Are you planning the perfect ski trip in the stunning mountains of Colorado? Before you make your final arrangements let’s have a little chat about making your trip as eco friendly as possible. In this guide, we’ll dive into the world of sustainable travel, helping you embrace eco-friendly practices and transportation. Get ready to reduce your carbon footprint while shredding the slopes!
Understanding the Importance of Eco-Friendly Ski Trips
When you’re imagining your Colorado Ski trip, what comes to mind? Probably majestic peaks, fresh, fluffy snow, and a breathtaking environment. We all want to keep that pristine beauty intact, don’t we? That’s why it’s crucial to recognize the environmental impact of traditional skiing practices and start embracing sustainability. By going green, we’re not only preserving the mountains for future generations (seriously, how cool would it be for our grandkids to enjoy the same slopes?), but we’re also showing respect for natures gifts.
Choosing Sustainable Accommodations and Resorts
Now that we’re on the same page about going green, let’s talk about where you’ll be crashing after an exhilarating day on the mountain. It’s time to choose an accommodation that shares your sustainable goals! Look out for places that prioritize energy efficiency, recycling programs, and overall sustainable practices. Lucky for you, there are some fantastic eco-friendly resorts in Colorado that are doing just that!
Breckenridge Grand Vacations – is dedicated to responsible business practices that ensure minimal impact to the local mountain environment by mindful development, resource conservation and waste reduction. They have a company-wide goal to increase their waste diversion-rate to 80% by 2030, and have implemented initiatives like bagless recycling bins, glass bins and compost bins available in all rooms, to make this possible. Additionally, BGV has a company-wide responsible purchasing goal, which has helped lead the decision to replace plastic water bottles with refillable, aluminum water bottles.
Beaver Run – In an effort to become an environmentally friendly resort, Beaver Run Resort has created a “green committee” and developed green initiatives. Their goals include reducing their environmental impact, improving the recycling program, and reducing the resort’s carbon footprint.
Grand Lodge Colorado on Peak 8 has been recognized by Green Globes during the planning and building process for implementing sustainable building practices and energy performance efficiency.
All of these lodging options offer shuttle services to help you get around Breckenridge so there’s no need for the hassle of renting your own car.
Booking a Shuttle Service for Convenient and Eco-Friendly Travel
If ride-sharing isn’t your style, no worries! We’ve got another option: shuttle services! Booking a shuttle means fewer cars on the road, fewer carbon footprints, and more time for you to relax and enjoy the ride. Summit Express provides Colorado mountain airport shuttles to all of Summit County and beyond. We are currently booking scheduled airport shuttles for the Winter 2023-24. We even offer private charters 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Let Summit Express transport you from Denver Airport to anywhere in the Colorado Mountains!
Public Transportation
Now that you’ve gotten to the mountains from DIA, you’ll need to be able to get around town. Thankfully, our resort community has some great FREE options for you.
Summit County offers a free bus service called The Summit Stage. It has hourly and half hourly routs running all around our community. You can use “the stage” to access every ski resort and most dining, entertainment, and lodging destinations. The Summit Stage has a free app for IOS and Android that shows all the routs and times.
If you’re staying in Breckenridge you’ll be able to use the town’s free bus system. The Free Ride is a collaborative service of the Town of Breckenridge and the Breckenridge Ski Resort providing public transportation service in Breckenridge.
Whether you are vacationing with the entire family, enjoying a relaxing weekend for two, or making your way to work, the Breckenridge Free Ride is designed to make your transit experience a pleasant one. For the betterment of our environment, their goal is to get people out of their cars.
Each color-coded bus route is specially designed to move you within the Town of Breckenridge & to the Breckenridge Ski Resort absolutely free of charge and with ease.
Other Green Practices to Consider
Walking. The town of Breckenridge is very “walkable”. Everything from Groceries, to dining, entertainment, skiing, and shopping are conveniently “close” in Breckenridge.
Think reusable water bottles to keep you hydrated and Mother Earth happy, zero-waste snacks that won’t leave a trace, and supporting those local businesses that share your sustainability values. “BYOB” Bring-Your-Own-Bag… a reusable bag when you go shopping for groceries or gifts. Every little switch you make brings us one step closer to a greener future, and we’re here to cheer you on!
We’ve covered a lot of ground here and you’re now armed with all the tips and tricks you need to have a green and eco-friendly ski trip in Colorado. Remember, skiing isn’t just about carving up those mountains – it’s about cherishing the environment that allows us to do so! So let’s all rally together, embrace these sustainable practices, and create unforgettable memories on the slopes while leaving the smallest footprint possible. Your inner adventurer and the planet will both thank you, and that’s what we call a win-win!
