The Mountain
Sustainability
We have a long history of being good stewards of the land on which we operate — and we’re always taking the next step to improve our environment.
Mount Washington is committed to preserving and enhancing the natural resources that are at the core of what makes Mount Washington such a special place. We have a long history of being good stewards of the land on which we operate, but we wanted to take another step to help improve our environment.
Some of Our Initiatives
2023
More Efficient Machinery
We have upgraded our snowcat fleet with two new tier-4 snowcats, replacing two tier-3 snowcats in 2023. In addition one new tier-4 bus has replaced the old tier-3 bus.
Nov 2023
EV Charging Stations
As well as the charging stations that have been in place since last year at the Hawk chair, our team have installed a dual port charger at Raven Lodge.
Nov 2023
LED Installation
Our electrical team have successfully installed LED lights for the remainder of our operating Night Ski areas, including Coaster. 34 new lights were installed this year on 10 poles, moving from a 1000w metal halide to a 400w LED for an approximate 60% savings. LED’s are also being installed in the lift operations room for an approximate 60% savings.
Sept 2023
Alpine Apiary
We are proud to partner with and host Smith Lake Farms in their alpine honey bee project, an experiment to see how well bees can thrive in the alpine environment here at Mount Washington. A temporary apiary is currently in place below the Hawk Chair where the bees are enjoying an abundance of flowers to pollinate. We plan to host the apiary again in Summer 2024, alongside a wildflower garden with information describing the honey bee program and wildflowers on display. The bees are protected by an electric fence in the chance a bear comes sniffing by.
New
Plant Based Menu
Brand new for the winter season is a dedicated plant-based menu in Ted’s Bar and Grill! Featuring options such as cauliflower wings, impossible burger and more for those wishing to have a more sustainable choice in their diet.
Our alpine apiary, hosted in partnership with Smith Lake Farms below the Hawk Chair.
Our Commitment to the Environment
Mount Washington is committed to preserving and enhancing the natural resources that are at the core of what makes Mount Washington such a special place. We have a long history of being good stewards of the land on which we operate, but we wanted to take another step to help improve our environment.
In the spring of 2019, Mount Washington and the other ski areas in the Pacific Group Resorts family created a company-wide Sustainability Program to foster environmentally sustainable business practices.
Eco Values Update | Spring 2021
Catch up with members of the Mt. Washington Sustainability Committee on how we are putting our EcoValues into practice as a NSAA Sustainable Slope. As part of the Climate Challenge, we set a goal to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 10% over 6 years, and last year saved 3.8 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide, putting us well on our way to accomplish that goal by 2025.
Water Report | 2025
The following annual report describes the Mt. Washington Alpine Resort (MWAR) Water System and summarizes the water quality and production data from 2025. This report also includes a summary of any inquiries/complaints, repairs, completed maintenance, the Emergency Response Plan, treatment protocols, Cross Connection Control and water usage. It demonstrates that the utility is striving to meet or exceed all regulations and identifies potential areas of improvement to increase operational efficiency and consumer confidence. A copy of this report has been submitted to the Island Health Authority.
More of What We’re Doing
No Plastic Water Bottles & Refill Stations
Not selling single-use plastic water bottles. Reusable water bottles will be available for purchase. We’ve conveniently installed water bottle refill and drinking fountain stations throughout the resort.
Electric Transportation
EV charging is now at Mount Washington! One Electric Charging Station is available at the Hawk Chair parking lot, located on the west wall of the First Aid Patrol building. And as of Nov 2023 there is a dual port charger at Raven Lodge. Guests are welcome to use this service on a first come, first charge basis. Please be courteous of your fellow EV drivers and only stay parked at the charging station as long as required to get yourself home.
Reducing Volume of Cars on the Road
Encouraging carpooling, increasing shuttle bus capacity for season pass holders and soon to come HOV priority parking lanes.
Automation Efficiencies
We are working to automate all heat and lighting control systems around the resort to operate more efficiently, everything from our lodges to the lift shacks.
LED Lighting Efficiencies
Replacing all resort lighting to LED equivalents for approximately 60% energy savings, including an upgrade to our Night Ski lighting.
These efforts are a portion of our Sustainability Program, and you may see some of them highlighted around the resort with a graphic icon noting them as part of our Eco Values. Our Sustainability Committee, which is comprised of staff from a wide variety of departments, has researched these sustainability initiatives, and they have been implemented to make a positive difference. Recycling, changes in packaging, no-idling zones, more efficient lighting, implementation of efficient snowmaking equipment, and new lower energy alternatives are a few examples.
Another component of our commitment to sustainable practices is our participation in the National Ski Areas Association’s Climate Challenge. Mount Washington and the other PGRI properties have joined the Climate Challenge which NSAA designed specifically for ski resorts to help them identify and measure areas where they can reduce their direct carbon footprint. It is an industry-wide initiative of which we are proud to be a member.
We recognize Mount Washington is a very small part of a very large global issue. At the same time, we recognize no matter how big the challenge is, a good company should lead by example. We hope guests will join the Mount Washington team in making a positive impact while you are enjoying the spectacular outdoors.
Sustainable Slopes — Climate Change Advocacy
Mount Washington Alpine Resort has received the National Ski Areas Association digital badge for Sustainable Slopes — Climate Change Advocacy.
Sustainable Slopes — Climate Change Action
Mount Washington Alpine Resort has received the National Ski Areas Association digital badge for Sustainable Slopes — Climate Change Action.