and green purchasing practices.
2017 – Colorado Association for Recycling, Outstanding Business Recycling Program
A-Basin received the award of “Outstanding Business Recycling Program” from the Colorado Association for Recycling. The award is given annually to the Colorado business best exemplifying both community leadership in and strong commitment to innovation in their waste reduction efforts.
2014 – NSAA Golden Eagle Award, "Waste Reduction"
A-Basin was recognized by the NSAA with its highest environmental award for the ski area's strong waste reduction efforts. Through recycling, composting and implementing reusable dishware and cutlery, A-Basin has been able to keep more than a third of its waste from the landfill.
2008 – NSAA Silver Eagle Award, "Visual Impacts" (Montezuma Bowl)
A-Basin’s 400-acre Montezuma Bowl terrain expansion was constructed during the summer of 2007 with an emphasis on minimizing environmental impacts. Alternative construction methods were used to limit disturbance on the ground: no roads were built and only about 3 acres of trees were removed. The bottom terminal of the Zuma Lift also boasts a small solar array and a composting toilet.
2005 – NSAA Silver Eagle Award, "Water Conservation" (Snowmaking)
In order to reduce the impact of snowmaking, A-Basin undertook a decade-long study on the stream from which we divert water. The ski area addressed concerns and developed alternatives to maintain consistent stream flows, protect fisheries, improve water quality, and minimize impacts in the Snake River Basin.
For more information please contact Sha Miklas at sha@a-basin.net or Mike Nathan at miken@a-basin.net.
