Ski & Ride More Sustainably
We all have the power to save the powder.
About our Sustainability Program
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We can all walk lighter on the planet…even in our ski or snowboard boots!
Becoming a more sustainable skier or snowboarder doesn’t have to mean giving up all that you love. Between carpooling and using public transportation, purchasing responsibly, and being a more thoughtful visitor, there are tons of things you can do to reduce your emissions.
Snow Huggers Club
The Snowhuggers Club is your chance to account for some of the environmental impacts associated with your ski season’s travel while supporting environmental action here in Colorado. By becoming a Snowhugger, you have the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your ski season’s travel through one of Terrapass’ US-based, verifiable CO2 offset projects. You will also directly fund environmental action here in Summit County – like our local wase reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, community gardens and sustainable foods programs – through the High Country Conservation Center.
JOIN TODAY![skier and snowboarder high five in parking lot](/images/medium/uploaded/parking/carpooling-promo.jpg)
Carpooling
Before noon on Saturdays and Sundays during winter, the Early Riser parking lot is FREE for carpoolers and $20 for vehicles with fewer than 3 people. Need to find people? TreadShare is a Colorado-based carpooling app that links drivers and passengers so they can share rides and the cost of the drive.
TREADSHARE APP![summit stage](/images/medium/uploaded/parking/parking-summit%20bus.png)
Summit Stage
No Summer Service
Summit County offers a FREE bus service among Breckenridge, Keystone, Frisco, Dillon, and Silverthorne. The Summit Stage "Swan Mountain Flyer" services A-Basin daily during peak ski season. Please note when the last bus leaves A-Basin! You can track the busses online or via mobile app.
BUS SCHEDULE![bustang](/images/medium/uploaded/parking/parking-snowstang.png)
Snowstang
NO SUMMER SERVICE
Snowstang is a bus service run by the state of Colorado. Enjoy a comfortable ride with a bathroom, power outlets, and WiFi. A round trip ticket is just $25 with a scheduled arrival time at A-Basin of 8:30 AM. Starting December, Snowstang provides 40 days of service to A-Basin on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as the Martin Luther King Jr. and Presidents Day holidays. Passengers can board at Denver Union Station or the Denver Federal Center.
INFO & TICKETS![EV charging stations](/images/medium/uploaded/parking/parking-ev.png)
EV Charging Stations
Open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Located in the Early Riser Parking Lot.
We have Level II Chargepoint stations with space for 10 vehicles. These stations deliver 25-30 driving miles per hour of charging and are accessible on the Chargepoint network and app. Teslas are welcome, but must supply their own adapter. Electricity Usage Fee: $0.35/kWh. Overstay Fee: $5/hour after 4 hours. Total charges capped at $30. Weekend parking fee: Waived! A-Basin Passholders: Free charging when you sign up for the program via your A-Basin store account.
Free Charging for PassholdersWhat else?
There's plenty of small things that make a big difference. Grassroots are where it all starts.