In recent years, Stevens Pass has received various industry and governmental awards, acknowledging our effort to green up our operations. For more information, click on any logo.

Member of the Sustainable Slopes Environmental Charter for Ski Areas
The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), together with its member ski areas and partnering organizations, has created a set of voluntary environmental principles to aid in ski area planning, operations and education. The Charter reaffirms the commitment ski areas have in improving environmental performance in all aspects of operations and management of their specific properties, making possible their continued enjoyment by future generations. 

The NSAA also hosts an online “Green Room” detailing hundreds of innovative approaches used by ski resorts nationwide to reduce their impacts. Visit the Green Room and select Stevens Pass from the list of resorts to read about some of our key initiatives.

EPA Green Power Partner – In 2009, we became a certified EPA Green Power Partner, which means we are recognized by the federal government as an industry leader in purchasing clean, green power via carbon offsets, and in our support of expanded renewable energy sources. Because we've gone over and above their minimum standards (our offsets are 100% windpower), we’re in an elite grouping known as the Leadership Club. No other PNW ski area has this status! View our PROFILE page.

National Ski Areas Association Annual Environmental Awards
Over the years we have been proud to win a number of awards from the trade group representing our industry: the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA).  Established in 1993, the Golden Eagle Awards for Environmental Excellence recognize the environmental achievements of ski areas in North America annually. Get more INFO.  Each of the eight award categories selects just two finalists and one winner.

1997 – Winner Silver Eagle Award for Excellence in Fish & Wildlife Habitat Protection.
For fish habitat protection during Skyline Express chairlift construction

2000 – Finalist Silver Eagle Award for Visual Impact.  
For Granite Peaks day lodge and base area design

2003 – Finalist Silver Eagle Award for Energy Conservation/Clean Energy.    
For guest and employee mass transit options

2004 – Winner Silver Eagle Award for Excellence in Water Conservation.
For state-of-the-art Membrane Bioreactor wastewater treatment plant

2008 – Finalist Silver Eagle Award for Visual Impact.
For general resort aesthetics

2009 – Finalist Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence.
For our windpower commitment, mass transit options, and efficiency efforts

2009 – Finalist Silver Eagle Award for Excellence in Waste Reduction & Recycling.
For our greatly expanded industrial, public, and hazmat recycling program

Other Awards

2002 – Stevens Pass is recognized as a Commuter Choice Employer by the federal Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Dept of Transportation for our free employee transit program.

2002 – Stevens Pass earns recognition by King County, WA as an EnviroStar business for our efforts to increase recycling and minimize hazardous wastes.

Read more about our Environment Program:

Windpower | Carbon Offsets 

Sustainability 

Innovation

Reduce | Reuse | Recycle

Community

Media Coverage

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