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Ski green
A snowboarder slaying it at the Buttermilk Ski Area, which ranked number two for greenness in 2008-09. AP photo.
Every year, the Ski Area Citizens’ Coalition released their Ski Area Environmental Scorecard, which is based on whether the resorts impact roadless areas and old growth forests; purchase renewable energy or burn biodiesel; and perform energy-efficiency upgrades.
Here’s a look at the best and the worst from the 2008-09 season:
The best:
- Aspen Mountain, Colorado
- Buttermilk Mountain, Colorado
- Sundance, Utah
- Park City, Utah
- Squaw Valley, California
- Alpine Meadows, California
- Aspen Highland, Colorado
- Bogus Basin, Idaho
- Mount Bachelor, Oregon
- Telluride, Colorado
The worst:
- Copper Mountain, Colorado
- Sun Valley, Idaho
- Breckenridge, Colorado
- Mt. Spokane, Washington
- Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona
- 49 Degrees North, Washington
- White Pass, Washington
- Brundage Mountain, Idaho
- Crystal Mountain, Washington
- Brian Head, Utah
Learn more at the Ski Area Citzens’ Coalition’s Web site.
