PATS PEAK is proud to support:

Founded in 2000, Sustainable Slopes is a way for ski areas to commit to sustainable practices across their operations. Pats Peak and over 200 U.S. ski areas have signed on to NSAA’s Sustainable Slopes program.  www.nsaa.org

As stewards of the environment, we pledge to:

• Incorporate sustainability into all aspects of our resorts
• Lead by example, and educate employees and guests about sustainability
• Place collaboration over competition when it comes to sustainability
• Advocate for climate protection

Below are Pats Peak’s environmental practices:

2025

• Upgraded snowmaking infrastructure designed to increase efficiency, reduce energy use, and optimize water resources.
• Replaced the Hurricane Chair Lift older lift technology with a more energy-efficient modern quad chairlift, reducing overall power consumption and improving operational sustainability.
• Upgraded kitchen equipment with more efficient appliances that reduce energy use.

2024

• Upgraded Snowmaking Technology for Greater Efficiency: We’ve invested in 4 new semi-automatic fan guns and 12 new HKD Impulse snow guns, which help us produce snow more efficiently—even at marginal temperatures. These upgrades allow us to reduce energy use while still delivering the high-quality snow our guests expect.
• Sustainable Infrastructure Development: Our new 19,000-square-foot Mountain Operations Facility expands our maintenance capabilities by over 400% and improves overall efficiency. This building is a key part of our long-term commitment to sustainability and responsible mountain operations.

2023

• State-of-the-Art Mountain Operations Facility: We’re kicking off a multi-year project with the construction of a new 6-bay Mountain Operations Facility, bringing state-of-the-art capabilities to our operations team. This energy-efficient, modern building will span 12,000 square feet and significantly enhance our ability to manage resources and maintain the mountain. It’s a major step in our long-term commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.
• New 300KW Generator for Mountain Base Area Operations: As part of our commitment to sustainability, the new generator incorporates energy-efficient technologies that optimize fuel consumption and reduce emissions.
• Upgraded Snowmaking Technology: Cutting-edge and energy-efficient snowmaking technology on FIS Race Trail to make snow faster for race athletes.
• Optimal Night Visibility: The East Wind trail received a night lighting facelift with all new poles, wires, and LED lights. Energy-efficient LED lighting technology has been implemented in this new lighting system, reducing power consumption, and minimizing their carbon footprint without compromising the quality of illumination.

2022

• Installed additional Energy-Efficient Snowmaking Fan Guns on the Puff trail.
• Construction began on a new 12,000 square foot Mountain Operations facility. The new facility will be an energy efficient, modern, and beautiful new building for the operations team.

2021

• Installed 40 new HKD Impulse snowguns, which cut energy consumption by 90%.
• Installed a new heat pump system in the main offices to cut down on energy systems.
• Installed more motion detecting lighting equipment. 
• Gas frialators replaced electric ones units in our F&B operation.

2020

• Purchased 60 high-efficiency HKD Impulse snow guns.
• Installed new refrigeration compressors in food service operation.
• Installed new high efficiency Rinnai boilers for hot potable water in base lodges.
• Converted more than 60 incandescent fixtures to LED lights.
• New lodge addition has super insulated SIPS panels.

2019

• Seven (7) new energy-efficient SMI Snow Makers Polecat Snow Guns
• Cyclone Powerline Upgrade to allow more snow guns to be able to run at one time and be more efficient with their snowmaking power.

2018

• Four (4) low-energy Fan Guns from SMI Snowmakers and 20 energy-efficient towers snow guns.
• Many products in our cafeteria have been changed to reduce our waste including Napkins – ECOLOGO Certified and EPA compliant for reduced environmental Impact; Black Paper Straws; Drinking Cups – made from plant based products (mostly corn) that are a compostable product; Soup Cups and Lids  – made from corn and are BPI (Biodegradables Product Institute) Certified; Greenwave Plates and Hinged Lid Containers – made from sugarcane and bamboo and BPI Certified; Sandwich Containers and Salad Containers with Lid – container made from paper with the lid made from recycled water bottles; Certified compostable Utensils that is wrapped in PLA (vegetable based).
• Our bathrooms also uses ECOLOGO Certified and EPA compliant Toilet Paper for reduced environmental impact and Paper Towels – USDA Certified Biobased product.

2017

• A $250,000 investment into the already impressive 100% state-of-the-art snowmaking coverage system includes the addition of (6)additional low-energy Fan Guns from Snow Machines Inc. With our new snow guns, we will be able to open more terrain even faster and sustain it longer, even through stretches with marginal winter temperatures.
• Brand new deck heaters will take the edge off of that chill while skiers and riders are relaxing on the deck. These are state-of-the-art and incredibly efficient. 

2016

• (4) additional low-energy turbo guns from Snow Machines Inc.
• (2) energy-efficient snowmaking HKD Fan Guns 
• A new snowmaking power line to double the amount of fan guns that can run at the same time. Running equipment when the weather is optimal is the best way that we can reduce our energy foot print. 

2015

• (10) additional Energy-Efficient HKD Snowmaking Guns
• (6) additional SMI Snowmaking Fan Guns to provide even more snowmaking power to the trails with less energy.
• The rental shop has gone to a paperless system to save on paper use.

2014

• (7) additional Fan Guns from Snow Machines Inc. were added to the snowmaking arsenal to improve snow output. Fan guns require 80-85% less compressed air than other technologies, while putting out more snow in marginal temperature conditions.
• An additional (20) new low energy snowmaking towers from HKD Snowmakers will also be added to the fleet.
• The light bulbs in the lodges have been changed to more LED lighting.
• 90% of the Learn To Ski & Ride Programs are through online reservations to conserve on paper.