VSSA Ski area Awards, 2012

[billski]

At its annual meeting,

... the following ski areas were honored for environmental excellence, marketing, safety programs and industry achievements:

Sugarbush - Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award with VHB Inc. for the restoration of Rice Brook to high water quality conditions.

Burke — National Ski Areas Association Sustainable Slopes Grant Award for its composting program and wind turbine installation.

Jay Peak — NSAA Marketing Award for Best Direct Marketing Program.

Burke — NSAA Marketing Award for Best Traditional Media.

Killington — NSAA Safety Award for Best Terrain Park Safety Program.

Killington — Finalist for the NSAA Conversion Cup Award for efforts in converting beginners into lifelong skiers.

Stratton — U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association Silver Award for exemplary event organization of the U.S. Freestyle Championships.

Stowe — Educational Excellence Award to Dave Merriam.

Source: Times Argus

 

[Masskier]

At its annual meeting,

... the following ski areas were honored for environmental excellence, marketing, safety programs and industry achievements:

Sugarbush - Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award with VHB Inc. for the restoration of Rice Brook to high water quality conditions.

Burke — National Ski Areas Association Sustainable Slopes Grant Award for its composting program and wind turbine installation.

Jay Peak — NSAA Marketing Award for Best Direct Marketing Program.

Burke — NSAA Marketing Award for Best Traditional Media.

Killington — NSAA Safety Award for Best Terrain Park Safety Program.

Killington — Finalist for the NSAA Conversion Cup Award for efforts in converting beginners into lifelong skiers.

Stratton — U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association Silver Award for exemplary event organization of the U.S. Freestyle Championships.

Stowe — Educational Excellence Award to Dave Merriam.

Source: Times Argus

Jay Peak and Burke are going to make a very powerful marketing team.

 

[BMac]

I'm not sure what wind turbine Burke won for but if it's those turbines near Lake Willoughby I have to give it a thumbs down. What an unbelievable eyesore for such an unbelievably beautiful place.

 

[billski]

I'm not sure what wind turbine Burke won for but if it's those turbines near Lake Willoughby I have to give it a thumbs down. What an unbelievable eyesore for such an unbelievably beautiful place.

Can I interest you in a slightly used nuclear reactor (some water damage), or maybe a coal burning electric generating station?

Everything in life is a compromise.

Check out Costa Rica some time. The generate a very large chunk of their nation's electric via wind turbines. It's a sight to see.

Now, if it started to interfere with upslope snow, then we could talk.

 

[SkiFanE]

Can I interest you in a slightly used nuclear reactor (some water damage), or maybe a coal burning electric generating station?

Everything in life is a compromise.

Check out Costa Rica some time. The generate a very large chunk of their nation's electric via wind turbines. It's a sight to see.

Now, if it started to interfere with upslope snow, then we could talk.

We drove through Spain a few years ago, 21% of their electricy comes from wind. Amazing to see these things in the country, not an eyesore at all.

 

[thetrailboss]

Re: Burke

They installed a single wind turbine on the summit of the mountain.

The Sheffield project has nothing to do with Burke.

 

[billski]

I wonder what the locals thought when they started to erect fire towers?