Sustainability - Brundage Mountain Resort

Sustainability at Brundage Mountain

At Brundage Mountain Resort, our commitment to sustainability aligns with our mission to create great memories for our guests and employees, again and again and again. Our vision, “Mountain First, Mountain Always,” reflects our dedication to respecting the spirit of this incredible place and protecting its integrity for future generations. Our guiding principles focus on prioritizing nature, family, community, and our employees as we strive to be stewards of this environment.

Our Vision

We are Mountain First, Mountain Always. We are nothing if not for the mountain. The mountain is everything. Before we make any decision that affects this beloved place, we must first consider its impact. This is more than a place. It’s an idea worthy of dedicating our lives to respecting its spirit and protecting its integrity as we endeavor to create a truly exceptional environment to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Our Mission

To provide a high-value, family friendly experience creating great memories for our guests and employees… again and again and again.

Our Guiding Principles

Our place: We are committed to supporting a healthy environment and providing a unique opportunity to experience a place where nature is the true inspiration.

Our people: We are committed to creating treasured moments for guests and families by providing a high value experience that is down-to-earth, inclusive and based on a home-grown vision. We are committed to engaging our employees to be part of the future of Brundage by providing a positive work environment and work-life balance.

Our community: We are committed to supporting community services that help create a vibrant, active, resilient community.

Goals and Initiatives

Increase Diversion of Waste from the Landfill:

Initiatives:

Enhance recycling initiatives through our partnership with Adams County by diverting cardboard, aluminum, and tin from the landfill.
Reduce single-use plastics to divert waste from landfills.
Installation of water filling stations to reduce plastic consumption and landfill space.
Partner with local and nonprofit organizations to donate and/or repurpose items from uniforms to equipment.
Providing water bottle filling stations to reduce single-use plastic bottles.
Introduced reusable RFID tickets to reduce waste.

Steward our Ecosystem, Thoughtfully

Initiatives:

Continue protecting and restoring natural habitats while addressing environmental challenges.
Certified as a Whitebark Pine Friendly Ski Area, actively participating in restoration and seed collection efforts for this vital keystone species.
Maintain Whitebark Pine restoration, invasive species control, and replanting efforts.
Partner on environmental education events and habitat conservation projects.
Initiating fire resilience strategies and habitat protection programs.
Replacing harmful ski waxes with eco-friendly alternatives.

9,940 pounds of recyclables saved from the landfill since November 18, 2024.

$75,000 donated back to our community in 2024.

600 Whitebark pine trees planted.

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Our GHGI revealed key insights

Transportation accounts for the largest emissions share, driven by employee commutes (accounting for approximate 63% of our total emissions) and guest vehicles.
Building energy use and vehicle fleet operations also contribute significantly to our footprint.
Emissions reduction strategies are focused on high-impact areas, including waste management, energy efficiency, and transportation.

Our Commitment

Brundage Mountain Resort is proud to participate in the NSAA Sustainable Slopes initiative, aligning with industry standards to lead on climate action.

We are committed to strengthening partnerships with local and regional organizations, such as the City of McCall & St. Luke’s, to address shared sustainability challenges, climate resiliency, and alignment to achieve climate action goals.

JOIN US

We invite you—our guests, employees, and community members—to be part of our sustainability story. Together, we can create a future where Brundage Mountain Resort continues to thrive as a haven for nature and adventure.

For more information the NSAA Ski Area Pledge, visit NSAA Sustainable Slopes.

“We acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands of Indigenous peoples who have been the stewards of this place for countless generations. We honor the deep history, culture, and enduring connection that Indigenous communities have with this earth, water, plants, animals, and skies. We recognize the resilience of these communities and pay respect to their Elders, past and present. As beneficiaries of these lands, we commit ourselves to deepening our understanding of Indigenous cultures and histories and engage in actions that honor the spirit of these territories. May this acknowledgment serve as a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and care for this land, and to walk forward together in respect, partnership, and accountability.”