As good stewards of the land, we embrace every opportunity to reduce the impact of our operation in the high alpine environment where we work and play. This unwavering commitment by Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort and our parent company, Powdr Corporation, is to continually improve in reducing the carbon emissions produced at every stage of our operation.

Facts about global warming!

The average global temperature increased by about 1 degree Fahrenheit over the 20th century.
The United States contains only 5% of the world's population, but contributes 22% of the world's carbon emissions.
Personal cars and trucks in the United States emit 20% of the United States' carbon emissions.
Between 20% and 25% of carbon emissions come from deforestation and land use change.

What is LVSSR doing about global warming?

The ski area recently purchased 100% renewable energy for its city office utilizing Renewable Choice Energy (renewablechoice.com): This reduced carbon-emissions by 29,491 pounds/year.

This is the equivalent to:

LVSSR employee shuttle bus - conserving carbon-emissions and gas by encouraging ride sharing to work.

Sawmill shuttle bus reduces traffic and congestion in upper Lee Canyon during peak periods.

For the long term, LVSSR will incorporate green building and development practices which are certified by The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Building Rating System.

Now proposed within the LVSSR Master Development Plan, the environmentally sustainable lodge and facilities will incorporate many green attributes such as recycled materials, state-of-the-art wastewater management, solar energy, natural lighting, radiant heating, trash recycling facilities and more.

The resort recently gained approval for a public transportation grant aimed at reducing congestion and emissions in this pristine area. LVSSR management is hopeful to receive funding in time for the 2008-2009 season this winter.

This summer, this "self contained" resort installed new power generators, resulting in more efficient fuel economy and significantly reduced emissions. These "tier 2" rated generators comply with the Environmental Protection Agency's highest emissions rating currently offered for engines of this size.

Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort is proud to host the annual Trash Day event every May.

LVSSR's Mountain Patrol is proud to join LVSSR in being a part of Nevada's "Adopt a Highway Program". We conduct regular trash pick up events on State Route 156.

What can you do about global warming?

Replace regular incandescent light bulbs with a compact fluorescent light bulb.

- Uses 60% less energy than a regular bulb.
Use a clothesline instead of a dryer whenever possible.
- You can save 700 pounds of carbon dioxide when you air dry your clothes for six months out of the year.
Unplug electronics from the wall when you are not using them.

- Even when turned off, things like hairdryers, cell phone chargers and televisions use energy. In fact, the energy used to keep display clocks lit and memory chips working accounts for five percent of total domestic energy consumption and releases 18 million tons of carbon into the atmosphere every year.
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
Recycle at home.
-Earth 911 can help you find recycling resources in your area.
Ride a bike to school or work.
Carpool when driving to go skiing or snowboarding.

Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort is operated by Powdr Corporation, one of the leading mountain resort owners in the United States. Headquartered in Park City, Utah, Powdr Corp. currently owns and operates seven resorts including Park City Mountain Resort in Park City, Utah, Killington Mountain Resort and Pico Resort in Killington, Vermont, Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon, Boreal Resort and Soda Springs Resort, both at Donner Summit, California.

This year, Powdr has significantly reduced the collective carbon footprint of their resorts. The EPA estimates that Powdr Corporation's commitment to the environment will avoid over 85 million pounds of C02 emissions annually, which is equal to removing 8,539 passenger vehicles from the road or powering 6,175 average American homes for a year.

You can find many other suggestions and find out how to get involved in preserving our environment at Keep Winter Cool or The Snowrider Foundation.