Zero-Emission Hydrogen-Powered Snow Groomer Launched

Italian-company Prinoth has released a snow grooming tractor powered by hydrogen, which it says has zero-CO2-emissions when in use. The new Leitwolf h2Motion is set to debut on the slopes of Alta Badia in the Dolomiti Superski region when the resort hosts its annual World cup races on the Gran Risa race course on Sunday […]

Swiss Ski Resort Launches ‘Last Day Lift Passes’ – Each Offsetting One Tonne of CO2

Swiss ski resort Laax has come up with a novel way to raise attention about the rapid thawing of its Vorab glacier, and perhaps even slow its current rapid melting. From 18 December 2020, visitors to the resort can purchase a ‘Last Day Pass’, a biodegradable, wooden card produced locally in Laax, and contribute to […]

Les Arcs Awarded ‘Green Snowflake’ Environmental Certificate

The French ski resort of Les Arcs has been awarded the Flocon Vert (Green Snowflake) label, the first resort in Savoie to attain the mark which shows a commitment to sustainable development. “Obtaining this label, which is awarded by the long-established Mountain Riders organisation, which has worked for nearly 20 years to encourage ski resorts […]

Ski Train May Be Back for 21-22

A major campaign to save the ski train service which usually runs direct between London St Pancras and south East England and the French Alps has led Eurostar to confirm that the service has not been completely axed and may be back the winter after next. “At this stage we have only confirmed the cancellation […]

Snow Competency Centre Aims To Save Snow Using Less Energy

A novel new organisation based in Norway has begun operations with the aim of helping ski resorts manage snow more efficiently, and thus cut energy use and help the environment. The Snow Competency Centre has grown out of a research project called Snow For the Future and has won some big name backers including the […]

Courmayeur Launches ‘Save the Glacier’ Project

The Italian ski resort of Courmayeur has announced it is studying three years of data as it looks for ways to “Save The Glacier” on Mont Blanc. The resort’s spectacular €100m+ Skyway Monte Bianco Experience, which lifts skiers and tourists to 3,446m up on the Italian side of Mont Blanc has been operating for three […]

Ruka and Pyhä Resorts Receive Sustainable Travel Finland Label

Ruka Ski Resort together with Pyhä Ski Resort are the first ski resorts in Finland that were granted with Sustainable Travel Finland -label in July 2020. Sustainable Travel Finland -programme is designed for tourism companies and destinations in Finland. The idea of Sustainable Travel Finland programme is to provide companies and destinations with a sustainable […]

Major Setback For The Environment as Eurostar Cancel Ski Train

In a blow to the ski industry, and to the environment, Eurostar appears to have cancelled the direct Ski train service between England and the French Alps. “Skiers and snowboarders are gutted by the loss of this hugely popular train. This cancellation is a damaging step backwards by Eurostar. While there are indirect train routes […]

Megève Introduces Natural Gas Powered Buses

In one of a number of initiatives to cut its CO2 emissions, the classic French ski resort of Megève has switched its entire ski bus fleet (known as MegBus) to run on compressed natural gas (CNG). The ski centre, which is already famous for having a fleet of horse-drawn carriages to transport guests around its […]

Canada’s SilverStar Ski Area Earns Top Climate Action Award

SilverStar Mountain Resort in BC, Canada has been awarded the 2020 Golden Eagle Award by the American National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) for its work on the environment including reducing their impact of climate change. All of Silver Star’s lifts run on hydro electricity and its mountain ops fleets have been consistently updated to the […]