Replying to How we can make skiing more sustainable

hey all, not really sure where i'm going here but it's a start. it is my hope that most of us are becoming more familiar with the buzz word sustainability. as skiers we can make a few demands at our local mountains/resorts, not to mention the companies we purchase from.
each mountain should look into wind turbines to power facilities, in addition to solar energy. jiminy peak in massachusetts has one turbine that meets half of their energy needs. ask your local ski area if plans are in the works to incorporate alternative energy into operations.
in terms of cafeterias, ask if the food is local and organic. inquire about using real plates and utensils to avoid the use of fossil-fuel generated plastics and such.
in choosing companies to purchase from, you can purchase skis whose wood is from certified forests that are sustainable. also, bamboo is an alternative wood source that grows back quickly.
for outerwear, purchase from companies that use certified organic, fair-trade cotton.

press companies to explore these options if they aren't already

i'm clearly no expert, just trying to get some ideas out there.
newschoolers is a huge community that spends a butt-load of money on the sport each year - we can redirect our expenditures towards companies that are promoting a sustainable future. our purchasing power can definitely change a lot of things. i'm planning on writing the state of new york, which operates a few mountains. not sure if other states fund any mountains, but write a letter. frequent ski areas that are making concerted efforts to promote a more vibrant future.

look for other kids at your mountains that drive and jam-pack your cars. carpool!

or don't care at all and start when it's too late...

peace all